American-Turkish Council

As one of the leading business associations in the United States, American Turkish Council (ATC) is dedicated to effectively strengthening US-Turkish relations through the promotion of commercial, defense, technology and cultural relations. Its diverse membership includes Fortune 500, US and Turkish companies, multinationals, nonprofit organizations and individuals with an interest in US-Turkish relations. Guided by member interests, ATC strives to enhance the growing ties between the US and Turkey by initiating and facilitating efforts to increase investment and trade between the two countries.

The most important event sponsored by ATC is its Annual Conference. Held every year in Washington DC, it incorporates the whole spectrum of U.S.-Turkish relations. The Conference program addresses the key issues between the two countries and the region. Participation is diverse, from Members of the U.S. Congress, to Cabinet Secretaries and other senior Administration officials, the U.S. military, as well as Turkish political leaders and high-ranking government and military officials. In addition to the senior government officials of both countries, the Conference attracts hundreds of other participants, including leaders in international business and professions from both Turkey and the United States. The Conference offers up-to the-minute political and economic briefings as well as cultural events. It also provides an opportunity to American and Turkish businessmen and women to exchange ideas and information on strategic issues, product marketing, and scientific topics and to develop business contacts.