April 2013, Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is one of the world's truly great cities. Bridging Europe and Asia, the city exudes its rich Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history through its stunning palaces, mosques, churches and bazaars. The forever-busy Bosphorus waterway, reflects the city's historic position as a key commercial passageway between the East and the West.
Istanbul Congress Center
The Istanbul Congress Center, home of the 2013 Pacific Rim Forum, is a new state-of-the-art conference facility. Opened by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in September 2009, it was host to the 2009 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Located in Istanbul's Harbiye district, the Congress Center is at the heart of the city. Numerous five star hotels are very close-by and all of the city's main commercial and cultural attractions are within easy reach.
"The Region's premier event in getting all the right people together to discuss the right issues that affect all of us, no matter what our business or enterprise. A truly value-added experience."
Andrew Liveris – President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Dow Chemical Company