The 2nd International Kurdistan–Italy Scientific and Cultural Forum (KIW-2026) will be held on February 15–16, 2026, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The forum is jointly organized by Salahaddin University–Erbil, Tishk International University, and the Kurdistan–Italy Friendship Association (KIFA).

KIW-2026 aims to strengthen long-term academic, scientific, and cultural cooperation between institutions in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Italy. The forum will bring together academics, researchers, and experts to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and explore opportunities for international collaboration.

The program includes scientific workshops, coordination meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions across science, social sciences, law, economics, and cultural studies. It also provides practical guidance on international grants, research funding, scholarships, and Erasmus cooperation, fostering sustainable academic partnerships and mobility programs between Kurdistan and Italian universities.