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Looking forward to seeing you between two continents Close your eyes… Imagine yourself in a city. On your left side ancient walls built during Byzantium days stretching for tens of kilometers spreading its arms… On your right side; a tower dating back hundreds of years glimpses from the middle of a blue sea. Within your eyesight an open air museum with marvelous arches, magnificent mosques, glorious churches … Step under the terra, you enter a cistern with charming columns but watch out for an attractive Medusa waiting for you with curiosity. All these are hidden in İstanbul, waiting for you to explore. It is the city where ancient blends with modern, perpetually existing in harmony.

With a history that can be traced back to the pleistocene era, İstanbul is one of the most visited places in the world, a central hub connecting East and West, an amalgam of the past and the future, bringing together cultures and people from all over the world. As one of the most prestigious capitals of the ancient and the modern world, İstanbul is also an ideal destination for international CONTENTS meetings with its world class convention venues and accommodation.

04 Letter of Intent

06 Brief History 22 About Turkey

08 Conference Themes 28 About Istanbul

10 Conference Activities 42 Dream Projects

12 Bid Committee 46 Social Programs

54 Support Letters

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LETTER of INVITATION

Words from the president

Dear Colleague,

On behalf of Turkish National Society , we would like to take this opportunity to express our intention and strong motivation to bid for the 18th ECSMGE. Our bid is for Istanbul and we would like to host our colleagues and accompanying guests in the best possible way in the beautiful surroundings of Istanbul.

Istanbul served as the capital of three supreme empires; the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. During the archeological excavation at the Yenikapi Marmaray construction site it has been discovered that Istanbul’s history dates back further than was previously thought, the unearthed graves reveal that Istanbul used to home the earliest settlements during the Stone Age. Istanbul has always been one of the most significant and sophisticated cities in the world and contributed to the richness of European culture.

Istanbul is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: It lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait - The Bosphorus. This is the city where KARL VON TERZAGHI started his pioneering work on soil mechanics. It is obvious that Turkish economy has a fast growing rate and derives its main power from the Civil Engineering sector. Regarding the infrastructure development Turkey is an emerging market in which geotechnical industry and expertise have an ever growing role. Today Istanbul is the hometown of mega projects like the submerged tunnel linking Asia with Europe; the deepest of its kind and the first to link two continents in the world, the Istanbul strait crossing, a canal parallel to the Bosphorus, the world’s largest airport, and a third bridge spanning the Bosphorus.

We believe that Istanbul reflects the essence of Turkey, a gate of Europe to Asia and this will be themajor asset of ECSMGE 2023 in bringing together remarkable geotechnical expertise and outstanding experience of the West and the East.

Considering the unforgettable success of 18th ICSMFE in Istanbul in 2001 we would like to welcome you again in Istanbul for an event full of outstanding memories for all.

With best regards,

Prof. S. Feyza Cinicioglu President of Turkish National Society for ISSMGE

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BRIEF HISTORY Start by vision, grow with passion

70 Years of Soil Mechanics and the ITU Soil Mechanics Research Committee became one of the early members of the International Society of 15th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ISOSM) in Soil Mechanics and Foundation 1950. During the third international conference which convened in Zurich in 1953, it was decided that Turkey is Engineering held in Istanbul in 2001. a member of the European zone, among the five different zones recognized by ISOSM.

The history of soil mechanics in Turkey dates back to 1916, Until the year 1975, Turkish Society continued its services the year when Karl Terzaghi, the father of soil mechanics” and activities under the title of “ITU Soil Mechanics started teaching and researching first in Istanbul Research Committee”, after which it changed its name Technical University (ITU), then in Robert College (now to Turkish National Committee for Soil Mechanics and Bogazici University) in Istanbul. The fruit of his studies Foundation Engineering. However, the changes and from this period is his seminal book “Erdbaumechanik auf amendments to the statutes related to the formation and bodenphysikalischer” published in Vienna in 1925 and activities of national committees necessitated a second dedicated to Robert College. and final change to the name of the Turkish Society. That is why, since 2014, Turkish Society operates under The history of soil mechanics in Turkey dates In the year 1947, the secretary of the second international the banner of Turkish Society for Soil Mechanics and back to 1916, the year when Karl Terzaghi, conference on soil mechanics and foundation engineering, Geotechnical Engineering. Since its founding for the last Ir. T. K. Huizinga sent Prof. Hamdi Peynircioğlu a letter 72 years, Turkish Society has been an active member of the father of soil mechanics” started teaching of invitation to form the Turkish national society on the International. and researching first in Istanbul Soil Mechanics. The formation of a national society was then a requirement forsending delegates to the Society on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering international conferences, following the decision of the (ISSMGE) participating in and organizing important first international conference in 1936. Prof. Peynircioğlu, meetings and conferences. Two of the most important to comply with this requirement founded the “ITU Soil of the conferences organized in Turkey are the Terzaghi Mechanics Research Committee” in 1947. Memorial, 70 Years of Soil Mechanics and the 15th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering held in Istanbul in 2001.

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Foundations and retaining structures including geosynthetic or metallic reinforced soils; tunnels/ underground structures; transportation infrastructures; marine and fluvial geotechnics; geostructures in seismic areas; piles; foundations for offshore structures; ground 4 improvement/grouting/dredging; historical heritage preservation. GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION GEOTECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND SOIL ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT OF MULTISCALE OBSERVATIONS, SENSORS AND THEMES 5 MONITORING (dams and embankments, structures and foundations, transportation infrastructure including tunnels and other underground openings, open cut and underground mines, natural slopes, land reclamation, repositories for industrial or nuclear waste and offshore structures, assessment and prediction of natural (Laboratory/in-situ testing; hazards from satellite imagery) numerical/physical modelling; prediction of soil behaviour, unsaturated soils; problematic soils; micro to macro transition) (energy geo-storage; energy geo-systems; gas 1 hydrate sediments; shallow & deep subsurface MODELLING AND geo-thermal systems; fractured reservoirs; nuclear waste deposits; oil sediments; EXPERIMENTAL unconventional reservoirs) ASSESSMENT OF GEOHAZARDS, GEOMATERIALS EARTHQUAKES ENERGY 6 AND MITIGATION GEOTECHNOLOGIES

Slope stability/landslides including TECHNOLOGICAL geosynthetic reinforced slopes; earthquake INNOVATION related problems; soil-structure interaction; seismic design of foundations and underground structures; offshore landslides bio-inspired geotechnical construction and and its effects on submarine structures and soil improvement; geosynthetics; Nano-Bio- pipelines; coastal/fluvial hazards; floods; Geo convergence; new/advanced materials; drought; other natural hazards, erosion control2 coupled THMC processes; reliability and with geosynthetics. 7 risk analysis; Contribution of geotechnical engineering to underground waste storage DEVELOPMENT Protection and rehabilitation of ecosystems; OF RESILIENT assessment and treatment of pollution; carbon AND 3 sequestration; Contribution of geotechnical engineering to underground waste SUSTAINABLE storage, geosynthetic barriers including GEOSYSTEMS geomembranes and GCLs

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CONFERENCE Keynote ACTIVITIES Lectures

Theme Short Lectures Courses BIDBOOK

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Satellite Panels & Conferences Forums

Welcome Technical Reception & Excursions Banquet

ONE CITY Social & Accompanying THOUSANDS Cultural Programme OF EMOTIONS Programme www.ecsmge2023-istanbul.com Post- Conference Tours

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Prof. Dr. Safiye Feyza ÇİNİCİOĞLU Muge Inanir President of Turkish Geotechnical Society for ISSMGE General Secretary of Turkish Geotechnical Society for ISSMGE Özyeğin University Managing Director-Geogrup

Feyza Cinicioglu graduated from Bogazici University in 1974 and Muge Inanir graduated from Istanbul Technical University Civil received her M.Eng degree from Sheffield University in 1976. Engineering Department in 1995 and got her MSc degree on She worked as a civil engineer between the years of 1976-1983 Geotechnical Engineering from the same university in 1997. and then joined in academia. She received her Ph.D. in the field Muge Inanir has more than 20 years of experience in the of geotechnical engineering in 1986 from Bogazici University. field of geotechnical engineering. Her main interest areas are Prof. Cinicioglu worked as a full professor of Civil Engineering computational geotechnics, pile testing, instrumentation and at Istanbul University in the years 1995-2018. During, that time geotechnical monitoring. She worked in different geotechnical she held several administrative and academic positions in Istanbul engineering companies between 1997-1999. She is the co-founder University, as the chair of geotechnical division (1993-2018), the of GEOgrup Insaat AS which was established in 1999. Since then Head of Civil Engineering Department (1998-2013) and Dean of she is working in the company as Managing Director. GEOgrup Graduate School (2004-2005). Starting from 2018, she continued is a specialized company in geotechnical engineering market in her academic duties in the Civil Engineering Department of Turkey and neighboring countries. The company is active in ground Ozyegin University as a full Professor and Department Head. Her investigation projects, geotechnical instrumentation and pile major areas of research are soft clay behavior, development of new testing projects. GEOgrup is also active in promoting Geotechnical methodologies for embankment design and construction on soft Engineering Software’s and testing equipment in Turkey and also clays, macro and micro soil behavior, soil-structure interaction and organizing seminars and training courses. Since 2011, Muge Inanir seismic microzonation on which she has directed several projects, is taking active role at Turkish Society of ISSMGE. Between 2011- both applied and research. As always an active member of Turkish 2014 she served as a treasurer and from 2014 till present she is Geotechnical Society and geotechnical committees and boards, serving as General Secretary of the Society. Feyza Cinicioglu organized numerous national and international conferences and meetings. She has been a Board member of the Turkish Geotechnical Society since 2001 where she served as the general Secretary between the years of 2005-2011. In 2011, Feyza Cinicioglu was elected as the President of the Turkish Geotechnical Society for ISSMGE where she continues to serve in her third term.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pelin Alpkökin Banu Aslan Can Head of the Department of Rail Systems of General Director, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Ministry of Environment and Urbanism, General Directorate of Construction Works

Pelin Alpkökin graduated from Faculty of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Banu Aslan Can graduated from Erciyes University, Mechanical Technical University in 1995. She has received her MSc degree from Engineering Department in 2000. She continued her graduate Istanbul Technical University in 1998 in the field of transportation studies in the Energy and Thermodynamics Division of Mechanical engineering. She continued her PhD studies in Nagoya University, Engineering in Erciyes University and graduated with an MSc in the Japan and received her PhD degree in 2006. She continued her year 2007. She is carrying her academic studies forward also in a academic studies in the same university for two years and starting different field, in the Faculty of Law in Yildirim Beyazit University from 2008, she has been working in Istanbul Technical University, since 2018. Civil Engineering Department as a professor. Prof. Alpkökin has an extensive academic and advisory experience in diverse In the scope of Banu Aslan Can’s professional career, she worked areas of transportation engineering, such as transport planning, as a lecturer, department head and deputy principal in the years rail networks, policies and commuting patterns, transportation 2000-2006 in the School of Vocational Studies in Cumhuriyet economics, sustainable mobility, urban dynamics, project and Üniversitesi. Following this period she joined in Kayseri, Provincial contract management and financing of international infrastructure Directorate of Public Works and Settlement as a site engineer. She projects. has worked as a general coordinator for the TS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Control. Following her works in prominent managerial Recently, starting from June 2019, Pelin Alpkökin was also positions, she was assigned and is currently working as the General assigned as the Head of the Department of Rail Systems of Istanbul Director in the “ General Directorate of Construction Works” in the Metropolitan Municipality. Ministry of Environment and Urbanism since 2016.

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Assoc. Prof. Özer ÇİNİCİOĞLU Dr.Rasin Düzceer Bogazici University General Manager, KASKTAŞ A.Ş

Dr. Özer Çinicioğlu is a graduate of Istanbul Technical University. He Dr. Duzceer currently serves as the General Manager for Kasktaş AŞ, received his M.S. degree from Boğaziçi University and later completed Piling Drilling and Contracting Company, an Istanbul based specialist his Ph.D. in the University of Colorado at Boulder . Following, he Foundation Contractor. Dr. Duzceer has over 35 years experince became a faculty in Boğaziçi University. His research interests include in engineering and construction of numerous international projects 1g physical and centrifuge modelling, micro mechanics of granular with a primary emphasis in deep foundations and earth retention assemblies, soil dynamics, foundation systems and retaining structures structures and holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering on which he has more than 50 scientific publications. Dr. Çinicioğlu is with Geotechnical/Foundation Engineering specialization. an active member of ISSMGE and serves as a nominated member on Dr. Duzceer has started his career as design engineer at State Hydraulic technical committees such as TC105: Geomechanis from micro to macro, Works of Turkey in 1981. In 1985, he started to work as site manager TC212: Deep Foundations and TC305: Geotechnical Infrastructure for in Riyadh Water Distrubition project with Enka Construction in Saudi Megacities and New Capitals. He has organized several conferences Arabia and he continued with Kasktas Arabia Ltd. where he worked in and symposia. Dr. Çinicioğlu is also an active geotechnical engineer number of deep foundation and deep excavation projects in Riyadh, working as a consultant and designer for many civil engineering Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah between 1985 and 1990. projects. He is the vice-chair of Civil Engineering Department and acts as the director of Karl Terzaghi Soil Mechanics Laboratory in Boğaziçi After joining ENKA-KASKTAS in 1985, he progressed through positions University. Additionally, Dr. Çinicioğlu is an assistant editor for the sci of increasing responsibility to that of General Manager. Dr. Duzceer is indexed Teknik Dergi. He is also currently working on the new Turkish the author of over 50 technical publications on topics including earth code for the retaining and excavation support systems. anchors, shoring, soil improvement and deep foundations. Dr. Duzceer is also a part-time faculty member at Istanbul Kultur University and has taught courses in deep foundations and Earth retaining structures.

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Prof. Dr. Erol GÜLER H. Fatih Kulaç Board Member of Turkish Geotechnical Society for ISSMGE MSCE Bogazici University Zone Technical Director Soletanche Bachy East and Central Europe & ZETAŞ

Dr. Guler is a Full Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at Bogazici H. Fatih Kulaç graduated from the Civil Engineering Department of University since 1989. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the George Bogazici University in 1988 and received his MSc degree from the Mason University, U.S.A. Dr. Güler has more than 35 years of experience same university in the field of geotechnical engineering in 1990. in the field of geotechnical engineering. He has combined his academic Upon graduation, he started to work as a geotechnical design experience to perform research and conduct multi-faceted geotechnical engineer in ZETAŞ Zemin Teknolojisi A.Ş. H. Fatih Kulaç has gained designs. His areas of expertise include foundation design with emphasis expertise and experience in the design, and management and later on pile foundations, slope stabilization, soil improvement, reinforced on construction of various foundation engineering projects that soil structures, soil stabilization and soil dynamics. Dr. Güler is a leading involves deep foundations, soil improvement, retaining structures for geotechnical engineer in Turkey with respect to his academic background, high rise, industrial buildings, harbors, motorways, railroads, subways work experience and innovative practice in the field of geosynthetics. and similar. In a short while , he has become a shareholder and then He is particularly well known for his geosynthetic applications within the appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in 1999. He lived and worked geotechnical engineering community. Professor Guler is very active in the in the United Arab Emirates between 2003 and 2009 when ZETAŞ’s Geosynthetics area and is an Elected Council Member of IGS, the Founding work force and turnover was increased by several multiples that lead President of Turkish Chapter of IGS, is on the Editorial Board of the Journal the company become a major regional player. H. Fatih Kulaç continued “Geosynthetics International”. Professor Guler acts as the Convener of to contribute to soil investigation, analysis and design aspects of the WG2 of ISO Technical committee on Geosynthetics and as Convener of projects and to publish technical papers even when he was holding WG2 of CEN Technical committee on Geosynthetics. He is an international the top managerial position in the company. In parallel, Zmakina, a Member of USA TRB AFS70 Geosynthetics Committee. Professor Guler is manufacturing company owned by ZETAŞ was founded in 2008 also active in ISSMGE and is Member of Board of the National Committee under the management of H. Fatih Kulaç. Zmakina provided a major of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ISSMGE) and Member of contribution to ZETAŞ especially in research and development for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ISSMGE) Technical Committee new methods and technologies in addition to company’s commercial on Reinforced soil Structures TC 218. At Bogazici University he served activities of selling foundation machineries, equipments and tools as the Chairman of Civil Engineering Department (2004 - 2010), Director to a wide territory. H Fatih Kulaç continued to perform as the CEO of Environmental Sciences Institute (1996 1999), Senator (1996-1999). of ZETAŞ for the 8 years period till end of 2018 after the sale and Professor Guler has more than 170 scientific publications, has supervised purchase agreement is signed with Soletanche Bachy in 2011. H. Fatih more than 20 Ph.D. and 60 M.Sc. thesis. Kulaç currently acts as the Zone Technical Director of SoletancheBachy East-Central Europe and ZETAŞ covering 12 countries in Central Asia and Arabic Gulf from the headquarter in Turkey.

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Ready with all our institutions and corporations Support Our bid for the ECSMGE 2023 is a unanimous effort involving universities, the ministry, the municipality and the private sector. The common goal of hosting a memorable event unites many institutions and this is evident in our list of supporters... Letters

INSTITUTIONS

June 10, 2019 https://www.geosentetiklerdernegi.org.tr/

To Vice President for Europe Professor Mario Manassero Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24

28.06.2019 10129 Torino, Italy Email: [email protected]

(IGS-TC), It is a pleasure Dear Professor Mario Manassero, -ISSMGE) for the organization of thein http://www.barajguvenligi.com/ (TC (ECSMGE 2023) As the President of the Turkish ChapterTurkish of Chapter International of ISSMGE Geosynthetics Society in 2023 to support the application of the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering IGS-TC aims ed in Turkey . The Istanbul, Turkey. establish

-TC is the one and the only association on geosynthetics including geotextile, The IGS (G1-G8) and one Conferences ) to share knowledge and experience and to discuss the Eightproblems National and solution suggestions by bringing ), in 2016 (http://eurogeo6.org To together producers, practitioners and scientists working in Turkey on geosynthetics geogrid, geomembrane thand European geocomposite Geosynthetics products. Conference (EuroGeo6. an Conference, 6 Vice President for Europe Europe organization of the Turkish Chapter of IGS Professor Mario Manassero 24 were organized under the the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica , I take the pleasure to support the (DSA) Istanbul will be a good venue for Politecnico di Torino I am confident that . Not only her natural beauty, historical richness and cultural splendor, but eotechnical Engineering Corso Duca degli Abruzzi and G ructions in Istanbul make Istanbul an excellent destination for such an 10129 Torino,[email protected] Italy also for the amount of constIt can be an opportunity for all who attend to experience a valuable technical Email: international conference. in Istanbul. o provide opportunity for the dam safety program, a magnificent city, and the essence of warm TurkishECSMGE hospitality. 2023 CORPORATIONS TC-ISSMGE to hold the Dear Professor Mario Manassero, I fully support the application of held at Cevahir Asia Hotel in Istanbul,

As the President of the National Association of Dam Safety was Turkish National Committee of Large Yours Sincerely, application of the Turkish Chapter of ISSMGE to organize the 18th European ) by Conference on Soil Mechanics -Governmental Organization in Turkey t and Geotechnical Engineering in 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.

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I am confident that Is Prof. Dr. Hasan venue for the organization of a prestigious meeting like the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics President Kasktaş; a subsidiary of Enka which is currently one of the world’s top general of the leading international geotechnical and Geotechnical Engineering. contracting companies, is Turkey’s one contractor. Yours sincerely, Turkish Society for ISSMGE has informed us that Turkey is a candidate to do the honors for 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering to be held in 2023. Especially in recent years, Turkey is home to various important geotechnical ence and potential of Turkish Geotechnical projects which is the proof of great experi technical engineers as well. This will be a To: rutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Companies in the contracting sector and geo Vice President for Europe great opportunity for us to show our competency in geotechnical engineering and share colleagues. As being a former committee Professor Mario Manassero our experiences with our multi-national Dipartimento di Ingegneria St anks to their endless enthusiasm and member of Turkish Society for ISSMGE, th Politecnico di Torino say that several national and international considerable efforts; I am very pleased to Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 successfully with the leadership of 10129 Torino, Italy events have been organized and achieved [email protected] ğlu and by all board members. Email: nbul’s candidacy for the Chairperson Prof. Çinicio provide full support for this organization as We are pleased to inform you that we will otechnical Engineering to be held in 2023. Kasktaş, a group company of Enka. Dear Professor Mario Manassero, water) both with regard , recovery of polluted sites, in the design and Yours sincerely, illing field (oil, gas and On behalf of the Trevi Group, I would like to express full support to Ista 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Ge Trevi Group is worldwide acknowledged the supply in ofthe services, field ofbut foundation also in the executionengineering of multi-story(special Dr. Rasin Düzceer foundations), tunnel excavation, soil consolidations General Manager marketing of relevant special technologies, in the dr r ISSMGE and the candidacy of Istanbul for the to the production of systems and to automatized and underground car parks.

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Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 27.06 .2019 , E-mail: ZT-19.0119 Dear Professor Mario Manassero,[email protected]

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be held in 2023. Zetaş Zemin Teknolojisi A.Ş. 18th European ZETAŞ was established in 1988 and have provided a fully integrated chain of services under the umbrella of Foundation Engineering Practice Conference throughout on Soil Mechanicsthe years. ZETAŞ and Geotechnical has alrea Engineering to , I would like to express full support to Istanbul’s place in the international market and has been active in eleven countries a member of Soletanche Freyssinet group of companies continues to undertake prestigious projects

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TURKEY

A land with a long history and vibrant culture… Turkey is located where the continents of Europe and Asia straddle each other. Because of its ABOUT unique geographical location, the mainland Anatolia has been the cradle of civilizations and served as a melting pot of nations that shaped history.

Home to countless civilizations, Anatolia has developed a unique synthesis of cultures, each with its own distinct identity, yet each linked to its predecessors through intangible permanent threads. As a modern nation TURKEY in an ancient land, Turkey today is the inheritor and conservator of such an essential, shared heritage of humanity. BIDBOOK ECSMGE2023 ISTANBUL

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TURKEY

TRAVEL INFORMATION LANGUAGE Turkey’s location is one of its greatest assets from the meeting perspective. The official language of the country is Turkish but especially English, German and Turkey is located at the junction of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. For French are taught as secondary languages at educational institutions throughout the that reason and over the years the Turkish meeting industry has become a country. role model for the neighbouring countries of Turkey. Turkey’s location and its conventional facilities mean easy access through the neighbouring countries RELIGION AND SECULARITY into the European - , the Central Asian - and the Middle East Market, as Turkey is a country that grants everybody the freedom of religion and beliefs. Religious well as its rapidly growing own domestic market. Sharing the same heritage and ethnic minorities remaining from the multiethnic, imperial, Ottoman society are and cultural affiliation of the Central Asian republics makes Turkey the ideal scattered here and there, and they are still contributing to the society in various fields gateway and the best location to meet as a crossroad destination. Turkey’s by being both a cultural challenge and of course a source of social richness. strategic location combined with no visa boundaries gives delegates from REGIME those regions very easy access to Turkey. The Republic of Turkey is a democratic, secular and social state governed by the VISA INFORMATION rule of law. √ Citizens of 147 countries can travel to Turkey without visa √ Citizens of 97 countries can travel to Turkey with e-visa ECONOMICS √ Citizens of most of countries can obtain visa at Turkish airports Turkey also attracts world’s attention with its stable and growing economy. Turkish And border gates without dealing with long visa procedures economy is among the 20 biggest economies in the world and is reporting growth each year with import and export values on the rise. The main sectors in Turkey √ for further detailed information, please visit the official web are service, industry and agriculture. The main industries are textile, construction, of the republic of Turkey’s ministry of foreign affairs tourism, food processing, autos, electronics, and steel. www.mfa.gov.tr

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EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD

Located in the heart of the world, İstanbul is easily accessible by air, rail, sea and road.

Only city on AIR MILES TO ISTANBUL FROM SOME INTERNATIONAL CITIES FLIGHT FLIGHT FLIGHT two continents CITY DISTANCE CITY DISTANCE CITY DISTANCE The city has two international airports: İstanbul New Airport on the European side and the Sabiha Gökçen Athens 349 Madrid 1564 Zurich 1000 Amsterdam 1253 Moscow 1028 Tel Aviv 688 International Airport on the Asian side; İstanbul Grand Airport is the world’s largest in terms of the passenger Berlin 992 Oslo 1520 Kuwait 1605 Bucharest 305 Paris 1277 Bahrain 1697 volume. Thanks to the Turkish Airlines’ massive network (flying to more countries in the world than any Budapest 614 Prague 868 New York 4538 Brussels 1226 Rome 839 Los Angeles 5220 other airline)İstanbul became a more popular and widely used transportation hub. Two billion people living Copenhagen 1144 Sofia 271 Rio de Janeiro 6400 Dublin 1568 Stockholm 1290 Buenos Aires 7570 within six hours’ flying time of Istanbul and being the only city on two continents gives the city a unique and Helsinki 1295 Vienna 748 Beijing 4159 Lisbon 1860 Warsaw 842 Tokyo 5291 privileged position. London 1423 Zagreb 947 Cape Town 4908

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ISTANBUL

During its long history, Istanbul has served as the Capital of the Roman ABOUT Empire (330-395), the East Roman Empire or the Byzantine (395-1453), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). Located in the center of the old world, this exotic city is famous for its historical monuments and scenic views. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: Asia and Europe which are separated by a narrow strait - the Bosphorus.

ISTANBUL Istanbul is adorned with the masterpieces of Roman, Greek, Italian and Turkish art. Aquaducts, churches, inns, cistarns, taverns, mosques, and palaces crown the hills. The city presents an exquisite, majestic and serene silhouette from all directions. Although renowned for its mystery and history, Istanbul is one of the biggest metropolises in the world with a unique location; one foot in Europe and one in Asia. Thus Istanbul retains its fascinating differences, BIDBOOK and its contradictions: mosques coexist with churches, and remnants of the ECSMGE2023 Roman Empire still stand alongside ancient Hittite and Neolithic sites. ISTANBUL

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ISTANBUL SHOPPING IN ISTANBUL As an ancient trade center, famed as the city of a thousand colors and fragrances, Istanbul is a paradise for shoppers offering a huge variety of shopping experiences whether in antique markets or in modern malls. Istanbul GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, WEATHER offers an ancient covered bazaar (The Grand Bazaar or Kapali Carsi) with over In its south stretches the Marmara Sea and in its north is the Black Sea. Its western 4,000 shops in the heart of the old city. It’s a recommended way to shop for half is in Europe and eastern half is in Asia. The strategic and aesthetic strait that Turkish specialties from desserts to jewelry. “Misir Carsisi“ takes its name from separates the two coasts of Istanbul together with the two continents is the Bosphorus. the source of the spices in old times. Bosphorus is the first portal that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean and then onto the Mediterranean. September is one of the most pleasant seasons in Istanbul with a warm climate approximately 20 - 22 Celsius degrees during the day. The merchants of this colorful old covered market, also called the Spice Bazaar, MEETING FACILITIES & ACCOMMODATION sell spices, herbs, medicinal, dried fruits and a myriad of other goods in barrels Istanbul is one of the world’s most exciting congress destinations and is an increasingly and baskets. As it is through interacting with the members of a community in popular choice for the world’s leading international associations and meeting their everyday life that one can get a glimpse of a culture, shopping in Istanbul planners. Istanbul is home to numerous members of ICCA, the International Congress presents a wonderful opportunity to that end. and Convention Association, which is the most extensive and prominent meetings organization in the world. According to ICCA statistics, Istanbul ranked 7th in market share in 2010.

Istanbul’s outstanding infrastructure, including modern, luxurious accommodations, state-of-the- art congress and exhibition venues and experienced congress professionals, makes it a logical choice for organizers. When combined with the city’s fabulous history and stunning natural beauty, cultural richness, exciting shopping, sophisticated cultural life and world-class dining, it’s not hard to figure out why top associations choose Istanbul and enjoy exceptionally high attendance. Delegates can enjoy luxury, comfortable and affordable accommodations and Istanbul’s 3500 years of history as well as attending a high quality and productive meeting planned precisely from the plenary session to the closing ceremonies in facilities equipped with the latest technology. In such a state of circumstances, it would not be exageration to point out that delegates can naturally expect a remarkable event in a definitely outstanding city.

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MEETING DESTINATION ISTANBUL MEETING DESTINATION ISTANBUL

A city with a global outlook, Istanbul is a meeting point between East and West as well Another factor in İstanbul’s success as a congress destination is its easy access as being a leading MICE destination offering unique and exciting venues. With its 7 from anywhere in the world. Turkish Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, offers purpose- built convention centers & 3 exhibition centers, the city has the capacity to more than 300 direct destination flights between İstanbul and five continents, host every type of event, from bespoke incentives to meetings for up to 30,000 pax. meaning that two billion people live within six hours’ flying time of İstanbul. Combined with Istanbul’s historic venues, palaces, cisterns, high tech modern venues With two airports, one on the Asian side of the city “Sabiha Gökçen International and more, it offers meeting planners lots of options to create truly unique events. Airport” and “İstanbul Airport” is providing a capacity of 150 million passengers; the world’s largest in terms of the passenger volume. On top of easy visa İstanbul hosted many prestigious conferences in recent years. Some of the main requirements, the e-visa system with only 3 clicks away makes visa processing congresses are; 16th WFNS World Congress of Neurosurgery with 5,000 delegates, easier than ever. 22nd World Petroleum Congress WPC with 5,000 pax and 23rd World Energy Congress WEC hosting 10,000 delegates got compliments within the international community.

Again, 45th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress with 8,000 pax, Congress of the Universal Postal Union -UPU- with 2,000 pax, 46th World Polymer Congress with 1,500, WFPMA - 16th World Congress on Human Resources with 3,000 and 50th World Congress of the Universal Federation of Travel Agents’ Association also can be counted within the prestigious meetings that İstanbul hosted.

Another factor in İstanbul’s success as a congress destination is its easy access from anywhere in the world. Turkish Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, offers more than 300 direct destination flights between İstanbul and five continents.

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ISTANBUL time to discover diversity

ACCOMMODATION The hub city for many cultures over the centuries, İstanbul meeting and conference facilities. Bringing together the offers a variety of accommodation choices. With almost Bosphorus, a unique cultural heritage, and a major history 112.000 bed capacity and 30K under investment bed with elegant ballrooms, large fairgrounds, classy exhibition capacity, over 219 five-star and four-star hotels located in areas, and many suitable conference and breakout rooms AROUND VENUE İstanbul include both international and Turkish hotel chains. including large auditoriums, the city’s leading conference The variety of accommodation options and the breath-taking hotels offer an outstanding experience. There are countless The hub city for many cultures offers a attractions of İstanbul will make your stay an unforgettable hotels in İstanbul located near the convention centres, experience. The hotels, including both international and airports and business areas both on the European side and variety of accommodation choices with local brands, are ready to offer the traditional hospitality to on the Asian side. almost 100,000 your delegates combined with the convenience of extensive

guestrooms including both international İstanbul offers a huge network of public and national hotel chains. transportation. With city busses and railways such as subway, tram systems and Marmaray, İstanbul offers plenty options SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM to get around the city. As the Bosphorus divides the city into two parts, the ferries 3 Star Hotels 50€ - 70€ 90€ - 120€ andsea-busses also become a practical 4 Star Hotels 75€ - 100€ 125€ - 145€ means of daily transportation. Yet the 5 Star Hotels 90€ - 100€ 160€- 200€ whole system can easily be accessed with a single transportation card – İstanbulkart.

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Istanbul Congress Center is situated in the Congress connection of 100/1000 Mbps is provided in all halls. IP Valley in Taksim-Nişantaşı district, the most elegant and telephone system is used at Istanbul Congress Center. central destination in Istanbul. Various prominent cafes, restaurants, hotels and shopping facilities surround ICC. Istanbul Congress Center offers high-quality and seamless Istanbul Congress Center is close to most of the commercial food and beverage services for all kinds of events. Covering and cultural spots of the city, making ICC a privileged and an area of 1,500 m2 and complying with hygiene and unique place for guests. sanitation standards, the kitchen boasts expertise in local VENUE dishes and international cuisine. ICC’s solution-oriented and professional team provides fast and world class technological assistance for your event. ICC’s kitchen holds the HACCP certificate, the worldwide There are wireless access devices which offer 802.11/ac standard in the field of hygiene and food safety. Spanning an area of 120.000m2 on a total of eight floors, Istanbul Congress Center support situated to cover the entire building. Wired network hosts social, cultural and professional events of all kinds, including but not limited to national and international congresses, conferences, symposiums, corporate meetings, fairs, exhibitions, concerts, musicals, and theater and movie premieres.

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ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHT LIFE

From the ubiquitous sounds of live, traditional Turkish music and dancing in restaurants throughout ENTERTAINMENT& the city to cultural and artistic events, international festivals, and glitzy clubs and bars on the Bosphorus, Istanbul is a city that knows how to entertain the seekers of all kind. There’s so much to do, from theatres and exhibitions to museums, historic and architectural tours and cruises. If you’re looking for any kind of an event whether with artistic purposes or for mere entertainment, you need no more plan than to take a walk down “Istiklal Caddesi “ in “ Taksim” (city center), NIGHT LIFE the throbbing heart of modern Istanbul, a street that is always vibrantly alive with music,shops, restaurants, bars, galleries, theatres and of course crowds. No matter whether you are looking for family entertainment, artistic events or just for a night out, Istanbul offers a wide range of choices from the water-front modern art museums to street bars where one can mix with the different local worlds of the city’s inhabitants in the globally satisfactory atmosphere of endless places BIDBOOK where the town’s social life is produced. ECSMGE2023 ISTANBUL

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DREAM PROJECTS Dream A city represents human civilization in one of its most advanced forms. That is why there PROJECTS relationship between infrastructure and urban life is so deep, indivisible, and transformative, here are the mega projects Turkey. BIDBOOK ECSMGE2023 ISTANBUL

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ÇANAKKALE 1915 BRIDGE OSMANGAZİ BRIDGE

the bridge is under construction. It is a suspension bridge crossing the Dardanelle. Osman Gazi Bridge: the bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the Izmit Bay. The The total length is 3563m and the span between the towers is 2023 m. Both span between the towers is 2620 m and is the 4th longest span in the world. towers are seated at the sea bottom. The foundation unit have been already Both towers are seated at the sea bottom on problematic soil conditions. The two sunk, after a long preparation. towers of the suspension bridge is located on opposite sides of the famous North Anatolian Fault Line, which is the major source of earthquakes in Turkey.

EUROASIA TUNNEL

The Eurasia Tunnel Project (Istanbul Strait Road Tube Crossing Project) connects GALATAPORT PROJECT the Asian and European sides of the city via a highway tunnel crossing underneath the seafloor. The Eurasia Tunnel, between traffic-dense Kazlıçeşme and Göztepe, Galataport Project is a city project with a master plan coherent with the covers a route of 14.6 kilometers. neighbourhood texture of the Karaköy region and İstanbul. With the new port, the While the 5.4-kilometer section of the Project consists of a twin-deck tunnel Karaköy coastline, which is currently closed to public access, will be transformed under the seafloor built with special technology and connection tunnels, a total into a promenade open to public, connecting the city with the sea. Through of 9.2-kilometer routes on both the Asian and European sides includes road small streets planned between the buildings, visual and physical access to the expansion and improvement works. The approach roads between Sarayburnu- Bosphorus will be enabled. Kazlıçeşme and Harem-Göztepe were expanded and intersections, vehicle underpasses and pedestrian overpasses were constructed. The Cruise Passenger Terminal in the pier area will also be redesigned as part of the project in line with global standards and the pier will continue to operate as the main gateway to İstanbul and Turkey from the sea.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMS

SOCIAL Turkey’s rich geography and suitable terrain make the country an ideal place for alternative sports such as mountaineering, golf (15 licensed facilities), scuba diving, rafting, skiing and yachting. Naturally, well-established and popular sports like football, basketball, volleyball have a considerable number of players and supporters all over the country.

PROGRAMS Geographically located in both Asia and Europe, Turkey has a climate allowing extreme variations in climatic conditions, beach, both in the same day. Yet Turkey is one of those countries where change is almost on overdrive. This may be why every journey in Turkey can evolve into a discovery or an adventure. BIDBOOK ECSMGE2023 ISTANBUL

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CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS

HALF DAY CITY TOUR BOSPHORUS CRUISE OTTOMAN RELICS

Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of The Princess Islands are a combination of Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus nine islands off the Asian coast of Istanbul, the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and and a natural harbour of the historical in the Sea of Marmara. Motorists are not Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, peninsula separating the old and the new permitted on the islands except the ones the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the parts of İstanbul where the first colonies OTTOMAN RELICS DOLMABAHÇE PALACE belonging to the local municipality for greatest marvels of architecture, constructed settled during the Byzantines. The public works, therefore you have to walk residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian TWO CONTINENS as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor or rent a bicycle or horse-drawn carriage Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman traders and other non-muslim minorities. Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, (fayton in Turkish), even a donkey. Many Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Drive along the traces of history at Balat famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with local people in Istanbul own or rent sacred Islamic relics of Prophet viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for their summer houses, or just go there at 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman the weekends for swimming in the tiny Hippodrome, center of sportive events and weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on beaches and for picnicking. political activities of the old city. Serpentine guide commentary is not allowed in kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German special sections. (Harem is not included fortification of the middle age. . Cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes’ Empire. Famous with great collection of in the program) Islands by boat. Stop at Büyükada, the Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments Bosphorus Cruise on private boat, European antiquity, furniture and popular summer resort with pinewood decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of through the waterway separating the scenery and wooden mansions, once the Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at two continents, Europe and Asia, with 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.Bosphorus Bridge, pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. the biggest “souk” in the world with nearly Hagia Sophia. a possibility to take photographs of unique chance to step from one continent marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Tour of the island by horse-drawn 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, The ceramic panels are the most (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Ottoman architecture besides modern carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. carpets, leatherware and souvenir. beautiful examples of the 16th century residentials and luxurious apartments. Evening return to İstanbul and transfer to with purple, red, green and blue flower Çamlıca Hill, famous for its widest bird’s hotels. motives. Prince robes and a small piece eye panoramic view of İstanbul from from the Kaaba covers are displayed on Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, gives a the sarcophaguses. chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the best point of the highest and most appealing places of the city.

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PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TOURS

ANATOLIAN TOURS EPHESUS AND VIRGIN MARY PAMUKKALE (Hierapolis) HOUSE Departure by ferryboat via Yalova, enjoying Early morning flight to İzmir or night the lovely countryside view. before bus to Kuşadası and drive to Early morning flight to İzmir or night Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), before bus to Kuşadası, birthplace of Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital and TROY AND GALLIPOLI Homer and departure for Ephesus, one PERGAMUM a beautiful and spectacular natural site lunch of famous “Kebap of Alexander The of the twelve cities of the Ionian League near Denizli, unique in the world. Thermal Great“. Climb to Uludağ, the legendary Mount during the classical Greek period. Ephesus spring waters have carved this fantastic Early morning drive to Gallipoli, famous Early morning flight to İzmir or night Olympos, by Teleferik (cable car), visit to was also one of the “Seven Churches of formation of stalactites. Thermal waters battlefield, Anzac Cove, War Cemeteries before bus to Kuşadası and drive to have been used since Roman times for Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque Anatolia (Asia)” that are cited in the Book (Beach Cemetery, Quinn’ s Post, The Nek) Pergamum, ancient Greek city and the their therapeutic powers. Situated on the and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market of Revelation. and the Anzac Memorials (Lone Pine - capital of the Kingdom of Pergamum. plateau are both the thermal center with in the Covered Bazaar. Australian Memorial, Conk Bayırı - New Visit to the old Greco-Roman city its motels, thermal pools and ruins of the Visit to Aesculapium, ancient medical Zealand Memorial, Hellespont - English of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, ancient city of Hierapolis. Monument on center built in the name of Aesculapis, Late evening return to İstanbul and transfer to Memorial) of the naval battle (18 March Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and this site includes the ancient thermal baths “God of Medicine“ where different 1915) during the World War I. Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great which have been restored and converted hotels. Drive to the 600 years survivor İnkaya healing methods like blood transfusion, Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, into an archaeological museum. Plane Tree and coffee break on the way to Ferry across Dardanelles. We’ll see the meditation, therapy with music and sound Gate of Magnesia. Uludağ. maquette Trojan Horse used in the famous Return to İzmir for evening flight or night of water were first used. After lunch movie “Troy” before lunch at Çanakkale. Last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount bus from Kuşadası to İstanbul. continue to Pergamum Acropolis with Visit to the ancient city of Troy, famous Solmissos and lunch at Selçuk. Visit to Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of with the legendary Trojan Horse from the İsabey Mosque, one of the oldest and Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium times of Beautiful Helen, the Queen of most impressive works of architectural of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Sparta and Paris, the Trojan Prince. art remaining from Anatolian Beyliks and Theatre and Roman Bath. the Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Dinner on the way and late evening return Wonders of the Ancient World”. Return to to İstanbul. Return to İzmir for evening flight or night İzmir for evening flight or night bus from bus from Kuşadası to İstanbul. Kuşadası to İstanbul.

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Panoramic view of the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the “wonderland” at Cappadocia Kızılçukur (Red Valley) and the village of Çavuşin with rock-cut dwellings. Underground City of Kaymaklı, rock-cut city beneath the earth up to 8-9 DAY 2 DAY 3 levels where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations in Çatalkaya. A fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Pigeon Valley, greatest Derinkuyu Underground City, walk through the amazing Ihlara DAY 1 collection of pigeon nests in the world. Dinner at hotel and overnight. Valley. Lunch at Belisırma. Visit to the monasteries at Yaprakhisar DAY 4 and Selime. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Early morning flight to Kayseri/Nevşehir or night before bus to Ürgüp. Walk through the “Fairy Chimneys” in Devrent Valley, Mustafa Paşa which inhabited Greek Orthodox families until the Paşabağ (Monks’) Valley, practice pottery production with the beginning of the 20th century. Walk through Damsa Lake. Visit ancient technique in Avanos. Visit to Göreme, the “open-air museum“ to Keşlik, Archangelos Monastery with a church hall. After lunch, holding the earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys visit to Soğanlı. Possibility to watch local women baking bread. presenting finest examples of frescoes. Uçhisar Castle, the highest Drive to Taşkınpaşa for a wonderful panoramic view and Cemil point in the region. Dinner at hotel and overnight. where you‘ ll see a famous Greek church. Evening flight from Kayseri/Nevşehir or night bus from Ürgüp to İstanbul.

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Vice President for Europe Professor Mario Manassero Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 10129 Torino, Italy Email: [email protected]

Dear Professor Mario Manassero,

As the President of the National Association of Dam Safety (DSA), I take the pleasure to support the application of the Turkish Chapter of ISSMGE to organize the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.

The DSA is an Non-Governmental Organization in Turkey to provide opportunity for the dam safety community to share important information and to transfer new technology about dam structures from the developed countires. It organizes symposiums, congresses, conferences, workshops throughout country. The last one, namely 5th International Symposium on Dam Safety was held at Cevahir Asia Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey from 27 to 31 October 2018 (www.damsafety2018.com ) by Turkish National Committee of Large Dams (TRCOLD), in collaboration with the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, Water Foundation, National Committee of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, and Osmangazi University.

I am confident that Istanbul, with its exceptional conference facilities and its cultural tradition, is the right venue for the organization of a prestigious meeting like the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

Yours sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Hasan TOSUN President

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June 10, 2019 To To: Vice President for Europe Vice President for Europe Professor Mario Manassero Professor Mario Manassero Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Politecnico di Torino Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 10129 Torino, Italy 10129 Torino, Italy Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dear Professor Mario Manassero, Kasktaş; a subsidiary of Enka which is currently one of the world’s top general As the President of the Turkish Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society (IGS-TC), It is a pleasure contracting companies, is Turkey’s one of the leading international geotechnical to support the application of the Turkish Chapter of ISSMGE (TC-ISSMGE) for the organization of the contractor. 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in 2023 (ECSMGE 2023) in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkish Society for ISSMGE has informed us that Turkey is a candidate to do the honors

The IGS-TC is the one and the only association on geosynthetics established in Turkey. The IGS-TC aims for 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering to be held to share knowledge and experience and to discuss the problems and solution suggestions by bringing in 2023. Especially in recent years, Turkey is home to various important geotechnical together producers, practitioners and scientists working in Turkey on geosynthetics including geotextile, projects which is the proof of great experience and potential of Turkish Geotechnical geogrid, geomembrane and geocomposite products. Eight National Conferences (G1-G8) and one Companies in the contracting sector and geotechnical engineers as well. This will be a th European Conference, 6 European Geosynthetics Conference (EuroGeo6), in 2016 (http://eurogeo6.org) great opportunity for us to show our competency in geotechnical engineering and share were organized under the organization of the Turkish Chapter of IGS. our experiences with our multi-national colleagues. As being a former committee

I am confident that Istanbul will be a good venue for the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics member of Turkish Society for ISSMGE, thanks to their endless enthusiasm and and Geotechnical Engineering. Not only her natural beauty, historical richness and cultural splendor, but considerable efforts; I am very pleased to say that several national and international also for the amount of constructions in Istanbul make Istanbul an excellent destination for such an events have been organized and achieved successfully with the leadership of international conference. It can be an opportunity for all who attend to experience a valuable technical Chairperson Prof. Çinicioğlu and by all board members. program, a magnificent city, and the essence of warm Turkish hospitality. We are pleased to inform you that we will provide full support for this organization as I fully support the application of TC-ISSMGE to hold the ECSMGE 2023 in Istanbul. Kasktaş, a group company of Enka. Yours Sincerely, Yours sincerely,

Dr. Rasin Düzceer Prof.Dr. Ayşe Edinçliler General Manager President of Turkish Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society

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To: Vice President for Europe Professor Mario Manassero Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 10129 Torino, Italy Email: [email protected]

Dear Professor Mario Manassero,

On behalf of the Trevi Group, I would like to express full support to Istanbul’s candidacy for the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering to be held in 2023. Trevi Group is worldwide acknowledged in the field of foundation engineering (special foundations), tunnel excavation, soil consolidations, recovery of polluted sites, in the design and marketing of relevant special technologies, in the drilling field (oil, gas and water) both with regard to the production of systems and to the supply of services, but also in the execution of multi-story automatized and underground car parks. The Group has currently 44 operating companies in 32 countries with 55 business units. Our company fully supports the Turkish Society for ISSMGE and the candidacy of Istanbul for the prestigious European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

Sincerely Yours,

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To: Vice President for Europe Professor Mario Manassero Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 10129 Torino, Italy, E-mail: [email protected]

Dear Professor Mario Manassero,

On behalf of the Zetaş Zemin Teknolojisi A.Ş., I would like to express full support to Istanbul’s candidacy for the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering to be held in 2023.

ZETAŞ was established in 1988 and have provided a fully integrated chain of services under the umbrella of Foundation Engineering Practice throughout the years. ZETAŞ has already taken its place in the international market and has been active in eleven countries. In 2011, ZETAŞ became a member of Soletanche Freyssinet group of companies and with this encouraging support ZETAŞ continues to undertake prestigious projects.

Zetaş Zemin Teknolojisi A.Ş. fully supports the Turkish Society for ISSMGE and the candidacy of Istanbul for the upcoming European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

Best Regards,

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Vice President for Europe, Prof. Mario Manassero Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnia Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 10129 Torino, ITALY

Dear Professor Mario Manassero and Members of the ISSMGA Board,

Rocscience Inc. would like to offer our full support to the Turkish Chapter of ISSMGE for their application to host the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2023.

Rocscience Inc. is a leading geotechnical software company, specializing in software tools to analyze excavations in soil and rock. We have active customers in over 115 countries, including government agencies, consulting companies and universities. Our company is based in Toronto, Canada, and we work with international distributors, including in Turkey. Through our contacts at the Middle East Technical University and Geodestek Ltd. Şti., our company representatives have traveled to Istanbul and Ankara to give workshops and attend conferences. We have been very impressed how hard our Turkish colleagues work to enhance Turkey’s place on the world stage in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

We are confident that Istanbul, with its strong connections to both the east and west, its first- rate conference facilities, along with its fascinating architecture and culture, will be an excellent venue for this important international conference.

Sincerely,

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To Vice President for Europe Professor Mario Manassero Dipartimento di lngegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica

Politecnico di Torino Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 10129 Torino, Italy email: [email protected]

Dear Professor Mario Manassero,

As GEOgrup İnşaat A.Ş., it is a pleasure to support the application of the Turkish Society of ISSMGE (TC-ISSMGE) for the organization of the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in 2023 (ECSMGE 2023) in Istanbul, Turkey.

GEOgrup was established in 1999 and have provided Geotechnical Engineering Services in Pre- Project (soil investigation and in-situ testing) , Project (geotechnical Project design), Post-Project (geotechncial instrumentation and quality assurance testing) phases throughout the years.

GEOgrup is a corporate member of Zemin Mekanigi ve Geoteknik Muhendisligi Dernegi, ZMGM (Turkish Society for ISSMGE) and fully supports ZMGM for the candidacy of Istanbul for the 18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering to be held in 2023.

Yours sincerely,

Orhan Esat İNANIR Geotechnical Eng., MSc. Board Member

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