Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Iyad Murad Takhakh, and under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Engineering, Assist. Prof. Dr. Israa Bader Nasser, the College of Engineering participated in following the activities of the 5th Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Information and Communication Technology (ITEX) through a visit to the Ministry of Transport’s pavilion at the exhibition, with the participation of a number of faculty members, researchers, and students.

The participation included exploring the latest technical systems and software solutions showcased at the “Digital Government” pavilion at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, which was held from September 30 to October 3, 2026.

This participation was part of the College of Engineering’s commitment to connecting academic and educational outputs with practical and institutional realities, while enhancing students’ and researchers’ awareness of the latest developments in information and communication technology and digital transformation. It also directly aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by supporting technological innovation and the development of software solutions and smart systems that contribute to improving infrastructure efficiency, particularly in the transportation sector and government institutions.

Furthermore, the participation contributed to strengthening the concept of partnership between academic institutions and government sectors, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals). It supported the exchange of knowledge and expertise and contributed to advancing sustainable technological development and digital transformation in Iraq.