Influencers and the Private Sector

Mar 10, 5:00 – 7:30 PM (UTC)

Baghdad

The Station, Karrada, Baghdad, 1001

In collaboration with The Station and Yawash, this event brings together influencers and private sector representatives ...

In-person event
Panel Discussion

About this event

In collaboration with The Station and Yawash, this event brings together influencers and private sector representatives for an open conversation about the evolving role of influencer marketing in Iraq.

In a short period of time, influencer marketing has grown from a form of entertainment into a key driver of advertising campaigns and consumer purchasing decisions. This shift has created major opportunities, while also raising important questions around expectations, professionalism, collaboration, and long-term value.

This session aims to explore the current reality of the market, discuss its challenges, and examine the future of the influencer industry in Iraq through a direct and practical dialogue between both sides.

Check out what happened

Panelists

  • Hayder Akab

    Moonlight Marketing& Management Consultancy

    Managing Director

  • Ali Hilli

    FiberX

    CCO/ CSO

  • Anas Morshed

    Morshed

    Founder

  • Mina Ali

    Vox Training Center

    Founder

  • Nada Ahmed

    Yawash Agency

    Co-Founder

  • Haroon Abdulsattar

    Yawash Agency

    Deputy CEO

  • Mukhtar Talip

    Social Media

    Influencer

  • Ali Al Kadhimi

    Social Media

    Influencer

Moderator

  • Ali Awad

    Yawash Agency

    Founder

When

When

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Abdullah Qays Kamal

    Golden Arrow Portal

    Chapter Director

  • Hayder Maala

    Innovate Business Solutions

    Co-Director

  • Fahad Almodares

    Darb al-tabana marketing agency

    Head of Marketing

  • Ibrahim Sabir

    Civilink

    Head of Operations

  • Wasan Haki

    PR Team Lead

  • Dina Hadi

    Finance Manager

Global sponsor

Carta logo

Carta

Partners

Yawash Agency logo

Yawash Agency

The Station Foundation logo

The Station Foundation

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