The fourth annual Atlantic Council Energy and Economic Forum will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from November 15-16, 2012. The Forum is a unique annual initiative for business and policy leaders to discuss economic, energy, and political challenges facing Eurasia and the world. The Council’s Eurasia Center in cooperation with its partners in the Black Sea, Caspian and Central Asian regions, launched this important initiative to promote regional cooperation, investment, and trade, as well as to strengthen a sense of community in the greater Black Sea area. The 2012 Forum will explore issues such as: Caspian and Iraqi energy and European energy security; easing trade and investment barriers in Central Asia; post-election US trends and priorities; the Silk Road; and global trends in 2030.

For information about sponsorship opportunities and to involve your company in the Energy and Economic Forum, contact Energy and Economic Forum Coordinator Natalia Wobst at nwobst@acus.org or +1(202) 778-4972.

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