Alistair Kett discusses how the tone and the topics of conversations on Iraq have shifted throughout the last decade, which in turn reflects a positive shift in confidence both in the UK and Iraq, especially, after the defeat of DAESH. He highlights the financial-business theme of this year’s Conference. Kett also accentuates the forward-looking outlook for Iraq, as per recent research, and the existing opportunities for those who wish to participate in the country’s reconstruction going forward.