We are delighted to open the online registration HERE and share the programme below for our next conference 2023 organized together with the Turkish Association of University Women (TAUW).
UWE CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY
İZMİR, TÜRKİYE
5-7 October 2023
−Venue: Swissotel Buyuk Efes,İzmir, Türkiye−
Thursday 5th October: Informal welcome and cocktail
Friday 6th October: Conference “Peace Equality Solidarity and Women”
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Hotel – Conference Hall
9.00 – 09.30 Registration
09:30 – 09.45 Welcomeby Dr. Başak Ovacık, CER-TAUW & Organising Committee Chair; Meral Güler, President TAUW, and Esen Değer Alpagut, President İzmir Branch TAUW
09.45 – 10.00 Welcome by Dr.Anne Bergheim Negre, President UWE
10.00– 11.00 Panel “Women of the Republic on the Centenary” by Nazan Moroğlu, Past President TAUW (2010-2014),
Lecturer MEF University and Gülsün Bilgehan, former Deputy at Turkish Grand National Assembly and President, İnönü Foundation
11.00 -11.30 Coffee Break
11.30 – 13.30 Panel: “Women and Disasters”
Moderation by Prof. Dr. Feride Acar, Past President of CEDAW Committee and experts on Women in Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine.
13.30– 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Workshop 1 “Women’s Leadership” by Neptün Soyer, Izmir Village Cooperatives Union Chairperson
14.30-16.00 Workshop 2 “Empowering women through technology” TBC
16.00- 16.30 Coffee Break
16.30 – 17.00 Results and discussion
20.00 pm Turkish Night (venue to be indicated at a later time)
Saturday 7th October: Annual General Meeting UWE
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Hotel – Conference Hall
(Agenda to be send to a later date from the UWE Board)
There will be a bring and buy dedicated place for members to participate in during Friday and Saturday meeting.
20.00 pm Gala Dinner (venue to be indicated at a later time)
Sunday 8th October: Optional tour (meeting time and place to be confirmed)
Departure from Swissotel, Ephesus tour includes a professional guide and local lunch
UWE İzmir 2023 Conference Accommodation
1- Swissotel is our main venue for the conference. Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir is a five-star deluxe hotel located in the heart of the city’s commercial hub and overlooking the spectacular Kordon Promenade, on Turkey’s Aegean Sea. The Hotel is within walking distance from the Archaeological Museum, Commercial Centre and Izmir Cultural Park. The hotel has a swimming pool and a spa center.
2- Atlas Hotel is a smaller hotel within 5 minutes walking distance to Swissotel. It is near to the historical Kemeraltı market, the oldest and largest open market in İzmir, and to Kordon where the city’s most beautiful sunset is experienced.
Both hotels are located in the heart of the city. There are shops, cafes, pharmacies around the hotels.
Registration and Payment
To book the room, participants need to send an email to reservations.izmir@swissotel.com and Busra.Zaimoglu@swissotel.com indicating “UWE 2023 Meeting & Accommodation Group Swissotel İzmir” and need to make a transfer to the following account number. Breakfast and VAT included at the prices.
DOUBLE ROOM 319 €/night
SINGLE ROOM 297€/night
Bank account of Swissotel:
Company name: Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir, Güzel Oteller Tur. İnş. San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
Bank Name: Garanti Bankasi, Izmir Kordon Subesi (865)
Account Name: Guzel Oteller Tur. Ins. San. Ve Tic. As.
Swift Code: TGBATRIS865
IBAN EURO: TR10 0006 2000 8650 0009 0991 81
2- Atlas Otel
To book their room, participants need to send an email to glencetin@yahoo.com indicating “UWE 2023 Meeting” and can make the payment by credit card directly from the following link. Breakfast and VAT included at the prices.
DOUBLE ROOM 125 €/night Payment Link HERE
SINGLE ROOM 98 €/night Payment Link HERE
Transport from the Airport:
Adnan Menderes International Airport is less than 15 km and 20 minutes away from Swissotel Buyuk Efes İzmir.
You need to send an email to concierge.izmir@swissotel.com with your name and flight details if you need transportation from the airport.
Ford Focus or similar car (Up to 2 person)
40 Euro
Mercedes Vito (up to 6 person)
65 Euro
Mercedes sprinter (up to 10 person)
90 Euro
You can easily find a taxi from the airport and can take the Havaş Bus which stops in front of Swissotel.
