The Embassy of Italy in Baghdad is pleased to highlight the upcoming Iraq Energy Conference (IEC 2026), scheduled for 28–29 January 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel, Baghdad.
Held under the patronage of the Iraqi Prime Minister, this event takes place at a decisive moment as Iraq strives to consolidate its role in the global and regional energy landscape while progressing toward diversification, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
IEC 2026 serves as a strategic platform bringing together policymakers, global energy leaders, financial institutions, private-sector actors, and development partners for open dialogue, innovative solutions, and long-term partnerships.
Discussions will focus on strengthening Iraq’s energy transition, improving water security, stimulating investment, and advancing economic integration across the region.
Key Themes
The conference will explore nine major themes:
- Regional Energy Cooperation and Iraq’s Strategic Role: Enhancing cross-border trade, electricity interconnection, and regional partnerships.
- Digital Transformation, Industrialization & Policy Reform: Aligning regulation, technology, and industrial growth with Iraq’s diversification goals.
- Electricity for All: Sector reform, financing models, and improved regional grid integration.
- Gas Reform & Investment Opportunities: Turning flared gas into economic value through infrastructure upgrades and petrochemical expansion.
- Energy & Water Security under Climate Change: Addressing the critical water–energy nexus and climate-related risks.
- Water Governance & Cross-Sector Coordination: Strengthening institutional frameworks for sustainable water resource management.
- Balancing Carbon-based and Green Growth: Managing the transition toward a cleaner economy while safeguarding industrial competitiveness.
- The Development Road & Export Routes: Leveraging Iraq’s geographic position for logistics, trade, and energy export diversification.
- Financing Iraq’s Energy Future: Mobilising banks, capital markets, and international finance for infrastructure and renewable energy.
Registration
The first 200 registrations are free. Early registration is strongly recommended.
https://iraqdp.com/registration/4
