ABOUT CONGRESS

Established in 1952, İstanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) is the most powerful representative of the Turkish manufacturing industry. Celebrating 55th Anniversary in 2007, ISO has been working for the development and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in Turkey.

1st Industry Congress, held in 2002, formed a platform for dialogue on industrial policies and strategies with both macroeconomic and micro issues in mind for the sustainable competitiveness of Turkey. Motivated by the vast interest and firm response of the participants and the public, ISO decided to further this discussion platform in an annual base.

6th Industry Congress will be held in Istanbul on November 26-27, 2007 with the theme of "Sustainable Competitiveness: Industrial Technology and Innovation".

Guests, representing the manufacturing companies, especially SMEs, the public sector, the academia and the non-governmental organisations participate in the 6th Industry Congress where distinguished national and international experts and practitioners are also being invited as speakers to share their knowledge, experience and insight.

The aim of the Industry Congress is to discuss the ways in which the Turkish manufacturing industry can acquire sustainable competitive power in the global markets focusing on aspects of technology and innovation and further elaborate the problems faced on the way and the suggestions for solution alternatives.

The audience of the Congress has the chance to listen both experts' opinions and views, and the real life experiences or success stories in a world of dynamic business environment to acquire sustainable competitive strength.

C. Tanıl KÜÇÜK
Chairman of the Board
İstanbul Chamber of Industry