Iraq 'Meet the buyers' forum scheduled for early February

The event, to be held in London, is open to interested businesses and organisations from any country. A high level delegation of at least 40 senior Iraqi specifiers will be attending. Representatives are expected from over 400 UK and European countries. Iraq Procurement 2004 will address in detail the crucial need for an uninterrupted supply of materials and the arrangement of trade partnerships. The event is the first of its kind to be held in the UK.

During Iraq Procurement 2004, companies will be able to collect crucial information about their business sector, helping them to gain an understanding of why their product or service would be of benefit in Iraq, how their share of the market can develop in the region, and what business models are being used by their contemporaries.

"The rebuilding of Iraq presents an opportunity for companies to share ideas and develop strategies to ensure equal market share," said Peter Swain, commercial director for the event. "Participating in Iraq Procurement 2004 will provide essential insight into contract and sub-contract opportunities and possibilities for partnership."

A fully interactive web portal for the event was unveiled on Wednesday.