ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR DIPLOMATS

February 22-23, 2025 – Ankara

Presented in English

by internationally acclaimed speakers

(simultaneous translations will be available)

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To live away from your home is inconvenient.

Getting to know the culture you live in is difficult.

Setting up a temporary new life with your family is rough. ​

WE KNOW !

We’ve been there…

That’s why we’ve come up with DiploFest. Two days of orientation, fun, networking and socializing.

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February 22, 2025 – Saturday

Let’s have fun

A relaxed day covering the culture and day-to-day living issues that might/will affect your life in Türkiye.

A Taste of Türkiye: Unpacking the Culture

  • Political History
  • Foreign Policy Issues
  • Law & Constitution

Bureaucracy & Government

  • State & Government
  • Communications

Economy & Business

  • Fundamental Economy
  • Doing Business In Türkiye
  • Banks & Private Sector

Media

  • Mass Communication
  • Foreign Language Media
  • Resources & Social Media

Other Institutions

  • Municipalities, Chambers & Professional Organizations
  • Civil Society Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Political Parties
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February 22, 2024 – Saturday

Diplomats & Families

Second day is for diplomats and their families. A relaxed day covering the culture and day-to-day living issues that might/will affect your life in Türkiye.

Education, Heath, Security & Religious Matters

  • Nursery, Primary and High Schools
  • Higher Education
  • Health System
  • Police and Security Services
  • Religious Places and Services

Welcome to Türkiye

  • Behavior Models and Cultural Map
  • Religious and Public Holidays
  • Traditional Culture, Etiquette and Practical Information
  • Women in Türkiye
  • Issues of concern

Who, What, When, Where & Why

  • Housing & Real Estate
  • Transportation
  • Food / Dining
  • Telecomm & Informatics
  • Shopping
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Language Education
  • Private Schools & Universities
  • Health
  • Art & Music
  • Social Life / Night Life

I’ve Been There…

  • Expat Experiences
  • Diplomats and expats who have lived in Türkiye
  • Speakers will be announced
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Two days of information & fun. All for FREE!

No Government Bodies

DiploFest is %100 private initiative.
Governmental bodies have only been cordially invited to participate as speakers.

All Questions Answered

No matter how hard your question might be, our speakers and moderators will answer in all fairness and transparency.

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Internationally Acclaimed Speakers & Moderators

The moderators and speakers of DiploFest 2024 have been carefully vetted. They are experts in their area and all have international affairs experience.

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VENUE

DiploFest 2025 will take place at Zübeyde Hanım Sosyal Tesisleri, Şehit Mustafa Doğan Caddesi No: 4, Yıldızevler, Çankaya, well known for its hospitality with the missions in Ankara.

No Smoking

In accordance with the laws, there is no smoking on premises, however, there are smoking terraces close by.

Baby-sitting available for children under 14

2nd day only! A special room will be available to leave your children in the hands of professional baby-sitters.

Venue is wheelchair accessible

Seats Are Limited

The venue has limited seating. It is important to reserve your seats as early as possible.

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