How should foreign investors assess opportunities in Iraq? Will early entrants gain a lasting advantage or are there still too many risks and obstacles?

For sure, the country can boast a largely untapped market of 30 million consumers, huge oil reserves, plenty of water and a strategic location. All this, together with improvements in the security situation since 2007, has prompted a number of multinationals and financial investors to take the plunge.

But with violence continuing to flare and Iraq’s private sector still in its infancy, getting the due diligence right in this market is crucial. How can investors confront the challenges of doing business in Iraq and what can the Iraqi authorities do to reassure investors and jump-start the private sector?

This must-attend event, moderated by experts from The Economist Group and featuring top-level speakers from the Iraqi government and international business, will allow senior executives to take part in a critical discussion with their peers on Iraq’s investment future.