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| Community Information Service |
September 13, 2019 | #1149 |
| PROGRAM | SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES | REGISTRATION |
| The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) will hold its 40th Year Anniversary Conference on October 5, 2019 at the Westin Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Atatürk’s historic landing in Samsun, the 40th Year Anniversary Conference will bring together ATAA members, Turkish Americans, community leaders, and scholars from across the nation and Turkey to highlight the importance of the May 19, 1919, which marked the beginning of the Turkish Independence War, and to plan ATAA’s future course for the next forty years to continue to serve the interests of Turkish Americans.
The Conference will conclude with the 40th Year Anniversary Gala dinner and awards ceremony.
Since its founding in 1979, the ATAA has made remarkable strides in representing the interest of Turkish Americans, Turkish culture and heritage in USA. Past 40 years, ATAA fought effectively against the efforts of hostile ethnic groups to distort our history and defame Turks and Turkey. ATAA has successfully empowered Turkish-American Community and member Turkish American associations through civic engagement and has supported strong U.S. – Turkey relations through education and advocacy. As the largest independent umbrella organization representing Turkish Americans and over 50 local member associations, the ATAA shall continue to further its mission based on Atatürk’s principles of secular democracy, rule of law and human rights. |
| PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Atatürk: The War of Independence and the Creation of the New Turkey
The Impact of Turkish National Movement on 20th Century Politics
Independence War, Turks in the US, Politics Effecting Turks
40 Years of ATAA’s Accomplishment
Bright Future Turkish Language and Culture Project
Turkish American Associations: Bringing Together the Community
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
AMB. (RET.) DR. SUKRU ELEKDAG (video message)
Former Turkish Ambassador to the United States
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PROF. EMRE KONGAR
Professor of Sociology,
Writer and Former Turkish Undersecretary of Culture |
DR. YALCIN AYASLI
Founder and Chairman,
Turkish Coalition of America |
HON. ED WHITFIELD
US House of
Representatives (1995-2016) |
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PROF. JUSTIN A. MCCARTHY
University of Louisville |
DR. ISIL ACEHAN
Visiting Scholar
George Mason University |
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ASSOC. PROF. EMINE EVERED
Michigan State University |
PROF. GEORGE GAWRYCH
Baylor University |
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PROF. PAUL KUBICEK
Oakland University |
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The conference program is subject to change and will be
updated continuously up to the conference. Please refer to
the ATAA website for updates: www.ataa.org
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ONLINE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION For questions and more information, please contact ATAA office at 202.483.9090, events |
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BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION TODAY!
DISCOUNTED RATES AVAILABLE
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| HOTEL INFORMATION
Just minutes from Washington D.C., the Westin Crystal City boasts convenient access to the area via the adjacent Crystal City Metro Station. Nearby are popular museums and monuments, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a mile away.
Special Room Rates available until September 16!
ATAA has negotiated discounted hotel rate available only to 40th Year Anniversary Conference attendees. Reservations must be made until September 16, to guarantee discounted conference rate of $119 per room per night. After that date, room blocks will be released and rooms and rates will be based on availability.
For online room reservations, please click the button below:
For reservations by phone, please call
703-486-1111 and use code AT1428.
The Westin Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
703-486-1111 | 800-937-8461 |
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| ATAA, representing over 50 local chapters and 500,000 Turkish Americans throughout the United States, serves locally in Washington metropolitan area to empower the Turkish American community through civic engagement, and to support strong U.S.-Turkey relations through education and advocacy. Recognizing the importance of enhanced U.S.-Turkey relations to regional peace and security, ATAA works on creating a better understanding about the U.S. – Turkey partnership and the potential and challenges Turkey faces, with programs directed at decision makers, opinion leaders and the general public. |
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