Istanbul, Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel
09:30-14:00
Programme
09.30-10:00 Welcome Coffee
10:00-10:30 Welcome Speeches
Ümit Boyner, President of TÜSİAD
Peter Rashish, Vice President for Europe and Eurasia of USCC
10:30-11:00 Presentation of TÜSİAD-USCC Report
“U.S.-Turkish Economic Relations in the New Era:
Analysis and Recommendations for a Stronger Strategic Partnership”
Speaker: Emre Tuncalp, Director, SİDAR Global Advisors
Commentator: Adnan Nas, Chairman of USA Working Group of TÜSİAD International
11.00-11.15 Refreshment break
11.15-12.45 Debate Session:
"Business Strategies & Potential on a Regional Scale:
Turkey as Investment Location and Hub to Access Third Markets"
Moderator: Osman F. Boyner, President of TÜSİAD International
Speakers:
Hasan Akçakayalıoğlu, President &CEO, Bank Pozitif
Zeki Eriş, CEO, Polat Energy
Martin Spicer, Manager for IFC’s Infrastructure and Natural Resources business in Southern Europe, including Turkey
Deniz Yurtseven, General Manager for Turkey, MetLife
Erkin Murat Kucuk, VP Marketing & Communications, DHL
Yavuz Sarvan, VP Operations - UPS Turkey
12.45-13.00 Q&A
13.00-14.00 Lunch
Guest Speaker: U.S. Consul General to Istanbul – Scott F.