The Sulaimani Forum is Iraq's foremost and longest-standing policy gathering, welcoming leaders and researchers from across the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Founded in 2013, the event provides an annual opportunity for scholars, experts, and policymakers to discuss the most pressing issues facing Iraq and the broader region. Hosted by the university's flagship research center, the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS), the Sulaimani Forum provides a platform for high-level dialogue, empirically rigorous research, and grassroots advocacy.
The eighth edition of the Sulaimani Forum is set to take place on April 17 and 18, 2024, at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani. The 2024 Forum arrives amidst a new episode of conflict and instability in the Middle East, factors that will undoubtedly bear significant immediate and long-term consequences for Iraq and its neighboring nations. Simultaneously, the specter of climate change and mounting water scarcity issues escalates with each passing year, underscoring the imperative for unified action among regional countries. The Sulaimani Forum seeks to offer a platform where such critical and time-sensitive matters can be comprehensively discussed and effectively resolved.
