WELCOME TO IRAQ ENERGY FORUM 2018
On behalf of the Iraq Energy Institute it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 4th Iraq Energy Forum (IEF 2018), taking place in Al-Rasheed Hotel, Baghdad, on the 28th – 29th March 2018.
Held under the patronage of the Iraqi Government, the event brings together an exclusive line up of policy makers, government officials, industry leaders, investors, experts, diplomats and company executives. The theme of the forum will be regional cooperation as Baghdad re-aligns its relations with neighbours, a strategy that promises to transform the Middle East.
Attending the forum will be government officials, lawmakers, international experts, investors and policy makers, presenting a golden opportunity to discuss strategies for a more sustainable Middle East.
We at the Iraq Energy Institute are committed to creating a platform for professional dialogue where we can maximize opportunities inherent in some of the challenges facing the region, and develop Iraq’s energy sector for the benefit of all Iraqis and the investors’ community.
For anyone with an interest in Iraqs energy sector, current and future petroleum development and the future of the Middle East, this is an event not to be missed.
We hope to see you in Baghdad soon!
Luay J. Al-Khateeb
Founder & Former Executive Director
Iraq Energy Institute
General Info
Visa Applications: Use your invitation email as a supporting letter with your visa application. If you don’t have one, you may request an invitation letter from admin@iraqenergy.org . The visa process will take 2-3 weeks.
Hotel Accommodation: Contact Mr. Helmi Salamin on rd@royaltulipalrasheed.com ASAP to secure your room at the Golden Tulip al-Rasheed Hotel. IEF 2018 Special rate is USD $320 per room.
Registrations: All delegates must register online to secure their seats including paying and non-paying delegates.
Marketing: Sponsorship and Marketing opportunities are managed by IEI Operation Director Mr. Ibrahim Sultan. He can be reached on isultan@iraqenergy.org or +44 Tel/WhatsApp: +44(0)7566227210
Access to Baghdad International Zone: You need to provide two Photo IDs on entry. Your name should be sent to Mr. Ibrahim Sultan 4 days before the start date of the Forum as stated on your passport or other official ID.
All other inquiries: You may contact Iraq Energy Institute on email: admin@iraqenergy.org or +44 Tel/WhatsApp: +44(0)7566227210
IEF 2018 Presentations
Conference Schedule
Day 1
08:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:15 National Anthem & Opening Remarks
09:30 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Haider al-Abadi, The Prime Minister, The Republic of Iraq
10:00 Plenary Session-1: Energy, Economy and Geopolitics
Dr. Mohammad Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC
Jabbar Ali Husseign al-Luiebi, Federal Minister of Oil, Iraq
Dr. Barham Salih, Former PM of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Alan Eyre, Director of Middle East/Asia, Bureau of Energy, U.S. Department of State
Adnan al-Janabi, Member of Parliament, Federal Parliament of Iraq
Moderator: John Defterios, CNN International
11:30 Networking Coffee Break
12:00 Plenary Session-2: Upstream Development, INOC and Future Licensing Round
Dr. Ibrahim Mohammad Bahr al-Ulloum, Member of Parliament, Energy Committee
Nidhal Ismail, Deputy Director General, Licensing Department, Federal
Zaid Elyaseri, Country Manager, BP Iraq
Abdullah al-Qadi, Upstream Director, Crescent Petroleum
Wisam Hasan, CEO, Gilgamesh Oilfield Services
Moderator: Dr. Derek Brower, Editor-at-Large, Petroleum Economist
13:00 VIP Luncheon & Networking
14:30 Plenary Session-3: Energy Business Value Chain (Downstream, Gas and Power)
Hamid Younis Salih, Deputy Minister on Gas, Federal Ministry of Oil
Adil Karim Kak Ahmed, Deputy Minister on Petrochemicals, Federal Ministry of Industry
Sa’adi Saihood, CEO, Raban al-Safina Group of Companies
Musab Alkateeb, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Iraq
William Wakileh, Chief Executive Officer, GE Iraq & Levant
Moderator: Zainab Al Qurnawi, Managing Partner, QC Law Firm
15:45 Plenary Session-4: Mega Projects Development and Business Sustainability
Abdul Kareem Abdul Wahab, Fertilizers & Petrochemical Experts, Ministry of Industry
Dr. San’a Shams al-Deen, Director, Center on Policies and Reform, Ministry of Industry
Hussain Chalabi, Senior Fellow, Iraq Energy Institute
Elija Andjelich, Managing Director Petrochemical Projects, LUKOIL
Dhia Jafar, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Oil
Moderator: Ben Van Heuvelen, Editor-in-Chief, Iraq Oil Report
Day 2
08:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 Iraq Energy Annual Award Ceremony
09:15 High-Level Session
Qasim al-Fahdawi, Federal Minister of Electricity
Amb. Douglas Silliman, United States Ambassador to Iraq
Prof. Michael Mulnix, President, American University of Iraq – Baghdad
Dr. Jafar Dhia Jafar, Chief Executive Officer, URUK Group
10:00 Plenary Session-5: Rethinking Iraq’s Economy to 2030
Dr. Mudher Muhammad Saleh, PM Advisor on Finance
Hussain Qaragholi, Corporate & Investment Banking, Deutsche Bank AG
Salim Chalabi, Partner, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
Shwan Ibrahim Taha, Chairman, Rabee Securities
Noor Kadhim, Fellow on International Arbitration, Iraq Energy Institute
Moderator: John Defterios, CNN
11:30 Networking Coffee Break
12:00 Plenary Session-6: Rethinking Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Dr. Yousif Muhammad, Speaker, Regional Parliament, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Dr. Sherko Jawdat, Chairman of the Oil & Gas Committee, Kurdistan of Iraq Parliament
Prof. Feisal al-Istrabadi, Fellow on Constitutional Law, Iraq Energy Institute
Dr. Bilal Wahab, Nathan and Esther K. Wagner Fellow, The Washington Institute
Shwan Zulal, Managing Director, Carduchi Consulting
Moderator: Nisar Talabany, Former Advisor to KRG Prime Minister
13:30 VIP Luncheon & Networking
14:30 Plenary Session-7: Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development
Dr. Abdul Hamza Hadi Aboud, Deputy Minister for Distribution, Ministry of Electricity
Martin Healy, Energy Advisor, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State
Harry Istepanian, Senior Advisor, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water
Robin Mills, Senior Advisor, Iraq Energy Institute
Dele Okunoye, Managing Director, AKT Oil Services Company
Moderator: Zainab Al Qurnawi, Managing Partner, QC Law Firm
15:45 Plenary Session-8: Iraq’s Business Environment and Capacity Building
Prof. Sabah Mushatat, PM Advisor on Investment & Reconstruction
Alaa Mohie El-Deen, Secretary General, Iraq Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Prof. Michael Mulnix, President, American University of Iraq – Baghdad
Dr. Ali A’asam, Founder of Mushtarek Ideation Platform
Belal Atiyyah, Finance Executive and Investor
Moderator: Noor Kadhim, Fellow on International Arbitration, Iraq Energy Institute
Our Speakers
Abdul Kareem Abdul Wahab
Fertilizers & Petrochemical Experts, Ministry of Industry
Abdulla al-Qadi
Head of E&P, Crescent Petroleum
Adnan Al Janabi
Member of Parliament, Federal Parliament of Iraq
Alaa Mohie El-Deen
Secretary General, Iraq Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Alan Eyre
Director of Middle East/Asia, Bureau of Energy, U.S. Department of State
Ali Al-Assam
Co-founder of the Iraq Welfare organisation
Barham Salih
Former PM of KRG & former deputy PM of Iraq
Belal Atiyyah
Finance Consultant and Investor
Ben Van Heuvelen
Editor-in-Chief, Iraq Oil Report
Bilal Wahab
Fellow at The Washington Institute
Dele Okunoye
Managing Director of AKT Oil Services
Derek Brower
Editor-at-Large, Petroleum Economist
Dhia Jafar
Senior Advisor, Ministry of Oil
Elija Andjelich
LUKOIL, Managing Director Petrochemical Projects
Feisal Amin Rasoul al-Istrabadi
Founding director of the Center for the Study of the Middle East
Haider Al Abadi
The Prime Minister of Iraq
Hamid Younis Salih
Deputy Minister on Gas, Federal Ministry of Oil
Harry Istepanian
Senior Advisor, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water
Husain Al-Chalabi
Dr Husain Al-Chalabi ( Ph.D, DIC, BSc, F.I.Pet./FEI )
Hussain Qaragholi
Senior Originator for MENA in Corporate Finance at Deutsche Bank.
Jabbar al-Leaibi
Oil Minister of Iraq
Jafar D. Jafar
CEO, URUK Group
John Defterios
CNN Presenter & Emerging Markets Editor
Martin Healy
Energy Advisor, Bureau of Energy Resources U.S. Department of State
Michael Mulnix
President, American University of Iraq – Baghdad
Mohammad Barkindo
Secretary General of OPEC
Mudher Muhammad Saleh
PM Advisor on Finance
Musab Alkateeb
Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Iraq
Nisar Talabany
Former Senior Advisor to KRG Prime Minister
Noor Kadhim
Fellow, International Lawyer, Iraq Energy Institute
Qasim Al-Fahdawi
Minister of Electricity
Robin Mills
Senior fellow at Iraq Energy Institute
Sabah Mushatat
PM Advisor on Investment & Reconstruction
Salem Chalabi
Partner, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
San’a Shams al-Deen
Director, Center on Policies and Reform, Ministry of Industry
Sa’adi Saihood
Chief Executive Officer, Raban al-Safina Group of Companies
Sherko Jawdat
Chairman of the Oil & Gas Committee, Kurdistan of Iraq Parliame
Shwan Ibrahim Taha
Chairman, Rabee Securities.
Shwan Zulal
Managing Director, Carduchi Consulting
William Wakileh
GE President & CEO for Iraq & Levant
Wisam Hasan
Chief Executive Officer, Gilgamesh Oil field services
Yousif Muhammad
Regional Parliament, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Zaid Elyaseri
Country Manager, BP Iraq
Zainab Al Qurnawi
Managing Partner, QC Law Firm
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