Iraq’s Petroleum Industry Workshop: Today’s Innovations for Tomorrow’s Challenges
“An event designed as Iraq’s flagship petroleum industry workshop, held under the patronage of H.E. the Prime Minister of Iraq, and with the support of
H.E. the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs—Minister of Oil.”
27-28 October, 2025
Babylon Rotana Hotel, Baghdad, Iraq
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Brought to you by
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
Prime Minister
Government of Republic of Iraq
EVENT SUPPORTER
Ministry of Oil
Republic of Iraq
TECHNICAL ORGANIZER
Society of Petroleum Engineers
(SPE International) – Central Iraq Section
Under the esteemed Patronage and Presence of H.E. the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mr. Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, and the Presence of H.E. the Deputy of Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, we are delighted to announce Iraq’s Petroleum Industry Workshop: Today’s Innovations for Tomorrow’s Challenges, a pivotal two-day event to be held in Baghdad, 27-28 October 2025. This workshop is technically organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Central Iraq Section, in collaboration with Iraq’s Ministry of Oil, affiliated entities, and prominent Independent oil companies (IOCs) and service providers operating inside and outside Iraq.
A SPECIALIZED WORKSHOP
Designed to be a critical platform, uniting decision-makers from Iraqi authorities, operators, service providers, subject matter experts, researchers, and prospective investors. It will address the technical, environmental, and economic challenges tied to field development and production operations in Iraq, while paving the way for innovative solutions and collaborative opportunities. The workshop aims to enhance the operation of mature and marginal fields, promote mutual growth for all stakeholders, and raise awareness of current and future advancements in the upstream oil and gas sector.
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Deputy Minister of Oil for Upstream Affairs
Chairman of the Organizing Committee
“It is my pleasure to welcome you to the IPIW 2025, a unique platform for industry leaders, experts, researchers, and investors to discuss the future of Iraq’s oil and gas sector. With the support of the Ministry of Oil, we aim to foster collaboration and expertise exchange to address industry challenges and opportunities. We look forward to your valuable participation in shaping a sustainable future for Iraq’s O&G sector”
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Technical Committee,
Production Assurance Manager – Planning & Strategy, Dragon Oil (Holdings) Ltd.,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
“As we move into a new era recognized with the wide spectrum of the 4th IR implementation; the global oil and gas industry stands on the brink of a significant inevitable transformation. In light of Iraq’s ambitious plans to expand its oil and gas sector, SPE’s IPIW 2025 provides an excellent platform to hear from the decision makers in Iraq on the de-vilification of what is associated with our industry and champion its sustainability in the country. The event is tailor-made and thematically curated to provide an unprecedented opportunity for operators, service companies and other industry stakeholders to explore potential opportunities to work closely with their Iraqi counterparts and exchange knowledge on the latest innovative state-of-the-art technical advancements in our industry”
Meet the Keynote Speakers
Voices Shaping the Future of Energy
Discover the distinguished leaders and industry visionaries who will share their insights, experiences, and forward-looking perspectives at IPIW 2025.
Mr. Fayyad Hassan Nema
Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq for Energy Affairs
Mr. Fayyad is a petroleum expert with deep expertise across key domains of Iraq’s oil industry, including manufacturing, downstream, and upstream operations. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held several high-level technical and administrative positions across affiliated companies and directorates within the Ministry of Oil. His leadership roles have included serving as Director General (DG) of the South Oil Company, DG of the Studies, Planning, and Follow-up Directorate, and DG of the Technical Directorate. He progressed in positions and served as Deputy Minister of Oil for Downstream Affairs and later as Senior Deputy Minister for Upstream Affairs. Currently, Mr. Nehmeh serves as Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq for Energy Affairs, where he continues to contribute his extensive knowledge to shaping national energy strategies and supporting the development of the energy sector under the current government.
Prof. Dr. Dhiya Al-Jumeily
Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq for Smart Management and
AI Affairs
Prof. Dhiya Al-Jumeily OBE is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Liverpool John Moores University with over 30 years of experience in AI research and its applications toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). His work spans healthcare, environment, safety, and education, with a strong focus on impactful collaborations across 20+ countries, particularly in the MENA region.Rooted in Iraq and inspired by Baghdad’s legacy of early algorithms, Prof. Al-Jumeily has authored over 500 publications and led international scholarly exchange through founding the eSystem Engineering Society (eSES) and the IEEE-supported DeSE Conference, which connects 200+ attendees annually from 25+ countries. He has supervised 25+ PhD students and mentored 20+ academics whose work bridges academia, industry, and real-world AI applications such as intelligent environmental and healthcare systems. His projects have attracted over £7.5 million in funding. In recognition of his contributions, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2020 and named among the Top 30 Most Influential Arabs in AI in 2022.
MEET THE LEADERS BEHIND THE VISION
Get to know the key decision-makers, industry experts and professionals driving this landmark event. These distinguished professionals from Iraq’s energy sector and international organizations serve as the pillars of the organizing committees, shaping the work-shop’s goals, content, and impact.
OTHER COMMITTEES’
This workshop presents an exceptional opportunity for local and international companies to explore avenues for cooperation and investment within Iraq’s thriving oil and gas industry. It will feature a keynote speech, strategic panel session, multiple thematic panel discussions, presentations (based on abstracts), technology demonstrations, and interactive breakout sessions.
Key Domains of Focus:
“Where Strategy Meets Technology — Connecting Decision-Makers, Innovators, and Investors to Shape the Future of Iraq’s Oil and Gas Sector”
A set of different activities to make the most of the event
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Strategic Panel Session
Bringing together key stakeholders, including government decision-makers from the Ministry of Oil, and international and IOCs investing in Iraq, to discuss major challenges and investment opportunities in Iraq.
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Industry-Academia Panel Session
Bringing together key stakeholders, including government decision-makers from the Ministry of Oil, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), Iraqi Engineers Union and international IOCs, to discuss Future of Petroleum Engineering in Iraq.
03
Technical Sessions
Showcasing cutting-edge technologies and services from global and local oil and gas companies to foster collaboration and promote business partnerships across the O&G value chain.
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IOC’s Booths
Featuring select booths from oil and gas companies, offering an additional platform for networking, collaboration, and post-event engagement.
Choose Your Registration Pathway
Whether you are a technology provider looking to present, a company aiming to sponsor or a professional interested in attending and networking — choose your registration pathway and be part of IPIW 2025.
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