Conference venueConference venue

Address:

Sabancı Center
34330 4. Levent – Istanbul

You can access the map from this link

 

 

The venue is easily accessible by public transportation.

 

  • Sabancı Center is on the M2 metro line (Yenikapı–Hacıosman).Please get off at “4. Levent” station and follow the exit towards Büyükdere Avenue / Levent. From there, Sabancı Center is a 4–5 minute walk along Büyükdere Avenue in the direction of Maslak; it is one of the tall twin-tower buildings on the avenue. 
  • From Istanbul Airport (IST):
    You can reach the venue either by metro or airport bus: Take the M11 metro from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe and transfer there to M2 (Yenikapı–Hacıosman) in the direction of Hacıosman. Get off at 4. Levent and walk to Sabancı Center (approx. 35–40 minutes total travel time by metro). Alternatively, you can take the HAVAİST airport bus from Istanbul Airport directly to 4. Levent and then walk to Sabancı Center (the bus journey is around 1 hour, depending on traffic). 
  • From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW):
    The simplest option is the direct public bus: Take the E-3 public bus from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to its final stop 4. Levent. From there, Sabancı Center is within walking distance (about 5–7 minutes). The bus ride usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on traffic. As an alternative, you can combine metro/Marmaray and M2 (for example, via Kadıköy or Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Marmaray, then to Yenikapı, and finally M2 to 4. Levent), but the direct E-3 bus is generally the most straightforward.

  • From Söğütlüçeşme / Asian side via Marmaray:
    From the Asian side (for example Söğütlüçeşme, Ayrılık Çeşmesi, or other Marmaray stations), you can reach the venue using Marmaray and the M2 metro:Take Marmaray towards Halkalı and get off at Yenikapı. At Yenikapı, follow the signs to the M2 metro line (Yenikapı–Hacıosman).Take the metro in the direction of Hacıosman, get off at 4. Levent, and walk to Sabancı Center (approx. 4–5 minutes).
    This route from Söğütlüçeşme to 4. Levent via Yenikapı typically takes around 40–45 minutes in total, depending on transfer times. 

     

You can also reach 4. Levent and Sabancı Center by various IETT bus lines stopping at the 4. Levent area on Büyükdere Avenue; however, for most participants, the metro and the airport buses will be the most convenient.

The panels will be held on the ground floor and the first floor.

Registration

The conference attendance is free. Please fill out the online form for the conference registration by the 4th December 2026. 

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). 

 

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 Sabancı Center. 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 first floor in the first day of the Conference (December 6, Saturday). The participants can benefit from the simultaneous translation at the keynote speech, the panels held on the first floor, and the Dicle Kogacioglu award panel. The panels on the graund 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: 

Sabancı Center is located in a central business and transportation area in Levent, with numerous cafes and restaurants nearby. Therefore, the list below is only suggestive and not exhaustive. We recommend that participants who are not familiar with the area explore other options via search engines.

Most of the restaurants and cafes offer vegetarian and vegan options. Please check the venues’ websites for more information.

On2 Pizzeria Ristorante

Loya Fırın

Meat Bar (Home-cooked meals available)

noon 4 Levent

All Flavors