General Information
International Congress Architecture and Children
(Opening Ceremony, plenary and parallel sessions) is to be held in Ankara Turkey
Date
November 18 - 21, 2009 Ankara Turkey
Congress Language
The official languages of ARCHILD are English and Turkish.
Translation
Simultaneous translation (Turkish and English) will be provided throughout the congress.
Coffee Breaks and Lunches
Refreshments will be provided during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks.
Accommodation
The ARCHILD Congress Office has already booked a number of hotel rooms for congress participants. Several pleasant hotels and guest houses are available upon demand. Due to the limited number of rooms early reservation is advised.
For more information please contact directly with the ARCHILD Congress Office
Passport and Visa Requirements
A valid passport is sufficient to enter Turkey from most countries (EU, USA, Canada, Australia, etc) whereas a VISA is required for citizens from other countries. For any further information, please contact your nearest Turkish Embassy. List of countries requiring a visa, and application instructions are provided. Most visitor visas can be obtained for a fee on arrival at the airport, but checking is advice before departure. Please check with your travel agent whether you require an entry visa to Turkey.
Climate
The average temperatures in November are:
Average daytime: 6 degrees Celsius
Average Evening: -3 degrees Celsius
Electrical Power
The electrical power supply in Turkey is 220/50hz volts.
Currency and Banking
Turkish currency is Turkish Lira (TL). You can exchange currency upon your arrival at any airport, or at banks within Ankara. Most banks are open during business hours, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A few banks may also be open on Saturday morning. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are abundant throughout the city and may accept some international bankcards to dispense cash. Check with your financial institution to discuss your access to banking in Turkey. Most major credit cards are accepted at businesses, restaurants, and hotels, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club.
Time
Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2).
Internet
During the Congress, internet connection facilities are available for the participants. Additional information is available from the internet at the following URL's:
www.archildworld.org Official Web site of ARCHILD
www.mimarlarodasiankara.org Chamber of Architects Ankara Branch
www.mimarlarodasi.org.tr Chamber of Architects of Turkey
www.tmmob.org.tr Union of Turkey Engineers and Architects
www.uia-architectes.org International Union of Architects
www.unicef.org United Nations Children's Fund
www.unesco.org The United Nations Educational Scientificand Cultural Organization
Letter of Invitation
Official invitations may be obtained to facilitate participants attempting to acquire supporting funds, visas or permissions to attend the congress. You will create letter of invitation from ARCHILD official web site.
Badge Policy
All participants will be required to wear their badge during the whole Congress. Those without badges will not be allowed to name tags attend the sessions or social events. Separate badges will be provided for all registered accompanying persons and will be required for to access the Opening Reception, Coffee Breaks.
Liability
The ARCHILD Congress Office cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage, accident to private property or additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather or any other cause. Participants are, accordingly, advised to take out their own insurance.
Health
Insurance: if you reside outside Turkey, please note that you are responsible for your own health insurance policy for the duration of your stay in Turkey before your arrival. We cannot guarantee that free health care will be provided for non-Turkish residents traveling in Turkey. Consult with your travel agent regarding available health insurance for travelling to Turkey. ARCHILD does not endorse nor assume responsibility for any companies that offer international health coverage. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Turkey
The lands of Turkey are located at a point where the three continents making up the old world. Asia, Africa and Europe are closest to each other, and straddle the point where Europe and Asia meet. Because of its geographical location the mainland of Anatolia has always found favor throughout history, and is the birthplace of many great civilizations. It has also been prominent as a center of commerce because of its land connections to three continents and the sea surrounding it on three sides. Detailed information is available at http://www.goturkey.com/
