Women in business agenda breaks new ground by entering turkey - 5/2/2006
The ‘World Business Women Summit’ which takes place in a different country every year will take place in Istanbul, Turkey – This is the first time for the event to take place in Europe. The event takes place as a result of the initiations of Association of Turkish Business Women-TIKAD and to highlight the significance of this step, Mr. Erdogan, the Prime Minster of Turkey will himself be addressing the audience.
This forum, which is also supported by British Government body UK Trade and Investment, will act as a hub for international delegates from the Middle East, Europe, UK, USA, India, Pakistan and the Far East to discuss the growing and relevant agenda of the positive role business women can play in a world with its new opportunities and threats.
Set up nine years ago, Women in Business, a non-profit organization based in the UK, organised the first international conference aimed at highlighting the entrepreneurial achievements of women in the Middle East, and provided a vital platform where business women from the Middle East could network. Since then the event has expanded to highlight the role of women in business all around the world.
UK Women and Equality Minister Meg Munn MP Said:
“I am delighted that Women in Business is now breaking new ground in Turkey in its constant mission to break stereotype and showcase women at the cutting edge of the business world.
“The UK Government is delighted to back this conference, not only because leading edge women here in the UK can inspire a whole new generation of women to reach the top of their profession but also because of the lasting friendships and bonds that are created across different cultures and countries. I am confident that business women across the world can play a huge part in bringing nations closer together.
“The guest list of women speakers this year is very impressive with eight first ladies making a contribution further highlighting the importance that different nations now place on this event”
Nilufer Bulut, President of TIKAD, said “This event marks the growing influence of TIKAD in the promotion of women as contributors to the mainstream economy of Turkey. By partnering with Women in Business this event is part of our desire to work with like minded people to promote the positive achievements of the Turkish Business Women on an international stage”
Ahmed Suleiman MBE, founder of the conference, said:
“The summit will also look to create a new international audience and stage to promote Turkey. It will try to move delegates away from the stereotype images that tend to be the norm and rise to the challenges to look internationally in order to facilitate greater economic promotion and the integration of Turkey as part of the international and European trading network. “
The list of attendees at this event includes first ladies, Mrs Suzanne Mubarak Egypt, Mrs Asma Al Asaad Syria, Mrs Oya Talat of Cyprus and Mrs Zinet Karzai of Afghanistan.
The event has attracted senior business leaders from around the world to speak at the event. Some of the speakers are Ingrid Tichy-Schreder (President of European Union of Women), Prof. Ivo Slaus (Chairman, International Network of Centres for Sustainable Development), Prof. Walter Truett Anderson (President, World Academy of Art and Science), Ishraga Sayed Mahmoud Salih (Minister of Social Affairs – North State, Republic of Sudan), Prof. Asim Kurjak, Marsha Powell, Elisabeth Demarse, Effie Voudouris, Gita Patel (Stargate Capital President), Jan Ward (Managing Director Corrotherm Industries UK), and Turkey’s expert names such as TUSIAD Chairman Ömer Sabanci, Cem Kinay, Prof. Ayse Soysal, Arzuhan Yalçindag, Demet Sabanci Çetindogan, Sema Güral, Cem Kozlu, Vuslat Dogan Sabanci and Prof. Nese Kavak, who will discuss business world’s obstacles and developments in detail.
The Forum will be held from 27 – 28 April, at Ciragan Palace Hotel Istanbul
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