The 5th International Universities Networking Conference
IUNC Middle East & Africa 2024
Peer-to-Peer Learning ●● Partnerships ●● International Cooperation
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February 14-16, 2024
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Elite World Istanbul, a 5-star hotel at Taksim Square
The IUNC MEA 2024 will take place in bright, vibrant, and picturesque Istanbul. For 3 days, you will be completely immersed in partnership development, networking, and learning from peers. As a participant, you will meet colleagues and partners from around the world, learn about the best international practices, take part in open discussions, conduct one-to-one meetings, and get new ideas, and technologies.
The IUNC MEA 2024 conference activities enable participants to build partnerships and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Online broadcast is not provided. Pre-registration required.
Agenda
You will have a chance to visit Istanbul—one of the oldest cities in the world, to admire the picturesque Bosporus, observe the Sea of Marmara and even visit Europe and Asia at the same time. The business program of the conference offers to discuss current issues of international cooperation, to meet potential partners from all around the world and to get inspired with new ideas.
DAY 0
Tuesday, 13-th of February
Arrival day
Arrival day
- Participants arrive to Istanbul and have the check-in in the hotel. The accommodation provided to participants, who have chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation)
Day 1
Wednesday, 14-th of February
Working hours: 09.00-17.00
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Word
Conference Sessions
Working hours: 09.00-17.00
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Word
Conference Sessions
- Lunch and coffee breaks are provided for all participants
- Breakfast is provided for participants who have chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation)
Day 2
Thursday, 15-th of February
Working hours: 09.00-17.00
Opening of the second day of the conference
One-to-one prescheduled business meetings
Networking
MOU signing
Working hours: 09.00-17.00
Opening of the second day of the conference
One-to-one prescheduled business meetings
Networking
MOU signing
- Lunch and coffee breaks are provided for all participants
- Breakfast is provided for participants who have chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation)
Day 3
Friday, 16-th of February
Working hours: 09.00-14.00, participation is optional
Campus tour to the Istanbul University / City excursion, sightseeing
Working hours: 09.00-14.00, participation is optional
Campus tour to the Istanbul University / City excursion, sightseeing
- Breakfast is provided for participants who have chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation)
- Lunch is organized by participants individually
Inspiring sessions
Interesting presentations, best, new practices
Face-to-face networking
Prescheduled business appointments with prospective partners
Open discussion
Opinion leaders' point of view, fresh ideas
Who should attend
The event is designed for the University Officers involved in international relations, curricula internationalization,
e-teaching, educational program development,
digitalization & related areas
e-teaching, educational program development,
digitalization & related areas
International
AffairsInternationalization, partnerships, student recruitment
Joint Research ProgramsResearch cooperation,
program development and internationalization
Partnerships DevelopmentInternationalization,
programs & partnerships
development
Innovations & DevelopmentUniversities academic affairs innovations development
Campus DigitalizationDigitalization of programs, campuses and university services
Faculty DevelopmentFaculty capacity building, faculty staff internationalization
Foreign Student RecruitmentGlobal
student recruitment
activities
Program DevelopmentProgram development, cooperation & experience sharing
Keynote Speakers
The detailed program is coming soon!
In the meantime, please find the speakers of the last IUNC MEA conference
In the meantime, please find the speakers of the last IUNC MEA conference
- Bogdan VoronovskiyGeneral DirectorEastern European
University Association
(EEUA) - M. Khair Al-GhabaniPresidentInternational Union of Universities
(IUU) - Sabur KhanFirst Vice PresidentAssociation of Universities
of Asia and the Pacific
(AUAP) - Olusola B. OyewoleSecretary GeneralAssociation of African Universities
(AAU) - Wiseman JackPresidentInternational Education Association
of South Africa (IEASA) - Shafiullah NaimiPresidentAssociation of Private Universities and Institution of Higher Education in Afghanistan
Program
Click on the button to see the provisional date for that day.
DAY 0
Tuesday, 13-th of February 2024
Arrival day
Check in at the hotel 14.00
Participants organize the airport-hotel transfers and get to the hotel independently.
Accommodation is included in a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation).
Participants, who has chosen a “Basic package” (Participation Only) organize their accommodation in Istanbul independently.
Meals are included in all packages and are provided starting from 14.02.2023 (Wednesday) according to the program. For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
Arrival day
Check in at the hotel 14.00
Participants organize the airport-hotel transfers and get to the hotel independently.
Accommodation is included in a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation).
Participants, who has chosen a “Basic package” (Participation Only) organize their accommodation in Istanbul independently.
Meals are included in all packages and are provided starting from 14.02.2023 (Wednesday) according to the program. For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
DAY 1
Wednesday, 14-th of February 2024
Full conference day
The conference activities are organized in a business-hall of "Elite World Istanbul" hotel
8:00 – Breakfast
For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
9:30 – 10:00 Registration
Participants make their registration for the conference and get participants' folders.
10:00 – 10:30 Opening ceremony, welcoming words of the conference organizers.
The ceremony will take place in business-hall of "Elite World Istanbul" hotel
10:30 – 10:50 Coffee break
10:50 – 12:30 Session 1.1
Key-speakers reports
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
Lunch is provided for all participants in “Elite World Istanbul” hotel dining room
13:30 – 15.30 Session 1.2
Key-speakers reports
15:30 – 15:50 Coffee break
15:50 – 17:00 Session 1.3
Key-speakers reports
17:00 - The end of the first day
Participants' free time
Full conference day
The conference activities are organized in a business-hall of "Elite World Istanbul" hotel
8:00 – Breakfast
Participants who has chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation) will be able to have breakfast in the hotel.
Participants, who has picked a “Basic package” (Participation Only) will be able to organize their breakfasts themselves.For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
9:30 – 10:00 Registration
Participants make their registration for the conference and get participants' folders.
10:00 – 10:30 Opening ceremony, welcoming words of the conference organizers.
The ceremony will take place in business-hall of "Elite World Istanbul" hotel
10:30 – 10:50 Coffee break
10:50 – 12:30 Session 1.1
Key-speakers reports
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
Lunch is provided for all participants in “Elite World Istanbul” hotel dining room
13:30 – 15.30 Session 1.2
Key-speakers reports
15:30 – 15:50 Coffee break
15:50 – 17:00 Session 1.3
Key-speakers reports
17:00 - The end of the first day
Participants' free time
DAY 2
Thursday, 15-th of February 2024
Full conference day
The conference activities are organized in a business-hall of "Elite World Istanbul" hotel
8:00 – Breakfast
For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
10:00– 11:00 Second day of the conference opening. Business meetings (3*20 min)
Participants meet with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
11:00 – 11:20 Coffee break
11:20– 12:40 Business meetings (3*20 min)
Meetings with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
12:40– 13:40 Lunch
Lunch is provided for all participants in “Elite World Istanbul” hotel dining room
13:40 – 15:20 Business meetings (5*20 min)
Meetings with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
15:20 – 15:40 Coffee break
15:40 – 17:00 Business meetings (4*20 min)
Meetings with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
17:00 – The end of the first day
Participants' free time
Full conference day
The conference activities are organized in a business-hall of "Elite World Istanbul" hotel
8:00 – Breakfast
Participants who has chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation) will be able to have breakfast in the hotel.
Participants, who has picked a “Basic package” (Participation Only) will be able to organize their breakfasts themselves.For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
10:00– 11:00 Second day of the conference opening. Business meetings (3*20 min)
Participants meet with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
11:00 – 11:20 Coffee break
11:20– 12:40 Business meetings (3*20 min)
Meetings with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
12:40– 13:40 Lunch
Lunch is provided for all participants in “Elite World Istanbul” hotel dining room
13:40 – 15:20 Business meetings (5*20 min)
Meetings with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
15:20 – 15:40 Coffee break
15:40 – 17:00 Business meetings (4*20 min)
Meetings with the representatives of other universities, colleagues, agents to discuss opportunities of potential partnership. The meetings are being prescheduled before the event.
17:00 – The end of the first day
Participants' free time
DAY 3
Friday, 16-th of February 2024
Last conference day, participation is optional
8:00 Breakfast
For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
9.00/12.00 Check out procedure
Participants who joins the Campus Tour / City Excursion are advised to make check out at 9.00 am
Other participants are able to stay at the hotel and make check out before 12.00 pm
9.30-13.00 Campus Tour at Istanbul University / City Excursion
Campus tour to one of Istanbul Universities, meeting with the university representatives / Excursion around the city center including several main Istanbul famous sightseeing (participants will be provided several options to choose)
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14.00 Departure
The Campus Tour / City Excursion will be finished on a Taksim Square. Participants will be able easily get to the airport or any other optional place from there.
Last conference day, participation is optional
8:00 Breakfast
Participants who has chosen a “Full package” (Participation+ Accommodation) will be able to have breakfast in the hotel.
Participants, who has picked a “Basic package” (Participation Only) will be able to organize their breakfasts themselves.For a description, check REGISTRATION section.
9.00/12.00 Check out procedure
Participants who joins the Campus Tour / City Excursion are advised to make check out at 9.00 am
Other participants are able to stay at the hotel and make check out before 12.00 pm
9.30-13.00 Campus Tour at Istanbul University / City Excursion
Campus tour to one of Istanbul Universities, meeting with the university representatives / Excursion around the city center including several main Istanbul famous sightseeing (participants will be provided several options to choose)
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Participants organize lunch on their own (you can include additional meals in the contract).
We will make a stop at one of the cafés in the city center where the participants can have lunch.
14.00 Departure
The Campus Tour / City Excursion will be finished on a Taksim Square. Participants will be able easily get to the airport or any other optional place from there.
Registration
The registration fee is stated per 1 person
Packages ►
BASIC PACKAGE
(Participation Only)
(Participation Only)
FULL PACKAGE
(Participation + Accommodation)
(Participation + Accommodation)
Participation in all sessions
according to the program
according to the program
Participation in one-to-one meetings
according to the program
according to the program
Conference materials, Internet
Meals
according to the program
according to the program
Accommodation
3 nights at a 3- or 4-star hotel, located within walking distance to the venue (single room, breakfast included)
Accommodation at the venue is available upon separate request (subject to the availability, the package fee may vary)
3 nights at a 3- or 4-star hotel, located within walking distance to the venue (single room, breakfast included)
Accommodation at the venue is available upon separate request (subject to the availability, the package fee may vary)
REGISTRATION FEE
FEES will be available soon!
FEES will be available soon!
Conference Partners
The event is supported by the global alliances of the universities
VENUE
Elite World Istanbul Hotel
Sehit Muhtar St.No:42,
34435 Taksim Istanbul Turkey
Sehit Muhtar St.No:42,
34435 Taksim Istanbul Turkey
Hotels & Travel
Please be informed that you may be required to hold a visa to travel to Turkey. For further information and visa requirements please contact your closest Turkish embassy or consulate.
If you need an invitation letter for a visa, please email your request to info@iunc.net.
Please be informed that the IUNC Organizing Team will provide you with an e-copy of the invitation letter for the Turkish visa (PDF). If you need the hard copy, you can arrange a courier delivery (all courier delivery costs will be on you).
If you need an invitation letter for a visa, please email your request to info@iunc.net.
Please be informed that the IUNC Organizing Team will provide you with an e-copy of the invitation letter for the Turkish visa (PDF). If you need the hard copy, you can arrange a courier delivery (all courier delivery costs will be on you).
SKYTEAM is the official airline alliance of IUNC Middle East & Africa 2024 and you can book a flight with a discount (for participants only). Please enter Event ID when booking your flight.
Event ID: 4448S.
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Event ID: 4448S.
Book a flight
You can book the accommodation on your own or choose the participation package with included accommodation.
If you choose the participation package with the included accommodation, you will be provided with 3 nights at a 3-star or 4-star hotel, located within walking distance to the venue (single room, breakfast included).
●● Check-in date: February 13, 2024
●● Check-out date: February 16, 2024
Accommodation at the venue is available upon separate request (please contact us in web chat in the right lower corner of this page). The accommodation at the venue is subject to availability. The package fee with included accommodation at the venue may vary.
If you choose the participation package with the included accommodation, you will be provided with 3 nights at a 3-star or 4-star hotel, located within walking distance to the venue (single room, breakfast included).
●● Check-in date: February 13, 2024
●● Check-out date: February 16, 2024
Accommodation at the venue is available upon separate request (please contact us in web chat in the right lower corner of this page). The accommodation at the venue is subject to availability. The package fee with included accommodation at the venue may vary.
The Elite World Istanbul Hotel is the conference venue for IUNC Middle East & Africa 2024. This 5-star luxury hotel with excellent conference facilities is located in the center of Istanbul, just 50 m from Taksim Square.
Address:
Sehit Muhtar St.No:42
34435 Taksim Istanbul Turkey
Tel: +90 212 313 83 83
Hotel Web Page
Address:
Sehit Muhtar St.No:42
34435 Taksim Istanbul Turkey
Tel: +90 212 313 83 83
Hotel Web Page
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