# 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. 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. Key facts: - Short name: TİBİAD - Official name: TİBİAD Tüm Birleşik İş İnsanları Derneği - Chairman of the Board: Cem R. DURAN - Headquarters: Türkiye - International regions of activity: Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa - Structure: 12 directorates, 16 sector boards, 4 regional desks - Email: info@tibiad.org.tr - Website: https://tibiad.org.tr/en/ - Languages: Türkçe, English, العربية ## The Association - [Home](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/index.md): 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… - [About us](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/about.md): To unite business people on the basis of trust, solidarity and productivity; to offer the knowledge, connections and opportunities for cooperation that strengthen our members' competitiveness; and to convey the common… - [Chairman of the Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/chairman.md): Certified Public Accountant; Chairman of the Board of Tibet Lojistik, a company operating in international transport and exports. - [Governance and boards](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/governance.md): General Assembly, Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, Honour Board, High Advisory Board and General Secretariat. - [Organisation chart](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/organisation-chart.md) - [Membership](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/membership.md): TİBİAD membership is the way to build relationships of trust with business people from different sectors, to gain access to knowledge and business opportunities, and to contribute to the common voice of the business… - [Frequently asked questions](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/faq.md) - [Contact](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/contact.md) ## Directorates - [Organisation and Member Relations Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/organisation-and-member-relations.md): Manages membership processes, member services and the association's domestic organisational structure. - [Foreign Trade and International Relations Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/foreign-trade-and-international-relations.md): Manages trade delegations, international business forums and the Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa regional desks. - [Economic Research and Strategy Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/economic-research-and-strategy.md): Prepares reports and assessments based on official data on the economy, production and foreign trade. - [Investment, Incentives and Project Development Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/investment-incentives-and-project-development.md): Manages members' investment projects, their access to incentive and support programmes, and joint project development processes. - [Industry, Technology and Digital Transformation Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/industry-technology-and-digital-transformation.md): Carries out work on productivity in production, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and green transformation. - [Sector Boards Coordination Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/sector-boards-coordination.md): Organises the work plans and joint meetings of the sixteen sector boards and cooperation between sectors. - [Young Business People Directorate (Young TİBİAD)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/young-business-people.md): Brings together young entrepreneurs and the new generation of business executives. - [Women Business Leaders Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/women-business-leaders.md): Carries out work that strengthens women's entrepreneurship and women's leadership in the business community. - [TİBİAD Academy and Training Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/academy-and-training.md): Runs training, certificate and development programmes for members and their employees. - [Corporate Communications and Events Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/corporate-communications-and-events.md): Manages the association's communications, publications, media relations and large-scale events. - [Public Affairs, Law and Regulation Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/public-affairs-law-and-regulation.md): Monitors legislation that concerns the business community and manages relations with public institutions and legal opinion processes. - [Sustainability and Social Responsibility Directorate](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/directorates/sustainability-and-social-responsibility.md): Carries out awareness and implementation work on environmental, social and governance issues. ## Sector Boards - [Industry, Machinery and Manufacturing Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/industry-machinery-and-manufacturing.md): Brings together manufacturers, machinery and equipment producers, and supplier industry companies. - [Construction, Real Estate and Building Materials Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/construction-real-estate-and-building-materials.md): Covers the contracting, real estate development, infrastructure and building materials sectors. - [Logistics and Supply Chain Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/logistics-and-supply-chain.md): Covers road, sea, air and rail transport as well as warehousing and supply chain services. - [IT, Software and Artificial Intelligence Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/it-software-and-artificial-intelligence.md): Brings together providers of software, hardware, data centres, artificial intelligence and digital services. - [Energy, Mining and Environment Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/energy-mining-and-environment.md): Covers energy generation and distribution, renewable energy, mining and environmental technologies. - [Agriculture, Food and Livestock Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/agriculture-food-and-livestock.md): Brings together members working in agricultural production, food processing, livestock farming and agricultural technologies. - [Health, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/health-pharmaceuticals-and-medical.md): Covers healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and health tourism. - [Tourism and Services Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/tourism-and-services.md): Brings together accommodation, travel, food and beverage, congress and trade fair tourism, and the services sectors. - [Finance, Accounting and Consulting Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/finance-accounting-and-consulting.md): Covers financial institutions, certified public accountants, and audit, legal and management consultancy firms. - [Textiles, Apparel and Leather Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/textiles-apparel-and-leather.md): Brings together producers of textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, home textiles, leather and footwear. - [Automotive and Mobility Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/automotive-and-mobility.md): Covers vehicle manufacturers, the automotive supplier industry, electric vehicles and mobility services. - [Chemicals, Plastics and Packaging Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/chemicals-plastics-and-packaging.md): Brings together members operating in the chemicals, plastics, rubber and packaging sectors. - [Defence, Aviation and Space Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/defence-aviation-and-space.md): Covers suppliers to the defence industry and to aviation and space technologies. - [Retail and E-Commerce Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/retail-and-e-commerce.md): Brings together retail chains, wholesale trade and e-commerce businesses. - [Education and Human Resources Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/education-and-human-resources.md): Covers private education institutions, education technologies and human resources services. - [Media, Publishing and Creative Industries Board](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/sector-boards/media-publishing-and-creative-industries.md): Brings together media, publishing, advertising, design and digital content producers. ## Projects - [TİBİAD Economic Summit](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/tibiad-economic-summit.md): An annual summit bringing together the business community, public institutions, academia and international participants around the priority economic agenda. - [Global Trade Bridge](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/global-trade-bridge.md): 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. - [Export Readiness Academy](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/export-readiness-academy.md): A hands-on training programme that prepares businesses in product, pricing, regulation, logistics and finance before they enter foreign markets. - [Digital Transformation and AI Programme](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/digital-transformation-and-ai-programme.md): A programme supporting our members in adopting digital tools and artificial intelligence applications step by step across their production, sales and management processes. - [Young Entrepreneur Mentoring Programme](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/young-entrepreneur-mentoring-programme.md): A mentoring programme pairing young entrepreneurs and next-generation managers one-to-one with experienced business people. - [Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Programme](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/women-leadership-and-entrepreneurship-programme.md): A programme that strengthens the access of women entrepreneurs and managers to finance, markets and management positions. - [Investment and Incentives Advisory Desk](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/investment-and-incentives-advisory-desk.md): An advisory service that matches members' investment projects with incentive, grant and support programmes and provides guidance throughout the application process. - [Green Transformation and Sustainable Production Programme](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/green-transformation-and-sustainable-production.md): A programme preparing our members for energy efficiency, carbon footprint and sustainability reporting requirements. - [Economic Outlook Report Series](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/economic-outlook-report-series.md): A report series that tracks growth, production, foreign trade and financing indicators using official data and assesses them from the perspective of the business community. - [Innovation and Business Matching Programme](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/projects/innovation-and-business-matching-programme.md): 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. ## Activities - [International relations](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/international-relations.md): 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… - [Events](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/events.md): Our events are designed to give our members direct access to information, business opportunities and decision-makers. The purpose, target audience and follow-up of every event are defined from the outset. ## News - [TİBİAD membership applications are accepted online (2026-10-07)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/membership-applications-open-online.md): Applications for full, corporate and young membership are accepted through the online application form on our website. Applications undergo a preliminary review by the General Secretariat and are decided on by the Board… - [Call to join our sixteen sector boards (2026-10-06)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/call-to-join-sector-boards.md): 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 their work in order to set the common agenda of their sectors. - [Exports up 8.1% in August; high-technology share at 3.6% (2026-09-30)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/august-exports-and-technology-intensity.md): 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. While the increase in exports excluding energy and gold remained at 2.7%… - [Industrial production fell in July; capacity utilisation rose in September (2026-09-29)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/industrial-production-and-capacity-utilisation-september-2026.md): According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), industrial production fell by 0.3% year on year and by 1.0% month on month in July. In the September survey of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye… - [AI and digital transformation in production come to the fore in public policy (2026-09-25)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/ai-and-digital-transformation-priorities-in-manufacturing.md): The Türkiye Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (2026-2030) was published in the Official Gazette of 18 August 2026. The Medium-Term Programme (MTP) also lists the wider adoption of AI-supported production systems among… - [Access to finance in manufacturing: a new phase in KOSGEB programmes (2026-09-23)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/sme-access-to-finance-and-support-programmes.md): KOSGEB has extended the scope of its Employment Protection Support Programme to include large enterprises and has opened the first 2026 application period of its Global Competitiveness Support Programme. The Medium-Term… - [August price data: the energy effect stands out in producer costs (2026-09-14)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/august-price-data-and-production-costs.md): According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), annual consumer inflation was 31.51% and annual domestic producer inflation was 27.95% in August. In producer prices, the energy group rose by 6.99% month… - [Medium-Term Programme 2027-2029: priorities for productivity, manufacturing and exports (2026-09-09)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/news/medium-term-programme-2027-2029-productivity-and-production.md): The Medium-Term Programme (2027-2029) was published in the Official Gazette of 6 September 2026. Together with a growth forecast of 3.3% for 2026, the programme sets out priorities for productivity, the production and… ## Publications and reports - [Value added and technology intensity in exports: a firm-level assessment framework (2026-09-30)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/value-added-and-technology-intensity-in-exports.md): High-technology products make up a small part of Türkiye's manufacturing exports. This study summarises the current picture in official foreign trade data and sets out a framework that manufacturing businesses engaged… - [Productivity in manufacturing: addressing energy, digital transformation and a skilled workforce together (2026-09-29)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/productivity-in-manufacturing-energy-digital-and-skilled-workforce.md): Productivity in manufacturing is often discussed in terms of a single investment item, yet energy use, the digitalisation of processes and employee skills are three areas that affect one another. This article discusses… - [Institutional readiness for entering foreign markets: questions to ask before exporting (2026-09-26)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/institutional-readiness-for-foreign-markets.md): Before shipping a product abroad, a business entering foreign markets needs to examine its own capacity, its choice of market and its follow-up arrangements. This article discusses the questions that should be answered… - [Carbon border adjustment in the European market: a readiness assessment framework for businesses (2026-09-25)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/carbon-border-adjustment-business-readiness-framework.md): The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been applied in its definitive period since 1 January 2026. This study summarises the main obligations under the mechanism on the basis of European… - [A digital maturity assessment framework for businesses (2026-09-24)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/digital-maturity-assessment-framework-for-businesses.md): The order of priorities in digital transformation depends on consistently measuring where a business stands today. This study sets out a digital maturity assessment framework for SMEs consisting of six dimensions, four… - [Institutionalisation and generational transition in family businesses: arrangements that secure continuity (2026-09-23)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/institutionalisation-and-generational-transition-in-family-businesses.md): In family businesses, generational transition is not only a transfer of management; it is the transfer of decision-making authority, institutional knowledge and business relationships to a new arrangement. This article… - [Digital transformation in SMEs: process before tools (2026-09-22)](https://tibiad.org.tr/en/publications/digital-transformation-in-smes-process-before-tools.md): Digital transformation initiatives in SMEs often start with the selection of software, and existing process problems are carried over into the digital environment. 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