Climate Change Congress, April 11-13

Turkey's first Climate Change Congress (TIKDEK 2007) will be held in Istanbul Technical University (ITU) between April 11th-13th, 2007. The congress is organized by the Water Foundation who is planning to bring together scholars and experts from various Turkish institutions to study climate change.

European Marine Congress, April 9-13

The 38th Convention of The Mediterranean Science Commission will be held in Istanbul between April 9th-13th. The congress will be officially opened by Prince Albert II of Monaco. Over a thosand scientists from 40 countries will participate in the congress, which will cover impact of global warming on the world seas. High rank EU executives are also expected to attend the congress.

International Istanbul Film Festival, March 31

The 26th International Istanbul Film Festival will be held between March 31st and April 15th. The festival will open its gates with famous Turkish director Ferzan Ozpetek's latest movie "Saturno Contro". This year, 235 films will be shown and 15 films will run for the "Golden Tulip" award under the theme "Arts and Cinema". The famous director of such independent hits - Johnny Suede, Living in Oblivion and The Real Blonde - Tom DiCillo will compete for the "Golden Tulip" with his latest film "Delirious". Among the films competing for the "Golden Tulip" Award in 2007 are George Hickenlooper's "Factory Girl" starring Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce and Hayden Christensen and Joachim Trier's "Reprise".

Motoshow '07 in Istanbul, March 29

International Motorcycle Fair will be held between March 29th - April 1st, 2007, at Istanbul Fair Center in Yesilkoy - Istanbul. The Motoshow 2007 will be a meeting point of the speed addicts. The brand new models of motorcycles of all types from chopper to racing, from touring to enduro that have been produced by the leading brands of motorcycle sector will be exhibited in the fair.

Jazz Master Branford Marsalis Quartet, March 21

One of the most innovative and creative jazz musicians of the world, and three time Grammy winner, Branford Marsalis, will join "Masters of the Jazz" series at Is Sanat Cultural center in Istanbul on Wednesday March 21st. Marsalis is nominated for the 2007 Grammy Award in the "Best Solo Instrumental Jazz Album" Category as well.

Pink Martini band in Istanbul, March 17

Pink Martini will be on stage at Turker Inanoglu Maslak Show Center in Istanbul on March 17th. The group has a big number of fans in Turkey where they'll sing the new songs from their new album that is going to be released in May in Europe.

Independent Film Festival, Feb 15-25th

Annual international independent film festival will be held in Istanbul between February 15th-25th, 2007. IF festival is organized by Yapi Kredi Bank and this year movies will be displayed in two separate theater halls: Beyoglu AFM and Caddebostan AFM-Budak theaters. Besides these independent films, several parties and events will be organized as well.

International Boat Show, Feb 17-25th

26th Istanbul International Boat Show will open its gates between 17-25 February 2007 at Istanbul Expo Center, previously known as Istanbul World Trade Center, just accros Ataturk Airport. Hundreds of international top brands in motoryacht, sailing boats, speed and leisure boats and their selective accessories and equipments will get their place in this important fair.

Eurasia Boat Show, Feb 9-18th

Eurasia Boat Show will be held at CNR Expo halls in Istanbul between February 9-18th, 2007. Equipment and services ranging from water sports to surfing, water skiing, and diving technologies, to charters, motorboats, and luxurious yachts will be available for display in this fair. The CNR Expo center is just accros Ataturk Airport.

EMITT Travel Fair, Feb 15-18

International EMITT Travel Fair will be held between February 15th-18th at Beylikduzu TUYAP Fair and Congress center in Istanbul. This year it will be the 11th EMITT, and Tourism Ministers from 15 different countries will honor the Fair. It's the most important travel fair in Turkey for both incoming and ingoing, as well as outgoing tours.