Conference venue

Address:

Sabanci University Karaköy Headquarters

Bankalar Caddesi No:2 Minerva Han

34420 Karaköy - Istanbul

You can access the map from this link.

The venue is easily accessible by public transportation (metro line M2 (Yenikapi-Haciosman), tram line T1 (Kabataş-Bağcılar), and ferries from Kadıköy, Üsküdar and Eminönü). 

The panels will take place at the ground floor, 2nd floor, and terracefloor (Please check the program for the details).

Registration

The conference attendance is free. Please fill out the online form for the conference registration by the 6th December 2024.

According to the building requirements, security personnel can request an ID check at the entrance. 

The participants must first go to the registration desk located at the entrance of the building.

Panelists and moderators will get their name badges and conference material at another desk on the ground floor.

In keeping with our core values, we kindly remind you that we aspire to build an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all the participants at the conference. It is advisable to use gender-inclusive, gender-sensitive language when addressing individuals. Care should be taken to use the form of address or pronouns preferred by each individual (and written on their name badge).

Building usage

Minerva Han is a historical building, that hasn’t gone through much restoration after being built in 1913. The building is equipped with a small elevator (max 3 people) that hasn’t changed since its construction.  To avoid maintenance problems that can be caused by an old elevator, we kindly ask our participants to use the stairs as much as possible during the conference and only use the elevator option in case it is absolutely necessary.

Lunch

The lunch break is from 12:15 pm to 13:30 pm. Lunch will not be provided by us. Instead, you have the freedom to purchase your own lunch at one of the numerous cafes or restaurants located nearby. Below you can find a list of places in the vicinity of Minerva Han. Please note that this is not an exclusive or exhaustive list.

Coffee breaks

During the conference tea and coffee will be provided.

Internet

There will be free internet access available for all participants. You can connect to the internet by clicking on “SuGuest” from the Wi-Fi list and following the steps for registration. Throughout the conference, you can access the program and the details of the panels either via the QR code on the registration desk or the QR code on the conference poster.

Translation

The simultaneous translation (English-Turkish) will only be provided on the ground floor in the first day of the Conference (December 7, Saturday). The participants can benefit from the simultaneous translation at the keynote speech, the panels held on the ground floor, and the Dicle Kogacioglu award panel. The panels on the 2nd floor and terrace floor will not have simultaneous translation.

Support Team

Throughout the conference, we will have a support team to assist in different matters. Feel free to reach out to them if you need any help or support during the event.

Ideas for restaurants and cafes:

*Minerva Han is located in a central tourist area (very close to Galata Tower, Eminonu, Taksim , etc.) with numerous cafes and restaurant options nearby. Hence, the list below is suggestive and not exhaustive. We recommend our participants who are not familiar with the area to explore other options via search engines.

*Most of the restaurants and cafes have vegetarian and vegan options. Please check the information on the websites of the venues.

Gümrük

Salon Galata

Tahin

Adıgüzel Restoran

Pepo’s Galata

Güney Restaurant 1964

Galata Art Smyrna

Akın Balık

Ali Ocakbaşı

Koali (İndonesian restaurant)

Galata Kitchen

Köşkeroğlu Restoran

Karaköy Çorba Evi

SALT Galata Cafe