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ISIT 2013 Istanbul Proposal. Erdal Arıkan June 2008. Committee Members. General co-chairs: E. Arıkan + to be named TPC co-chairs: E. Telatar, J. Sayir (additional members may be named if TPC co-chairs desire) Other members to be named. Proposed Conference Time. 30 June – 5 July 2013
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ISIT 2013 Istanbul Proposal Erdal Arıkan June 2008
Committee Members • General co-chairs: E. Arıkan + to be named • TPC co-chairs: E. Telatar, J. Sayir (additional members may be named if TPC co-chairs desire) • Other members to be named.
Proposed Conference Time • 30 June – 5 July 2013 • May be shifted 1 week back or forth if desired
Numbers, Requirements • Estimated no attendees: 700 • 8 parallel sessions with capacities 200, 200, 150, 150, 100, 100, 70, 70 seats. • Auditorium with capacity > 1000 • Wi-Fi connectivity • Welcome reception, Awards luncheon, Banquet, 9 Coffee breaks, Water/Refreshments available all day • <700 Euro registration fee (VAT included)
Preliminary study • Contacted more than 5 agencies and collected offers. • Best bids came from DEKON and KONGRESIST, both very experienced firms, the latter organizer of ICC 2006 Istanbul. • The venue of choice by both agencies is ICEC (next page). • 700 Euro registration fee appears feasible. • A contract needs to be signed an estimated 20 K€ deposited to reserve the venue.
ICEC (Ist. Conv. Exhib. Cent.) • http://www.icec.org/en/ • Located in Taksim district—the business, cultural and touristic center of the city. • Great variety of hotels (5 star downto decent 3 star hotels) within walking distance • In-house resturant-cafes available. Many restaurants of all types within walking distance. • Please see the file ICEC_INFO.doc for futher details.
Next steps • If a decision to hold ISIT 2013 is reached, the next steps will be • Complete the Organizing Committee • Collect final bids from agencies and sign contracts • Pay a non-refundable deposit to ICEC to reserve the building