International Ex-libris Congress and Competition

Congress



Dear Friends of Ex-libris,

I am pleased to invite you to the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress, organised by Istinye University, Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Bozlu Art Project and Istanbul Ex-libris Association, which will take place in Istanbul on 20-24 August 2025. 

Regarding your accommodations while in Istanbul, you will be able to choose from many economically priced (renewed) alternatives. You will be able to reach the Congress which will be held at Istinye University at the Vadi H Campus relatively easily by metro, as it is close in proximity to the city center.

You will not only be participating in an Ex-libris congress while in Istanbul, you will also have the opportunity for an unforgettable summer vacation.

I thank you for your cooperation and support and would like to reiterate that we look forward to hosting you in Istanbul, where we eagerly await your arrival.

Yours sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektas
President of the Congress Organization Committee 

Note: Remember to find out if you need a visa for Turkey from the closest Turkish Embassy or Consulate. Let us know and we will send you an official letter of invitation.

 

Program of the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress Istanbul 2025

20- 24 August 2025

Wed., 20 August 09:00-21:00

Thursday, 21 August
09:00-18:00


19:00-21:00


Friday, 22 August 09:00


 

10:00

11:00-16:00

17:00-18:00


Sat., 23 August 09:00-12:00

    13:00-14:30


15:00-18:00

19:30-23:00

Sun., 24 August 09:00-12:00

Registration and ExchangesIstinye University, Vadi H Campus Ex-libris exchange starts.

Visit to the Basilica Cistern, the Museums of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Visit to the Grand Bazaar and shopping (optional).

Opening of Martin R. Baeyens Exhibition, Istanbul Concept Gallery, Beyoglu.

Welcome-address by the President of the Congress Organization Committee and Rector of Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Conference Hall.

Award Ceremony and Opening of the 6th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition, Istinye University, Vadi H Campus.

Ex-libris exchange continues.

The Round Table: Ex-libris Collecting”.Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Conference Hall. 

Ex-libris exchange continues.

Visit to the Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, Altunizade, Uskudar / Istanbul

A Ferry Tour of the Bosphorus.

Visit to Exhibition of 4th International Ex-libris Competition and Gala Banquet. (Selcuk Ecza Deposu), Altunizade, Uskudar

Last possibilities of exchanges and departure of the participants

 

 

2nd International Ex-libris Congress Istanbul 2025
REGISTRATION FORM (Deadline is 30 May 2025)

     

First Name:

Surname:

Nationality:

Gender:

Male

Female

Address:

 

Mobile:                        

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Accompanying persons:

I speak (please mark it) 

English

German

French

Chinese

Russian

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Registration Fee

Congress members are required to pay 180 Euros and accompanying persons 160 Euros, which entitles them to attend all events, scheduled visits, congress documentation and the closing gala dinner. The fee should be transferred to the name of Istanbul Ekslibris Dernegi

The bank receipt and registration form must be sent to hasipp@gmail.com 

Apart from Western Union, you can also send money to Hasip Pektaş from abroad with money transfer companies named UPT, RIA, KORONAPAY.

Bank: AKBANK Maslak Branch, Account Number: (EUR) 0645-0092044 
Swift Code: AKBKTRIS, IBAN: TR90 0004 6006 4503 6000 0920 44 

Congress Area / Information (Don’t hesitate to contact us)
Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, 
Azerbaycan Cad. Vadistanbul 4A Blok, 34396 Sariyer / Istanbul. 
Hasip Pektas, e-mail: hasipp@gmail.com 
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KW5R6N2ha8G1ukfP9
 

I hereby register for the 2nd International Ex-libris Congress, Istanbul 2025. 

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