October 18-20, 2009 | Istanbul, Turkey

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Focus

The University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy has organized its bi-annual meeting to enhance dialogue and collaboration on issues of international importance including: the importance of Turkey in the mediation process for peace and security in the region, as well as its efforts to join the European Union.

The goal of this meeting is to enhance dialogue and collaboration among university faculty, business and political leaders and the Dean's International Council.

Location

Ciragan Kempinski Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey

Agenda

Day 1: Sunday, October 18

Visit to Greek Orthodox Church (tentative)

Lunch

New Member Orientation
Dean’s International Council members only
Join Dean O’Muircheartaigh in welcoming the newest members to the Dean’s International Council with introductions and an informal overview of the Harris School and the Dean’s International Council.

Opening Member Roundtable & Discussion
Dean’s International Council members only
This opening session will include an address from Dean O’Muircheartaigh.

Opening Reception & Dinner
Dean’s International Council members and special guests only
“U.S.–Turkish Relations: A Model Partnership”
Address by Representative Robert Wexler (D-Florida), United States House of Representatives; Member, House Judicial and House Foreign Affairs Committee

Day 2: Monday, October 19

Registration & Breakfast

Welcome & Introduction
Colm O’Muircheartaigh, Dean, Harris School of Public Policy Studies
James Harpel, Chair, Dean’s International Council

Panel Discussion
Najib Mikati, Former Prime Minister of Lebanon (read his remarks)
Armen Sarkissian, Former Prime Minister of Armenia
Listen to the panel discussion »

Lunch
Address by His Excellency Mehmet Simsek Minister of Finance, Republic of Turkey

Foreign Policy Panel
His Excellency Ahmet Davutoglu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Turkey (invited)
The Honorable Suat Kiniklioglu, AK Party Deputy Chairman of External Affairs and Spokesman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Grand National Assembly of Turkey (invited)

Address: History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey
Dr. Feroz Ahmad, Professor, T.C. Yeditape University (invited)

Dinner
Address by speaker to be announced

Day 3: Tuesday, October 20

Breakfast
“The Regional Effects of the Global Financial Crisis”
Address by Haroutian Samuelian Vice Governor, Central Bank of Lebanon

Investment Opportunities Panel I
Alpaslan Korkmaz, President, Investment Support & Promotion Agency of Turkey (invited)
Fadi Nahas, Honorary General Consul of Ecuador in Turkey

Address: Topic TBA
Akin Ongor, Chairman,WWF; former President and CEO of Garanti Bank

Lunch
“Turkey–European Union Relations”
Address by His Excellency Egemen Bagis, Minister of European Affairs, Republic of Turkey (invited)

Address: Topic TBA
Speaker to be announced

Closing Roundtable Discussion
Dean’s International Council members only

Dinner on Bosphorus Strait (tentative)

Visa Information

For information on visa requirements, visit Turkey's e-consulate. (The language option is located on the upper, right-side of the screen.)

Hotel Accommodations

Ciragan Kempinski Hotel

Rates

Park View Room: 240 Euros
Superior Bosphorus View Room Single: 290 Euros
Superior Bosphorus View Room Double: 310 Euros

Reservation Contact
Mr. Barıs Toplan
Group Sales Manager
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Ciragan Cad. No: 32 Besiktas
34349 Istanbul - Turkey
Tel: +90 212 326 46 46
Direct : +90 212 259 03 45
Fax: +90 212 259 33 13
baris.toplan@kempinski.com
www.kempinski-istanbul.com

Make Reservation
Fax reservation form (xls) to Baris Toplan by August 7, 2009.

Tour Options

Travel & Tour Contact Person
Yasemin M. Celebi
Office Manager and Travel Consultant
Artun Travel Corp.
307 N Michigan Ave. Ste 917
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312.263.1991
Fax: 312.263.6285
E-mail: Yasemin@artuntravel.com
Toll free: 1.800.677.8875
www.artuntravel.com

Transportation from Airport

Through Artun Travel
One way transfer with guide: US$170.00

Through the Hotel
For BMW 7 Series: 120 Euros plus 18% tax per way