EVENTS
JUL
09
AmCham Turkey/ABFT's Summer Reception with U.S. Consul General Charles F. Hunter
09/07/2021
On July 9th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT organized a Summer Reception with U.S. Consul General Charles F. Hunter at Consul General's beautiful Residence for sharing AmCham updates, strategy for the year and be...
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JUN
18
ICT Industry Luncheon
18/06/2021
On June 18th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT organized an information and communications technology (ICT) industry luncheon with U.S. company representatives operating in the ICT industry in Turkey. Moderated by ...
JUN
17
Attendance to Summer Garden Party of British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT)
17/06/2021
On June 17th, the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT) organized a Summer Garden Party at the British-Consulate General in Istanbul. The event brought together representatives from Turkey’s di...
JUN
15
Saglam KOBI/Resilient SMEs Advisory Board Roundtable Meeting
15/06/2021
As part of AmCham Turkey/ABFT’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee’s annual CSR project, AmCham Turkey/ABFT is providing support and acting in the advising capacity for Saglam KOBI/ Business Di...
JUN
03
“The Best of You” Workshop
03/06/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT continued its series of activities on employee engagement, happiness at workplace and leadership skills building with “The Best of You: A Session to Support your Leadership Journey”...
JUN
01
University of Utah Huntsman Business School’s Visit
01/06/2021
On June 1st, AmCham Turkey/ABFT welcomed 13 undergraduate students from the University Of Utah Huntsman School of Business on the occasion of the University’s Turkey visit to learn more about the busi...
MAY
29
ICT & Innovation Policy Breakfast Roundtable with U.S. Chamber of Commerce
29/05/2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. –Turkey Business Council, in cooperation with AmCham Turkey/ABFT and TOBB, organized a breakfast roundtable meeting at the Marriott Hotel Sisli on April 29th. Senio...
MAY
27
Back2Business Joint International Networking Event
27/05/2021
The Back2Business event series continued on May 27th with an evening event at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Convention Center. It was a unique joint collaboration between the international chambers and Co...
MAY
25
AmChams in Europe 2021 U.S. Conference
25/05/2021
25 Executive Directors from American Chambers of Commerce in Europe (AmChams in Europe) gathered in the U.S. from May 26th to June 2nd to engage with companies, organizations and key government agenci...
MAY
07
Meeting with Sabanci University Corporate Governance Forum of Turkey
07/05/2021
On May 7th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT Executive Director Ms. Elif Demircan held a meeting with Sabanci University Corporate Governance Forum of Turkey representatives Melsa Ararat and Sevda Alkan at the ABFT...
MAY
06
Healthcare Industry Luncheon
06/05/2021
On May 6th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT organized healthcare industry luncheon with U.S. companies operating in the healthcare industry in Turkey. Chaired by Mine Ozturk, AmCham Turkey/ABFT Board Member, Healt...
APR
29
Dinner with Khush Choksy, Vice President for Turkey and Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
29/04/2021
On April 29th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT Board Members including ABFT Chairwoman and Citibank Turkey CEO and Board Member Mrs. Serra Akcaoglu, Baker & McKenzie Managing Partner Daniel R. Matthews, Baxter Int...
APR
29
Healthcare Policy Dinner Roundtable with U.S. Chamber of Commerce
29/04/2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. –Turkey Business Council, in cooperation with AmCham Turkey/ABFT, organized a dinner roundtable meeting at the Marriott Hotel Sisli on April 29th. Senior U.S. compa...
APR
28
PPP Healthcare Summit
28/04/2021
As a media partner, AmCham Turkey/ABFT attended the PPP Healthcare Summit in Istanbul on the dates of April 28-29 at The Hilton Bosphorus. The PPP Healthcare Summit is an essential worldwide event ded...
APR
27
Attendance to G20 - WAIPA Conference on Foreign Direct Investment
27/04/2021
The “Conference on Foreign Direct Investment” was held at Conrad Istanbul on April 27th organized by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) under the Investment Support and Pro...
APR
22
AmCham’s Women Leadership Network: Panel at Abdullah Gul University
22/04/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT, in cooperation with Abdullah Gul University (AGU) and within the scope of AmCham’s Women Leadership Network project, continued in Panel sessions at AGU premises in Kayseri with the...
APR
20
Meeting with Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD)
20/04/2021
On April 20th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT Executive Director Ms. Elif Demircan held a meeting with Guray Karacar, Secretary General of Corporate Governance Association of Turkey. During the meeting, parties h...
APR
15
15/04/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT is pleased to announce its media partnership with FT Turkey Summit 2021, which will be held on April 15th at InterContinental Istanbul.
This flagship Financial Times Summit, now...
This flagship Financial Times Summit, now...
APR
08
Attendance to G20 - B20 Workshop on “Inclusive Business”
08/04/2021
Within the scope of G20 2021 Turkey Presidency, a one day workshop on Inclusive Business (IB) in Ankara was held with the attendance of representatives from government, business, academia and civil so...
APR
06
AmCham’s Women Leadership Network: Executive Mentorship Program Orientation
06/04/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT, in collaboration with the Women Leadership Network’s (WLN) key stakeholders Korn Ferry Turkey and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Turkey, organized mentorship orient...
APR
03
Luncheon with Dow Global CEO Andrew N. Liveris
03/04/2021
On April 3rd, AmCham Turkey/ABFT members of the Board of Directors attended a special luncheon at Ciragan Palace Kempinski on the occasion of the Turkey visit of Andrew N. Liveris, President, Chairman...
APR
01
AmCham Turkey/ABFT Board of Directors' Strategy Meeting
01/04/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT’s newly elected Board of Directors held their first meeting on April 1st.
The meeting agenda items included discussions on the strategic goals and the priorities of the Associat...
The meeting agenda items included discussions on the strategic goals and the priorities of the Associat...
MAR
31
AmCham Turkey/ABFT Board of Directors 2021-2021
31/03/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT held its Ordinary Election General Assembly on March 3, 2021.
Accordingly, for the period of 2021-2021, the new Permanent and Alternate members of the Board of Directors and the ...
Accordingly, for the period of 2021-2021, the new Permanent and Alternate members of the Board of Directors and the ...
MAR
19
“Happy Workplace and Employee Experience” Panel was Held
19/03/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT and Corporate Well-Being Centre organized “Happy Workplace and Employee Experience” Panel at Grand Hyatt Hotel for the general aim to celebrate the International Day of Happiness of...
MAR
18
AmChams in Europe 12th Annual Brussels Policy Briefing
18/03/2021
40+ participants representing 25 AmChams from around Europe attended the 12th Annual Brussels Policy Briefing held between the dates of March 18-20th in Brussels. Emphasizing the cooperation and coord...
MAR
11
U.S. Executive Trade Mission to Tbilisi, Georgia
11/03/2021
The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi and U.S. Commercial Service Istanbul with the support of AmCham Georgia and AmCham Turkey/ABFT organized an executive trade mission to Tbilisi, Georgia between the dates of Ma...
MAR
11
AmCham’s Women Leadership Network: Panel at Abdullah Gul University
11/03/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT, in cooperation with Abdullah Gul University (AGU), held a Panel at Abdullah Gul University premises in Kayseri within the scope of AmCham’s Women Leadership Network project. Follow...
MAR
07
Meeting with U.S. Congressional Delegation (CoDel) Representatives
07/03/2021
On March 7th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT held a meeting with the U.S. Congress and members of the House Judiciary Committee Staff at Baker & McKenzie’s office in Istanbul for a briefing on data protection law...
MAR
03
AmCham Turkey/ABFT's 11th Ordinary Election General Assembly was Held
03/03/2021
The American Business Forum in Turkey (AmCham Turkey/ABFT) held its Ordinary Election General Assembly on March 3, 2021.
During the General Assembly, the Bodies of the Association were elected.
...
During the General Assembly, the Bodies of the Association were elected.
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FEB
26
Healthcare Policy Workshop with the attendance of H.E. Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Development of the Republic of Turkey
26/02/2021
On February 26th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AmCham Turkey/ABFT jointly organized an industry meeting at TOBB in Ankara with the attendance of H.E. Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Development of the ...
FEB
25
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy Workshop at the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications of the Republic of Turkey
25/02/2021
On February 25th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AmCham Turkey/ABFT jointly organized an industry meeting at the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications in an overall aim to initi...
FEB
20
Ethics & Compliance for Sustainable Economic Development and Investment Environment in Turkey Panel
20/02/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT’s Ethics & Compliance Committee organized a Panel entitled “Ethics & Compliance for Sustainable Economic Development and Investment Environment in Turkey” on February 20th at Conrad...
FEB
12
Dinner with Peggy Hazard, Korn Ferry Global Managing Principal
12/02/2021
On February 12th, AmCham Turkey/ABFT, in cooperation with its member firm Korn Ferry organized a dinner with keynote speaker Peggy Hazard, global Managing Principal at Korn Ferry at the Ritz Carlton I...
FEB
08
Attendance to IIF G20 Conference
08/02/2021
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) held its 7th annual IIF G20 conference entitled “The G20 Agenda under the Turkish Presidency” on February 8-9th in Istanbul at the Four Seasons Hotel, brin...
FEB
04
IPR Committee Meeting
04/02/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT Committees regularly meet in order to channel its Members' issues effectively. The next meeting of IPR Committee will be held on February 4, 2021.
Please note that participation...
Please note that participation...
JAN
28
Luncheon with the U.S. Embassy Commercial and Economic Counselors
28/01/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT organized a working luncheon on January 28th at Grand Hyatt Istanbul with the keynote speakers of Larry Farris, U.S. Commercial Counselor, and Jim Turner, U.S. Economic Counselor of...
JAN
22
Data Protection Seminar
22/01/2021
AmCham Turkey/ABFT held its Data Protection Seminar on January 22nd at Baker& McKenzie’s office for the purpose of information sharing and timely update of ABFT members on the “Draft Law on Data Prote...
JAN
16
Meeting with Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI)
16/01/2021
On January 16th, Mr. Hunter M. Richard, Manager of Business Development at the Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) held a meeting with Ms. Elif Demircan, AmCham Turkey/ABF...
JAN
07
Visit of George Washington University School of Business Students
07/01/2021
On January 7th, a group of MBA students from George Washington University (GWU) School of Business visited Turkey with an overall aim to understand the business and investment environment in Turkey wi...
