CALENDAR OF EVENTS


JUNE 2010
June 17-19

BEAUTY EURASIA

The 6th International Exhibition for Beauty, Cosmetics, Perfumery, Beauty & Hair Salons, Packaging, Raw Materials, Private Label, Wellness & SPA and Natural Cosmetics
Products: Perfume/Deodorant/Fragrance, Colour Cosmetics, Professional Care Products, Equipment and Products for Hair Salons, Equipment and Products for Beauty Salons, Hair Care Products, Skin Care Products, Hygienic Products and Toiletries, Baby Cosmetics, Beauty Accessories, Private Label, Wellness&SPA, Packaging, Raw Materials, Natural Products, Trade Associations, Public Institutions, Exhibitions, Press, Journals
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
June 3-4

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, POLICIES

Event Detail: This comprehensive, two-day conference will convene technology experts, business leaders, and US, EU, and regional government officials from countries including Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Romania and Turkey. It will highlight the most effective ways for businesses and governments to reduce costly energy consumption. This conference will provide practical guidance and identify innovative technologies that will help build stronger economies and businesses through energy efficiency.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
For additional information contact: Ilan Stein at ilan.stein@hq.doe.gov

MAY 2010
May 23-26

CHICAGO TURKISH FESTIVAL

Event detail: Festival will once again feature demonstrations of art, film, dance, music and gourmet food, where Chicagoans will get the opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savor Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine.
Location: Daley Plaza (across from City Hall on the block of Washington Street between Clark and Dearborn), Chicago, IL
May 27-30

43rd AYMOD, INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR FASHION FAIR

Products: Footwear manufacturers (ladies,men,children shoes-work shoes-sports shoes-slippers – boots – long leg boots, safety shoes); Leathergoods manufacturers(ladies bags-briefcases-belts-purses – wallets -travelling bags); Trade magazines – Foundations – Agencies – Wholesalers
Location: CNR Expo Center, Yesilkoy, Istanbul
May 5-8

ISK - SODEX 2010 - International HVAC & Refrigeration Exhibition

Products: Heating, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Insulation, Ventilation, Pumps, Valves, Sanitary Appliances, Water Treatment, Pool, Solar Power
Location: Istanbul Expo Center, Yesilkoy, Istanbul
** Buyers' Mission: Turkish Government will organize a Buyers’ Mission Program during the fair on May 3-6, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Buyers’ Mission Program is intended to introduce Turkish companies to prospective buyers from various countries including the USA. Interested companies should contact the Turkish Trade Office in their area (please find our contact information at http://www.turkishtrade.org/contactUs.html)
May 2-5

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FRUIT JUICE (IFU) CONGRESS

Products: Fruit juice, technologies and innovations
Location: Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul

APRIL 2010
April 29 - May 2

IPAF 2010 - 13th INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY FAIR

Products: Injection Moulding Machines, Extrusion Moulding Machines (Hose, Cable, Profile, Layer, sheet), Blow Moulding Machines, Rotation Moulding Machines, Thermoform Shaping Machines, Vacuum Shaping Machines, Plastic Bag Making Machines, Sack making Machines, Roll Rewinding Machines, Slitting Machines, Welding Machines, Cutting Machines, Printing Machines, Vertical Film Extruders, Horizontal Film Extruders, Converting systems, Recycling Systems, Dosage, Drying, Remove Moisture and Loading Systems, Mixers, Heating - Cooling Systems-Resistances, Robot Systems, Mould Makers, Grinding and Breaking Machines, Metal Separators, Moulds and Dies Components, Raw Materials, Compound- Alloys, Dye Components, Fillers and Additives, Semi Finished Products, Plastic Machine Components, Automation Systems, Test and Measuring Equipments; Packaging Materials, Packaging Systems and Automation Units and Packaging Auxiliaries
Location: Kultur Park Exhibition Center, Izmir
April 22-25

DOMOTECHNICA ISTANBUL

Products: Household appliances, all "white goods" segments, including major appliances such as heating units, air conditioners, cooking, baking and grilling equipment, refrigerators and freezers, and washers and dryers
Location: Expo Center, World Trade Center, Istanbul
April 15-16

EBAN CONGRESS 2010

Event Detail: The annual gathering of the European association for business angels and early stage investors (EBAN). The EBAN Congress is Europe’s leading awareness raising and networking event for business angel group leaders since 1999.
Location: WOW Istanbul Hotels & Convention Centre, Istanbul
April 15-18

10. INTERNATIONAL FLOOR COVERING FAIR - EURASIA FLOOR

Products: Carpet, Parquet, Ceramic, PVC, Maintenance Products, Accessoires
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi - Yesilkoy
April 7-10

43rd AYSAF, INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS FAIR

Products: Footwear components manufacturers ( accessoires,textile,sole,chemicals); Tanneries - Leather; Artificial Leather Manufacturers ( PU – PVC – TR ); Shoe machinery and leather processing machinery manufacturers; Trade press – Foundations – Agencies
Location: CNR Expo Center, Yesilkoy, Istanbul
April 7-10

IDEX 2010

Products: Dental Health Equipment
Location: CNR Expo, Istanbul
April 1-4

GAS FAIR TURKEY

Products: LPG, CNG vehicles and systems; LNG Terminals, systems and Technologies; Gas fittings, pipelines and Technologies; Transportation vehicles and systems; Equipments for Autogas dispensers and stations; Devices and equipments for LPG, CNG and LNG ind.; LPG and CNG Conversion kits; Industrial and Medical Gases; Cryogenic Systems and Equipments; Storage systems, tanks and cylinders; Pumps, Valves, Regulators and Pressure Vessels; Injection and Installation systems; Production Chemicals; Safety and measuring systems; Sertification and software technologies
Location: CNR Expo, Istanbul

MARCH 2010
March 25-28

4th IDEAL HOME INTERNATIONAL HOUSEWARES & GIFTS FAIR

Products: House wares, gifts, home style and home decoration products
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
March 18-21

EXSPOMED 2010

Products: Medical Analysis, Diagnosis, Health Care, Hospital Supplies and Rehabilitation Aids
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
March 18-20

ANFAS FRESH ANTALYA
4th International Marketplace for Fruit & Vegetable Trade

Products: Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Dried Fruites, Dried Vegetables, Aromatic and Medical Herbs, Fresh Fruit Juices, Frozen Vegetables, Agricultural Seeds, Hard- Shell Fruits Driedfruit, Fruit and Vegetable Logistics and Equipments, Fruit and Vegetable Precessing Technologies, Fruit and Vegetable Storage Technologies, Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Materials and Technologies, Laboratories and Laboratory Equipments, Associations and Publications of the Sector, Sector Training and Consultancy Services, Certification Organizations, Insurance, Banking and Finance Services, Customs Services
Location: Antalya Expo Center, Pinarli Beldesi 07110 Aksu, Antalya
March 11-14

LIGHTTECH

Event detail: Lighting, electricity and installation and LED technologies
Location: CNR Expo Fairground, Istanbul
March 11-14 SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES ISTANBUL

Products: Solar Thermal and PV Technologies
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi - Yesilkoy
March 3

ISTANBUL INNOVATION SUMMIT 2010

Event detail: On Wednesday, 3 March, 2010, a select number of innovative Turkish technology companies will present in a dynamic and intense format before an exclusive audience of seasoned investors from the Europe, Turkey, Israel and the U.S. www.bootcampventures.com. Only six companies will be selected to present in Turkey and the winner will be invited to present at the EVM in Berlin
Location: ELIG, Citlenbik Sok. No: 12, Yildiz Mah., Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey

FEBRUARY 2010
February 22-25

BUYERS' MISSION TO TURKEY

Products: Confectionery, food and drinks
Location: Istanbul
Organizer: Istanbul Exporters' Union
Inquiries could be made through Turkish Trade Missions in Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles and New York. Leading buyers are expected to attend this event in order to matchmake with Turkish confectionery, food and drink manufacturers.
February 18-21

GOLD ISTANBUL 2010

Products: Jewelry
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
February 11-14

EAST MEDITERRANEAN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND TRAVEL EXHIBITION (EMITT)

Event detail: Travel and tourism
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
February 5
6:30 pm		 TACCI-MIDWEST DINNER: Investment Opportunities in Turkey

Event Detail: Dinner with the Turkish Commercial Attache Mr. Suleyman Sozeri. Topic of discussion will be Investment Opportunities in Turkey: Trade Assistance, Investment Incentive and Support Programs for Turkish-American Businesses. The presentation will be done in Turkish.
Location: Istanbul Restaurant, 3613 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
RSVP by February 3rd to RSVP@TACCI-Midwest.org
February 3-6

ISTANBUL FASHION WEEK 2010

Event detail: Fashion shows, designers and ready-wear brands
Location: Santralistanbul, Istanbul

JANUARY 2010
January 24-27

FASHION FAIR 2010

Products: Men / Women Ready to Wear, Lingerie / Underwear, Children's Wear, Stockings,Casual Wear, Denim, Knitwear, Leather / Fur, Accesories / Side Industry
Location: CNR Expo, Istanbul

DECEMBER
December 24-27

TRENDSHOW'09 YOUTH FESTIVAL

Products: Food and Beverage, Textile, Electronics, Telecommunication, Media, Informatics, Music & Entertainment, Health, Automotive, Education
Location: Lütfü Kırdar Uluslararası Kongre ve Sergi Sarayi, Istanbul
December 18-21

INTERHOTEL HOTEQ 2009 - INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTS EXHIBITION

Products: Food and Beverage, Furniture, Decoration, Hotel Textile, Kitchen, Cleaning, Security
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
December 17-20

WATECO 2009 4TH WATER, WASTE WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL TECNOLOGIES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION FAIR

Topic: Water, Waste Water, Environmental Tecnologies, Infrastructure and Installation
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
December 4

U.S. AZERIS NETWORK (USAN) CHICAGO CONFERENCE

Topic: Caspian geopolitics and the Azerbaijani-Americans during the Obama Administration
Location: TBA
December 3-6

ISTANBUL COMVEX COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND COMPONENTS FAIR

Products: coaches, buses, minibuses, freighters, tractors, light trucks, pickup trucks, trailers and vans; bodywork makers, axle producers, transmission, heating and climate control systems, brake systems, communication equipment, engine oils, protective lubricants, tyres, service equipment, spare parts and accessories
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul

NOVEMBER 2009
November 23-24

MIDWEST CLEAN TECH 2009

Products: Renewable/Alternative Energy, On-site Wind Energy, Cogeneration, On-Site Solar Tech, Energy Storage, Smart Homes & Appliances, HVAC, Lighting, Green Buildings, Agriculture, Battery & Hybrid Vehicles, Water, Alternative Fuels / Biofuels
Location: Federal Reserve Bank, Chicago
November 19-22

AGROEXPO EURASIA INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE & LIVESTOCK EXHIBITION

Products: Agriculture, Agricultural Technologies, Greenhouse, Livestock Breeding, Seed and Seedling Production, Irrigation Technologies, Dairy Industry, Livestock Production Machinery
Location: Uluslararasi Izmir Fuar Alani, Izmir
November 19-22

COMPEX 2009 INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS FAIR

Products: Computer, Computer Software, Computer Device Manufacturers, Mobile Phones, Home Cinema System, Plasma TV, Digital Camera, Safety and Alarm Systems
Location: Lutfu Kirdar Uluslararasi Kongre ve Sergi Saray, Istanbul
November 19-22

TIME 2009 INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES EXHIBITION

Products: Manufacturing, Sheet Iron Working, Surface Processing, EDM, Welding Machines, CAD / CAM, Electric Motors, Reduction, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Compressors
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
November 19-22

PLASTIC EURASIA ISTANBUL 2009

Products: Plastic, Rubber, Mould Technologies, Raw Materials
Location: TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul
November 20

ACG CHICAGO ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Topic: Investment Climate of Turkey in the Aftermath of the Global Economic Downturn

Speakers: Alpaslan Korkmaz, President, Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT)
Location: ACG Chicago,181 W. Madison St., Ste. 3350, Chicago, IL. 7:45 - 9:15 am
Click here to register for this event.
November 19

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2009

Topic: Investment Climate in Turkey with Discussions on Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Speakers: Alpaslan Korkmaz, President, Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT)
Location: Northern Illinois University, Barsema Hall Auditorium, DeKalb, IL.. 6 - 7pm
November 15-18

FABTECH INTERNATIONAL & AWS WELDING SHOW 2009 - FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Products: Metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe, and welding equipment and technology
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
November 12-14

ISTANBUL LEATHER FAIR

Products: Leather Technologies, Leather Products, Leather Garments, Footwear
Location: TÜYAP Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
November 12-14

INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR FASHION FAIR

Products: Shoes, Bags, Belts, Wallets, Associations, Agencies, Magazines
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul

OCTOBER 2009
October 7-11

CONSTRUCTION 2009 DIYARBAKIR

Products: Services, Infrastructure, Structural System, Completion of Structure, Finishing Works, Installations, Electric-Electronic, Building Equipment, Kitchen-Bathroom, Landscaping
Location: Diyarbakir Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi, Diyarbakir
October 7-11

MANISA AUTOMOBILE, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, MOTORBIKE, BICYCLE AND ACCESSORIES FAIR

Products: Automobile, Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycle, Subcontracting
Location: Manisa Belediyesi Fuar Merkezi, Manisa
October 7-11

BROADCAST, CABLE & SATELLITE EURASIA 2009 - A CEBIT EVENT

Products: Satellite Communication Equipment, Satellite Communication Services, Broadcast and Broadband Communication Systems, Communication Systems Providers, Radio Communication Systems
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
October 7-11

CEBIT BILISIM EURASIA

Products: Information Technology,Telecommunications, Software & Services
Location: TÜYAP Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
October 7-11

BUILD IST-BUILDING MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURE EXPO

Products: Chemicals, Wood Doors, Windows Systems, Ceramic-Bath-Kitchen Equipments, Elevator, Building Automation, Building Systems
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
October 7-11

RENERGY TRADE SHOW FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

Products: Solar Power, Thermal Energy, Geothermal Energy, Wind Power, Hydro Power
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
October 1-4

ISLAMIC CLOTHES, FASHION & LIVING ACCESSORIES SPECIALIZATION FAIR

Products: Clothing, Accessories
Location: Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul
October 1-4

INTERNATIONAL TURKEY BUILD 2009 ANKARA FAIR

Products: Services, Infrastructure, Structural System, Completion of Structure, Finishing Works, Installations, Electric-Electronic
Location: ANFA Altinpark Fuar Merkezi, Ankara
October 1-4

ESMAK '2009

Products: Electrical Industry, Electronics, Lighting and Automation Technologies
Location:Organize Sanayi Bölgesi, Eskisehir
October 1-4

FURNITEX FAIR OF FABRICS, MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS FOR THE SEATING FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Products: Materials, Furniture Systems and Elements, Semi-Finished Products, Upholstery Materials, Fabrics and Leathers Machines
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
October 1-3

MINEX MINING, NATURAL RESOURCES AND TEHNOLOGY FAIR

Products: Mine, Mining, Natural Stones, Marble
Location: Uluslararasi Izmir Fuar Alani, Izmir

SEPTEMBER 2009
September 30 – October 4

CONSTRUCTION AND WORK MACHINES FAIR

Products: Construction, Building, Decoration Materials and Work Machines
Location: Luleburgaz Belediye Kapali Pazar Alani, Kirklareli
September 30 – October 4

TRAKYA AUTOSHOW FAIR

Products: Commercial and Personal Vehicles, Spare Parts and Services
Location: Luleburgaz Belediye Ticaret Alani, Kirklareli
September 26-30

INTERMOB 2009 - INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE SIDE INDUSTRY, ACCESSORIES FAIR

Products: Furniture Side Industry, Accessories
Location: TÜYAP Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
September 26-30

SECURTECH 2009 ISTANBUL

Products: Security, fire service and technologies
Location: TÜYAP Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi, Istanbul
September 25-27

SODEX – TRABZON

Products: Heating, Refrigeration, Air Condition, Ventilation, Insulation, Pump, Valve, Water Treatment, Solar, Fire Components
Location: Trabzon Dunya Ticaret Merkezi, Trabzon
September 22-27

OUR HOME ‘09

Products: Home Electronics, Electrical Domestic Appliances, Durable Consumer Goods
Location: Manisa Belediyesi Fuar Merkezi, Manisa
September 20-24

CONTEMPORARY ISTANBUL ART FAIR

Products: Contemporary Art Galleries, Museums, Art Foundations and Associations
Location: Lutfi Kirdar Uluslararasi Kongre ve Sergi Sarayi, Istanbul
September 20-23

COUNCIL OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE 2009

Products: A conference offering supply chain management professionals over 200 sessions presented by international experts
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
September 14

TURKISH AMERICAN BIZ POWER: The 1st Annual Turkish American Chambers of Commerce Conference

Location: The Rotunda • Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
September 11-16

PRINT ’09 GRAPHIC ARTS SHOW

Products: Printing, Publishing, Converting Technologies
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
September 10-13

OUTDOOR & INDOOR ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS FAIR

Products: Digital Printing Machines, Folio, Paints, Indoor & Outdoor Advertising Equipment
Location:Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
September 8-10

NANOBUSINESS CONFERENCE 2009

Products: Nanotechnology
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA

AUGUST 2009
August 28 - September 6

78. IZMIR INTERNATIONAL FAIR

Products: Health, Organic Agriculture, Food Product, Furniture, Decoration, Passenger Cars, Trade Vehicles, General Machinery, Finance
Location: Uluslararasi Izmir Fuar Alani, Izmir
August 25

AKARE FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES AND LANGUAGE SCHOOLS FAIR

Products: Undergraduate Education, Graduate Education, Masters Degrees, Certificate Programs, Language Studies, Summer School, High School Abroad
Location: Sheraton Hotel ve Kongre Merkezi, Ankara
August 20 - 22

IF 2009 - 8.ISTANBUL FASHION FAIR

Products: Man Woman Children Ready Wear, Knitwear, Underwear, Lingerie and Accessories
Location: Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Istanbul
August 1 - 15

35. SKILLED TRADE AND COMMERCE GENERAL FAIR OF KÜTAHYA

Products: Tile, Building, Automobile, Porcelain, Education, Health, Transportation, Communication
Location: Kütahya Belediyesi Fuar Alani, Kütahya
August 13 - 16

GONG ISTANBUL RECREATION FAIR

Products: Digital Games, Home Recreation Facilities, Audio-Video Recreation Systems, Lotteries, Sound Lighting Systems and Designs
Location: ANFA Altinpark Fuar Merkezi, Ankara
August 6 - 9

KONYA 24. SHOE, SIDE INDUSTRY AND FASHION FAIR (WINTER)

Products: Shoe, Shoe Machine, Soles, Moulds, Leather, Chemical Components
Location: TÜYAP Konya ULUSLARARASI Fuar Merkezi, Konya
August 5 - 9

INTERNATIONAL BODRUM YACHT SHOW 2009

Products: Sailing Yachts, Motor Yachts, Catamarans, Cabin Cruisers, Yachting Accessories, Outboard and Inboard Marine Engines
Location: Doguş Turgutreis Marina, Mugla

JULY 2009
July 23 - 26

GAPSHOES - 2. WINTER FOOTWEAR, SADDLERY AND FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS FAIR

Products: Shoes, Slippers, Saddlery, Leather, Machinery, Soles, Accessories, Suppliers
Location: OFM Ortadoğu Fuar Merkezi, Gaziantep
July 29 - August 2

4. AGRICULTURETECH 2009

Products: Agriculture Technologies, Animal Breeding, Planting, Seeding
Location: Lüleburgaz Belediye Ticaret Alani, Istanbul
July 29 - August 2

AGRITHRACE - 17. THRACE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION

Products: Tractor, Agricultural Technologies, Agricultural Mechanization, Seed and Seedling Production
Location: Sahil Fuar Alani, Istanbul

JUNE 2009
June 28 - 30

NEW YORK - Turkish Food Industry presented at Summer Fancy Food Show
June 22 - 26

CHICAGO - Turkish Companies participate in NPE 2009
June 9

CHICAGO, ATLANTA, NEW YORK - Giresun Commodity Exchange visits U.S. cities
June 8

CHICAGO - Turkey’s Crucial Role as a Global Energy Hub Discussed in Silk Road Conference
June 5

WASHINGTON, DC - "U.S.-Turkey Trade Opportunities" presented by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Chairman              

May 31 - June 3

WASHINGTON, DC - 28th Annual Conference on US-Turkish Relations

MAY 2009
May 31 - June 2 JCK Las Vegas Show
May 28 The American Turkish Society Fourth Annual Gala Dinner
May 20

Renewable Energy Conference, New York City, NY
May 19 - 21 Turkish Companies in All Candy Expo
May 16 - 19 Turkish Companies attend National Restaurant Association Show
May 14 "Doing Business in Turkey" presented at BNC International

APRIL 2009
April 8 - 9 Business Opportunities in Turkey discussed at Go Global Conference
April 16 Medical Tourism in Turkey
April 21 - 24 Turkish Natural Stone Industry at the Covering Show