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The Annual Conference is a premier occasion for leaders in business and government, In both countries, to focus on the continued and Increasingly vital U.S.-Tutkey relationship.

Our theme, ~Back to Business: Maintaining Partnership In Difficult Times" · reflectstheVisionoftheConference:tofortifyanddeveloptheO'l"tlcalecQ110111lc, political, and security linkages that support the longstanding U.S.-Tutkey partnership.

Thisyear'sconferencewillfeaturesessionsthatfocusonthegrowthofthe U.S.Turkey bilateral relationship and will cover sectors ranging from manufacturing and cybersecurity to agribusiness and defense. We are adding !mind new features; 828: Connect & Grow and Entrepreneurship & Investment (E&I) tracks.on Day2oftheAnnualConferencetoprovidedifferentandadvanced ways for you to grow your business.


Save time In establlshlng the right relatlonshlps

· O,nnect with potential partners

Network with American-Turkish business community

Weare thrilled to Introduce a new addition to our program, theB2B: Connect&. Grow event.

This year, we are bringing a brand new component you have asked for. Conference particlpants will now h.ave a more focused mechanism to connect with peers, potential partners, stakeholders and other companies using our unique matchmaking app. Through our app, conference participants can set up meetings with pl'e-$Cl'eened companies and sectors that Interest them, develop key relatlonships and identify potential partnersfor future, and have control over their own schedule.

By signing up for the B2B: ConnectandGroweventon Tuesday May 1, 2018, participants will be able to schedule up to 8 meetings between 2 :00 pm to 6:00 pm. We look forward to helping your businesses grow!

Why Attend B2B: Connect and Grow event: , Connect with the right people in the right place • Scheduled meetings for your unique business goals , Gail'I opportunity to identify potential partners • Cost-effective way to meet company's, bUSiness investors and locai state

representatives '

For more information please visit www .atctaikconference.com

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Discover Innovative conce.,.s

Meet lel!l,llng experts

. Network face-to-face with fellow American and Turkish entrepreneurs and Investors

We are proud to announce an exdusive new addition: Entrepreneurship & Investment Track! E&I track is brought to you by Draper University, Silicon Valley'stopentrepreneurshlpprogram founded byventurecapitalistTimDraper.

OUrE&ITrackisanewplatformforinvestorsandentrepreneursdesignedto provide them with the opportunity to discover Innovative investment concepts and approathes to growing their businesses through a series of hands· on sessions, case studies; Inspiring and insightful panel discussions, and networking,

Participants will build synergies and tackle topics induding exponential thinking, technology and investment trends, how to bulld an entrepreneurial ecosystem,andangellnvesting.TheE&ItrackalsofeaturesatraJnlngsesslonfor startups on best ways to pitch their ventures.

ThegoaloftheE&Itrackistohelppartldpantsgrowthelrblislnessesandset:Lip futurecollaboratlonsbyconnectingthemwithanextenslvenetworkofAmerican and Turkish investors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists,and mentors In global entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Who should attend? • Investors • Mentors , venture capitalists • Startups • Tech Ventures • Entrepreneurs • Graduate Students , Researthers


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KEY TOPICS

• Bullcllng a better business climate • Sustainable infrastructure investment

• Developing Education and Skills Tralnlngfor the Job$ of th.e Z~"century

• -Tu_r~ey's fovestmeht Trends

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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Foy,,

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM So/anA

5:15 PM-6:00 PM SolonA

7:00 PM-830 PM Off-site

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Solon S&C

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM SqfonB&C

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM So/on8&C

10:45AM -11:ISAM Foyer

On-site Registration Open You can register on-si.te starting on Monday, 4:00 PM, at the Foyef.

ATC Board of Directors Meeting Bi-Annual Meeting of the American-Turkish Council Board of Directors meeting. CIOsed session.

ATC/TAIK Joint Board of Directors Meeting Annual Joint Board of 0·1rectors Meeting forAmerica_n-Turkish Council and Turkey-US Business Council. Closed Session.

Annual conference Welcoming Reception Embassy of the Republic of Turl<ey 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008

YUESDAV October 23

Continental Bn,akfast

Opening Ce<emony. Welcoming Remarks, and Keynote Address

Plenary I: Political.Landscape FOrum RepeiririgTles: Mending the U.S.-Turkey Alliance in Difficult Times The opening plenary of this year's conference wit\ center on the restoration of political a_nd bu.siness relations beiween the United States and Turkey, focusing on the ways in which the refurbishment of industry-to-industry reiations may lunction as a gateway for mutual understanding and cooperation across sec.tors. Panelists will address the maj6r issues· -affecting both counti'ies while simultaneously depicting hQIN collaboration may serve as the ultimate too! of engendering success, as i_ndividua_ls from eithec side are encouraged to develop mutua!ly-beneflcial solutions to common problems. This panel Will Underscore the historiCal value of the U.S. ·Turkey alliance a~ well aS demonstrate its prevailing significance, noting that hardship provide!. a unique opportunity for growth and the evocation of even more formidable relatiOnS going forward.

Morning Networking Break

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CLOSED SESSION. ATC Soard Members Only.

CLOSEDSUSION. ATC & TAJK Boord Members Only.

General Jomes L. )(Jnes (Rec,}, Chairman, AmericanTurkish Council (ATC) Nai/0/pak,.(J:tairmon, Foreign Economic Relations Boord{DEIK) MehmetAli Yaft;mda~, Chairman. Turkey-US Business. , Council (TAJK)

Howard G .. Beoscy. President & CEO. American- rurlcish Council (ATC}

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11:15AM ~ 12:30 PM SofonA

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ll:lSAM-12:30 PM Jel'ferson/Reagan

' (,Kibar

11:15AM -12:30PM Woshinglon/Roosevell

12:45 PM - 2·15 PM Solof'lBl. C

(Al) Defense // The Restructuring of the DoD's Acquisitjon, Technology, Logistics Organization This panel will discuss two major policy changes implemented by the United States in 2018 with the potential for profound impacts on U.S.-Turkish defense relations: (1) the restructuring of the Acquisittor.. Tei;:hnology, Logistics Organization (AT&l) and (2) a revamped strategy for overseeing overseas arms sales. Our expert panelists will first_address the ways in which the private defense industrial firms from b.oth Turkey an.d the United States, as well as Turkish defense acquisition counterparts.. can adapt to the restructuring of AT&L into Acquisitions and Sustain·ment, which manages military acquisition, and ·Research and Engineering, which will oversee an fut~re research and development. The panel will then shift focus to the streamlining of ove,se_a_s, governmentto-govemment arms sales und_e< the Trump administration's •suy American· policy and its implications for U.S.-Turklsh defense cooperation.

(A2) Trade// The Next Step for U.S.-TurkeyTrade Despite resurgent support for protectionist trade policies, ongoing d_iplomati_c uncertainty, and the obstacles created by new tariffs, one of the world's best destinations for foreign direct investment (FDt) continues to be the United States. This trend holds true with U-5.-Turkish trade, as bilateral trace and the number of Turkis_h ii,ms investing in the United States have both increased tremendousfy within the last five years, demon.s.trat_ing the benefits of a robust, productive pa_rtners~ip. This panel will discUss viable markets for investment in the United States With the help of recent FOi patterns along with the impacts of the recent steel and alurilinum tariffs irtiposed by the TrumpAdministfation on trade relations between the two countries.

(A3) Energy// Impact of Renewables on_ the Power Market The majority of global energy investment is now going to renewable energy production, whlle almost two thirds of net powe·r capacity around the world in 2017 was generated by renewat>le technologies. The International Energy Ageocy (IEA) estimates that, within the oext five years. growth in renewabte energy generation wi!I be ('INice as large as that of gas and COal combined. This prodigious growth has prompted the American private sector to pus_h for· investment in renewable energy production, wh_ile Turkey has divers_i,fied its en_ergy por1;folio and ma·de renewable energy production capacity the centerpiece of its new national ene,gy strategy. This panel will explore the future outlook of renewable energy capacity and its impact on the electricity market as well as potenti_af partnership and investment opportunities between the U.S. and Turkey.

Tuesday Luncheon with Ke~note Speaker

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Moderator: Aaron Mehta, Deputy Editor and Senior Cotrespondent, Defense Ne!Ns

Moderator: JayCompbe/1, Parmer, White&Cos.t?

Moderator: ()(Jvid Ko,anyi, Director. Futosion Fnergy, ru1ures tniliol~, Atlantic Council

Pone/isl: rodd rolfY, Senior !.-ice President of Policy& Gov'! Affairs, American Council on Renewoble Fnetgy


2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Washington/Rooseve/c

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Jefferson/Reagan

230 PM -3:45PM Sa/onA

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(Bl) Agribusiness// Feeding the Future of Agriculture: Trends and Challenges of Urtianization Expe(tS predig that humanity will need to produce 60% more food globally by 2050. while in~reasingly urbanized populations create the need for nontraditional agricultural production even as widespread soil erosion and chronic fresh water shortages detrea·se the effectiveness of traditional agric'ultmal practices. Fortunately, modern agribusinesses have a number of solutions, i_ncludi_ng ve_rtical farrning in urban centers, enhanced water purification and storage, synthetic ferti!lzer that preserves organi_c soil, and even cutting-edge seeds that requir_e no soil. This panel will discuss the Ways in which science, policy, and business are working together to solve the pressing need to produce more food in a su.staina.bl~ way for OIJr growing urban populations, while exploring the means forestabtishfng U.S.-Turkey P3:rtnerships that may converge to promote the innovative future of agriculture.

(B2) Retail & Manufacturing /I Building for the Future: Digital Transformation The global manufacturing and ret~_i! industry is undergoing extraOrdtnary change driven by increasing user demands on one side and technological innovation to sustain growth on the other. The explosion in connected platforms, combined with the abundance of data from field devices and the rapidly evolving technological landscape, has made integrated digital~tion a vital component for companies to quickly ad.apt their products and services. This adaptation simply means moving from a physical world to a digital one, allowing smarter, faster, and more integrated, cost-effective methods of prbduction. This panel will discuss the impci:rtance of digital transformation for businesses trying to meet the needs and challenges of the future, as well as how the expansion of suth technology may impact and alter the future of bilateral investment between the United States and Turkey and allow for revolutiona')'opportunities wtthin the sector.

(BJ} Cybersecurity // Cloud Computing: Potential and Security C!oud computing is a scalable platform that uses servers poo!eQ 1ogether ~o provide modern-day assets. such as virt1Jal computing, storage, and additiOnal services in order to meet the needs of every type of organization. from small-to"medium enterprises to multinational corporations and governments. However, the tranSition into the Goud is often clouded by many unknown variables pertaining t9 secunty, privacy, reliability, and performance. For example, a security breach through one organization has the potential to affect evetyone operating over the cloud, making it more important than ever for allies to work together to guarantee each other's security onfine. Our expert panelists from Turkey and lhe United States from both sectors, public and private. will discuss the benefits and challenges of cloud computing. the best practices for cloud security, and the roost effective methods of enhancing protection through the implementation of cloud·based services.

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Moderator: Fe,gii/ Kuzucuaj/11, Fovnder, AFK Slrotegies

Pqnelists: Mchezai -che· Ai:um, Direc.tot, Center for Urban Agriculture, University of !he District of Columbia

David Rosenberg. CEO& Founder, Aero/arms

Devry Boughnei VOrwerli, Global Vice President. Corporate Alfa~ Cargill

Moderator: Boris Omarli, U.S. Repres.errtcti~. Turkish Industry ond Business Association (rUSIAD)

Ponelists.: Alex Morrin, Global sector Leader for Jndus_triol Monufocfl.Jring, Korn Fer,y

Timothy Shinboro, VP Manufacturing T(l(;hnology The Association for Manufacturing Technology

Mcxje{O[Or. Mork fhvm. Vice President, Business Development, BAF Systems

Panelists: RobeJt Johnson, C.tO, Adlu,m_in

Katie lewis. federal Dliectar, CJo·ud Security Alliance

Yossi I Jore/, Lxecutive Vice President. GRM lnformolion Management


3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Foyer

4·00 PM -5:15 PM Jefferson/ReCJgan

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM SalooA

P'NSS

SDI=-

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Afternoon Netwi>rkilig Break

(Cl) Construction and Infrastructure // Opportunity at the Intersection: Technology, Transportation, and Infrastructure Both the United States and Turkey stand at the intersection between the past and future of infrastructure. A_s Turkey's middle class grows, so does its demand for energy and access to amenities !ike personal vehicles, making the development of Turkey's energy and transportation infrastructure integral to its eco·nomic ·grbwth for the imrtiediate future. ·The United St.ates, meanwhile, stands in desperate need of an infrastructure overhaul, both to ma_intain existing systems and to cre!=l_te new methods of meeting the demands created by new technologies, This panel will discuss how countries ·can benefit from mutual lnvestmerlt as well as bus.1ness-to-bvsiness and business-to-government partnefships.

(C2) Defense// U.S.-Turt<ey Defense Industry: Opportunities for Future Coope_ration Th.is pane! will p,ovide an update on the Turkish government's domestic defen:;e indu$lrial advancement program and discus:; how it will impact US-Turkey relations in addition to Turkey's relations with other NATO allies. The Turkish government's new program aims to modernize Turkey's rT1ij1tary forces and help balance its trade deficit, which provides a unique opportUnity to improve cooperative endeavors between American and Turkish defense industry firms while increasing the vitality of the overarching relationship. Our expert defense industry panelists from both Turkey and the United States will provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for future cooperation presented by the shift in Ankara's defense industrial policy.

Tue~day Night Networking Receptior.

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Moderator. Nizametrin Derbil, Choir, Energy& lnfrostruct~re committee. American-Turkish counc,I

Panelist Dovid Baxter, lnrernotional Development Novigozor a{JP PPP Advisor, lndependentConsulrant

Susan Goeronsson, Director, Municipal Envorfnmentol lnfrdstructure. EBRO

Mujde Ferahii, Vice Chairman, Feka Construcn(l{I

PaneJist Travis Coples. Genetol Mat1ag€'f, Th~ Will-Burt Company


BJJO AM - 8:30 AM SolonB,-c

8:30AM-9:45AM S0!911 B& C

9:45 AM - 1(1:15 AM Foyer

10:15 AM -11:30 AM Jefferson/Reagon

10:15 AM- ll:30AM Woshington/Rooscvclt

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Room '8D

continental Bnakfast

Economic Plenary Investing to Grow: Why Companies Prefer to Invest in Turkey Turkey rema_lns the 19th largest economy on Earth and the second largest destination for Foreign Direct investment in West Asia, attracti_ng myriad internationa_l investors from around the world. Even during times of economic turbulence, many ·companies have chosen to invest theirtimeand capital in Turkey. By investing in TUrkey, private sector compzlnies concurrently act as a bridge between t_he United States and Turkey. helping to rhaintain a durable relationship in difficult times. Join us aswe ask high level executives from leading companies why they chose to il1vest 1n Turkey in particular, how recent financial turbulence has affected their investment strategies, and what advice they have for other companies seeking to follow in their footsteps ..

Morning Networking ~rea~

(Dl) Banking and Finance// Explo.ring Alternative Fin_ancing Tools for Export-Oriented Enterprises OECD data forecasts that the total domestic demand of its member countries will decline slightly in 2019: Although the anticipated decline is not predicted to be sharp, the OECO's forecast epitomizes the climate of the global economy. Despite trade remedies, such a~ ant;..dum_ping duties or countervailing tariffs a·gainst subsidized imports, businesses are looking abroad for new export markets. this panel will discuss the alternative tools that can provide 1ong-term financing solutions. minimizing the risk of insolvency, for small-to-medium a_nd la1ge exportoriented companie.s bot.h in the.United States and Turkey ..

(D2) R&:D Innovation I/ Artificial Intelligence: Smart Machines, Smarter Policies Artificial Intelligence {A.l) is becoming increasingly invisible and assimilated into our daily lil/eSas 1t quietly penetrates almost eve<y major industry, from h~lthc_are and finance to transportation a_nd education. Al has many benefits, but brings with it myriad poten_tia! challenges and questions that will affect the future of work, privacy, and. public policy. UndefStanding the models used to design new Al technology is essential tb mai_ntaining public_safety. Al's potential impact on innovation and its inherent risks require us to identify the role that policy a"d institutions piay in promoting effective incentives for safety.-This panel will disc_us:s Al's pOtentiat of de!ive_ring benefits to society, ir1Creasing efficiency, iriiproving quality of life, and the policies required to minimize risks.

{D3l Defense

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Moderator: Canon Ozsoy. CEO, GE·Turkey

Modcrotor: Dr. Hatl(J Onaro/. 11.11. Sun Piofcs.sor ond ~nior Advisor to the President Clo/Jal Partnerships, Drexel UnilfCfSi"J

Panc!iSl: I im Sptingcr, Co-foundcrond CLO, Level Ac<;cs.s


11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Fronk/in Room

12:30 PM - 200 PM SolonB&C

2:00 PM - 5.:30 PM Fron/din Room

2:00PM-6:00PM Washington/ROOsevelr Jefferson/Reagan

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM royer

7:30 PM - moo PM So/onB&C

Entrepreneurship & ln1,1estrnent Track by Draper University (MORNING SESSION) E&I track is bmught to you by Draper University. Silicon Valley's top entrepreneurship program founded by venture capitali~t Tim o,aper.

Our E&I Track is a new platform for investors and entrepreneurs designed to provide them with the opportunity to discover innovative investment concepts and approaches to g'roWing their businesses thrbugh a series of hands•on seSSiOns, case studies, inspiring and insightful panel discussions, and networking.

Participants will build synergies and tackle topics including exponential thinking. technology and investment trends, how to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem. and angel investing.•

Wednesday Luncheon with Keynot£i Speaker

Entrepreneurship & Investment Track by Draper University (AFTERNOON SESSION)

628: Connect & Grow (SPECIAL EVENT) This year, we are b<inging a brand new component you have asked for. Conference participants will flow have a more focused mechanism to connect with peers, potential partners, stakeholders and other companies using our unique matchmakingapp .. Through our app, conference participants can set up meetings with pre-screened companies and sectors that ihterest them, develop key relationships and identify potential partners for future. and have control over their own schedule. By signing up for the B28: Connect and Grow event on Tuesday May 1. 2018, participants will be able to ?Chedule up to 8 meetings between 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We !09k forward to helping your businesses grow!

Wednesday Night Reception

Wednesday Night Gala Dinner

with performance by Fahir Atakollu

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Keynocc Spcokcrs: Go-.-ern()r M14c Parson. Seate of Missouri

Tom Donohue, CEO.-Unitcd Sroccs Chamber of

Commc<cc

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Mr. Christopher Baldwin Chairman National Retail Federation 1101 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005

Dear Mr. I3aldwin,

October 10, 2018

On behalf of the Boards of Directors of the American-Turkish Council (ATC) anli tb.e Turkey-U.S. Business Council (T AlK.), as well as our American and Turkish corporate members, we are honored to invite you to attend our 37111 AnnWII Conference oa U.S.-Turkey Relations, which will be held October 22-24, 201$, at the Trump International Hotel i,n Washington, D.C.

The joint ATC-T AIK Annual Conference is the premier occasion for business and government leaders from both. countries to come togetb.er and focus on aU aspects of the American-Turkish bilateral relationship, as well as challenges they face around the world. This year's conference theme, "Back to Business: Maintaluing Partnenbips la Difficult T~es" reflects this vision a.nd seeks to provide a . platform to discuss, develop, and fortify critical business and commercial ties that support the longstanding linkages between these two couiltries.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference. We are confident that this year's conference will be the most engaging, relevant, and exciting it has ever been. Our efforts to strengthen the U.S.•Turkey relationship require persis~t work, and your attendance would represent a meaningful gesture in service of our mission. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Melik Goncuoglu at 202-783-Q483 ot [email protected].

Sincerely,

Christopher Murphy

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Christopher Murphy

From: Sent To: Subjea: Attachments:

Dear Mr. Baldwin,

Christopher Murphy Monday. December 10, 2018 1 :01 PM [email protected] RE: Invite: 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations ATC Conference Invitation - Christopher Baldwin.pd!; ATC Conference Brochure.pdt, ATC Conference Agenda.pd!

We have been advised that the invitation and conlerences materials far the 37'" Annual Conference on U.S.-Turl<ey Relations were missing the fallowing disclaimer: DISSEMINATED BY MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, A REGISTER_E_D FOREIGN AGENT, ON BEHALF OFTURKEY- US BUSINESS COUNCIL (TAIK). MORE INFORMATION IS ON FILE WITH THE DEPT. OF JUSTICE, WASHINGTON, DC.

Please find attached t_he original invitation.and conference materials now with the disclaimer.

We apologize for any confusion.

Best, Christopher

From: Christopher Murphy Sent: Wednesday, OctQber 10, 2018 3:23 PM To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Subject: Invite: 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations

Dear Mr. Baldwin,

On behalf of the Boards of Directors of the American-Turkish Council (ATC) and the turkey-U.S. B.usiness Council (T AIK), as well as our American and Turkish corporate members, we are honored to invite you to attend our 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations, which will be held October 22-24, 2018, at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The joint ATC-TAlK Annual Conference is the premier occasion for business and governrnent leaders from both countries to come together and focus on all aspects of the American-Turkish bilateral relationship, as well as challenges they face around the world. This year's conference theme, .,Back to Business: Maintaining Partnerships In Difficult Times" reflects this vision and seeks 10 provide a platform to discuss, develop, and fortify critical business and commercial ties that support the longstanding linkages. between these two countries.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference. We are confident that this year's conference will be the most engaging, relevant, and exciting it .has ever been. Our efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Turkey relationship require persistent work, and your attendance would represent a meaningful·gesture in service of our mission. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Melik Goncuoglu at 202-783-0483 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Christopher I

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Christopher Murphy

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:

Dear Aryeh and Ari,

Christopher Murphy Monday, December 10, 2018 1:10 PM '[email protected]' 'Ari Zoldan'; 'Morty Lempel' RE: Annual Turkey Investment Conference ATC Conference Brochure.pdf; A TC Conference Agenda.pdf

We have been advised that the invitation and conferences materials for the 37" Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations were missing the following disclai.mer: DISSEMINATED BY MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, A REGISTERED FOREIGN AGENT, ON BEHALF OF TURKEY - US BUSINESS COUNOL (TAIK). MORE INFORMATION IS ON FILE WITH THE DEPT. OF JUSTICE, WASHINGTON, DC.

Please find attached the original invitation and conference materials now with the disclaimer.

We apologize for any confusion.

Best, Christopher

Fro.m: Christopher Murphy Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 5:18 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Ari Zoldan <[email protected]>; Morty Lempel <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Annual Turkey Investment Conference

Hi Aryeh,

Thanks so much, I've passed along this information to the team.

Also. I wanted to mention that the Turkey-U.S. Business Council (TAIK), which hosted the New York investment conference, will be holding its annual conference In Washington, DC on October 22-24. This will be another opportunity to meet with many government and business executives.

It's jointly hosted with the American-Turkish Council. which is the U.S.-facing part of the organization.

Here's the link to the 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations, in case anyone from the team is interested and a_vailableto attend. I've also attached promotional materials.

ATC has described the event as the following:

"The joint ATC-tAIK Annual Conference is t_he premier occasion for business and government leaders from both countries to come together and focus on all aspects of the American-Turkish bilateral relationship, as well as challenges they face around the world. This year's conference theme, "Back to Business: Maintaining Partnerships in Difficult Times• reflects this vision and seeks to provide a platform to discuss, develop, and fortify critical business and commercial ties that support the l_ongstanding linkages between these two countries."

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