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12-14 November, 2012 | Istanbul | Turkey Keynote Ministerial Address H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi Minister of Communications Iraqi Government
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An Established Platform for the Iraqi Telecommunications Industry
Iraq Telecoms 2012 In its seventh year, Iraq Telecoms 2012 will once again gather leaders of telecoms operators from around the globe, the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, Kurdistan Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the CMC, and the Iraqi Parliament. As the only annual event for the Iraqi telecommunications industry, the conference will gather over 300 senior level executives and industry experts from over 30 countries to discuss the investment opportunities in the Iraqi telecommunications sector and setting up the roadmap for the investors.
Benefits of Attending Iraq Telecoms 2012 • Meet face to face with government officials and key industry players • Understand the strategies and policies shaping the
Dear Participants, Following the great success of CWC Group’s Iraq Telecoms over the years, I’m delighted to give my support to the 7th Iraq Telecoms 2012 which will be held in Turkey – Istanbul between the 12 – 14 November. Iraq Telecoms Conference – is established and has built a strong reputation for being one of the leading telecommunications conferences in the entire region, the conference represents the international platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, the conference promotes the importance of communications in supporting Iraq’s economy. This year’s agenda emphasises the growth opportunities in communication, information, technology and the massive reconstruction opportunities, I strongly believe this year’s conference will be critical for the rebuilding of Iraq’s communications. The Iraqi Ministry of Communications is delighted to be taking part in this very important event and I’m delighted to welcome you all to be part of this exciting period of growth in the Iraqi Telecommunications.
telecoms sector in Iraq • Explore the lucrative business opportunities in the Iraqi telecoms sector over the next five years • Benefit from experiences of industry experts to help drive growth across your business • Network and build strategic partnerships with new and existing players • Enhance your presence in the market and drive your business forward • Assess and evaluate the latest developments in the Iraqi telecoms sector • Create the most effective strategy for your business success in this market • Debate how far telecoms technologies can be implemented into the Iraqi market
Mohammed T Allawi Minister of Communications Iraqi Government
• Equip yourself with the knowledge to plan ahead for 2013 and determine your next steps in the industry
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Hear From & Meet the Leading Industry Decision Makers Distinguished Key Speakers Include
H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi Minister of Communications Iraqi Government
H.E. Jonson Syawesh Ayo Minister of Transportation & Telecommunications Kurdistan Regional Government
Dr Jowan F Masum Communications Advisor for the PM of Iraq Iraqi Government
Dr Eman Mousa Al Muhamedy MP, Service & Construction Committee Iraqi Federal Parliament
Dr Safaa Al-Dinn Acting Chairman, Head of Commissioners Iraqi Communication & Media Commission
Dr Ali Nasir Alwan Deputy of the Head of Commissioners Iraq Communication & Media Commission
Emad Makiya Chief Executive Officer Zain Iraq
Ghada Gebara Chief Executive Officer Korek Iraq
Majeed Hameed Jassim Director General for SCIS Iraqi Ministry of Communications
Karwan Al Barazanchi Technical General Manager Kurdistan Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications
Kassim Al Hassani CMC Advisor Iraqi Communications & Media Commission
Jacky Sutton Independent Telecommunication Consultant Iraq
Elham Al Safar Director General of Planning Iraqi Ministry of Communications
Michel Monzani Senior Vice-President Orange (Africa, Middle East & Asia Division)
Mohammed Q Al-Sheikh Spectrum Consultant
Amr Eid Vice President Middle East & North Africa PCCW Global
Laith Khalis A Jabbar Huawei Technologies, Co Ltd Iraq
Asaad Y Alnajjar PE President - Chief Strategy Officer VOEX International
Ahmed Al-Omary Commissioner Iraq Communication & Media Commission
Emil Samarah Regional Director MENA Yahsat
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Where Relationships are Built, Partnerships are Formed & Deals are Done
Welcome Reception Begin the conference by catching up with old colleagues and meeting new ones. Register and start networking with key decision makers, government officials and industry experts at the Welcome Reception. Hosted By
Coffee Breaks Designed around the conference, coffee breaks provide an ideal opportunity to further cement the relationships you have been building throughout the day. Day 2 Coffee Breaks Hosted By
Corporate Lunches Corporate lunches are designed to provide an ideal opportunity for building essential relationships. The extended break is the prime opportunity to do business with key industry players and discuss business ideas. Lunch Day 2 Hosted By
Evening Reception Relax after a day in the conference room and enjoy the evening’s entertainment. Solidify the partnerships you have created in an informal and enjoyable setting.
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The Leading Event for the Iraqi Telecommunications Industry
“Iraq Telecoms is the ideal place for you to hear first-hand from representatives from the Ministry of Communications about plans for the further development of Iraq’s telecommunications network and the investment opportunities available in this dynamic sector. The event also presents a unique opportunity to network with current and incumbent operators in Iraq and discuss their experiences, strategies and lessons learned.” Omar Barzanji, CEO, Technology Partners
“The importance of CWC’s Iraq Telecoms conference for the Iraqi telecommunications sector in bringing together all the major players in the industry” H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Minister of Communications, Iraqi Government
“The most successful Iraqi forum for brainstorming and solution finding, facilitates great Q&A of the major issues”
“Great opportunity to meet the players in the region, break down barriers and working together for a cause!”
Asaad Y Al Najjar, President & Chief Strategy Officer, Voex International
Wilson Varghese, President & CEO, Kalimat Telecom
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Conference Programme Conference Day 1 Welcome Drinks Reception & Pre Conference Registration 12 November 2012
13 November 2012 11:15 Networking Coffee Break
Begin the conference by attending our Welcome Drinks Reception. Pre register and get to know your colleagues before the conference begins.
SESSION 2
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11:45 Building Effective Partnerships to Meet Infrastructure Requirements 07:45 Welcome Refreshments 09:00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks: Asaad Y Alnajjar, PE President Chief Strategy Officer, VOEX International
• Incentivising companies to support Iraq’s telecoms infrastructure deployment • Evaluating the performance of Iraq’s network • Overview of new and existing submarine cable system and upgrades linking Iraq with key markets • Assessing Iraq’s fibre deployment and ethernet
SESSION 1 09:15 Ministerial Keynote Session: Connecting Iraq with the World to Support Iraq’s Rapid Economic Growth Telecommunications Strategy: Meeting Iraq’s Huge Demand to Support Rapid Growth 09:15
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H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Minister of Communications, Iraqi Government H.E. Jonson Syawesh Ayo, Minister of Transportation & Telecommunications, Kurdistan Regional Government
Questions & Answers Creating & Promoting an Attractive Investment Climate
• Accelerating the steps toward securing the network • Examining success stories: What can Iraq learn from Europe and North America in terms of planning new infrastructure to support increased demand?
Karwan Al Barazanchi, Technical General Manager, Kurdistan Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications Hawar Sirwan Omar, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Training Coordinator for the Khormor LPG Plant, Crescent Petroleum & Danagas Laith Khalis A Jabbar, HUAWEI Technologies, Co Ltd Iraq
Questions & Answers 13:15 Networking Lunch
• Reviewing Iraq’s new measures to drive growth • Understanding Iraq’s telecommunications strategy and driving forward clarity, transparency and regulations for growth • Developing successful partnerships to drive growth • Assessing the role of foreign funding for Iraq’s telecoms expansion • What is the contribution of telecommunications to Iraq’s social and economic development?
Dr Safaa Al-Dinn, Acting Chairman, Head of Commissioners, Iraqi Communication & Media Commission Emad Makiya, Chief Executive Officer, Zain Iraq Ghada Gebara, Chief Executive Officer, Korek Iraq
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Conference Programme
SESSION 3 14:45 Internet for All: Opportunities & Challenges • Evaluating the changing market of Iraq’s internet gateways access and future possibilities • Defining the role of the regulator in Iraq • Exploring the role of the internet companies in Iraq • Overcoming the challenges for the data traffic between Iraq and the other regions
19:00 Evening Reception Relax and catch up with your colleagues, establish new relationships, build contacts and discuss major industry topics at the the Iraq Telecoms Evening Reception. Unwind and reflect on day one of the conference and indulge in the evenings entertainment and delicious food.
• Ensuring new investments to support long-term growth
Chairman: Mohammed Q Al-Sheikh, Spectrum Consultant Majeed Hameed Jassim, Director General for SCIS, Iraqi Ministry of Communications Dr Ali Nasir Alwan, Deputy of the Head of Commissioners, Iraq Communication & Media Commission
Questions & Answers 16:15 Networking Coffee Break
SESSION 4 16:45 Revolutionising Iraq with New Technological Applications • Revolutionising education in Iraq with technology • Where is the next phase of growth going to come from for Iraq’s telecoms sector and how will it be funded? • Outlining strategies for telecom operators in launching new TV services • Addressing the benefits and the role of new technologies in improving people’s lives
“Very good organisation; selection of topics and speakers, superb discussion of relevant telecommunications issues; important to Iraq’s security economic prosperity and individual rights” RDML Simpson
• Examining the impact of the new products on capacity demand in Iraq • Where are the commercial opportunities in e-commerce and e-banking? • Assessing the opportunities in cloud computing
Kassim Al Hassani, CMC Advisor, Iraqi Communications & Media Commission Amr Eid, Vice President Middle East & North Africa, PCCW Global Sadeer H Munir, Managing Director, Melak Iraq Jacky Sutton, Independent Telecommunications Consutant, Iraq
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18:00 End of Conference Day 1
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Conference Programme Conference Day 2 07:45 Welcome Breakfast 09:00 Chair’s Opening Remarks: Dr Jowan Fuad Masum, Member of Prime Minister Advisory Commission, Prime Minister’s Communications Advisor, Iraqi Government
SESSION 5 09:30 Iraq’s Geographical Role: Enhancing Regional Collaboration • Exploring regional strategies: assessing how to enhance cooperation • Multi-country connectivity and its role in stimulating cross border communications and regional business • Examining the impact of political challenges on telecommunications • Driving regional cooperation forward to ensure all benefit from successful experiences • What are the turnkey solutions to business customers and consumers in the region? • Assessing international connectivity with Iraq and the opportunities for carriers
H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Minister of Communications, Iraqi Government Dr Eman Mousa Al Muhamedy, MP, Service & Construction Committee, Iraqi Parliament Michel Monzani, Senior Vice-President, Orange (Africa, Middle East & Asia Division)
Questions & Answers 10:30 Networking Coffee Break Hosted By:
SESSION 6 11:00 Iraq’s Operators Status: Promoting Cooperation & Driving Competition • Creating new strategy for cooperation between the operators • Transforming operators’ models to deliver better services in a more demanding market • Fully understanding the challenges for 3G and 4G in Iraq • Pinpointing the benefits for all parties of building neutral towers in Iraq • What are the obstacles facing GSM and WLL operators? • Analysing the cost of interconnection between the ITPC, GSM and WLL
Ghada Gebara, Chief Executive Officer, Korek Iraq Ericsson Middle East & North East Africa Region Senior Representation, ITPC, Iraqi Ministry of Communications Asaad Y Alnajjar, PE President Chief Strategy Officer, VOEX International
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14 November 2012 12:00 Networking Lunch Hosted By:
SESSION 7 13:30 Satellite & Fibre: Complimentary or Competitive? • Forging sustainable growth: economic advance and the satellite backhaul factor • Examining the new satellite capacity over Iraq • Ground infrastructure and teleports for worldwide internet connections • What are the Iraqi satellite initiatives? Regional and domestic benefits • The role of satellite in increasing broadband penetration • Satellites a game changing technology for consumers and enterprise segments • The demand for fixed 3G, 4G/LTE • Cost effective satellite IP, broadcast and MSS broadband solutions
Chairman: Mohammed Q Al-Sheikh, Spectrum Consultant Elham Al Safar, Director General of Planning, Iraqi Ministry of Communications Emil Samarah, Regional Director-MENA, Yahsat Martin Jarrold, Chief International Programme Development, Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
Questions & Answers 15:00 Networking Coffee Break Hosted By:
SESSION 8 15:30 Concluding Ministerial Session: Technologies & Network Capabilities for the Future - The New Competitive Environment in Iraq’s Telecoms, Media & ICT Market H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Minister of Communications, Iraqi Government H.E. Jonson Syawesh Ayo, Minister of Transportation & Telecommunications, Kurdistan Regional Government
Questions & Answers 17:00 Close of Conference
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Venue This year’s Iraq Telecoms will take place at the Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel, Turkey. This luxury hotel is situated at one of the best addresses in the heart of the city, and is conveniently located near endless historic sights, museums, restaurants and shops. Located in Taksim, the hotel boasts stunning views of the Bosphorus, the skyline of Istanbul and the Blue Mosque, providing the perfect place to relax and stay inspired throughout the event.
Grand Bazzar Turkey’s largest covered market is a shopper’s paradise. Selling everything from gold to carpets, this is a unique and authentic experience for any keen shopper.
Topkapi Palace This Palace is one of the finest examples of Turkish architecture. Now home to some of the most important relics in Muslim history, the Palace is a must see for any visitor in the heart of Istanbul.
The Blue Mosque & The Hagia Sophia These beautiful landmarks represent modern as well as ancient Istanbul heritage. Standing tall in the heart of the capital, the buildings are definitive to Istanbul’s landscape.
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