16^th World Productivity Congress and European Productivity Conference will be held under the auspices the Republic of Turkiye His Excellency Abdullah GUL with the main theme

`Productivity at the Crossroads:

Creating a Socially, Economically and Environmentally Responsible World.'

FOUR IMPORTANT REASONS TO ATTEND:

1.       The Theme

To overcome the problems including the 2008 economic crisis and global climate change and to build up social, economic and environmental responsibility in all areas, the need for evaluating productivity from different perspectives has been understood clearly. Business is moving from a focus on shareholder value to a longer-term view based on multiple stakeholder values.  To survive and prosper over the next couple of decades, businesses will need to be economically viable, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible.

2.       The location

Turkiye stands at the crossroads of Asia and Europe and is seen as one of the next `breakthrough` economic powers. She benefits from this location to build political, commercial, economic and cultural bridges among the great nations and the great cultures of Asia and Europe.

3.        Networking Opportunities

The partners creating this event (the World Confederation of Productivity Science, the European Association of National Productivity Centres and the National Productivity Centre of Turkiye) will bring to the table business people, innovators, politicians, NGOs and all interested stakeholders to discuss news, views, concepts, ideas, cases and business models relating to social, environmental and economic productivities and to establish new networks. Don`t miss the chance to take a seat at the table.

4.       The speakers

Amongst a range of important speakers are:

Ms. Guler SABANCI, Turkiye`s most important businesswoman, Chairman and Managing Director of Sabanc' Holding. 

Prof. Nukhet YETIS, President of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TUBITAK).

Mr. Alan LEMAIRE, President and CEO of Cascades Inc., Canada.

Prof. Dr. Frank POT, Professor of Social Innovation at Radboud University, the Netherlands.

Mr. Durmus YILMAZ, President of the Central Bank Of Turkiye

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

CONGRESS OVERVIEW

The Congress will attract an international audience of business professionals, academicians, public sector representatives, productivity and quality experts from all over the world. The exciting Mediterranean destination Belek, Antalya will create a warm atmosphere for networking.

The four day Congress will include a variety of activities besides the papers:

�         Interesting and informative keynote sessions

�         Panels

�         Workshops

�         Exhibits

�         Networking opportunities

�         Welcome Cocktail

�         Welcome Dinner

�         Annual National Productivity Awards Ceremony

�         Fellowship Awards and Closing Ceremony

�         Special tours in Antalya and surroundings

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