Since its inaugural meeting in 2003, Rebuilding Iraq series has been recognized as a key event for Iraq. The Conference has become a recognized part of the architecture of Iraqi reconstruction and the best available vehicle to have a voice in the rebuilding of the country.
Rebuilding Iraq Conferences have been featured in the front page of the New York Times and in more than 100+ other media outlets. More than 200 Iraqi officials have participated in the conferences including 12 Iraqi ministers who were keynote speakers. Twenty five Iraqi Deputy Ministers and senior officials from the US government and other countries also participated as speakers or panelists.
Key Topics
- Strategic Challenges in Iraq
- Border-control Challenges
- National Reconciliation
- Building Stability
- Iraqi Security
- Iraq Reconstruction
- Rebuilding Iraq, Winning Iraqis Hearts and Minds
- Managing Alliances and Partnerships
- Fuel and Energy Imports
- Oil & Gas Situation in Iraq
- Transportation and Logistics
- United Nations Support Role in Iraq
- Iraq Economy
- Transparent Contracting & Nation Building
What will be discussed?
Attendees will hear presentations from the senior leaders of Iraqi security and defense community, including the Defense Deputy Minister.
Industry representatives who are able to address the challenges and tap opportunities in today's Iraq are encouraged to exhibit products and services at this event.
Who will you meet?
- Iraqi government officials responsible for security and defense procurements
- Senior Industry Executives
- Prime Contractors for Iraqi projects
- Senior directors and government advisors
- Iraqi Purchasing Personnel and Defense Consultants
Benefits of Attending
- Gain firsthand knowledge from Iraqi security and defense leaders.
- Learn how to assist the Iraqi government to overcome its security and defense challenges.
- Understand the current Iraqi military challenges.
- Develop a business plan for the Iraqi military market.
- Network with senior Iraqi officials for business dealings
- Hear the best case studies from companies on the ground.
- Discuss critical issues related to the defense and security of Iraq.
Speakers
Include
Mowafak Al-Rubaie, National Security Advisor, (Confirmed).
LT. General Ahmad Hashim, Deputy Chief of Staff, Ministry of Defense (Pending Final Confirmation).
Major General Ali Hadi, Director of Planning, Military Operations, Ministry of Defense (Pending Final Confirmation).
Othman Bagilan, General Director of Army Administration, Ministry of Defense. (Confirmed).
Samir Sumaida'ie, Iraqi ambassador to the United States, (Confirmed).
Hamid Al Bayati, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Iraq to the U.N. (Confirmed).
Qubad Talabani, Representative of the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq to the US. (Confirmed).
Lt. Col. Ben Hodges, Commander, 1st Brigade 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Air Division (Air Assault), (Confirmed).
Shawn Stroud, Director for Strategic Communication, U.S. Army. (Confirmed).
Thomas Staal, Director, Office of Iraq Reconstruction, USAID. (Confirmed).
Timothy Foreman, Director of Small Business Program, U.S. Navy. (Confirmed).
Dr. Adnan Blebil, Director, Iraq Civil Aviation Authority. (Confirmed).
Abdulrahman Fattah, Kirkuk governor, (Confirmed).
Jamal Taher Baker, Chief of Police, Kirkuk, (Confirmed).
Abobaker r. Bibani, Head Army Intelligence, Erbil, (Confirmed).
Jafar Mustafa Ali, Minister of State for Peshmerga Affairs, KRG, (Confirmed).
Bahhadeen Rasol, Head of the Security Force, KRG, (Confirmed).
Organizer Profile
New Fields Exhibitions, Inc. is a leading emerging market and business information provider which organizes conferences that produce results for companies worldwide. With offices in Washington, DC, and the Middle East the company provides marketing services in the areas of construction, energy, defense, oil & gas, telecommunications and health care.
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