General Information
Conference Date and Venue
Istanbul Phonosurgery Course will take place at Istinye University Congress Center, Main Campus, Istanbul on 13 April, 2025.
Conference Language
Conference official languages are English.
Name Badge
Badges will be distributed at the registration desk. Participants without badge will not be admitted to the conference activities.
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of attendance will be provided to all registered attendants.
Invitation Letter
Official invitation letters will be prepared by conference secretariat, they can only been issued upon registration completion. Purpose of providing invitation letters is only to help participants get permission from their institutions and they will not hold any financial liability.
Banking
Bank services are available at the istanbul International Airport and City Center. Banks are open from 08.30 to 17.00 from Monday to Friday, with a break between 12.00 to 13.30. They are closed at weekends and on public holidays.
Weather, Climate and Clothing
In Istanbul, the weather in April can be quite variable, as it marks the transition from winter to spring. Generally, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in the early mornings or evenings to 15°C (59°F) during the day.
Credit Cards
International credit cards are accepted in cash dispensers, hotels, restaurants and most shops, as well as car rental agencies. The most common credit cards are VISA, Euro Card, and MasterCard.
Currency Exchange
The local currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). The exchange rate changes daily. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks, hotels and exchange offices. International Credit Cards are widely accepted.
Driving License
International Driving Licenses are recognized throughout Turkey. Car rental companies ask for a valid driving license.
Electricity
In Turkey, electricity is supplied at 220 Volt / 50Hz AC. Most hotels have a receptacle with 110 volts. Two-pin round plugs are used.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Ambulance 112, Fire Dept 110, Police 155
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. At the time you register for the Congress and book your travel you may wish to take an insurance policy of your choice. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.
Mobile Phone
There are 3 GSM operators in Turkey being as Turkcell, Turk Telekom and Vodafone. All of them are daughters or partners of international companies and have roaming agreements with network operators of all participating countries. There are two wave bands for mobile phones in Turkey: 900 and 1800 MHz. Please check with your provider regarding roaming costs and wave bands. Local GSM operators have prepaid lines, which can be provided at newspaper booths and groceries. Please check that the prepaid cards are in accordance with your line. Additionally, there will be renting possibilities of mobile phones with lines.
Security
Based on data provided by well known statistical institutes worldwide, istanbul, among other metropolises, is regarded as one of the few cities with a low rate of crime. In the official hotels security staffs are on duty using the newest technological security systems.
Taxis
Available at taxi stands or hailed on the street. All are yellow and have meters.
Time Differences
Turkey is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Tipping
This is customary in restaurants and taxis. Tipping 10% of the bill is acceptable.
Water
Although tap water is safe to drink, it is recommended to seek advice from the hotels.
