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Capacity Iraq Connect

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Capacity Iraq Connect will unite the region’s most prominent digital infrastructure executives; government officials and investors committed to building the digital
future of Iraq. The Iraqi Telecom market is purportedly valued at $2.5bn in 2024, is projected to experience robust growth driven by increasing smartphone penetration, rising internet usage, and government initiatives promoting digital infrastructure development. Iraq’s strategic location as a bridge between the Middle East and Europe, and its potential to offer low-latency, land-based connectivity routes also makes it an attractive proposition to create alternative terrestrial routes from Asia to Europe
bypassing the traditional Red Sea cables landing in Southern Europe.

Your organisation can play an influential role in unlocking growth opportunities and influencing current mindsets to shape the future of the burgeoning Iraqi Telecommunications sector by partnering with Capacity Media for this one day pre–Capacity Middle East event before a captive regional and international audience.

Get ahead of the competition with critical insights into planned infrastructure deployments through and within Iraq, especially the critical fibre corridors between Europe and Asia.

Sponsor Capacity Iraq Connect Day

3,500+

decision-makers expected in 2026

130+

industry expert speakers

1,000+

Companies

90+

countries


The Capacity Iraq Connect 2026 Agenda

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10:00
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    5 mins
    • Iraq Connect
10:05
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    15 mins
    • Iraq Connect
10:20
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    50 mins
    • Iraq Connect

    Iraq is a market with massive potential for digital infrastructure investment, not only as a transit route but also as a growing consumer of digital services. We are seeing significant government support for new AI data centres, the national backbone network, and a comprehensive strategy to drive FTTH, along with growing private sector investment. 

    • How is the state-owned backbone network supporting increased fibre deployment? 
    • How are international companies evaluating investment within Iraq? 
    • What will it take to see significant data centre deployments within Iraq? 
11:10
  1. Networking & Coffee Break
    Al Wasl Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Iraq Connect
    • Networking
11:40
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    10 mins
    • Iraq Connect
11:50
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    40 mins
    • Iraq Connect

    Iraq possesses a unique geographic advantage for connecting Europe and the Middle East. With direct fibre routes between Turkey and the GCC, Iraq is situated to provide much-needed land-based diversity of connectivity between Europe and the Middle East.  

    • How are operators seeking an alternative to the Red Sea, evaluating connectivity through Iraq? 
    • What new routes can we expect to see being deployed through Iraq? 
    • How are hyperscalers managing their risk when connecting between Europe and the Middle East? 
12:30
  1. Networking Lunch
    90 mins
    • Iraq Connect
    • Keynotes
14:00
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    15 mins
    • Iraq Connect
14:15
  1. Al Wasl Ballroom
    45 mins
    • Iraq Connect

    Peering offers reduced latency and lower IP transit costs, essential for driving improved connectivity within Iraq. With the launch of Iraq’s first neutral IXP, IRAQ-IXP, last year, it has surged to be the region’s third-largest IXP by connected networks, showing the demand for peering services in Iraq. 

    • How critical is peering for the development of the Northern route between Europe and the Middle East? 
    • What role can peering play in supporting the rapidly expanding ISP sector within Iraq?  
    • When are we likely to see the launch of additional IXPs in Iraq?  
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