Istanbul Bilgi University will host SMACD 2025

About Istanbul:

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, representing the country’s most dynamic and vibrant city, not to mention the center for economy, culture, and historical heritage. Istanbul boasts a thriving cultural landscape, showcasing an extensive range of museums, photographic exhibitions, art events, historical sites, music festivals, and more. The city is brimming with opportunities to engage with its artistic and historical heritage.

For an extensive list of museums and monuments, visit this link. Additionally, you can explore resources from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism here and discover what the official website of Istanbul has to offer at this link. Since it is really hard to tell about Istanbul in this limited page, you can find the city’s history and other useful information in the Wikipedia entry.

About the Venue:

Istanbul Bilgi University is a prominent institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, providing an inspiring environment for conferences and events. Its strategic location in Istanbul offers easy access to transportation, accommodations, and local attractions, making it an ideal setting for networking and collaboration.

You may find more information about the university on the official website.

Address: Emniyettepe, Kazım Karabekir Cd. No: 2/13, 34060 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Transportation:

There are two International Airports in Istanbul: Sabiha Gokcen Airport located on the Asia side and Istanbul Airport on the Europe Side. The figure below shows the location of airports and the venue.

For air travel, you can visit the Turkish Airlines website here, or learn more about Pegasus Airlines here. Lastly, information on airport shuttle services can be found at Havataş.

As a vibrant metropolis, Istanbul is equipped with an extensive transportation network, including public and private options such as buses, taxis, sea ferries, and tramcars. More information can be found at IETT, while ferry schedules can be accessed through IDO.

Accommodation:

Various hotel options are available nearby, catering to different budgets. The university is well-connected to public transport, ensuring easy access for all participants. We will share the information of Conference suggestions soon.

Turkish Cuisine:

Turkey's culinary scene is celebrated worldwide for its refinement and diversity, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients and regional specialties. In addition to famous grilled meat dishes (kebap, döner, etc.), be sure to sample the fresh fish from the Bosphorus and the iconic sweets like Baklava and various milk-based desserts.

As part of the authentic Turkish dining experience, every meal is ideally concluded with a cup of freshly brewed Turkish tea or aromatic Turkish coffee. Being a cosmopolitan city, Istanbul also offers a myriad of restaurants featuring international and fusion cuisines that are worth exploring. For more in-depth information on Turkish cuisine, visit the relevant Wikipedia entry.