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Actual photos from previous TUSKON’s 2009 trade summit attracted 2,250 companies from 135 different countries. Despite the global economic slowdown, an estimated trade volume of US$7bn was generated as a result of the 120,000 bilateral business meetings held with 3,000 Turkish enterprises last year. With the global economic crisis easing, TUSKON expects even a more vigorous trade summit in 2010. representatives from 150 countries (from the Asia Pacific region, North and South America, Africa, Europe, Eurasia and the In this buying trade mission event, Australian businesses will have the opportunity to: - meet local companies in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, - investigate trade and investment opportunities locally, - visit 400 exhibition stands of Turkish companies, - enjoy a complimentary Istanbul City Tour and - travel to other cities of For further details, please download and review the program brochures and the application form attached. userfiles/File/TUSKON 2010 World Trade Bridge.pdf - TUSKON 2010 Official Brochure userfiles/File/2010 TUSKON WTB by SIAD.pdf - TUSKON 2010 Brochure - prepared by SIAD incl trade figures with userfiles/File/2010 TUSKON Application Form.pdf - Application Form for TUSKON 2010 For further enquiries, please contact us on 02-9646 1925 or via email Come and discover 24 January 2010 Around 20 prominent NSW businessmen gathered for a networking breakfast organised by SIAD. In this two hour breakfast, business owners were hosted by the member Nurettin Akgun at his stylish Ferah Turkish Homewares store located in
08 November 2009 Around forty prominent NSW businessmen gathered for a networking boat trip organised by SIAD. In this relaxing four-hour cruise, business owners enjoyed a refreshing day out and a complimentary buffet lunch. In their inspiring speeches Mehmet Bozkurt, Turkish Commercial Attache to Sydney and Izzet Anmak, Auburn Council Deputy Mayor both encouraged businessmen to partake in social corporate events and stressed out that similar networking functions would only benefit the participants.
Left to right clockwise: Disembarking at Cabarita Park, Turkish Commercial Attache Mehmet Bozkurt during his address, all smiles while networking at the upper deck, meeting with others indoors
During the cruise, each business owner gave an introductory speech and had the opportunity to network with others while new members were given their membership cards. SIAD management mentioned that similar events will follow in the future to fortify trade activities between members as well as non-members.
03 September 2009 The 3rd SIAD iftar dinner was held at the Bosphorus Reception Centre in
With more than 130 guests attending the function, SIAD members and other businessmen had a chance to network with each other. Turkish Consul General to Sydney Renan Sekeroglu, Turkish Deputy Consul General to Sydney Ozgur Sahin, Turkish Commercial Attache to Sydney Mehmet Bozkurt, Auburn Council Deputy Mayor Izzet Anmak, Dural Chamber of Commerce President Michael Martin, NSW Business Chamber International Growth Specialist Ridhwan Ibrahim Bennett, Feza Foundation Principal Advisor Mehmet Yavuzlar, Turkish Airlines Director Mehmet Aytekin and Peter Carmody of Gifts & Homewares Australia were among the protocol guests of the dinner. In his welcoming speech, SIAD President Mr. Abdullah Aksu focused on the importance of uniting under an association’s framework and invited all individual businesses to join SIAD for mutual benefits. Secondly, the Turkish Consul General to Mr. Rami Ykmour of Ruomky Enterprises then took stage to share his experiences in Dural Chamber of Commerce President Michael Martin stressed the importance of the lobbying power for commercial benefits that can be achieved through chamber of commerce organisations like SIAD. The final speaker of the night was Mr. Mehmet Yavuzlar, the principal advisor of Feza Foundation. Mr Yavuzlar presented useful business and education tips in his speech and shared memories gained while working in The night ended with a plaque ceremony.
20 July 2009 On July the 20th, 2009, Mr. Peter Doyle; the Australian Ambassador to Turkey, met with the SIAD President Abdullah Aksu, board member Bulent Gunay and secretary Cihan Tumen. The meeting took place at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs NSW office in During the one-hour meeting, Mr. Doyle and the SIAD delegation exchanged ideas about the economic and social developments taking place in Mr Doyle also talked about his observations in
Bulent Gunay (left) and Abdullah Aksu with the Ambassador Peter Doyle (centre).
While Mr Aksu briefed the Ambassador about SIAD’s recent activities and the 2009 TUSKON trade mission trip, Mr Doyle took notice of the deals that were made at the TUSKON trade mission between the Australian and Turkish companies in the construction, food and beverages industries despite the shrinking global trade activity. Mr Doyle also stated that both The meeting was concluded with positive remarks. 03-05 June 2009
Delegates of the nine Australian companies who attended the “TUSKON 2009 World Trade Bridge” returned to Australia with established deals and great memories.
In this massive trade fair which took place in Istanbul, Turkey on 03-05 June 2009, TUSKON linked 2,300 international company reps from 135 different countries with 3,000 Turkish counterparts.
Left to rigth clockwise: Turkish PM Recep T Erdogan and ministers from 135 countries at the opening ceremony, Trade Ministers Summit, Istanbul City Tour, hectic business match making meetings
While 120,000 bileteral business matching meetings took place, these meetings generated an estimated trade volume of US$7bn. A total of 400 Turkish companies also had their product stands displayed at the event.
During the opening ceremony, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Trade Minister Zafer Caglayan and TUSKON President Rizanur Meral all gave inspiring speeches in the current global economic downturn environment. In this international event, 27 ministers and deputy ministers, 24 presidents of chambers of commerce, 61 journalists and 63 bureaucrats from 135 different countries were also present.
Testimonials of TUSKON Attendees
Dr. Sam Toglaw
Robust Living Australia
Managing Director
This year I attended for the first time to TUSKON in Istanbul, the city of trade, business, food, history and tourism. In fact, I was impressed about the organisation and the amicable environment they maintained and the number of people who came from all over the world.
In a short period of time, I established contacts with people in Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle East as well as Turkey. Upon my arrival, I was picked up from the airport and dropped at the hotel and from there I joined my group in one of the most exciting tours in Istanbul. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia and MiniaTurk were unforgettable experiences.
The second day was the TUSKON opening day. It was very exciting specially that the Prime Minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan gave a very encouraging and uplifting speech in which he indicated that the careful monitoring of the recession and economical crisis is the way to be ahead of others when recession is over.
Indeed, he convinced all the attendants that Turkey has one of the most suitable climates for business and it is a real bridge of world trade between the east and the west .
My meetings with company representatives were very successful. I was hosted by "Bartech" a known Turkish manufacturer of ovens and bakery lines in Bursa. There, I saw the real industrial capital and had the chance to visit many factories including cars and automobiles.
There is something in Istanbul that attracts you to return to it again and again, that is the exquisite food, night shopping, and the great history of civilizations. For me the TUSKON experience was a very successful one. Although two months passed since I was in Turkey, I still receive calls and emails from many suppliers and manufacturers who have shown passion to do successful business. All in all, TUSKON was an joyful experience that I will repeat again and recommend to my business friends.
Left: Sam Toglaw at a one-on-one meeting at the TUSKON summit, Right: Sam Toglaw visiting a ovens&bakery lines factory in Bursa.
Rami Ykmour
Ruomky Enterprises
Managing Director
I was introduced to the Tuskon Turkey World Trade Bridge Program through SIAD Sydney Businessmen Association in Australia. Not knowing what to expect of both the trade fair and from Turkey, I was amazed by both the country and the great opportunity that business presented.
Representıng Ruomky Enterprises which operates a restaurant chain called Rashay's Cafe and Restaurant in Liverpool, I had the opportunity to have 30 one-on-one meetings with leading Turkish companies at the TUSKON summit. With a strong focus on halal food, I thought Turkey would be a great point of reference for our food. I also focused my business attention on restaurant furniture. For a separate business, I also made strong contacts in the beverage industry. I deal with China at the moment however I have found the Turkish companies quite competitive on restaurant furniture pricing. Hence, I would consider dealing with Turkish companies in the future.
The networks created at the trade bridge program were far reaching and proved to be successful partnerships. The importance of the program were obvious with the Turkish Prime Minister opening the ceremony.
Istanbul was amazing on both a cultural and religious level. I was particularly impressed by the beauty and the size of this old basilica transformed into mosque called the Hagia Sophia. Anzac Cove and the Blue Mosque were also memorable highlights. The hospitality of the Turkish people was only surpassed by the Australian partners who were both great hosts and tour guides. A trip I will long remember and recommend to many.
Left: Rami Ykmour holding talks with Turkish manufacturers, Right: Rami Ykmour visiting Haghia Sophia
Oktay Altun
AusTurk
Managing Director
TUSKON 2009 was a great experience for my business as I had the opportunity to conduct around 100 one-on-one business meetings and visit 400 stands on display at the event.
Owing to the business connections established during the trade fair, we were taken to other industrial cities of Turkey following the trade fair. Our domestic travel expenses, accomodation and catering expenses were covered by TUSKON members on our visits to Izmir, Aydın, Konya, Mersin, Kayseri and Nigde. As a result of these meetings, my company struck deals with four different companies and we commenced importing goods to Australia.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the organisers; both TUSKON and SIAD.
Left: Oktay Altun negotiating with Turkish companies, Right: Oktay Altun visiting food producers in Turkey.
18 May 2009 On Monday 18th May 2009, a SIAD delegation attended the NSW Business Chambers Post Budget Luncheon with the Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. The function that was held at the Westin Hotel in Sydney was attended by close to 100 hundred business owners and small to large organisations from Sydney and the adjoining areas. The MC of the event NSW Busines Chamber – CEO Mr Kevin McDonald welcomed everyone to the program and lunch was served. Following the lunch Mr Swan addressed the attendees, he went through at a high level the objectives of the 2009 Federal Budget.
Left: The Luncheon, Right: Treasurer Wayne Swan with SIAD President Abdullah Aksu, VP Ercan Basafacan and member Cihan Imer. In his address he focussed on the key elements of the budget and how they were aimed at providing a stimulus to the Australian economy and also building a solid sustainable infrastructure and framework that would allow the nation to come out of the current financial downturn/recession in the best way possible. Following Mr Swan’s address, a panel of special business experts consisting of:
questioned the Federal Treasurer on the budget issues. Overall, the program was extremely beneficial for the SIAD members that attended, it gave them a better opportunity to understand the details of the Federal budget and also a chance to meet with other businesses and see how they are perfoming in the current economic downturn. 25 April 2009 A group of SIAD members came together for breakfast at Ferah Authentic Homewares in its   While enjoying a well-cooked Mediterranean breakfast, members shared commercial experiences and briefed others about developments in sectors they operate. 20 - 27 March 2009Trade mission to Vietnam & Indonesia On 20-27 March 2009, SIAD organised a trade mission to To explore potential trade and investment opportunities, three Australian businessmen spent 3 days in Sydney's Mr. Ahmet Aydogan, Mr. Seyfettin Keskus and Mr. Erhan Bozkurt first travelled to Saigon, the capital city of
Left to right clockwise: Production facilities of Vietturk Co Ltd, Managing Director of Vietturk giving hints to the SIAD delegation about doing business in Vietnam, heavy traffic in Vietnam, Saigon CBD skyline Highlight of their SIAD thanks Bertan bey, Managing Director of Vietturk, who briefed our delegation by providing useful hints and valuable information about Second stop of the trade mission trip was During their stay in
15-20 March 2009 Hosted by the Sydney Businessmen Association, representatives of 4 companies from Manisa, Turkey visited Australia on 15-20 March 2009. Conducting market research on the Australian olive farming, retailing and jewellery industries, Turkish businessmen explored investment and trade opportunities in NSW and ACT. Mr. Bulent Birel of Meridyen Foods, Mr. Oktay Daglı of Daglı Olives, Mr. Bunyamin Emekli of Takı Jewellery and Mr. Ismail Hakkı Karakas of Yesılportakal Supermarkets admitted that they considered Australia as a small market with 21 million inhabitants prior to visiting Australia. Thanks to various meetings with locals, their view has changed for the positive.
Left to right clockwise: At the field with the Australian grower, olive oil tasting, secrets of the automated olive collection equipment revealed, Australian olive harvest During their stay, Turkish olive growers Mr. Birel and Mr. Daglı visited an Australian olive farm with SIAD officials. After exchanging ideas with an Australian olive grower on property and labour costs, irrigation, pest control, disease prevention, types of pesticides used, production quality and various technological issues, Mr. Birel and Mr Daglı regard the Australian olive manufacturing as a developing industry at present. Acknowledging Australia as an attractive market, they concluded that the soil and weather conditions present excellent opportunities for investors who commit to growing olives in Australia. Demand is excellent for olives in Australia, with $252bn worth of olives imported and only $16bn exported in 2007.
Left: One-on-One with an Australian Jeweller, Right: Inspecting the Australian retail industry While SIAD matched Mr. Bunyamin Emekli of Takı Jewellery and Mr Ender Kekilli of Kekilli Jewellery Australia to discuss the characteristics of the Australian and Turkish jewellery industries, Mr. Ismail Hakkı Karakas of Yesilportakal Supermarkets had the opportunity to converse with Mr. Muhammed Eris on the wide product range marketed at the Gima Supermarket Australia. 28 February 2009On 28 February 2009, SIAD organised a 1 day professional education seminar called "Power Up" in co-ordination with the Achievers Group.
The program was hosted by two giants of the Australian business; Tony Gattari and Peter Irvine, two men who have built Harvey Norman Computers & Gloria Jeans Coffees into the powerhouses they are today.
In 11 different workshops, 46 attendees were trained on the following subjects:
15 January 2009 Newly appointed Turkish Commercial Attache to Sydney Mr Mehmet Bozkurt visited SIAD on 15 Jan 2009. As part of his introductory visits to Turkish Australian companies and organisations, Mr Bozkurt shared his vision and plans in relation to his new post.
Impressed with his background and achievements, SIAD Board members were delighted to meet Mr Bozkurt and offered their co-operation and full support for his future projects.
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