General Information

LANGUAGE

 

The official language of the Conference is English.

 

 

 

THE CLIMATE

 

The climate of Istanbul is mild. Good weather and sunshine is the predominant weather during September with temperatures ranging between 17°C / 20°C (64°F / 68°F) during the day and 12°C / 14°C (54°F / 57°F) at night.

 

 

 

TIME ZONES

 

Turkey is 2 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

 

 

 

CURRENCY and CREDIT CARD

 

The Turkish currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). Cash may be exchanged in banks and exchange offices during office hours. The official exchange rate is listed daily at the banks and exchange offices. All major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and stores.

 

 

 

ELECTRICITY

 

The electric current in Turkey is 220V, 50Hz. European standard plugs Type C (Europeans 2-pin) with 2 round pins are used.

 

 

 

LIABILITY

 

The registration fees do not include insurance for participants. The organizers cannot be held responsible for accidents to conference delegates for damage to, or loss of, their personal property however caused, personal accident, sickness, cancellations. Registrants should therefore make their adequate personal insurance arrangements.