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As part of the Third International Week for Sustainability at Al-Mustaqbal University—the largest event dedicated to sustainability in Iraq—a distinguished dialogue session was held under the title: "Technology: The Key to Sustainability." The session was supported by Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of the University, in alignment with the university’s renewed vision to foster a green future through innovation and advanced technologies. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Mahdi Abdul-Kadhim, Dean of the College of Agricultural Technologies, who opened with remarks on the importance of hydroponic farming as a modern solution to food security. He highlighted its reliance on remote sensing tools and solar energy to manage agricultural operations with efficiency and sustainability. Session Highlights: First Topic: Technology and Hydroponics Eng. Ammar Abdul-Rasool, CEO of “Qalaat Al-Taraeb” Company, presented a successful real-world project in hydroponic and aquaponic agriculture, explaining how his farm is fully powered by solar energy. The integration of fish farming and plant cultivation allows natural waste recycling, increased productivity, and minimal environmental harm. Second Topic: Plant Tissue Culture Speakers for this session included: Prof. Dr. Majeed Kadhim Abbas – Head of the Medicinal Plants Department Prof. Dr. Tahani Jawad Mohammed Ali – College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University They discussed the significance of plant tissue culture in producing disease-free plants, using synthetic seed technology, and generating secondary metabolites for pharmaceutical and medical applications. The session also highlighted the broad scientific and practical uses of these technologies. The session concluded with the inspiring motto: "We plant today… to harvest a greener, sustainable future tomorrow." Al-Mustaqbal University – Ranked First Among Private Universities in Iraq.