14.10.2024 İstanbul

M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the World Federation of Chambers (WCF) and President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), discussed the three-day World Federation of Chambers Europe and Asia Summit in İstanbul and the issues on the agenda with Philippe Varin, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

The meeting was closed to the press.

- International business world representatives meet in Istanbul

The Europe and Asia Summit of the World Chambers Federation (WCF) will start in İstanbul on Tuesday, October 15. The WCF Europe and Asia Summit, which brings together representatives of the international business world, will be held tomorrow in İstanbul with the participation of more than 800 business people from 62 countries.

The opening speeches will be made by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, WCF and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) President Philippe Varin and ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton.

The summit, which will be held with the main theme of “A Collaborative Approach to Climate Change,” will discuss climate change regulations and new competition conditions that come with technological innovations.

- About the Summit

At the World Federation of Chambers' Europe and Asia Summit, chambers representing the business world around the world will finalize their views on climate change ahead of the B20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on October 24 and the COP29 Summit in Baku on November 11.

The meeting will discuss the roadmap towards net zero emissions, climate technologies and innovation, and financing climate change. In addition, the first summit of the Women's Network, which became operational within the World Federation of Chambers, will be held.

Panels on “Enhancing Global Collaboration to Accelerate the Transition to Net Zero,” “The Role of Chambers in Driving Global Economic Transformation and Change,” “Using Technology for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy” and “Improving Climate Finance and Decarbonizing Supply Chains” are planned to be held at the event.

The WCF Women's Council Meeting on “Women in Chamber Representation,” which will examine the challenges and opportunities women face in leadership roles in chambers, is expected to be held as part of the event.

Within the scope of the summit, social activities will also be organized to promote Türkiye.