Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) November 24, 2009
New-Fields Exhibitions, organizers of the Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit (IADS), announced today that Iraqi Air Force Commander Lt. General Anwer Ahmed has confirmed to speak at the summit. Lt. Gen. Anwer Ahmed will present challenges and opportunities in the Iraqi defense sector, answer questions from delegates, and conduct one-on-one meetings at IADS, a two-day event on December 10-11, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Lt. Gen. Anwer Ahmed had served as Iraqi Military Inspector. His flag assignments included being manager of the aviation safety for the Iraqi Air Force, Commander of the Army Air Training Command, and Commanding General of the 4th Army Air Command-Baiji. He has received 10 Personal Military Decoration -- six for Bravery, two for High Deserving, and two for Service.
Lt. Gen. Anwer Ahmed joins other Iraqi defense officials who have confirmed to speak at IADS:
Gen. Sameer Abdulwahab, Director, Public Relations of Ministry of Defense
Staff Major Gen. Ali Hadi, Secretary of Ministry of Defense
Brig. Gen. Shwan Ali, Director of Air Logistics
Brig. Gen. Mohammad Iarulla, Director of Air Intelligence
Brig. Gen. Saleh Sedkan, Director of Air Planning
Lt. Gen. Ahmed Hashem, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of Ministry of Defense
Brig. Gen. Shihab Ali, Air Surveillances Commander of Ministry of Defense
Saad Yousif Al Muttalibi, Political Advisor for National Security Council
Abdulsamad Khoshnaw, Lawful Advisor of KRG Ministry of Transportation
Farhang Sabir, Civil Aviation Officer of KRG Ministry of Transportation
The officials will give first-hand insights on the following important organizations:
Coalition Military Assistance Training Team, organizes, trains, and equips the Iraqi Army
Civilian Police Assistance Training Team, organizes, trains, and equips the Iraqi Police
Coalition Army Advisory Training Team, builds the Iraqi Army
Coalition Air Force Transition Team, builds the Iraqi Air Force
Maritime Strategic Transition Team, supports the Iraqi Navy, Marines and Coast Guard
Civilian Police Assistance Training Team, builds Iraqi police agencies
Intelligence Transition Team, builds military and police information organizations
Iraqi National Counter-Terrorism Task Force, assists Iraqi special operations
Security Assistance Office, assists purchase of equipment and overseas training
Joint Headquarters Assistance Team, advises the Iraqi Joint Headquarters
Ministry of Defense Transition Team, advises the Ministry of Defense staff
Ministry of Interior Transition Team, responsible for advising the Ministry of Interior staff
New-Fields Exhibitions has expressed delight in welcoming back to the IADS Lt. Gen. Anwer who, together with other high-ranking Iraqi military officers, has graced the summit in the previous years. Remarks of the Iraqi Air Force Commander are sure to be a highlight of the IADS and a vital presentation for delegates interested in the future of the Iraqi air force.
One-On-One Meetings:
The highlight of IADS is the One-on-One Meetings where delegates who pre-register for the appointment could exclusively meet with Iraqi officials. The officials can then provide delegates analysis of the current challenges facing Iraq. There are a limited number of 15-minute time slots available for these discussions. If your organization is interested in submitting a request to prearrange a schedule, please email Sharon Villalon at sharon.villalon (at) new-fields (dot) net
More information about IADS, topics and speakers are available at http://www.new-fields.com
Not registered yet? You may register through any of the following ways:
Call us at 202-536-5000 Or fill out the PDF registration found at
http://www.new-fields.com/4th_iraq_aviation_and_defense_summit/4th_Iraq_aviation_defense_brochure.pdf
About IADS
Now on its fourth year, IADS is a large and respected gathering of high-ranking military officers, government decision-makers and industry movers who shape the future of Iraq’s defense sector. The conference is designed for executives responsible for implementing strategies within their defense companies. IADS is the only event where delegates can hear from those who are responsible for shaping the future of aviation, security and military requirements of Iraq.
Industry Speaking Opportunities, Sponsorship and Exhibition:
Call Sharon Villalon at 202-536-5444 or email her at Sharon.Villalon (at) new-fields (dot) net
The IADS Exposition
The fourth Iraq Aviation & Defense Summit and Expo will provide Exhibitors the opportunity to network and to have direct access to senior ranking military officers from Iraq’s Ministry of Defense, Iraqi law enforcement agencies and government’s decision makers.
About New-Fields Exhibitions, Inc.
Founded in 1994, New-Fields today is a leading information provider and conference/trade shows organizer on defense, homeland security to governments, defense and law enforcement agencies, industries and academe around the world.
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