Iraq Economic forum 26

Connecting Iraq's Opportunities with Global Capital
November 19, 2026 | Babylon Rotana Hotel | Baghdad, Iraq

The Iraq Economic Forum 26 brings together Iraqi government decision-makers, business leaders, investors, international financial institutions, diplomatic missions, and global companies for a focused dialogue on investment, financing, and Iraq's next phase of economic development.
This year's Forum will place particular emphasis on connecting major Iraqi investment opportunities with international capital, expertise, and strategic partners, with significant engagement from American and international business and financial institutions.

A Platform for Investment, Financing & Partnership

Iraq is entering an important period of economic development, driven by major infrastructure needs, a growing private sector, expanding international engagement, and significant opportunities across strategic industries.

The Iraq Economic Forum 26 is designed to help transform those opportunities into actionable partnerships.

The Forum will create a high-level platform where Iraqi decision-makers and project sponsors can engage directly with international companies, investors, banks, financial institutions, and development partners.

The objective is not simply to discuss Iraq's economic potential, but to create the relationships, financing channels, and partnerships necessary to realize it.

Forum Objectives

Connect Investment Opportunities with Capital

Present major Iraqi investment projects and opportunities directly to international investors, banks, financial institutions, and strategic partners.

Expand Access to International Financing

Explore sovereign guarantees, international lending, project financing, and other mechanisms capable of supporting major private- and public-sector projects in Iraq.

Strengthen U.S.–Iraq Business Engagement

Create a dedicated platform for American companies, financial institutions, and business organizations to engage with Iraqi businesses, investors, and government decision-makers and explore opportunities for investment and commercial cooperation.

Facilitate Direct Engagement

Bring together business leaders, investors, diplomatic missions, financial institutions, and Iraqi decision-makers in an environment designed to encourage substantive dialogue and long-term relationships.

Support Private-Sector Growth

Advance partnerships that strengthen Iraq's private sector, encourage foreign direct investment, and contribute to sustainable economic development.

Key Areas of Discussion

Sovereign Guarantees, Loans & International Financing

A focused examination of the mechanisms available to finance strategic projects in Iraq, including sovereign guarantees, international lending, project finance, and the requirements for accessing international capital.

Major Investment Opportunities in Iraq

Presentation and discussion of significant investment opportunities and projects across priority sectors, connecting Iraqi opportunities with potential investors, operators, financiers, and strategic partners.

International Investment & Banking Cooperation

Strengthening relationships between Iraqi institutions and international banks, investment organizations, and financial institutions to expand the financing available for public- and private-sector development.

Foreign Direct Investment

Examining practical opportunities for international companies and investors seeking to enter or expand within the Iraqi market and identifying mechanisms to facilitate sustainable foreign investment.

Building International Business Partnerships

Creating direct channels between Iraqi companies and international businesses seeking local partners, investment opportunities, market access, and long-term commercial relationships.

Priority Sectors

The Forum will highlight opportunities across sectors central to Iraq's economic growth and diversification:

Energy
Oil, gas, electricity, renewable energy, and clean-energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure & Construction
Major development projects, green building, construction materials, housing, and infrastructure.

Banking & Project Finance
International financing, sovereign guarantees, investment banking, project finance, and financial services.

Technology & Digital Economy
Digital infrastructure, technology investment, telecommunications, fintech, and emerging technologies.

Healthcare
Healthcare infrastructure, medical services, hospital development, pharmaceuticals, and health-sector investment.

Franchising & Consumer Markets
International brands, franchise opportunities, retail expansion, and Iraq's growing consumer economy.

Who Will Participate?

Iraq Economic Forum 26 will convene a select group of leaders from Iraq and abroad, including:

• Iraqi government decision-makers and senior officials
• American and international companies
• U.S. and international business organizations
• International banks and financial institutions
• Iraqi banks and investment institutions
• Investors, developers, and project sponsors
• Representatives of more than 25 embassies and trade missions
• CEOs, company owners, and managing directors
• Economic, investment, banking, and industry experts

From Opportunity to Execution

Iraq's economic potential is significant. Realizing that potential requires more than identifying opportunities.

It requires capital. Expertise. Trusted partners. Access to decision-makers. And sustained international engagement.

Iraq Economic Forum 26 is being organized around those priorities.

By bringing the relevant stakeholders into one room, the Forum seeks to move conversations from opportunity to partnership, and from partnership to execution.