SOCIAL PROGRAM
All registered delegates and their accompanying persons are cordially invited to
attend the Welcome Reception, Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Dinner which are included
in the registration fee.
Welcome Reception: Tuesday, 08 September 2009, 19:00 – 21:00
The welcome reception will be held in the Kabataş Cultural Centre, conference venue.
The cultural centre is located on the European shore of Bosphorus and the welcome
reception will take place in its garden overlooking the magnificent view of the
strait. We warmly welcome you to reunite with colleagues and make new acquaintances
before starting with the conference.
Bosphorus Cruise: Wednesday, 09 September 2009, 18:30 – 20:30
Bosphorus, the scenic water passage separating Asia and Europe has been the subject
of many legends down the ages. Its length, if measured in a straight line, is 30
kilometers but the natural, winding route of the motorway increases the navigating
distance to twice as long. Çırağan, Dolmabahçe, and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Küçüksu
Pavilion, Rumeli and Anatolian fortresses, and the waterside mansions are some of
the sights of a fascinating Bosphorus tour. Our journey will start from and end
at the conference venue.
Gala Dinner: Thursday, 10 September 2009, 19:30 – 24:00
The Gala Dinner will be held in the Erdoğan Gönül Gallery of Rahmi M. Koç Museum.
The Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transportation,
Industry and Communications. Housed in historical buildings on the shore of Golden
Horn, the collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full
size ships and aircraft.
The museum is open for our guests before (from 17:30 on) and during the event.
Reservation can be made starting from 9 September, in the conference office.
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM
AP T01: Dolmabahçe Palace
Date:
09.09.2009, 13:00-16:30
The Dolmabahçe Palace, built in the 19
th century, embodies the social
and cultural structure of that period in its form. Dolmabahçe, the latest residence
of the Ottoman Sultans, is famous for its great collection of silver and metal creations,
ceramics, porcelains, glass, crystals, paintings, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
After the tour in the palace, it is planned to pass across from Europa to Asia by
the Bosphorus Bridge to arrive at Çamlıca Hill and enjoy the panoramic view of Istanbul
and Bosphorus.
Meeting point: Kabataş Cultural Centre
Language: English
AP T02: The Old City
Date:
10.09.2009, 13:00-17:00
This trip has been planned to see the sights of the old city. You will see the Serpentine
Column, the Obelisk from Egypt, the German Fountain at the Hippodrome, the former
sporting and social centre of Istanbul. Afterwards, accompanying persons will be
leaded to the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world where
you can find a rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather,
and souvenirs.
Meeting point: Kabataş Cultural Centre
Language: English
