The seventh edition of a significant economic summit, with the main theme of “Sustainable Living and Smart Cities,” is slated to take place at the Royal Palace between December 8 and December 9, 2023, in the lively Turkish city of Istanbul.
The Istanbul Economy Summit, with its focus on uncovering the possibilities presented by sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies in molding the trajectory of urban spaces, along with its emphasis on transitioning towards an eco-friendly economy, is set to mark its inaugural international edition.
The summit is scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, between September 28 and October 1, 2023, with the goal of bringing together representatives from the public and commercial sectors from Turkey and many other nations to discuss global concerns and offer workable answers.
Turkish Airlines (THY) private passenger plane will carry 150 businesspeople to Berlin for the event, according to Istanbul Economic Summit Chairperson of the Executive Board Abdullah Deer, who was speaking at a news conference in Istanbul on Tuesday.
Değer noted that many German businesspeople will also attend the summit and stated, “With the summit, we aim to develop economic cooperation and partnerships between European and Turkish businesses, bring together the leading names, experts, and representatives of both Turkish and European business world, to explore investment opportunities, and to develop economic cooperation.”
Değer added, “Even in the pandemic we convened for the summit as we followed the rule that economic activity never halts.” Değer further emphasized the importance of the meeting’s annual, unbroken continuity.
He also cited the United Nations’ sustainable development agenda for the years 2015–2030, highlighting Turkey’s achievements in this area.
He said, “Although we may see that some countries, particularly Scandinavian nations, have reached many of these goals already, we believe that Turkey can obtain the stated goals at least in some fields. We as Economy Summit are doing everything we can for this end,”
He urged all stakeholders to act swiftly and for a common goal with the mission of promoting Istanbul and Turkey and making a better and sustainable world possible while outlining the activities carried out by the organizations supporting the Istanbul Economic Summit in Anatolia.
He further said, “We must turn these plans into actions and investments that will change the lives of humanity and contribute to the rapid recovery of our economies and societies,”
He focused on the significance of two key sectors and contributors to the Turkish economy, namely tourism and exports, while highlighting the summit’s Berlin edition. He said “We do close to 50% of exports to Europe, our tourism revenues coming from Europe are also high. Europe is our indispensable trading partner, while Germany also boasts a large Turkish diaspora, for this reason, we have chosen Berlin.”
Kaan Saltık , the chairman of the board of directors at Koluman Otomotiv, spoke to the media and emphasized the significance of delivering the economic message from a strategically crucial hub like Istanbul by carefully selecting each year’s theme.
Saltık said, “This year, we are adding another novelty to a summit, by organizing its Berlin edition, hopefully, if it proves to be successful, we aim to bring to the agenda these types of summits in other capitals,”
He further added, “Our aim is to raise the potential and the profile of the Istanbul Economy Summit and to deliver valuable messages from it,”
With support from the Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TÜRSAB), Koluman Otomotiv, Mercedes Benz Türk A.Ş., Sanofi, Borusan Otomotiv BMW, Oncharge, and the Mersin-Tarsus Agricultural Processing Specialized Organized Industrial Zone (TÜIOSB), the upcoming two-day summit in December will feature an array of 12 distinct panels. These panels will cover a wide spectrum of subjects, encompassing sustainable development, digital transformation, emerging markets, health, automotive, tourism, and the promotion of sustainable lifestyles.
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the Istanbul Economy Summit emerges as a beacon of hope and collaboration. By uniting thought leaders, industry pioneers, and decision-makers, this summit transcends borders to forge a path towards sustainable living and resilient urban futures. Through insightful panels and robust discussions, the summit not only envisions a better world but also empowers attendees to turn vision into reality, driving positive change for generations to come.
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