Iraqi Energy Summit confirmed to take place in Dubai on 2-4 September 2007

The summit will welcome senior level representation from Iraq's Ministries of Oil, Industry & Minerals and Electricity - including ministers, deputy ministers and director generals - as well as their counterparts from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

Following consultation with Iraqi and KRG officials, as well as the US Embassy Baghdad, the timing of the summit coincides with the expected passing of Iraq's new hydrocarbon law, in order to best serve the interests of the attending energy companies and ensure the clearest focus for the summit.

Iraq's key decision makers will be participating at the landmark summit, the first of its kind to bring ministers and other officials to establish relationships and enter into contractual negotiations with international energy operators.

The opportunity for companies to develop strong relations with senior officials is one not be missed, Iraq already having the world's third largest proven oil reserves. The recent declaration of the new investment law for Iraq's extractive industries also demonstrates the timely nature of the summit.

All attending Iraqi Ministries will be outlining the requirements for their relevant sectors in front of the senior corporate audience, before holding private consultations with some of the pre-eminent operators within the global energy sector. These best-in-breed operators and companies will be represented at board level in order to build the relationships that will be crucial to the future of the Iraqi energy sector.

Furthermore, the summit will ensure the involvement of leading Iraqi businesses and families. A central pillar of the Iraq Development Program is to promote greater employment in Iraq through partnerships and to allow for international operators to meet with local Iraqi operators to explore partnering opportunities.