Conference Agenda
This year’s American-Turkish Conference focused on the theme, “Partnering Strategically, Winning Globally” and provides a dynamic platform for U.S. and Turkish business leaders and cabinet members to discuss, develop, and fortify the commercial ties supporting the longstanding alliance between the United States of America and the Republic of Türkiye. You can access the agenda below:
American Turkish Business Roundtable (ATBR), Türkiye-U.S. Business Council (TAİK), U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Türkiye Business Council thanks the participants and the sponsors of the 39th American-Turkish Conference (ATC).
The American-Turkish Conference is the premier venue for U.S. and Turkish business leaders and cabinet members to engage in commercial diplomacy. Held in Washington with delegations from both countries, the conference showcases U.S.-Türkiye ties and collaboration across third country markets across strategic sectors, including aviation and defense, digital economy, energy and the environment, construction, infrastructure, healthcare and 3rd country cooperation.
38th American-Turkish Conference
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Turkey-U.S. Business Council (TAIK) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Turkey Business Council hosted the first virtual American-Turkish Conference and the first conference following the integration of the American-Turkish Council within the U.S. Chamber.
The conference served to unite senior business leaders and government officials from both countries in the absence of international travel. The U.S.-Turkey commercial relationship took center stage as a pillar of strength that will help boost the bilateral and global economic recovery, especially in light of the $100 billion bilateral trade goal.
Public and private sector leaders showcased opportunities for greater U.S.-Turkey cooperation in key sectors such as construction, defense, energy, healthcare, supply chains and technology. The growing role of women in business was also featured and discussed.
The conference also paid tribute to General Brent Scowcroft, former Chairman of the American-Turkish Council, who passed away in August of 2020. General Scowcroft served as National Security Advisor under President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush. He was a staunch advocate for U.S.-Turkey commercial relations and his legacy and vision for the bilateral relationship live on.
