Economic Mission to Türkiye
- Multisectors
- Türkiye
As a Brussels-based company, are you seeking to explore new markets? Join hub.brussels’s multisectoral mission to Istanbul, from 20 to 23 October. A great way to discover the opportunities this country at the border of Europe and Asia offers.
About
The country of the Bosphorus is strategically located between Europe and Asia, making it a crucial point for international trade. Its GDP amounted to approximately 905 billion euros in 2022, placing the Turkish economy as the 19th largest in the world. Belgium accounted for a share of 7.2%, making it the 5th largest exporter of goods to Türkiye within the EU. Additionally, the country benefits from a diversified economy and an association agreement with the EU.
Let’s also mention that commercial relations between Belgium and Turkey are thriving. Indeed, Türkiye is our 12th client with 5.9 million euros exported in 2023 and our 17th supplier with 4.3 million euros of imports in 2023.
In short, a very interesting export destination for Brussels-based companies.
During this trip, you can:
- Get a personalised B2B appointment programme tailored to your needs and wishes
- Participate in networking events and meet local players and decision-makers
- Benefit from support, site visits and follow-up on the contacts made
Moreover, we take care of the practical organisation of your travels in Istanbul and the selection of hotels.
Program
Sunday 20 October
11:20 – 15:50 Flight TK1938 Brussels-Istanbul
16:45 – 17:45 Transfer to Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel
19:00 Departure from the hotel
19:30 – 21:30 Briefing and welcome dinner for mission participants
Monday 21 October
09:00 Departure for Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO)
09:30 – 10:00 Information seminar: “Business Environment in Türkiye 2024”
10:30 – 17:00 B2B meetings
18:45 Departure for the Consulate General of Belgium
19:00 – 21:00 Networking cocktail at the Consulate General of Belgium (Address: Sıraselviler Cad No 39 Taksim)
Tuesday 22 October
09:30 Departure for (Istanbul Development Agency)
10:00 – 12:00 Networking at ISTKA: International Entrepreneurship Center
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch in Levent
14:00 – 16:30 Networking at the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye
17:00 – 18:30 Free time
18:30 – 21:00 Cultural activities or free evening
Wednesday 23 October
12:00 Check-out
12:30 Transfer to the airport
15:25 – 17:55 Flight TK 1939 Istanbul – Brussels
17:55 Arrival in Brussels and end of the mission
Practical info
Price
Registration fee
- €100 for SMEs
- €500 for large enterprises
Registration fees include on-site transportation, networking events, the entire group programme, as well as individual appointments according to your preferences.
At the expense of each participant:
- Airfare Brussels-Istanbul / Istanbul-Brussels
- Hotel: Elite World İIstanbul Taksim (€130 including breakfast, price per person per night in a single room. City tax of 2% not included)
Hotel
Elite World İIstanbul Taksim Hotel
Address: Sehit Muhtar Cad. No:42 Taksim 34437 Istanbul / Türkiye
+90 539 571 19 54 + 90 212 313 83 83
Bookings: Ms. Halime YIGIT halime.yigit@eliteworldhotels.com.tr
Travelling to Türkiye
You can find all the essential information for travelling to Türkiye here.
Useful resources
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Registrations open until 10 September
Any questions? Just ask Leilla!
