The Symposium Venue
The Symposium will be held at
the Hilton Istanbul Hotel and Convention Center, surrounded by beautiful
gardens overlooking the Bosphorus Strait
and within walking distance to the business, shopping and entertainment
areas. The hotel offers an extensive selection of business and leisure
facilities, including comfortable meeting rooms equipped with the latest
audio-visual technology, elegant accommodation and excellent service.
The
Hilton Istanbul Hotel and Convention Center is 24 kilometers from Ataturk
International Airport.
About Istanbul
 Istanbul embraces two continents, one
arm reaching out to Asia, the other to Europe. Through the city's heart,
the Bosphorus Strait, courses
the waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn.
The former capital of three successive empires - Roman, Byzantine and
Ottoman - today Istanbul honors and preserves the legacy of its past
while looking forward to its modern future. Indeed, it is Istanbul's
variety that fascinates its visitors: museums, churches, palaces, great
mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem inexhaustible. http://www.ortra.com/emc2003/turkey.htm.
Technical Exhibition
The Symposium will be accompanied by a technical
exhibition on EMC featuring EMC products and Services. Potential exhibitors
are kindly invited to
order a booking kit for exhibition space, constructed stands, showcases,
mural display areas and advertisement space in Symposium publications.
http://www.ortra.com/emc2003/exhibitors.htm
Language
The official language of the Symposium will be English including
lectures and printed material.
Visas
A visa is required for all U.S. and Canada citizens entering Turkey,
which may be obtained upon entry at any point in Turkey or in advance
from one of the Turkish Consulates in their country. Applicants from
other countries should contact the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate
to learn their visa status and visa procedure or contact their travel
agent.
http://www.tourismturkey.org/useful-ref/formality.html
Climate and Clothing
Istanbul enjoys a four-seasons climate. May is early
spring in Turkey, with temperatures ranging between 14-24°C. A light
jacket is recommended. Dress will be informal throughout the Symposium.
Currency and Credit Cards
The Turkish Lira is available in notes and
coins. Traveler's Checks can be cashed in most banks and exchange offices.
Hotels and many shops
and restaurants accept major credit cards or foreign currency. US$1 =
1,673,500 TRL; 1 Euro = 1,715,922 TRL. (as of December 31, 2002). Universal
currency converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/.
Electricity
Electricity in Turkey is supplied at 220 volts AC/50 Hz.
Plug: European round/ 2-prong plug.
Turkey on the Internet
Information about Turkey - http://www.tourismturkey.org/
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