PARTNERING EVENT FOR THE DEFENCE AND SECURITY SECTOR IN TURKEY

UKTI DSO will run an Industry Partnering Event in Ankara on 11 and 12 February 2010. The event will bring together representatives of the UK and Turkish defence industries with the aim of exploring opportunities for joint activity and partnership.

Speakers will include Richard Paniguian, Head of UKTI DSO, Murad Bayar, Undersecretary of SSM and senior representatives from both UK and Turkish industry. Please see the outline programme below.

The event will provide a briefing on the UK’s and Turkey’s defence sectors and national procurement issues. There will be opportunities to network with Turkish defence companies, with pre-arranged one-to-one appointments as required. The event is a must for any UK defence company seeking to break into the Turkish market, establish joint ventures, find a partner or build new supplier relationships with Turkey.

On the evening of Thursday 11th February Jessica Hand, Director UKTI Turkey & HM Consul-General Istanbul, together with the Defence Attaché, Colonel Richard Robinson, will brief the delegates before a reception for UK and Turkish delegates and other defence contacts hosted by the British Ambassador, Mr David Reddaway. Our UKTI DSO Trade and Investment Manager to Ankara, Belgin Clissold, will also be present at Partnering Event. 

To secure your participation, please return an application form by 6 January 2010 (link and address below)

Application Form

Paul Armstrong,
RD West 2a,
UKTI Defence and Security Organisation,
Kingsgate House, 66-74 Victoria Street
LondonSW1E 6SW

T:      +44 (0) 207 215 8129      
F:      +44 (0) 207 215 8351      
paul.armstrong@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
 

Outline Programme

11 Feb 10

09:00 - 10:30 | Presentations by SSM, SASAD, DSO and ADS

10:30 - 16:30 | Pre-arranged business to business appointments

17:00 | Closing remarks

19:00 | Reception at UK embassy

12 Feb 10

09:00 - 15:30 | Tour of Turkish industry

16:00 | Closing remarks and Q&A