# TİBİAD | All United Business People Association > TİBİAD is a Türkiye-based association of business people that brings together business people from different sectors and of different scales around shared values and common goals. It works through directorates, sector boards and regional desks for Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. - Address: https://tibiad.org.tr/en/ - Language: English - Organisation: TİBİAD - All United Business People Association --- All United Business People Association ## The united strength of the business community We bring together, under one roof, business people who produce, export, invest and create employment. Through our sector boards, our directorates and our work across four regions, we contribute to the growth of our members, the competitiveness of the economy and the common voice of the business community. [Become a member](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/membership/apply) [Discover TİBİAD](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/about) - [**12** directorates](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates) - [**16** sector boards](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards) - [**4** regional desks](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/international-relations#bolgeler) Agenda - [7 October 2026TİBİAD membership applications are accepted online](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/membership-applications-open-online) - [6 October 2026Call to join our sixteen sector boards](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/call-to-join-sector-boards) - [30 September 2026Exports up 8.1% in August; high-technology share at 3.6%](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/august-exports-and-technology-intensity) - [29 September 2026Industrial production fell in July; capacity utilisation rose in September](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/industrial-production-and-capacity-utilisation-september-2026) - [25 September 2026AI and digital transformation in production come to the fore in public policy](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/ai-and-digital-transformation-priorities-in-manufacturing) - [23 September 2026Access to finance in manufacturing: a new phase in KOSGEB programmes](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/sme-access-to-finance-and-support-programmes) Who we are ### Different sectors, one roof TİBİAD - All United Business People Association brings together business people, company executives and entrepreneurs active in a wide range of fields, from industry and trade to technology and services. The Association aims to turn the accumulated experience of its members into collective wisdom and to carry that wisdom into concrete projects, partnerships and new markets. We carry out our work along three axes: thematic directorates follow the shared agenda of the business community; sector boards focus on the specific needs of each sector; and regional desks bring trade and investment opportunities in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa to our members. Our structures for young business people and women in business strengthen the new generation of the business community and women's leadership. - **Unity** We bring together the experience of different sectors and generations in pursuit of shared goals. - **Trust** We stand by our word and build our relationships on openness and mutual respect. - **Productivity** We regard production, employment and added value as the cornerstones of growth. - **Ethics and transparency** We take our decisions in line with our statutes, the legislation and business ethics. [About us](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/about) What we do ### Six core functions for the business community From representation to trade and from research to training, we work in every area our members need. [Representation and advocacy We convey our members' shared views to decision-makers and the public through reports, assessments and meetings.](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/governance) [Trade and business development We organise cooperation between members, one-to-one business meetings (B2B), supplier meetings and joint purchasing initiatives.](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects) [Internationalisation Through trade delegations, business forums and participation in trade fairs, we connect our members with markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/international-relations) [Research and knowledge We prepare reports and assessments based on official data in the fields of the economy, production and foreign trade.](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications) [Development and training We strengthen management and entrepreneurship skills through TİBİAD Academy programmes, workshops and mentoring.](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/events) [Solidarity We support the sharing of knowledge and experience among our members, social responsibility projects and sustainability initiatives.](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects) Our working structure ### Three axes, one management approach Directorates manage subjects, sector boards manage sectors and regional desks manage regions. The three axes come together in a single work plan. [01 Directorates Our directorates take forward the shared agenda of the business community subject by subject, from foreign trade to digital transformation and from economic research to the Academy. Explore](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates) [02 Sector boards Each sector board addresses the specific needs, regulatory agenda and business opportunities of its sector together with the members active in that sector. Explore](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards) [03 Regional desks Our regional desks follow trade, investment and cooperation opportunities in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and connect our members with these opportunities. Explore](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/international-relations#bolgeler) Sector boards #### 16 sectors, one table Our sector boards bring together members operating in the same sector around a shared agenda, common challenges and common opportunities. Each board prepares its own work plan and develops proposals on regulation, markets, technology and the workforce. [All sector boards](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards) - [Industry, Machinery and Manufacturing Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/industry-machinery-and-manufacturing) - [Construction, Real Estate and Building Materials Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/construction-real-estate-and-building-materials) - [Logistics and Supply Chain Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/logistics-and-supply-chain) - [IT, Software and Artificial Intelligence Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/it-software-and-artificial-intelligence) - [Energy, Mining and Environment Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/energy-mining-and-environment) - [Agriculture, Food and Livestock Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/agriculture-food-and-livestock) - [Health, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/health-pharmaceuticals-and-medical) - [Tourism and Services Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/tourism-and-services) - [Finance, Accounting and Consulting Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/finance-accounting-and-consulting) - [Textiles, Apparel and Leather Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/textiles-apparel-and-leather) - [Automotive and Mobility Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/automotive-and-mobility) - [Chemicals, Plastics and Packaging Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/chemicals-plastics-and-packaging) - [Defence, Aviation and Space Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/defence-aviation-and-space) - [Retail and E-Commerce Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/retail-and-e-commerce) - [Education and Human Resources Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/education-and-human-resources) - [Media, Publishing and Creative Industries Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/media-publishing-and-creative-industries) Directorates ### We manage the agenda subject by subject Our directorates take forward the shared agenda of the business community by subject area. Each directorate reports its work plan, projects and results to the Board of Directors and works together with the sector boards and regional desks. [All directorates](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates) 1. [B01 Organisation and Member Relations Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/organisation-and-member-relations) 2. [B02 Foreign Trade and International Relations Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/foreign-trade-and-international-relations) 3. [B03 Economic Research and Strategy Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/economic-research-and-strategy) 4. [B04 Investment, Incentives and Project Development Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/investment-incentives-and-project-development) 5. [B05 Industry, Technology and Digital Transformation Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/industry-technology-and-digital-transformation) 6. [B06 Sector Boards Coordination Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/sector-boards-coordination) 7. [B07 Young Business People Directorate (Young TİBİAD)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/young-business-people) 8. [B08 Women Business Leaders Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/women-business-leaders) 9. [B09 TİBİAD Academy and Training Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/academy-and-training) 10. [B10 Corporate Communications and Events Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/corporate-communications-and-events) 11. [B11 Public Affairs, Law and Regulation Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/public-affairs-law-and-regulation) 12. [B12 Sustainability and Social Responsibility Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/sustainability-and-social-responsibility) International relations ### From Türkiye to four regions From our headquarters in Türkiye, we work through four regional desks covering Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The regional desks compile market intelligence, liaise with business organisations and trade representations, and connect our members with the right business partners. - - - - [International relations](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/international-relations) Projects ### A direct contribution to our members' growth Our projects are designed to contribute directly to the growth of our members and the competitiveness of the business community. Each project has a responsible directorate and a defined target audience, components and outputs; projects are carried out together with the business community, associations, foundations, universities, ministries and other public institutions. [All projects](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects) Knowledge and insightP01 #### TİBİAD Economic Summit An annual summit bringing together the business community, public institutions, academia and international participants around the priority economic agenda. Trade and growthP02 #### Global Trade Bridge A programme connecting our members with markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa through trade delegations, trade fair participation and one-to-one business meetings. Transformation and innovationP04 #### Digital Transformation and AI Programme A programme supporting our members in adopting digital tools and artificial intelligence applications step by step across their production, sales and management processes. People and the futureP05 #### Young Entrepreneur Mentoring Programme A mentoring programme pairing young entrepreneurs and next-generation managers one-to-one with experienced business people. Trade and growthP07 #### Investment and Incentives Advisory Desk An advisory service that matches members' investment projects with incentive, grant and support programmes and provides guidance throughout the application process. Transformation and innovationP10 #### Innovation and Business Matching Programme A matching programme that connects the needs of corporate members with the solutions of start-ups, and members' procurement needs with the capacities of other members. **Cem R. DURAN**Chairman of the Board Leadership ### Chairman of the Board As Chairman of the Board of TİBİAD, Cem R. DURAN is responsible for setting the Association's institutional direction, developing relations with the business community and public institutions, and coordinating the work of the directorates and sector boards. His experience in foreign trade, financial management and international business development guides the Association's work across four regions. Certified Public Accountant; Chairman of the Board of Tibet Lojistik, a company operating in international transport and exports. [About the Chairman](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/chairman) [Governance and boards](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/governance) News and publications ### The business community agenda, backed by official data We assess developments in the economy, foreign trade and production on the basis of official sources, and clearly cite our sources in every article. [All news](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news) Announcements7 October 2026 #### TİBİAD membership applications are accepted online Applications for full, corporate and young membership are accepted through the online application form on our website. Applications undergo a… Announcements6 October 2026 #### Call to join our sixteen sector boards Our sector boards, established in sixteen sectors ranging from industry to IT and from logistics to health, are inviting our members to take part in… Foreign trade30 September 2026 #### Exports up 8.1% in August; high-technology share at 3.6% According to data from the Ministry of Trade and the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), exports rose by 8.1% in August to USD 23,467 million… Latest publications - [Research**Value added and technology intensity in exports: a firm-level assessment framework**30 September 2026](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/value-added-and-technology-intensity-in-exports) - [Article**Productivity in manufacturing: addressing energy, digital transformation and a skilled workforce together**29 September 2026](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/productivity-in-manufacturing-energy-digital-and-skilled-workforce) - [Article**Institutional readiness for entering foreign markets: questions to ask before exporting**26 September 2026](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/institutional-readiness-for-foreign-markets) - [Research**Carbon border adjustment in the European market: a readiness assessment framework for businesses**25 September 2026](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/carbon-border-adjustment-business-readiness-framework) [All publications](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications) Institutions we develop projects with - Business community - Associations - Foundations - Universities - Ministries - Other public institutions