Led by the University President, Prof. Dr. Abbas Mohsen Al-Bakri, the University of Information Technology and Communications (UoITC) participated with a large academic delegation in the third edition of the Iraq Education Conference, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the University of Baghdad on October 28–29, 2026.

Held under the theme “From Education to Development: Global Partnerships and Universities Shaping the Future,” the conference brought together the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hassani, along with university presidents, academic leaders, and distinguished representatives from the higher education sector.

The university’s delegation included a number of faculty members and researchers who attended the conference’s sessions, scientific discussions, and workshops. Their participation provided an opportunity to explore emerging perspectives on the future of higher education, digital transformation, innovation, and the development of international academic partnerships.

Prof. Dr. Abbas Mohsen Al-Bakri emphasized that the Iraq Education Conference serves as an important academic platform for exchanging expertise, sharing knowledge, and building meaningful partnerships among higher education institutions. He noted that UoITC’s strong participation reflects its commitment to keeping pace with global developments and harnessing technology and innovation to advance education and scientific research, while strengthening universities’ contributions to sustainable development.

The conference featured a range of academic discussions on key issues, including the concept of the entrepreneurial university, the development of technology incubators, support for entrepreneurship, and aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs. Participants also explored opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and intelligent systems to enhance the university environment and improve higher education.

UoITC’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence at academic and scientific forums, expanding cooperation with academic and research institutions, and reinforcing its role in advancing innovation and digital transformation in Iraq.