Al-Mustaqbal University actively participated in the second day of the 2026 Iraq Education Conference, hosted by the University of Baghdad in its third edition under the theme “From Education to Development: Global Partnerships and Universities Shaping the Future.” The university was represented by its President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, alongside a number of academic leaders and faculty members. The participation included meetings with representatives of international universities and educational institutions, including the University of Colorado, the University of California, Davis, and OHLA Language Institute, to explore opportunities for scientific cooperation, strengthen academic partnerships, and exchange expertise. A meeting was also held with the Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad to discuss prospects for joint cooperation. Furthermore, the conference featured a panel discussion attended by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Deputy Minister for Scientific Affairs, focusing on developing Iraqi universities, strengthening their educational and research capacities, and aligning academic outcomes with labor market requirements and development needs. This participation aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, and Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, contributing to the advancement of international academic cooperation and supporting the university’s pursuit of excellence, as Al-Mustaqbal University remains the number one private university in Iraq.