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From National Achievements to Global Partnerships: Senior Government and Industry Leaders to Shape Iraq’s Transport Future at ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026
ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 brings together Iraqi and international ministers, transport executives, and industry leaders as Iraq advances major infrastructure projects under Minister Wahab Al-Hasani’s leadership. The conferences will connect achievements in ports, railways, and the Development Road with opportunities for investment, innovation, and international partnerships.
Baghdad, Iraq – At a pivotal moment in the development of Iraq’s transportation sector, ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 is preparing to welcome a distinguished lineup of Iraqi and international ministers, senior government officials, transport executives, and business leaders to its high-level conference programme.
Taking place from 25 to 27 November 2026 at Baghdad International Fairground, the event will connect national infrastructure achievements with the expertise, technologies, and investment capabilities required to advance Iraq’s ambition of becoming a major regional transport and logistics hub.
Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Iraq and with the support and patronage of Minister of Transport H.E. Mr. Wahab Salman Al-Hasani, the exhibition arrives during a period of intensified ministerial engagement focused on accelerating strategic projects, addressing implementation challenges, strengthening transport operations, and expanding cooperation with international companies.
Leadership Connecting Policy, Implementation and Investment
The announced speaker lineup includes H.E. Mr. Wahab Salman Al-Hasani, Iraq’s Minister of Transport; H.E. Mr. Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure; H.E. Eng. Mustafa Sanad, Iraq’s Minister of Communications; and Eng. Asaad Al-Eidani, Governor of Basra.
The programme also features Eng. Abdullah Ati, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq; Eng. Ahmed Jasim, Director General of the State Company for Maritime Transport; Eng. Mohammed Habeeb, Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Railways; and Mr. Walled Khairi Haji, Founder, Owner and Group Chief Executive Officer of ZMC Group.
Bringing these leaders together creates an opportunity to connect government policy with operational expertise and private-sector capabilities, allowing the conference programme to address infrastructure priorities, project challenges, investment opportunities, and the future competitiveness of Iraq’s transport industry.
From Infrastructure Achievements to Practical Solutions
The conferences coincide with ongoing efforts by Iraq’s Ministry of Transport to accelerate major infrastructure projects, identify technical and administrative obstacles, and strengthen coordination between public institutions, project developers, and international partners.
The inauguration of the immersed tunnel beneath Khor Al-Zubair on 12 November 2026 represents an important engineering milestone within the Grand Faw Port development programme.
Together with progress across Iraq’s port infrastructure, this achievement provides an important context for discussions on transport integration, operational readiness, and the development of more efficient freight and logistics networks.
ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 will provide a forum for examining how national infrastructure milestones can be supported by technology, specialized expertise, effective project management, and international cooperation.
The Development Road: A Strategic Vision for Regional and Global Trade
The Development Road will feature prominently within the conference programme as one of Iraq’s most ambitious long-term transport and economic initiatives.
Designed to connect Grand Faw Port with regional and international rail and road networks, the project seeks to strengthen Iraq’s position in international trade corridors and integrated supply chains.
Discussions will address Iraq–Türkiye transport connectivity, engineering and infrastructure requirements, logistics development, potential investment opportunities, and the role of international partnerships in advancing the project.
Beyond transportation, the Development Road offers prospects for industrial development, logistics facilities, supporting services, and employment generation, creating opportunities for Iraqi businesses and international investors.
Ports, Maritime Transport, Railways and Aviation
The participation of senior executives from Iraq’s state-owned port, maritime transport, and railway companies will add an operational dimension to the conferences.
Their engagement will help connect discussions on future infrastructure development with sector-specific requirements in port operations, commercial shipping, railway modernization, multimodal transportation, and logistics integration.
Aviation and airport development will also form part of the wider conference agenda, alongside intelligent transportation systems, digital connectivity, and technologies designed to improve operational efficiency.
These discussions aim to promote a coordinated approach to Iraq’s transport ecosystem rather than treating each sector as an isolated industry.
Opening New Horizons for Global Industry and Investment
ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 seeks to bring government decision-makers together with international engineering companies, infrastructure developers, technology providers, logistics operators, and investors.
The conferences will offer opportunities to discuss project requirements, identify potential areas of cooperation, exchange specialized knowledge, and explore investment and business partnerships.
This engagement supports Iraq’s wider ambition to attract international expertise, encourage competitive private-sector participation, strengthen national technical capabilities, and create new economic and employment opportunities.
A Platform for Iraq’s Next Chapter in Transport
The significance of ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 extends beyond its distinguished speakers.
Its central value lies in bringing together the institutions responsible for strategic decisions, the executives managing national infrastructure, and the international companies capable of contributing expertise, technology, and investment.
From the immersed tunnel and Grand Faw Port to the Development Road, railway modernization, aviation, and integrated logistics, the conference programme will connect current achievements with the practical requirements of Iraq’s next stage of transport development.
Through this approach, ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 aims to help translate national ambition into international engagement, stronger partnerships, and opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
Organized by Alfa International for Exhibitions and Conferences, the exhibition will present Iraq’s transport development priorities to an international audience of industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers.
ITL IRAQ EXPO 2026 – Second Edition
25–27 November 2026
Baghdad International Fairground, Iraq
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