Venue
IT Valley (Bilisim Vadisi) Congress Centre, Gebze:
The IT Valley (Bilisim Vadisi) Congress Centre is located in the IT Valley (Bilisim Vadisi), one of the largest technology development zones in Turkey, in Gebze. It hosts congresses, conferences, seminars and other major events with its modern infrastructure and high-tech facilities. Thanks to its location close to Istanbul, it offers easy accessibility. The congress centre is the meeting point of the business world and the technology sector with its large meeting halls, event areas and professional services.
Transport Options
By Air
Sabiha Gökçen Airport: It is the closest airport to the IT Valley (Bilisim Vadisi). You can reach Gebze from Sabiha Gökçen by taxi, car hire or bus. It will take approximately 30-40 minutes from the airport to Gebze.
Istanbul Airport: Although it is a more distant option, it is possible to reach Gebze from Istanbul Airport. You can reach Gebze from the airport by taxi, private transfer or public transport.
Exclusive Travel Discounts for BTS 2025 Participants
Turkish Airlines is the official airline of “Battery Technologies Summit 2025” and special discounts are offered on certain booking classes. In order to proceed with the online booking tool for Turkish Conventions please visit the Turkish Conventions special event link and use the event code “092TKM25” under delegate section.
Participant Discounts:
For all international flights arriving in ISTANBUL:
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Business Class
15% discount for booking classes: C / D / J / K / Z -
Economy Class
10% discount for booking classes: A / B / E / H / L / M / O / P / Q / S / T / U / V / W / Y
Important Notes:
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These discounts do not apply to codeshare flights, Hajj-Umrah fares, complimentary tickets, and special fare categories (e.g., child, infant, companion, disabled, senior, youth, student, teacher, disabled veteran, soldier, etc.).
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Group bookings may also benefit from these discounts, but they cannot be combined with any other promotions.
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Discounts are valid only for flights to Istanbul, the official host city of the event.
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During ticketing, the event code must be used, and the event registration document or invitation letter must be presented to the sales office or travel agency.
By Public Transport
Metro: You can reach Gebze from Istanbul by Marmaray line. Marmaray extends to Gebze and provides connections from various parts of Istanbul.
Train: It is possible to reach Gebze from Istanbul by TCDD train services. Trains depart from Sirkeci and Pendik stations.
Bus: There are regular bus services from Istanbul to Gebze. Buses usually depart from Harem, Umraniye and Kadıkoy bus stations.
By Car
From Istanbul: It takes approximately 1 hour to reach Gebze by car. You can easily reach Gebze by using the E5 or TEM motorway.
IT Valley (Bilisim Vadisi) is located near Gebze Technical University.
From Ankara: It takes approximately 4 hours to reach Gebze from Ankara by car. You can reach Gebze directly by using the TEM motorway.
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