REGISTRATION FEES

   
Member  

Early Registration untill 30th of July

Registration

 300 $

 360 $

   
   
Accompanying person  

Early Registration untill 30th of July

Registration

 180 $

210 $

   
   
University Faculty Members and Students  

Early Registration untill 15th of August

 300 TL

   
   
Registration fee inclusive of:     
Congress material in a congress bag  
Access to all scientific sessions  
Lunch and coffee breaks  
   
Cancellation Policy :    
No penalty before 30th of August 2010  
50% penalty after 31st of August 2010  
NO REFUND after 1st of October 2010  
   
   

City of Istanbul the world built on two continents, Istanbul Bogazi ( Bosphorus) has one shore in Europe and the other in Asia, where waters of the Black Sea meet with those of the Sea of Marmara. The former capital of three successive empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, Istanbul today honours and preserves its legacy and history while looking forward to a modern future. For further information on Turkey and Istanbul you may also refer to the website: http://goturkey.kulturturizm.gov.tr/

Banks
Banks are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00 Monday through Friday. All banks are closed during the weekends and on public holidays. You will find foreign exchange office close to the Congress Venue, open 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays.

Istanbul is shopping paradise with its Covered Bazaar as well as the modern malls. Shops are open between 09:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays. Shopping malls have extended hours and are open from 10:00 to 22:00 Monday through Sunday.

Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Commonly accepted credit cards are Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. Restaurants and shops are generally display signs indicating which cards are accepted.

Time Zone
Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Restaurants and Turkish Cuisine
There is a wide choice of restaurants in Istanbul offering from Traditional Turkish cuisine to first class international dishes. There are lots of quality restaurants and fast food shops in the vicinity of the congress facility.

Climate
The Summer in Istanbul is dry and warm, with remarkable blue skies and sunshine. Daytime heights average around 25C with evenings a few degress less (between 20-23C) . Loose summer dress is recommended for day time. Please do not forget to bring your swimming suit. For more details contact: http://www.meteor.gov.tr/indexmaster_eng.htm

Electricity
The standard voltage in Turkey is 220 Volts, with a frequency of 50 Hertz.

Airport Information
All international and domestic flights arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Airport shuttle buses (HAVAS) depart every 30 minutes, operating between 06:00 – 23:00 hours. Travel time is 45 minutes Private taxis are available and all taxis have taximeters. Taxis accept Turkish Lira cash.

Telephones
Pay phones and credit card phones are available at the congress centre as well as in the city.