
“Delivering Innovation”
The IBBC Baghdad conference returns to position Iraq for the future
Date: 17th February
Time: 8:30am – 4pm
Location: Royal Tulip Al-Rasheed Hotel, Baghdad
Under the patronage of H.E. Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq. Featuring internationally innovative companies dedicated to the future Iraq.
Agenda for the day:
Pre-conference reception sponsored by Al Busttan starting at 18:00-20:00 on 16th Feb, location tbc
Chairman of the Day: Mr Jon Wilks CMG, former UK Ambassador to Iraq
08.00 Arrival and registration, tea & coffee
Welcome Addresses:
- Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, IBBC President
- Ambassador Stephen Charles Hitchen, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq
- Mr Ismael Shaker, Managing Director, Al Busttan
- Ministerial Representatives
Session 1: Ease of doing business in Iraq, Ministerial discussion
Session 2: Delivering innovation in Education & Media
Session 3: Delivering innovation in Financial Services
Session 4: Delivering innovation in Energy
Session 5: Delivering innovation in the Maritime Sector
Closing Comments: Mr Christophe Michels, IBBC
Confirmed Speakers:
Sponsors:
Principal & Reception Sponsor: Al Busttan
Gold Sponsors: BP, SAP, Al Zaman Group, Al Maseer, Hydro-C Ltd
Sliver Sponsor: SABIS
Bronze Sponsor: Defaf al Khaleej
Lunch Sponsor: Red Cresent
Dinner Sponsor: Sardar Group
Coffee Sponsor: 1001 Media
Accommodation, travel and transport to the conference are available at
Al Burhan centre at the airport. Anyone who wants to book, please contact Ms Hiba: [email protected]
This event is being held in close partnership with the Iraqi Government participation from prominent government officials across various sectors.
Background: Iraq is stable, its economy is expanding and diversifying to meet the needs of the people. The conference sets out some of the innovative work IBBC members are already delivering in Iraq and a template for the future. Join us, join Iraq’s future business.