The “Turkey Investment Seminar – Opportunities in Izmir Region – ” was held in Tokyo on Wednesday, October 21nd, 2015.

The seminar was organized by UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) and  Izmir Development Agency (IZKA). The programme included a presentation about Business Potential of Turkey, Introduction and projects of Izmir Region. A total of 80 participants enthusiastically listened to the latest progress in the country and the Izmir Region, and also B2B meetings were held after the seminar.

Outline

Date:               October 21, 2015 (Wednesday)
Time:               13:00 – 15:00 (Registration from 12:30)
Venue:             United Nations University HQs, Tokyo, 5F, Elizabeth Rose Hall
Organized by: United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Investment and Technology
                       Promotion, Office (UNIDO ITPO Tokyo), Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East
　　　　　　　　(JCCME), Izmir Development Agency (IZKA)
Supported by: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) , The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ,
　　　　　　　　The Japan-Turkey Society
Interpretation: English-Japanese Simultaneous Interpretation

Schedule

12:30-13:00         Registration
13:00 -13:05        Opening Remarks
                            Mr. Takeshi Furutani, Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
13:05-13:35         Investment Opportunities in Izmir, Turkey
                            Ms. Sedef Ozer, Investment Support Office Coordinator, Izmir Development Agency
13:35-14:05         Investment Opportunities in Aegean Free Zone (ESBAS) in Izmir
                           Dr. Faruk Guler, CEO, Aegean Free Zone
14:05-14:35         Investment in Izmir as a Global Strategy of Pigeon Corp.
                            Mr. Norimasa Kitazawa, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer,
                            Overseas Business Div., China Business Div., Pigeon Corporation
14:35-14:55         Q&A
14:55-15:00         Closing Remarks
                            Mr. Akio Nakanishi, Managing Director, JCCME