Logistics
There are several airports in Istanbul, but we highly recommend that you fly to the new Istanbul International Airport, which offers a variety of connections from cities across Europe.
Please plan to take the subway or other public transportation from the airport into the city. In some cases (e.g. very late arrivals), we will likely organize a shuttle. If so, we will inform you accordingly.
Schedule
As always, we are planning to start with lunch at 12:30 on Thursday, August 28th. The meeting will start at 2:00 pm.
Our meeting will end on Saturday, August 30th, at 12 noon with lunch. Please plan enough time to get to the airport for your return trip back home.
The agenda can be downloaded here. Please note that this is a final draft and that some details may change in the weeks before the meeting.
Meeting Venue
The meeting venue will be Acibadem Maslak Hospital, which is one of the campuses of Acibadem University. The location is here.
We will be using the Metro to travel back and forth from the hotel to the hospital. The Şişhane metro station is close to the Marmara Pera, and you get off at ITU-Ayazağa Station.
- Line: M2 (Yenikapı–Hacıosman metro line)
- Distance: Approximately a 10-minute walk (about 700–900 meters) to the hospital
- Exit: Use the "Maslak" or "ITU" exit for easiest access
The ride will take about 30 minutes, so please plan accordingly and be sure you leave the hotel in time.
Hotel
We will be staying at the Marmara Pera Hotel which is located here.
We will be handling the rooming list and room sharing arrangements. Please send your information and room sharing preferences as soon as possible. It is possible to book additional nights (self-pay).
Rates are as follows:
- Single room €120 + 12% VAT and 2% city tax
- Double room €130 + 12% VAT and 2% city tax
Last updated on June 27th, 2025. We will update this page on an ongoing basis.