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Welcome Remarks: EMPEA & Globalturk Capital

Presentation

Turkey’s recent strategic business moves with the United States, Europe and the emerging markets

-Ömer Cihad Vardan, Chairman of the Board, DEİK (Foreign Economic Relations Board)

Data Presentation

Turkey’s Private Capital Landscape: Investor sentiment and trends shaping the market

        –      Randy Mitchell, Vice President, Strategic Engagement, EMPEA

Keynote Speech

Turkey’s growth prospects going forward

–Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Finance, Turkey

Panel Discussion

•   Private equity investors’ views for investing in Turkey post-elections and in neighboring emerging markets
•   Improving local fundraising opportunities
•   The investment & exit environment
  –      Barış Gen, Regional Lead, Private Equity Funds, IFC
  –      Mehmet Ilkin, Senior Banker, EBRD
  –      Anthony Stalker, Partner & CIO, ADM Capital
  –      Ahmet Tataroğlu, Managing Director, NBK Capital Partners
  –      Bert van der Vaart, Co-Founder & CEO, SEAF
  –      Selcuk Yorgancıoğlu, Partner, The Abraaj Group
  –      Moderated by Barış Öney, Founder & Managing Partner, Globalturk Capital

Case Study

Driving Turkish Growth through Entrepreneurship: Hear from one of the most successful venture entrepreneurs on growing his business into a leading online food delivery services company

        –      Nevzat Aydın, Founder & CEO, Yemeksepeti.com