SPE Symposium: “Beyond Graduation— Insights From Industry Professionals to Get Ahead, Get Funded, and Get Hired”

Join the SPE Symposium – “Beyond Graduation— Insights From Industry Professionals to Get Ahead, Get Funded, and Get Hired”

A unique event that empowers oil and gas-related discipline students and fresh graduates with the tools to stand out in the Iraqi crowded oil & gas job market.

Are you a student or a recent graduate in oil and gas related disciplines?
Do you want to stand out in today’s crowded job market and secure your place in international oil and gas companies?

SPE International – Central Iraq Section is proud to invite you to the SPE Symposium 2025, held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Juma’a S. Chiad, President of the University of Al-Karkh for Science.

Meet Our Speakers:

1. Baraa Zubaidi, Dip, BEng, MSc, EMBA
Deputy Chairperson, SPE International – Central Iraq Section

Baraa Zubaidi is a Renewable Energy Researcher and Deputy Chairperson of SPE International – Central Iraq Section. He heads the Energy Economics Research Unit at the Iraqi Think Tank for Energy Studies, Petroleum R&D Center, Ministry of Oil. With a strong focus on renewable energy integration in the oil and gas sector, Baraa combines technical & economic expertise with strategic leadership. He is a Chevening, UNITAR, and IRENA Youth I ACT alumnus. His academic credentials include an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, UK, an EMBA from Quantic School of Businesses and Technology, US, and a BEng and Diploma in Electricity from MUC and BOTI. He has received 12 honors/Awards and actively supports youth empowerment and sustainable development.

2. Ahmed Hashim
Projects Readiness Team Lead
British Petroleum (BP)

Mr. Ahmed Hasim, a chemical engineer graduated from Al-Nahrain University (2013). He is a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry with roles at Shell, Gazprom, Anton Oil, and BP, where he currently serves as a Projects Readiness Team Lead. He has also led training efforts at Ishtar Company and contributed to Gulf Land. Beyond industry, Ahmed is an entrepreneur and founder of Forsa organization, promoting innovation and youth empowerment. He’s an alumnus of IYLEP, UNITAR, and ILF, and represented Iraq at the IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco, discussing global issues such as climate change, digitalization, and economic growth

Why You Should Attend:

✔️ Learn how to position yourself for top scholarships and jobs
✔️ Get practical guidance from industry professionals
✔️ Understand international hiring standards
✔️ Expand your network with leaders and like-minded peers
✔️ Be inspired to be a part of the leading oil and gas company in Iraq.

Note:Admission is free; however, seating is limited. Priority will be given to members of the SPE Central Iraq Section.

Please note: Registration is open exclusively to YPs graduates. Applications from current students will not be considered, as student participation will be coordinated directly through SPE-affiliated student chapters across Central Iraq.