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The Annual Conference is a premier occasion for leaders in business and government, In both countries, to focus on the continued and lnaeaslngly vital U.S.-Turkey relationship.

Our theme, "Back to Business: Maintaining Partnership In Difficult Timesn reflectsthevlsion oftheCOnference: to fortify and develop theaiti.cal ecQnomlc, political, and security linkages that support the longstanding U.S.-Turkey partnership.

Thisyear'sconferencewillfeaturesessionsthatfocusonthegrowthofthe U.S.­Turkey bilateral relation ship and will cover sectors tanging from manufacturing and cybersecurity to agribusiness and defense. We are adding brcmd new features; 828: Connect & Grow and Entrepreneurship & Investment (E&l) tracks on Day 2 of the Annual Conference to provide different and advanced waysforyoutogrowyourbusiness.

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Save time In esta.bllshlng the right ~latlonshlps

· Connect with potential partners

Network with American-Turkish business community

.. We are thrilled to Introduce a new addition to our program, the B2B: c.onnect &. Grow event

This year, we are bringing a brand new component you have asked for. Conference participants will now have a more focused mechanism to connect with peers, potential partners, stakeholders and other companies using our unique matchmaking app. To rough our app, conference participants can set up meetings with pre-screened companies and sectors that Interest them, develop key relationships and Identify potential partners for future, a.nd have control over their own schedule.

By signing upforthe B2B: ConnectandGroweventon Tuesday May 1, 2018, participants will be able to schedule up to 8 meetings between 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We look forward to helplngyourbuslnessesgrow!

Why Attend B28: Connect and Grow event: • Connect with the right people in the right place • Scheduled meetings for your unique business goals • G.ai.n opporl:!.mity to identify potential partners , Cost-effective way to meet aimj)any's, busl.ness Investors and locai state

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D{scover Innovative con~pts

Meet leading experts

. Network face.to-fa~ with fellow American and Turkish entrepreneurs and Investors

We are proud to arinounte an exclusive new addition: Entrepreneurship & Investment Track! E&I track is brought to you by Draper University, Silicon Valley'stopentrepreneurshlpprogramfoundedbyventurecapitalistTimDraper.

OurE&ITrackisanewplatformforinvestorsandentrepreneursdesignedto provide them with the opportunity to 1f1SCOver Innovative investment concepts and approaches to growing their businesses through a series of hands­on sessions, case studies, Inspiring and insightful panel discussions, and networking.

Participants will build synergies and tackle topics induding exponential thinking, technology and investment trends, how to bulld an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and angel Investing. TheE&Itrackalsofeaturesatralnlngses.,ionfor startups on best ways to pitch their ventures.

ThegoaloftheE&Itrackistohelppartidpantsgrowtheirbusinessesandsetup futurecollaborationsbyconnectirigthemwithanextenslvenetworkofArnerican and Turkish investors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and mentors in global entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Who shouldattend? • Investors • Mentors • Venture capitalists • Startups , Tech Ventures • Entrepreneurs • Graduate Students • Resecirchers

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Construction, Asaoclatlons/NGOa, Banking & Ana nee, Energy, Education, Legal Services, Tra-rtaUon, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Tourism and Hospitality, Agribusiness and Food Industry, Phannatwticals and Health ·

KEY TOPICS

• Building a better businessclimate • Sustainable infrastructure investment

• Developing Education and Skills Training for the jobs of the Zl"century

• Turkey's Investment Trends

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ATC Board of Directors Meeting . . 6i-Ann·ual Meeting of the Ameli~n-Turkish Council Board of Directors meeting. CIOsed session.

ATC/TAIKJoint Board of Directors Meeting Annual Joint Boatd of Directors Meetin·g for American-Turkish Council and Turkey-U.S. Business Council. Closed Session.

An.nual Conference Welcoming Reception Embassy of the Republic of Turkey 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20008

TUESDAY October 23

Continental B11!aklast

Opening ceremony, Welcoming Remarks, and Keynote Address

Plenary I: Political.Landscape F0rum RepaiirigTles: Mending the U.S.-TurkeyAlliance in Difficult Tiffles The opening plenary of this year's conference will center on the restora.tion of political and b_u,siness relations between the United States and Turkey. focusi_ng on the ways in which the refurbishment of tndustry-to-rndustry relations may function as a gateway for mutual understanding and cooperation across sectors. Panelists wi!I address the major issues· affecting both counti'ies while simurtaneously depicting how collabor'ation may serve as the ultimate too! of engendering success, as i.ndividua!s From either side are encouraged to develop mutually-beneficial solutioM to Common problems. This panel will underscore the historiCa1 value of the U.S. -Turkey alliance as well as demonst1a1:e i_ts prevailing S:ignificance, noting t_hat ha_rdship provid_es a unique opportunity for growth and the evocation or even more formidable relations going forward.

Morning Networking Break

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CLOSED $E.$$ION. ATC Booro Members Only.

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General Jomes l. Jo/les (Ret.}, Chairmen, American­furl<ish Coonci/ (ATC) Noil Olpak, Chairman, FOfeign Economic Relations Booed (0£/K) Mehmet.AliYolpndog, Clloi,mon. rurkey-USBusiness , Coundl (TJJK) Howard G.,aeasey. President & CEO, American- rurl<ish Counc.il (ATQ

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(Al) Defense II The Restructuring of the D0D'$ Acquisiijon, Technology, LogisticsOrpn~lon This panel will discuss twO major pol icy changes implemented by the United States in 201S with the potential for profound impacts on U.5.-Turkish defense relations: {l) the restructuring of the Acquisition, Technology, LogiStics organization (AT&l) a·nd (2) a revamped strategy for overseeing overseas arms sales. Our expert panelists wil! first ai;Jdress the ways in which the private defense industrial firms from both Turkey and the (lnited States. as well as Turkish defense acquisition counterparts. can adapt to the restructu"ring of AT&L into Acq·uisitions and Sustainment, which manages military acquisition, and ·Research and Engineering. which will oversee all ft.I tu re research and devetopment. The panel will then shift focus to the streamlining of ovetseas, govemment­to-government arms sales.under the Trump administration's •suy American• policy and its implications for U.S.-Turkish defense cooperation.

(A2) Trade /I The Next Step for U.S.-Turl<ey Trade Despite resurgent support for protectionist trade policies, ongoing d_iplom_atic uncertainty, and the obstacles created by new tariffs, one of the world's best destinations for fateign direct in-vestment (FOi) continues to be the United States. This trend holds true with U.S.-Turkish trade, as bilateral trade and the number of Tu,kish firms investing in the United States have bot_h iocreased tremendously within the last five years, demonstrating the benefits of a robust, productive partnership. This panel will discUss viable markets for investment in the United States with the help of recent FOi patterns along with the impacts of the recent steel ~nd aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on trade relations between the two countries.

(A3) Energy // Impact of Renewables on the Power Market The majoi:ity of global energy investment is now going to renewable e11ergy production, while almost two thirds or net power capacity around ~he world in 2017 was generated by renewable technologies. The lnternaUonal Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that-, within the oext five years. growth in renewable energy generation will be twice as large as that of gas-and coal combined. This prodigious growth has prompt_ed the American private <;;ector to push for investment in renewable en.ergy production, while Turkey has diversified its energy portfolio and

made renewable energy production capacity the centerpiece of its new national E!nergystrategy. This panel will explore the future outlook of renewable energy capacity and its impact on the electricity market as well as potential partnership and investment opPortunities between the U.S. and Turkey.

fuesday Luncheon with Keynote Speaker

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ModerO(t;;r: Aaron Mehta, Deputy Edi tar and Ser.io_r Correspondent, Defense News

Moderator. Jay CompbeJl Portner, White & C r,u,

Moderoior. Dcind K()(ai'lyi, Dir«.tor, Furasion Fnergy, I_" ulures lnilia(ive, Allonlic Council

Pone/isl: Todd loley, Senior Vice President of Policy& Gov1 Affoirs, American Co'!ncil on Reriewa_ble_Enetgy

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2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Woshington/RoOsevel!

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Jeffef50n/Reogon

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"i"U!ESDAY October 23

(Bl) Agribusiness// Feeding the Future of Agriculture: Trends and Challenges of Urbanization ExpettS p!'edict that humanity will need to produce 60% more food globally by 2050, while increasingly urbanized populations create t_he need for nontraditional agricultural production even as wid_espread soil erosion an_d chroni_c fresh wat_e_r shortages decrease the effectiveness of traditional agricu,ltural practices. Fortunately, modem agribusinesses have a number of solutions, incl~ding vertical farming in urban centers, enhanced water pu_rification and st_orage, synthetic fertilizer that presesves organic soil, and even cutting-edge seeds that require no soil. This panel Will discuss the ways in which science, policy, and business are workilig together to solve the-pressing need to produce more food in a sustainabl~ way for o~r growing urban populations. while exploring the means for establishing U.S.-Turkey partnerships that may converge to promote the innovative future of agriculture.

(82) Retail & Manufacturing /I Building for the future: Digital Transformation The g!obal manufacturing and retai! industry is undergoing extraordinary change driven by increasing user dema_nds on one side and technological innovation to sustain growth on the other. The explosion in connected platforms. combined with the abundance of data from field devices and the rapidly evolvlng technological landscape, has made integrated digitalization a vital component for companies to quickly adapt their products and services. This adaptation simply means moving from a physical world to a digital one, allowing smarter, faster, and more integrated, cost:-eff~ive methods of production. This panel wiU diS(:vss the importance of digital transformation for businesses trying to meet the needs and challenges of the future, as well as how the expansi_on of suth tech_nology may impact and alter the futu·re of bilateral inve"stment between the United States and Tur~ey and alt ow for revolutionary opportunities within the sector.

(83) Cybersecurity /I Cloud Computing: Potential and 5ecurity Cloud computing is a scalable platform that uses servers pooled together to provide mo_dern-day assets. such as vi.rtua_l computing. storage, and additional services in order to mee"t the needs of every type of organization, from small-to-medium enterprises to multillational col'por:ations and governments. Hqwever, the transition into the Cloud is often clouded by many unknown variables pertaining to security, privacy, reliability, and performance. For example, a security breach through one organization has the potential to affect everyone operating over the cl_oud, making it more important than ever for allies to work together to guarantee each other's security online .. Our expert panelists from Turkey and the Unitro States from bath sectors, pubUc and private, will disc_uss the benefits and challenges of cloud computing. the best practices for cloud securi_ty, and the most effective methods of enhancing protection through the implementation or doud-based services.

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Moderator: FergUI Kuzucu09(11. Foonder, AFK Stt0tegies

Panelists. Mchezoi "Che• hum, Oi!eCtor, Center fur Urban Agricufrure, University of the District of Columbia

David Rosen_berg. CEO & Founder, Aerofarm$

Devry Boughner VOrweri(, Global Vice President, Corparote.4ifairs, Cargill

Moderator: Baris Omorli. US. Reptesentcti...e, Turldsh Industry and Bvsiness Association (TUSIAD}

Poneli5ts.: Alex Martin, Global 5ecll:Jr Leader for Jndusrrial Manufacturing, Korn Fefry

Timothy Shinbora. VP Manufacturing Technology TheA5sociotion for Manufacturing Technology

Moderator: Mark Thum. Vice President, 8_u5iness Development, BAF Systems

Ponel;its: Robert Johnson, ClO, Ad/umin

Katie Lewis. 1·ederol Direc.101, Cloud Security Alliance

Yossi I lorel, l.xecutNe Vice President, Gf?M_lnformolion Manogemenr

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Afternoon Networking Break

(Cl) Construction and Infrastructure JI Opportunity at the Intersection: Technology, Transportation, and Infrastructure Both the United States and Turkey stand at the intersection between the past and future of infrastructure. As Turkey's middle class grows,-sa does its demand for energy and access to amenities like persor.al veh_icles. making the development of Turkey's energy and transportation infrastructure integral to its eco.nomic growth for the imm·ediate future. The United States. meanwhile, stands in desperate need of an infrastructure overhaul_, both to maintain existing systems and to create new methods of meeting the demands created by new technologies. This panel will discuss how countries can benefit from mutual investment as well as buSiness-to-business and business-to-government partnerships.

(C2) Defense /f U.5.-Turl<ey Defense Industry: Opportunities for Future Coopieratioll This panel will provide an update on t_he_ Tu,kish govemmenrs domestic defense industrial advancement program _anQ discuss how it will impact US-Turkey relations in addition to Tur~ey's relations with other NATO allies. Tile Turkish government's new prO'gram aims to modernize Turkey's tni:litary forces and help balance its trade deficit, which provides a unique opportuiilty to improve cooperative ende_avors between American and Turkish defense industry firms while inc_reasing the vita_lity of the overarching relationship. Our expert defense industry panelists from both Turkey and the United States will provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and apportu.nities for future cooperation presented by the shift in Ankara's defense industrial policy.

Tu€!sday Night Networking Reception

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Moderotor. NiLometrin Detbil. Chair. Energy& lnfrosrrur.!:Jre committ!?t?, Amroton-Turldsh Council

Panelist: Dovid Baxter, fntemotional Development Navigator and PPP Advisor, Independent Consultont

SLJsan Gctefans.San, Director, Municipal EfJVOrlnmentol frrfrruttucture, EBRO

Mujdeferahh; Vice Chairman, Fekc Construcoon

Panelist: Trows Cap{es, GenerOI Manager. The Will-Burt Company

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8:30 AM -9:45 AM SofonB&C

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Continental Breekfast

Economic Plenary Investing to Grow: Why Companies Prefer to Invest in Turkey Turkey remains the 19th largest economy on Earth andth_esecond largest destination for Foreign Direct Investment in West Asia, attracting myriad international ·investors from around the world. Even during times of economic turbulence, many ·companies have chos_en to invest the:irt_imeand capttal in Turkey. By investing in Turkey, private sectar_compan\es concurrently a_ct as a bfidge between the United States and Turkey, helping to maintain a durable relationship in difficult times. Join us aswe ask high level executives from leading companies why they chose to invest in Turkey in pa_rticular, how recent financial turbulence ha_s affected their investment stfategies, and what. advice they have for other companies seeking to follow in their footsteps ..

Morning Networking Break

(Dl) Banking and Fina.nee // Exploring Alternative Fin_ancing Tools for Export-Oriented Enterprises OECD data forecasts that the total domestic demand of its member countries will decline slightly in 20_19: Although the anticipated dec,line is not predicted to be sharp, the OECO's forecast epitomizes the climate of the global economy. Despite trade remedies, s.uch as anti-dumping duties or countervai_ling tariffs against subsidized imports, businesses are looking abroad for new export markets. This panel Woll discuss the alternative tools that can provide long-term financing solutions. rilinimiz1ng the risk of insolvency, for small-to-med_ium and large export­oriented c0:mpanies both in the United States and Tuckey ...

(02) R&D Innovation// Artificial Intelligence: Smart Mach_ines, Smarter Policies Artificial Intelligence {Al) is becoming increasingly invisible and assimilated into our daily lives aS 1t quietly penetrates almost every major industry, from healthcare and finance to transportation and education. A1 has many b_enefits, but brings with it myriad potential challenges and questions that will affect the future of work, privacy, and public policy. Understanding the models used to design new Al technology is essential tO rilaintaining public.safety Al's potential impact on innovation and its Inherent risks require u-s to identify the role that policy and institutions play in promoting effective incentives for safety .. This panel will discus_s Al's potential of de!ivering benefits to society, increasing efficiency, ifTiproving quality of life, and the policies required to minimize risks.

(D3) Defense

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Moderator: Canan Ozsoy, CEO, GE Tu,rkey

M<Jdccrator: Or BorNJ Onaroi, Ill 1. Sun Professor and Senior Advisor to the President. Global Partncrshi~. Drexel un:vcrsicy

Panelist: I im Springer, Co•l:oundcrond Ci.O. lt'VC'IAcccss

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Our E&I Track is a new platform for investors and entrepreneurs designed to provide them with the opportunity to discovet i.nnovative investment concepts and approaches t_o growing their businesses through a series of hands-on sessions. case studies, inspiring and insightful panel discussions, and networking.

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B28: Connect & Grow (SPECIAL EVENT)

This year. we are bringing a brand new compone_nt you have asked for. Conference participants will "now have a more focused mechanism to connect with peers, potential partners, stakeholders and other companies using our unique matc_hmakingapp. Through our app, conference participants can ~l up meetings with pre-screened companies and sectors that interest them. develop key relationships and identify potential partners for future, and have control over their own schedule. By signing up for the 828: Connect and Grow event on Tuesday May 1. 2018, partic.ipants will be able to schedule up to 8 meetings betwee<i 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We look forward to helping your businesses grow!

Wednesday Night Reception

Wednesday Night Ga!a Dinner

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rom Donohue. CEO, United States Chombcrol Commerce

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Mr. Christopher Baldwin Ch.airma!l National Retail Federation 1101 NewYorlcAvenueNW Washington, DC 2000S

Dear Mr. Baldwin,

October 10, 2018

On behalf of the Boards of Directors of the American-Turkish Council (ATC) and the Turkey-U.S. Business Council (TAIK), as well as our American and Turkish corporate members, we are honored to invite you to attend our 37111 Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations, which will be held October 22-24, 2018, at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The joint A TC-T AIK Annual Conference is the premier occasion for business and government leaders from both countries to come together and focus on all aspects of the American-Turkish bilateral relationship, a.s well a.s cha.Henges they face around the world. This year's conference theme, "Back to Business: Maintaining Partnenbips in Dlfllcult Times" reflects this vision and seeks to provide a . platform to discuss, develop, and fortify critical business and commercial ties that s11ppQrt the ilmgstanding linkages betwe.en these two countries.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference. We are confident that this year's conference will be the most engaging, relevant, and exciting it has ever been. Our efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Turlcey relationship require persistent work, and your attendance would represent a me81lingful gesture in service of our mission. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Melik Goncuoglu at 202-783-,(!483 or melik@the-atc.org.

Sincerely,

C!uistopherMun,hy

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Christopher Mllrehy

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Dear Mr. Baldwin,

Christopher Murphy Monday, December 10, 2018 1:01 PM cbaldwin@bjs.com RE: Invite: 37th Annual Conference on U.S.· Turkey Relations ATC Conference Invitation - Christopher Baldwin.pdf; ATC Conference Brochure.pdt. ATC Conference Agenda.pdf

We have been advised that the invitation and conferences materials for the 37"' Annual Conference on U.S.· Turkey Relations were missing the following disclaimer. DISSEMINATED BY MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, A REGISTERED FOREIGN AGENT, ON BEHALF OF TURKEY- US BUSINESS COUNCIL (TAIK). MORE INFORMATION IS ON FILE WITH THE DEPT. OF JUSTICE, WASHINGTON, DC.

Please find attached the original invitation. and conference materials now with the disclaimer.

We apologize for any confusi.on.

Best, Christopher

From: Christopher Murphy Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 3:23 PM To: 'cbaldwin@bjs.com' <cbaldwin@bjs.com> Subject: Invite: 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations

Dear Mr. Baldwin,

On behalf of the Boards of Directors of the American-Turkish Council (ATC) and the Turkey-U.S. Business Council (T AIK), as well as our American and Turkish corporate members, we are honored to invite you to attend our 37th An.nual Coi!ference on U.S.-Turkey Relations, which will be held October 22-24, 2018, at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The joint ATC-TA IK Annual Conference is the premier occasion for business and government leaders from both countries to come together and focus on all aspects of the American-Turkish bilateral relationship, as well as challenges they face around the world. This year's conference theme, "Back tQ Busi.ne$S: Maintaining Partnerships In Difficult Times" reflects this vision and seeks to provide a platform to discuss, develop, and fortify critical business and commercial ties that support the longstanding linkages. between these two countries.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference. We are confident that this year's conference will be the most engaging, relevant, and exciting it has ever been. Our efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Turkey relationship require persistent work, and your attendance would represent a meaningful·gesture in service of our mission. If you h.ave any questions, please contact Mr. Melik Goncuoglu at 202-783-0483 or melik@the-atc.o.rg.

Sincerely,

Christopher 1

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Christopher Murphy

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject Attacl'lments:

Dear Atyeh and Ari,

Christopher Murphy Monday, December 10, 2018 1:10 PM 'aryukis@aol.com' 'Ari Zeidan'; 'Morty Lempel' RE: Annual Turkey Investment Conference ATC Conference Brochure.pdf; ATC Conference Agenda.pdf

We have been advised that the invitation and conferences materials for the 37 th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations were missing the following disclaimer: DISSEMINATED BY MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, A REGISTERED FOREIGN AGENT, ON BEHALF OF TURKEY-US BUSINESS COUNOL (TAIK). MORE INFORMATION 15 ON FILE WITH THE DEPT. OF JUSTICE, WASHINGTON, DC.

Please find attached the original invitation and conference materials now with the disclaimer.

We apologize for any confusion.

Best, Christopher

From: Christopher Murphy Sent: Wednesday. October 10, 2018 5:18 PM To: aryukis@aol.com Cc: Ari Zeidan <ari@arizoldan.com>; Morty Lempel <mortylempel@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Annual Turkey Investment Conference

HiAryeh.

Thanks so much, I've passed along this information to the team.

Also. I wanted to mention that the Turkey-1.J.S. 81Jsiness Council (TAIK), which hosted the New York investment conference, will be holding its annual conference in Washington, DC on October 22-24. This will be another opportunity to meet with many government and business executives.

It's jointly hosted with the American-Turkish Council. which is the U.S.-facing part of the organization.

Here's the link to the 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations, in case anyone from the team is interested and a.vailable to attend. I've also attached promotional materials.

ATC has described the event as the following:

"The joint ATC"TAIK Annual Conference is t.he premier occasion for .business and government leaders from both countries to come together an.d focus on all aspects of the American-Turkish bilateral relationship, as well as challenges they face around the world. This year's conference theme. "Back to Business: Maintaining Partnerships In Diffic:ult Times" reflects this vision and seeks to provide a platform to discuss, develop, and fortify critical business and commercial ties that support the longstanding linkages betwee.n t.hese two countries."

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