Letter form the President

I am delighted to invite you to attend IPLOCA’s 57th Annual Convention in Izmir, Türkiye in September. Having grown up in the region, it will be an honour to host this one-of-a-kind event.

As you all know, our convention is second to none: it gathers industry leaders from all over the world to spend five productive days together amidst magnificent surroundings. There is no better opportunity for our members to keep up with old acquaintances, make new friends, discuss industry trends over dinner, or catch up while playing a round of golf. Our speakers will elaborate on topics that matter most to us, such as the energy transition, hydrogen pipelines and future leadership skills. I sincerely hope you will join us in Izmir. You will find more information about the convention on page 22.

Speaking about the convention, I was pleasantly surprised by the keen interest in our Regional Meeting for Latin America held in December in Buenos Aires. The event evolved into a “small convention,” attracting over 200 industry leaders eager to learn about the latest projects and trends in Latin America. I would like to extend my special thanks to our Regional Director Pablo Brottier of SACDE and IPLOCA’s Executive Secretary Georges Hage for leading the organisation of this outstanding event.

Join us at other IPLOCA events in the coming months including the Novel Construction Spring Session on 16-17 April in Palermo, and the Regional Meeting for Europe Central on 4 June in Krakow.

Another key date to keep in mind is the deadline for scholarship applications, which is set for 15 March. IPLOCA awards scholarships annually, valuing USD 4,500 each. Children and grandchildren of employees of our Regular and Associate Members are eligible to apply. These scholarships make a meaningful difference in the lives of many. Therefore, please share application information as widely as possible within your organisations, so that a handful of young people around the world get the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Best regards,

Yasar Giregiz

IPLOCA President 2024-2025