iraq telecoms 2010

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Where the Iraqi Telecommunications Industry Meets

Unlocking the Economic and Commercial Potential of Iraq Telecommunications

Republic of IraqMinistry of Communications


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H.E. Farook AbdulqadirAbdulrahman,

Minister of Communications,Iraqi Government

Dr Burhan Shawi, Chief Executive Officer,Iraq Communications

and Media Commission

Kassim Al Hassani, Director General of ITPC,

Iraqi Ministry ofCommunications

Rear Admiral David G Simpson,Director, Communications

and Information Systems (J6),Multinational Forces – Iraq, USN

Emad Makiaya, Chief Executive Officer,

Zain Iraq

Asaad Y Alnajjar, P.E. President – Chief Strategy

Officer,VOEX International

Dr Hiyam Al Yassiri,Minister’s Advisor for Mobile

Communications, Ministry of

Communications

Dr Safaa Al-Din Rabee,Head of Commissioners,

Iraqi Communication andMedia Commission

Majeed Hameed Jassim,Director General for SCIS,

Ministry ofCommunications

Dr Ali Nasir Alwan, Deputy Head Commissioner, Iraq Communications and

Media Commission

Karwan Al Barazanchi,Technical General Manager,

Kurdistan Ministry ofTransportation and

Communications

Loay Almalaieka, VP Operations,

CDN

The Event Where Partnerships are Formed and Deals are Signed

“This conference was the perfectopportunity for telecoms stake holdersto network and participate in meaningfuldialogue regarding the issues affectingthe future of telecom services in Iraq.”

John Burke, SR., IT Advisor to Iraq Ministry of Interior,Multi National Forces – Iraq

Iraq Telecoms 2010 will examine the vast growthpotential of the market and the increasing importancethat the industry will bring to Iraq’s growing economy.Developing and investing in advanced technologiesare ways in which companies can create trulyexceptional value in the Iraqi market.

The senior level speaker panel comprising of the mostactive players, will lead the discussion on a variety ofkey topics including the recent legislative directiveswhich will enable domestic businesses to operateeffectively with international organisations and utilise Iraq’s resources.

Determining theStrategies for Iraq’sTelecoms Market

Why You Need to Attend:• Hear from, meet and network with the Iraqi

Ministry of Communications, the CMC and theKRG Ministry of Transportation &Communications

• Engage with key regional telecommunications andservice companies to facilitate robust business

• Join in lively debates, share ideas and exchangeknowledge

• Gain an in-depth overview of the market and buildyour business plan for the Iraqi telecoms market

• Discover the latest technological advancements and increase the efficiency of current technologies

• Explore growth strategies of the Iraqi telecomsmarket and find out what investors are looking for

• Identify the business opportunities to drive your business forward

• Do deals!

WHERE THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT, KEY INDUSTRY

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Programme Highlights:• Privatisation, liberalisation and

government policies

• Regulations – contract implicationsin the Iraqi telecoms sector and themechanism of partnerships

• New technologies – fixed wirelessaccess, mobile telephony, fibre optics and satellite

• Infrastructure developments andinformation technology

• Involvement of multinationalcorporations

• Upcoming projects and tenders

• The requirements oftelecommunications infrastructure in iraq (fibre, submarine cables,gateways)

• Satellite and fibre optic backhaul –what is the most cost effectiveoption in the long-term?

• Private investment and the returns – short and long-term

• Iraq’s mobile market andcompetition

To register your interest contact Tyler Forbes on +44 20 7978 0061 or email [email protected]

H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Former Minister

of Communications, Member of Parliament,

Iraqi Parliament

Faruk Mustafa Rasool,Chairman,Asiacell

Humam Amara, Chief Executive Officer,

Korek

Ali Korur, Regional Sales &

Marketing Director, Eutelsat

Jean-Marc Cannet, EMEA, Strategic Customer

Engagement Manager,Alcatel-Lucent

Wilson Varghese, Chief Executive Officer,

Kalimat

Hesham Khalipha, Director of Marketing,

ARABSAT

Ajay Ranjan Mishra, Global Head of Industry &

Emerging Markets, Global CTO Office,

Nokia Siemens

Amr Eid,Vice President Middle East

& North Africa, PCCW Global

Samer P Francy,Deputy General Manager,Huawei Technologies

Emil Samarah,Regional Director,

Middle East,Yahsat

Dr Alan Solheim,Vice-President of

Corporate Development,DragonWave

“A really well constructed conference, with highly relevantsessions and significant participants across all stakeholders,triggering lively and passionate debate.”

Ian Begg, MEMA Strategy & Growth, HP Enterprise Services 2009

OFFICIALS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES MEET!

Who You Will MeetThis conference will attract a global audience of influential decisionmakers, industry leaders, policy makers and legislators, including:

3G • 4G • ADSL • Broadband • Carriers • CDMAFibre Optics • Fixed Line • GSM • Investment Banksand Venture Capitalists • ISPs • IT Service Providers• LTE • Mobile • Network Infrastructure • OSS &BSS • Satellite • Submarine • VOIP • VSAT • WiMAX• Wireless • WLL

Sponsorship OpportunitiesTo reinforce your company’s position as an existing orfuture player in the Iraqi telecoms sector, why notmaximise your involvement by aligning yourself withthis industry acclaimed event – entertain industryleaders and Government officials, host a function ortake advantage of brand reinforcement opportunities.

For more information please contact Tyler Forbes on +44 20 7978 0061

or email [email protected]

Exclusive Networking• Meet high-calibre delegates and speakers • Enhance your company’s profile, communicate your

ideas to the industry and showcase your services• Target solution providers, industry leaders and

professionals from the communications industry• Build business partnerships with the industry leaders

and position your company for success

Relocation to Istanbul,Turkey – easy access

Registration & Welcome Breakfast hosted by

Networking Coffee Breaks hosted by

Extended Luncheon hosted by

Cruise on the Bosphorus hosted by

A major highlight of Iraq Telecoms 2010.Relax, socialise and network while enjoyingthe stunning views of Istanbul

Networking Highlights2 NOVEMBER

3 NOVEMBER

Registration & Welcome Breakfast hosted by

Networking Coffee Breaks hosted by

Extended Luncheon hosted by

1-2-1 MeetingsPre-arranged industry meetings with telecoms decision makersin Iraq. For further information email [email protected]

Network, interact and discuss thelatest issues over a cup of Turkish tea!

Conference Programme Day 1Tuesday 2 November 2010


07:45 Registration and Welcome Breakfasthosted by

09:00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks:Asaad Y Alnajjar, P.E. President – Chief Strategy Officer,VOEX International

Welcome Remarks:H.E. Binali Yildirim, Minister of Transport & Communications, Turkish Government, Turkey

09:15 Keynote Address:H.E. Farook Abdulqadir Abdulrahman, Minister of Communications, Iraqi Government

Keynote Address:Emad Makiaya, Chief Executive Officer, Zain Iraq

1 Unleashing Iraq’s Telecoms Potential; Privatisation, Liberalisation and Government Policies

• Government policies, strategy and legal update• Deregulation of telecommunications in Iraq• Promoting the use of modern technology in Iraq• Market competition and international investment• Providing a framework for long-term stability in the Iraqi telecoms industry• Promoting local content, creating job opportunities

Dr Burhan Shawi, Chief Executive Officer, Iraq Communications & Media Commission

Rear Admiral David G Simpson, Director, Communications and Information Systems (J6), Multinational Forces – Iraq, USN

Questions and Answers

10:45 Networking Coffee Breakhosted by

2 What Role will New Technologies Play in theEconomic and Social Development of Iraq?

• Which technologies are the most cost effective?• New technologies include fixed wireless access, mobile telephony,

LTE, fibre optics and satellite• What role will social networking content play in the economic

development of Iraq? • The impact of network development on essential facilities such

as hospitals and distribution of medicine and medical services

Kassim Al Hassani, Director General of ITPC, Iraqi Ministry of Communications

Timothy Moore, Managing Director, Fast Iraq

Amr Eid,Vice President Middle East & North Africa,PCCW Global

Jean-Marc Cannet,EMEA, Strategic Customer Engagement Manager,Alcatel-Lucent


12:15 Networking Lunch hosted by

3 The Requirements of TelecommunicationsInfrastructure in Iraq (Fibre, Submarine Cables, Gateways)

• Existing infrastructure; challenges and opportunities • Infrastructure and beyond: ICT and internet • The Kurdish experience: what models can be expanded across Iraq?• Upcoming projects and tenders• The reliable partner of infrastructures

Karwan Al Barazanchi,Technical General Manager,Kurdistan Ministry of Transportation and Communications

Loay Almalaieka, VP Operations, CDN

Dr Alan Solheim, Vice-President of Corporate Development, DragonWave

Samer P Francy,Deputy General Manager,Huawei Technologies



4 How Do Telecommunications Fulfill theRequirements of Businesses in Iraq?

• Corporate internet banking system; massive business opportunities in Iraq;the solutions

• The energy sector in Iraq and telecommunications • ICT for oil production • The role of CCTV, Microwave and VSAT in broader security• Collaboration between the telecommunications industry and other

businesses • Connecting Iraq's homes and businesses via satellite• New satellite capacity over Iraq and the Middle East

Dr Safaa Al-Din Rabee,Head of Commissioners,Iraqi Communication and Media Commission

Stephen Miller,Senior Advisor,The USA Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq

Ali Korur, Regional Sales & Marketing Director, Eutelsat


17:30 End of Conference Day 1

18:00 Reception and Cruise Tour on the Bosphorushosted by

Conference Programme Day 2Wednesday 3 November 2010


07:45 Welcome Breakfasthosted by

09:00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks: Stéphane Chenard, Senior Associate Consultant, Euro Consult

09:15 Keynote Address: H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Former Minister of Communications, Member of Parliament, Iraqi Parliament

5 Iraqi Telecoms Market: Future Outlook

• Iraq’s mobile market and competition • The role mobile services have in the stimulation of economic activities • Software applications, mobile services and devices• How will networks cope with the rising traffic?

Dr Hiyam Al Yassiri, Minister’s Advisor for Mobile Communications, Ministry of Communications

Dr Ali Nasir Alwan, Deputy Head Commissioner, Iraq Communications and Media Commission

Faruk Mustafa Rasool,Chairman,Asiacell

Humam Amara,Chief Executive Officer,Korek



6 Current Wireless Networks in Iraq

• The short and long term solutions for the Iraqi market • Wireless networks in Iraq and the future (GSM, WLL, WIMAX, etc.) • Quality of service, the manufacturer vs the consumer • What are potential barriers to the development of new mobile services?• Iraq network operators’ measures to ensure content security

Asaad Y Alnajjar, P.E. President Chief Strategy Officer, Voex International

Wilson Varghese, Chief Executive Officer, Kalimat

Ajay Ranjan Mishra,Global Head of Industry, Environment, India & Emerging Markets, Global CTO, Nokia Siemens Network


13:00 Networking Lunchhosted by

7 The Role of Broadband In Iraq:What is the Best Way to Expand Iraq’s Communications Capabilities?

• Overview of the past and the current regulatory structure of Iraq’stelecommunications

• The infrastructure, ICT and internet • Strategy and investment opportunities • How is broadband access changing the business model for operators?

Majeed Hameed Jassim, Director General for SCIS, Ministry of Communications

Hesham Khalipha, Director of Marketing, ARABSAT

Emil Samarah,Regional Director - Middle East,Yahsat

Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Programme Development, Global VSAT Forum (GVF)



8 Concluding Ministerial Panel

• The newly elected Government vision of telecommunications in Iraq • The CMC vision • The way forward for Iraq’s telecommunications

Panel:H.E. Farook Abdulqadir Abdulrahman, Minister of Communications, Iraqi Government

Dr Burhan Shawi, Chief Executive Officer, Iraq Communications and Media Commission

Kassim Al Hassani, Director General of ITPC, Iraqi Ministry of Communications

"An extremely interesting and informative conference;pitched at the right level and well orchestrated.The participation of so many interacted parties andtheir willingness to contribute made this valuable"

Kirsten McBride, Higher Executive Officer, Ministry of Defence – Iraq

Onlineat www.iraqtelecoms.com

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“This is one of the centralnetworking and educationalconferences for aneconomic sector that isfundamental to Iraq’s future.It’s essential that the Iraqitelecommunications industryhas an avenue to interactwith and learn from thegovernment of Iraq and theMinistry of Communications.”

Jeff Kroese, Colonel USAF,Multi National Force – Iraq 2009


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A major highlight of Iraq Telecoms 2010.This is a prime networking opportunity foryou to socialise with key Iraqi officials andhigh profile international executives. Aperfect way to engage and interact whilstenjoying the stunning views of Istanbul.

Join us on the Linked-in group and networkwith new contacts, share your views anddiscuss future strategies. Follow us on Twitter and get the latest updates aboutspeakers, the programme, and hot topics.

1-2-1 MeetingsPre-arranged industry meetings with telecoms decision makers in Iraq. For further information please call Tyler on +44 20 7978 0061 or email [email protected] To reinforce your company’s position as an existing or future

player in the Iraqi telecoms sector, why not maximise yourinvolvement by aligning yourself with this industry acclaimedevent – entertain industry leaders and Governmentofficials, host a function or take advantage of brandreinforcement opportunities.

For more information please contact Tyler Forbes on +44 20 7978 0061

or email [email protected]

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