DISCOP Istanbul Hails 15 Percent Growth

LOS ANGELES: The fifth edition of DISCOP Istanbul, which concluded in Turkey last week, saw attendance figures rising by 15 percent, including many first-time attendees.

There were a reported 1,225 delegates representing 512 companies from 75 countries at DISCOP Istanbul. The three-day event saw a notable increase in participants from South America, Western Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Attendees included participants in a hosted buyers program sponsored by the Turkish government.

Organizers also announced that Mexico will be the country of honor at DISCOP Istanbul 2016.

“We’re very pleased to report another successful edition of DISCOP Istanbul,” said Patrick Jucaud-Zuchowicki, the CEO of Basic Lead, which organized the conference with Globus Fairs. “Our partnership with Globus Fairs alongside a number of significant collaborations with key players in the region has enabled us to further strengthen the event, widening its reach and bringing new participants from across the globe, with many attendees reporting strong business across the three days.”