Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by its President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, participated on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the opening of the third edition of the "Iraq Education Conference," held under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, under the theme: "(From Education to Development: Global Partnerships and Universities Shaping the Future)." The conference witnessed a high-level presence, including the Chairman and members of the Parliamentary Education Committee, the Head of the Board of Advisors, several ministers and officials, alongside an elite group of academic leaders, experts, and scientific and international figures. During his opening speech, His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education emphasized that the conference serves as a fundamental platform for expanding institutional cooperation and building strategic partnerships aimed at developing the higher education system and consolidating the concept of the "productive university" by supporting applied scientific research, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and developing technological incubators to align educational outcomes with market needs. The opening ceremony also featured keynote speeches, including contributions from Mr. Jim Burkee (President of Saint Leo University, USA) and Dr. Salman Rawaf (Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre at Imperial College London). On the sidelines of the conference, His Excellency the Minister inaugurated the Iraqi Higher Education Exhibition, with broad participation from Iraqi, Arab, and international universities to explore academic partnership opportunities. The conference proceedings will continue over two consecutive days through panel discussions addressing vital tracks, most notably: technical and vocational education, internationalization of education, smart digital transformation, and sustainability and environment, translating visions into practical programs that support the national economy. Al-Mustaqbal University — The first university among private universities in Iraq.