PROGRAMME

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008

9.00-10.00 REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
10.00-12.00 OPENING SPEECHES C. Tanıl Küçük
Chairman of the Board, İstanbul Chamber of Industry

Hüsamettin Kavi
Chairman of the Chamber Assembly, İstanbul Chamber of Industry

M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu
Chairman of the Board, The Union of Chambers of Turkey

Zafer Çağlayan
Minister of Industry and Trade, Turkey
12.00-13.30 LUNCH
13.30-15.00

Keynote Speech:
Taking Advantage of Global Dynamics

Dr. Peter Cornelius
Global Head of Research, Alpinvest Partners
15.00-15.30 COFFEE BREAK
15.30-17.30 Parallel Session 1A Economic-Financial Framework
Forseeability and Stability






Technology Development, R&D Policies and Incentives


Investment Finance


Basel-II and Transparency in Firms


Global Cooperations

Chairperson:
Dr. Mahfi Eğilmez

Faculty Member, İstanbul Bilgi University

Speakers:

Prof. Ömer Z. Cebeci
Vice President, TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council)

Assoc. Prof. Talat Çiftçi
President, Biosfer Consulting

Dr. M. Cüneyt Sezgin
Head of Risk Management Committee, The Banks Association of Turkey

Cansen Başaran Symes
Territory Senior Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Turkey

15.30-17.30 Parallel Session 1B Physical Infrastucture








Industrial Settlement



Istanbul Economy: Planning and Industry

Environment and Industry: Kyoto Protocol


Environmental Technologies



Alternative Energy and Costs


Industry and Earthquakes

Chairperson:
Dr. Caner Zanbak

Vice President of Environment Specialist Committee, İSO

Speakers:

Prof. İbrahim Baz
Coordinator, Istanbul Metropolitan Planning and Urban Design Center

H. Uran Tiryakioğlu
Chairman, İSO-KATEK

Prof. Hasan Zuhuri Sarıkaya
Undersecretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Prof. Oktay Tabasaran
Secretary General, 5th World Water Forum

Prof. Mete Şen
Vice President, World Energy Council Turkish National Committe

Prof. Mikdat Kadıoğlu
Chairman, Istanbul Technical University Disaster Management Center


DAY 2: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008

10.00-11.00

Keynote Speech:
Turning a Business Around

Mark Blayney
Author-Consultant, Turnaroundhelp Ltd.
11.00-11.15 COFFEE BREAK
11.15-13.15 Parallel Session 2A Industry and Social Dynamics







Qualified Labour Force, Vocational Education and Training


Bologna Process and Turkey



Corporate Reputation Management and Social Responsibility

Industry and Media

Chairperson:
Savaş M. Özaydemir

Chariman of the Board, Eskişehir Chamber of Industry

Speakers:

Arjen Vos
Country Manager for Turkey, European Training Foundation

İlyas Ülgür
National Erasmus Coordinator, Centre for EU Education & Youth Programmes

Prof. Haluk Gürgen
Dean of Bahçeşehir University Communication Faculty

Vahap Munyar
Chief Economy Editor and Columnist, Hürriyet Daily

11.15-13.15 Parallel Session 2B Inside the Firm







Management, Governance and Leadership



Productivity and Competitive Power


Efficient Supply Chain Management

Corporate Reputation Management and Social Responsibility

Chairperson:
M. Sait Gözüm

Deloitte Turkey Partner and Board Member

Speakers:

Lütfi H. Ensari
Chairman of the Board, Management Consultant Association

Dr. Jörg Ulrich
BSH Dishwasher Factory Manager

Enrico Camerinelli
Senior Analyst, Celent's Banking Group

Azmi Yarımkaya
Human Resources Manager, İpek Kağıt

13.15-14.45 LUNCH
14.45-16.45 Parallel Session 3A Regional, Global Dynamics and Opportunities









Sectoral Outlook of Global Economy

Regional Develeopments and Opportunities: Russia

Global Financial Crisis, Turkey and Industry

Far East Asia Business Dynamics

Chairperson:
Prof. Haluk Kabaalioğlu

Chairman of the Board, Economic Development Foundation

Speakers:

Dr. Can Fuat Gürlesel
Chairman, Economy and Strategy Consulting

Dr. Turgut Gür
Honorary President, Turkish-Russia Business Council of DEİK

Dr. Murat Üçer
Faculty Member, Koç University

Yavuz Onay
President, Turkish-China Business Council of DEİK

14.45-16.45 Parallel Session 3B Industry and Micro Environment








National Clustering Policy and Developments

Clustering Experience: England

The Importance of Primary-Supplier Industry Cooperation


Achieving through University-Industry Cooperation

Chairperson:
Mustafa Kaplan

Vice President, Small and Medium Size Industry Development Organization

Speakers:

Ziya Altunyaldız
Deputy Director General, Undersecretariat for Foreign Trade

Paul Miller
CEO, Gavurin Ltd.

Prof. Ercan Tezer
Secretary General, Automotive Manufactures Association (OSD)

Prof. Aytül Erçil
Member of Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University

16.45-17.15 COFFEE BREAK
17.15-19.15 Closing Session Europe's Production Base: Turkey


Chairperson:
Tahir Uysal

Chairman of the Board, International Investors Association (YASED)

Speakers:

C. Müjdat Altay
President, Nortel-Netaş

M. İbrahim Aybar
Chariman of the Board, Association of Automotive Distributors of Turkey

N. Erdem Koçak
President & CFO, Türk Henkel

Alpaslan Korkmaz
President, Turkey Investment Support and Promotion Agency

Metin Münir
Columnist, Milliyet Daily

19.15-19.30

CLOSING SPEECH

C. Tanıl Küçük
Chairman of the Board, İstanbul Chamber of Industry
19.30-20.00 SPONSOR'S CEREMONY  
20.00-21.00 COCKTAIL