The University of Sulaimani, in coordination with the President Jalal Talabani Foundation and several institutions—including Koya University, Raparin University, Halabja University, Garmyan University, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Komar University, Tishk International University, and Qaiwan International University—will organize the First International Scientific Conference on President Jalal Talabani under the slogan: *President Mam Jalal: The Truth and Historical Positions.*
Supervised by Professor Dr. Kosar Muhammad Ali, President of the University of Sulaimani, and Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Sabir Ismail, President of the President Jalal Talabani Foundation, the conference will be held on October 3-4, 2025, in the Congress Halls of the University of Sulaimani. This event coincides with the eighth anniversary of President Mam Jalal’s passing.
The conference will cover the following scientific topics related to the life and legacy of President Mam Jalal, including:
- His political, intellectual, and revolutionary background
- His role and impact in advocating for women's rights
- His contributions to political stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
- His influence on education and higher education
- His efforts in securing Kurdish rights across the four parts of Kurdistan, as well as the rights of other nationalities and minorities in Iraq
- His role in supporting freedom of expression, human rights, and media freedom in the Kurdistan Region
- His contributions to public policy and diplomacy
- His role in fulfilling and ensuring the sovereignty of law
Important Dates:
- **February 16, 2025** – Conference announcement
- **April 1, 2025** – Deadline for abstract submissions
- **April 15, 2025** – Notification of accepted abstracts
- **August 1, 2025** – Deadline for full paper submissions
- **September 1, 2025** – Announcement of approved papers
- **October 3-4, 2025** – Conference dates at the University of Sulaimani Congress Halls
The conference will be managed by seven committees: the Scientific Committee, Preparatory Committee, Media & IT Committee, Advisory Committee, Relations & Protocol Committee, Joint Universities Committee, and Finance Committee.
For more information on the conference objectives and additional details, researchers and participants can visit the official website:
https://pjtconference.univsul.edu.iq/