Dear Friends of Ex-libris,
I am pleased to invite you to the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress, organised by Istinye University, Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Bozlu Art Project and Istanbul Ex-libris Association, which will take place in Istanbul on 20-24 August 2025. Participation in the congress is 165 Euro for members and 140 Euro for accompanying persons. The deadline for application is 30 May 2025. Applications after 30 May will be 200 Euro.
Regarding your accommodations while in Istanbul, you will be able to choose from many economically priced (renewed) alternatives. You will be able to reach the Congress which will be held at Istinye University at the Vadi H Campus relatively easily by metro, as it is close in proximity to the city center.
You will not only be participating in an Ex-libris congress while in Istanbul, you will also have the opportunity for an unforgettable summer vacation.
I thank you for your cooperation and support and would like to reiterate that we look forward to hosting you in Istanbul, where we eagerly await your arrival.
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektas
President of the Congress Organization Committee and Istanbul Ex-libris Society.
Head of Visual Communication Design Dep. Faculty of Communication, Istinye University.
Program of the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress Istanbul 2025
20- 24 August 2025
Wed., 20 August 09:00-21:00
Thursday, 21 August 09:00 09:00-18:00 19:00-21:00 Friday, 22 August 09:00 10:00 11:00-16:00 17:00-18:00 19:00-20:00 Sat., 23 August 09:00-12:00 13:00-14:30 15:00-18:00 19:30-23:00 Sun., 24 August 09:00-12:00 |
Registration and Exchanges, Istinye University, Vadi H Campus
Ex-libris exchange starts. Visit to the Basilica Cistern, the Museums of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Visit to the Grand Bazaar and shopping (optional). Opening of Martin R. Baeyens Exhibition, Istanbul Concept Gallery, Beyoglu. Welcome-address by the President of the Congress Organization Committee and Rector of Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Conference Hall. Award Ceremony and Opening of the 6th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, Istinye University, Vadi H Campus. Ex-libris exchange continues. The Round Table: “Ex-libris Collecting”. Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Conference Hall. Visit to Exhibition of 5th International Ex-libris Competition. Ex-libris exchange continues. Visit to the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, Altunizade, Uskudar / Istanbul A Ferry Tour of the Bosphorus. Visit to Exhibition of 4th International Ex-libris Competition and Gala Banquet. (Selcuk Ecza Deposu), Altunizade, Uskudar Last possibilities of exchanges and departure of the participants.
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2nd International Ex-libris Congress, Istanbul 2025
20- 24 August 2025
REGISTRATION FORM (Closing date for registration is May 3rd, 2025)
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Registration Fee
Congress members are required to pay a fee of €165, which entitles them to attend all events, scheduled visits, congress documentation and the closing gala dinner. Accompanying persons are required to pay a fee of €140, which entitles them to full participation in all events, scheduled visits and the closing gala dinner. It should be transferred to İstanbul Ekslibris Derneği. The receipt and registration form should be sent to hasipp@gmail.com until 30 May 2025. After 30 May, applications must pay 200 Euro. Apart from Western Union, you can also send money to Hasip Pektaş from abroad with money transfer companies named UPT, RIA, KORONAPAY.
Bank: AKBANK Maslak Branch, Account Number: (EUR) 0645-0092044
Swift Code: AKBKTRIS, IBAN: TR90 0004 6006 4503 6000 0920 44
Congress Area / Information (Don’t hesitate to contact us)
Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Azerbaycan Cad. Vadistanbul 4A Blok, 34396 Sariyer / Istanbul.
Hasip Pektas, e-mail: hasipp@gmail.com
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KW5R6N2ha8G1ukfP9
I hereby register for the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress, Istanbul 2025.
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Accommodation: You can make your reservation from the hotels of your choice. There are many options. It is useful to consider the metro routes. You can easily reach by the Havaray Finicular to Vadistanbul from Sanayi Mahallesi Metro Station. There is Metro from Taksim to Sanayi Mahallesi.
Alternatives (Prices are for March 26, 2025) Please visit websites and look at the location.
(For more Alternatives: https://www.hotels.com/Hotel-Search?destination=Istanbul)
No | Yıldız | Hotel, Adres | Km | MetroTaksi | Web sitesi, Lokasyon | Double
2 Yetişkin |
Kahvaltı |
1 | ***** | Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul, (Close to the congress area) |
0,3 | Walk | https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-collection-vadistanbul | €161,5 | Include |
2 | ***** | Movenpick Living Istanbul Saklıvadi
Ayazağa Mah. 215 Sok, 10, Sarıyer |
1,7 | Walk | https://all.accor.com/ssr/app/accor/rates/C088/index.tr.shtml | €139,5 | Include |
3 | **** | Four Points by Sheraton Istanbul Kagithane Cendere Cad. 15 | 3,9 | Taxi | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/istfk-four-points-istanbul-kagithane/overview/ | € 98 | Include |
4 | *** | Tempo Hotel 4Levent Istanbul
Sultan Selim Cd. 139 Kağıthane |
4,7 | Taxi | https://www.tempohotels.com/4levent | € 98 | Include |
5 | **** | Bilek Istanbul Hotel
Eski Büyükdere Cad. 29, 4. Levent |
6,2 | Metro | http://www.bilekistanbul.com | € 105 | Include |
6 | ***** | Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Buyukdere Cad., 3-4, 4 Levent |
6,2 | Metro | https://www.istanbulsheratonlevent.com/ | € 164 | Include |
7 | *** | Atik Palas Hotel
Halaskargazi Cd. 5 Osmanbey |
7,9 | Metro | https://atikpalas.com.tr/ | € 79 | Include |
8 | **** | Hotel Riva
Aydede Cad. 8 Taksim |
11,4 | Metro | http://www.rivahotel.com.tr | € 70 | Include |
9 | ***** | Point Hotel Taksim Topçu Cad. 2 Taksim |
11,4 | Metro | https://www.pointhotel.com/point-hotel-taksim | € 110 | No |
10 | **** | Fuat Pasa Yalisi
Nuru Ziya Suites NuriZiya Sok. 33 Beyoğlu/Taksim |
11,4 | Metro | https://www.nuruziyasuites.com | € 65 | No |
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