Social Events
Please check the last moment changes on Social Events through our web site.

Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will be at Grand Hotel Tarabya on September 10, 2000, Sunday, at 8.00pm.

Closing Dinner-Dance
Closing dinner will be on September 12, 2000, Tuesday.

Symposium Tours
Symposium tours during and after the symposium will be organized by KUBABA.

Accompanying Persons
There is going to be a social programme for the accompanying persons. This will be available at the KUBABA Desk.

General Information

Transportation
Grand Hotel Tarabya - Bosphorus (Symposium Venue) is 28 km. from İstanbul Atatürk Airport. For transportation taxis or car rental can be used. The color of taxis is yellow and they have taximeters. Car rental or transfer from/to the airport can be organised by Symposium Agency.

Tipping
Many establisments have 15% service charge. However 10% tipping is normal. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary.

Local Time
The time in Turkey will be GMT plus 2 hours.

Climate
The weather in İstanbul in September is arround 25oC during the day and 15oC during the night.

Electricity
In İstanbul the power supply is 220 volts. AC plugs are standart continental European type. British and North American appliances need an adaptor.

Currency and Exchange
The official monetary unit is Turkish Lira. Foreign currencies can be exchanged in all banks, at the airport and at the front cashier of your hotel.