Within the 50th Baghdad International Fair
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The forum in a paragraph
The International Business Forum is a unique event held within the activities of the Baghdad International Fair. After its first edition in February 2026, the forum returns in 2027 as a modern and advanced platform designed to connect Iraqi companies with their international counterparts, investors, and business leaders, focusing on practical partnerships and sustainable growth opportunities.
The forum discusses four themes: facilitating the operations of foreign companies in Iraq and B2G meetings with government institutions; investment opportunities in Iraq; digital investment and new opportunities in the digital economy; and B2B meetings between Iraqi companies and their foreign counterparts, aiming to turn discussions into practical cooperation and actual agreements.
Thus, the forum represents an integrated platform that strengthens the position of the Baghdad International Fair as a regional economic event, redirecting attention to the core of international fairs: business development, investment promotion, and partnership creation.
Why the forum?
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The International Business Forum provides a direct institutional platform bringing together the General Commission of Customs, the General Commission for Taxes, the Ministry of Trade, and the Central Bank of Iraq to present regulatory, financial, and banking facilitation measures related to the operations of foreign companies in Iraq, including operational procedures, compliance, and market entry mechanisms.
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The Investment Plan is also presented by the National Investment Commission, covering project priorities, available investment opportunities, targeted sectors, and application and implementation procedures, aimed at supporting investors’ decisions and enhancing clarity in Iraq’s investment landscape.
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The forum also includes a specialized panel discussion for partner international organizations, ensuring direct interaction with relevant government entities and the Iraqi public sector. The session aims to clarify requirements, address challenges, and build a shared understanding that supports the business environment and enhances investor confidence.
The International Business Forum provides a specialized business platform aimed at:
Enhancing direct communication between companies and building strategic business partnerships
Reviewing regulatory and procedural facilitation measures that support market entry and business operations in Iraq
Identifying and exploring economically viable investment opportunities across various sectors
Organizing bilateral (B2B) business meetings that help transform discussions into practical cooperation and knowledge transfer
What will be discussed?
Agenda
The sessions shown are the 2026 programme on which 2027 builds; the final programme of the second edition will be announced soon.
Who do we target?
Pick the sectors that matter to your company and we will open the registration form pre-filled with them, so your bilateral meetings can be scheduled.
How it works
Adoption of a pre-scheduled bilateral meeting system (B2B / B2G).
Scheduling meetings based on companies’ specialties and their investment and business interests.
Providing additional open meeting opportunities during the forum day to enhance networking and engagement.
The first company specialized in smart cities in Iraq
An integrated vision for innovation and sustainability: Digital World International Company is a pioneer in delivering integrated solutions that combine advanced technology and sustainability, aiming to build smart and sustainable cities.
Smart cities & engineering projects
Digital transformation
Exhibitions & conferences
E-commerce
Scan to meet the companyWhat happened in 2026
The first International Business Forum was held on 5 February 2026 within the 49th Baghdad International Fair, preceded by three bilateral events that accompanied the fair: the Iraqi–German Forum, the Iraqi–French Forum and the Iraqi–Bulgarian Business Meeting.
Photos are shown from their published sources; rights belong to their owners (Economy News, Shafaq News, Bulgarian MFA, ICC Iraq).
Support & organization
The forum is held within the 50th Baghdad International Fair, organized by Digital World International Company, in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade, the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, the International Chamber of Commerce – Iraq and the Iraqi General Company for Exhibitions and Commercial Services.
Register your company early to be included in the bilateral meeting schedule and have your needs matched with the opportunities in the Iraqi market.