Baghdad will host the Fourth Arab Summit on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises from November 18–20, 2026, at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds. The summit is organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the Iraqi Ministry of Planning, under the patronage of the Prime Minister and in partnership with the Central Bank of Iraq.
Held under the theme “Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Success,” the summit aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises and startups by expanding access to financing and markets, leveraging digital transformation and artificial intelligence, and fostering partnerships and growth opportunities.
Registration and participation:
https://asmes-2026.unescwa.org


