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The “Global Industrial Cooperation Conference” will take place in Izmir on 20–23 May through the dedicated undertaking of ESBAŞ
The “Global Industrial Cooperation Conference,” which the organization committee constituted by GOCA (Global Offset and Countertrade Association) of the US, ADS (Aerospace, Defence and Security Industries) of UK and DKF (Deutsches Kompensations Forum e.V.) of Germany unanimously decided to hold in Izmir, will take place at the Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir between 20 and 23 May. This major conference is brought to Izmir through the dedicated undertaking of ESBAŞ and the full support of SSM (The Undersecretariat for the Defence Industry) and İZKA (Izmir Development Agency), beating the challenges of Rome, Copenhagen, Prague and Warsaw.
 
The conference on aerospace offset applications and countertrade is expected to be attended by senior managers of the world’s aerospace giants, including Boeing, Lockheed, General Electric, General Dynamics, United Technologies, Sikorsky, Bombardier, etc. The number of participants already registered in the conference has reached 300, most of whom are foreigners. The guests from abroad will take the opportunity to bring their spouses to visit Izmir and its surroundings.  
 
Participants are invited to a cocktail party to be organized in the garden of Space Camp Türkiye on 21 May, Monday, under the sponsorship of ESBAŞ. The Gala Dinner of the conference will take place at the ancient city of Ephesus on 22 May, Tuesday, which will be hosted by Izmir Development Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 
 The conference shall ensure the major aerospace companies see and invest in Izmir and thus advertise Türkiye all over the world. Organization of the conference in Izmir is crucial to attract new aerospace investors to the Aegean Free Zone and to Izmir, and thus contribute to the improvement of the Turkish aerospace industry.
 
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