AMERICAN-TURKISH COUNCIL

The American-Turkish Council (ATC), which today represents the consolidation of the American-Turkish Friendship Council and the U.S. Section of the Turkish-U.S. Business Council, is a tax exempt, not-for-profit trade association organized and operated pursuant to Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code. ATC is the leading business association in the United States devoted to the promotion of U.S.-Turkish commercial, defense and cultural relations. ATC maintains a diverse membership including U.S. and Turkish companies, multinationals, mid-sized companies, small enterprises and individuals with an interest in U.S.-Turkish relations.

The highlight of ATC's diverse program is its Annual Conference, held in Washington, D.C. It is the most important scheduled event of the year, incorporating the whole spectrum of U.S.-Turkish relations. The Conference program addresses the key issues between the two countries and involves the participation of Members of the U.S. Congress, Cabinet Secretaries and other senior Administration officials, the U.S. military, Turkish political leaders and high-ranking government and military officials from Turkey. In addition to senior government officials, the Conference attracts hundreds of other participants including leaders in international business and the professions from both Turkey and the United States. It offers up-to-the-minute political and economic briefings as well as cultural events, which provide insight into the historical background and evolution of modern Turkey. The Conference also provides an opportunity for Americans and Turkish nationals to exchange ideas and information on strategic issues, product marketing, scientific topics and to develop business contacts.

Please visit their website at www.americanturkishcouncil.org.