Venue

The 10th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs on Architecture and Urbanism

Conference Venues

5–7 May 2027 · Istanbul, Türkiye · New Cairo, Egypt · Covilhã, Portugal

The 10th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism (ICCAUA2027) is organized by Alanya University, Türkiye, in close collaboration with its partner institutions, and is held simultaneously at three international venues from 5 May 2027. ICCAUA2027 runs as a single international conference: there is one call for papers, one review process, one scientific programme and one set of conference proceedings. In-person sessions run in parallel at the three venues and are linked online, so online participation is available at every venue.

Authors indicate their preferred mode of presentation — in person or online — and, for in-person presentation, their preferred venue, at the time of online registration. The choice of venue does not affect the review outcome, the certificate of presentation or publication in the conference proceedings. The three venues are summarised in Table 1 and described in detail in Sections 1 to 3.

The three parallel venues of ICCAUA2027, 5 May 2027: You are free to select one during online registration, after receiving your preliminary acceptance letter.

Venue	Host institution	City and country
Venue 1:	Istanbul Aydın University	Istanbul, Türkiye
Venue 2:	German University in Cairo (GUC)	New Cairo, Egypt
Venue 3:	University of Beira Interior (UBI)	Covilhã, Portugal
Online presentation	Via Zoom	Via Zoom

Venue 1 — Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Türkiye

The Turkish venue of ICCAUA2027 is hosted by Istanbul Aydın University at its Florya Halit Aydın Campus, in the Küçükçekmece district on the European side of Istanbul. The full address and contact details are given in Table 2.

Table 2: Venue address and contact details — Istanbul Aydın University:

Venue	Istanbul Aydın University Florya Halit Aydın Campus
Address	Beşyol Mah., İnönü Cad. No: 38 Sefaköy – Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Türkiye
Telephone	+90 212 444 1 428
Fax	+90 212 425 57 59
Website	www.aydin.edu.tr

1.1 Arriving in Türkiye

Istanbul is served by two international airports, both with direct connections across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East:

Istanbul Airport (IST), on the European side — approximately 36 km from the campus, 35 to 50 minutes by road, or about 1 hour 30 minutes using the M11 metro and the Marmaray suburban line.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), on the Asian side — approximately 55 km from the campus, 45 to 75 minutes by road depending on traffic.

Participants who require an entry visa should apply through the official Turkish e-Visa system at www.evisa.gov.tr and check the requirements for their nationality well in advance. An official invitation letter can be issued by the Organizing Center after registration is completed.

1.2 Reaching the campus

The Florya campus is a two-minute walk from the Beşyol and Sefaköy bus, minibüs and metrobüs stops. The metrobüs is the most reliable connection from Bakırköy, Şirinevler and Yenibosna. All public transport in Istanbul requires an İstanbulkart, which is available from machines at metro, metrobüs and Marmaray stations. Taxis and ride-hailing applications operate throughout the city.

1.3 Staying nearby

Hotels in Florya, Yeşilköy and Bakırköy are within a short drive of the campus and are well connected to the historic centre by the Marmaray line.

Venue 2 — German University in Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt

The Egyptian venue of ICCAUA2027 is hosted by the German University in Cairo (GUC) at its main campus in New Cairo City, on the eastern edge of Greater Cairo. The full address and contact details are given in Table 3.

Table 3. Venue address and contact details — German University in Cairo.

Venue

German University in Cairo (GUC)

Main Campus

Address

Main Entrance, Al Tagamoa Al Khames (Fifth Settlement)

New Cairo City, Cairo, Egypt

Website

www.guc.edu.eg

2.1 Arriving in Egypt

Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the international gateway for this venue. The campus lies east of the airport in New Cairo; participants should allow 45 to 75 minutes by road, depending on traffic.

Many nationalities may apply through the official Egyptian e-Visa portal at www.visa2egypt.gov.eg, and some are eligible for a visa on arrival. Participants should confirm the rules applying to their own passport with the nearest Egyptian consulate before travelling. An official invitation letter can be issued by the Organizing Center after registration is completed.

2.2 Reaching the campus

New Cairo is not served by the Cairo metro, so the campus is reached by road. Taxis and the ride-hailing applications used locally (Uber and Careem) are the most practical options. By car, take the Ring Road and the Katameya exit towards Al Tagamoa Al Khames. Street taxis are scarce in New Cairo, so participants are advised to arrange return transport in advance.

2.3 Staying nearby

Hotels in New Cairo and the Fifth Settlement are closest to the campus. Central Cairo is approximately 30 km away and is best reached outside peak traffic hours.

Venue 3 — University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal

The Portuguese venue of ICCAUA2027 is hosted by the University of Beira Interior (UBI) at the Faculty of Engineering, Pólo IV, in Covilhã. The full address and contact details are given in Table 4.

Table 4. Venue address and contact details — University of Beira Interior.

Venue	Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Engenharia (Pólo IV)
Address	Calçada Fonte do Lameiro 6 6200-358 Covilhã, Portugal
Registered address	Convento de Santo António, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
E-mail / website	geral@ubi.pt · www.ubi.pt

3.1 Arriving in Portugal

Covilhã lies inland, at the foot of the Serra da Estrela. The two nearest international airports are Lisbon and Porto, and the onward journey is made by train, coach or car:

From Lisbon Airport (LIS): travel to Lisboa-Oriente station and take a CP Intercidades service to Covilhã, approximately 4 hours (regional services take 5 to 6 hours). By coach, Rede Expressos departs from the Sete Rios terminal, approximately 3 hours 45 minutes. By car, follow the A1 and then the A23, leaving at exit 30 (Covilhã Sul), approximately 3 hours.
From Porto Airport (OPO): travel to Porto-Campanhã station and take an Alfa Pendular or Intercidades service with a change at Entroncamento, approximately 5 hours in total. By coach, Rede Expressos takes approximately 3 hours 40 minutes. By car, follow the A1, A25 and A23, leaving at exit 31 (Covilhã Norte), approximately 3 hours.

Portugal is a Schengen state. Participants who require a short-stay (Schengen) visa should apply at the Portuguese consulate responsible for their country of residence; official information is published at vistos.mne.gov.pt. An official invitation letter can be issued by the Organizing Center after registration is completed.

3.2 Reaching the campus

The conference is hosted at Pólo IV, the Faculty of Engineering campus on Calçada Fonte do Lameiro. Covilhã railway station is located below the city centre; taxis and the urban bus network connect the station, the city centre and the university campuses. Covilhã is a compact city, and the campuses are a short drive from most city-centre hotels.

3.3 Staying nearby

Accommodation is concentrated in the centre of Covilhã and along the approach to the Serra da Estrela, all within a few minutes of the campus by road.

Selecting your venue

Participants select their presentation mode and, where they intend to present in person, their preferred venue during online registration. Registration, peer review, certificates of presentation and publication in the conference proceedings are identical at all three venues. Room and building allocations at each venue are published with the final conference programme, which is circulated to all registered presenters — both in person and online — two weeks before the conference. Participants who are unable to travel may present online. Online sessions run in parallel with the in-person sessions.

Venue and travel enquiries

All venue, travel and invitation-letter enquiries should be addressed to the Organizing Center:

Organizing Center for the ICCAUA Conference Series

Alanya University, Cikcilli Mah., Saraybeleni Cad. No: 7, 07400 Alanya / Antalya, Türkiye

iccaua@alanyauniversity.edu.tr · +90 506 189 99 66 · +90 242 513 69 69 (ext. 1505)

www.iccaua.com

Istanbul Aydın University Florya Campus

Beşyol, İnönü Cd. No:38, 34295 Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Beşyol, İnönü Cd. No:38, 34295 Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye

* Important Note for in-person participants:
As agreed, and based on the request of many authors for ICCAUA2027, the ICCAUA Centre at Alanya University will jointly organise the conference together with Istanbul Aydın University. The event will be held at the Faculty of Design and Architecture, Istanbul Aydın University,T Block, Social Sciences Campus. on 7 May 2026.

* Important Note for online participants:

A dedicated Zoom platform will also be available for online participants. Registered online participants will receive the Conference Program and Zoom access credentials approximately one week before the conference, enabling them to attend and present remotely.

Visa Requirement:

Authors wishing to participate in person must complete the online conference registration and then submit their full name as stated in the passport, passport number, manuscript number, and manuscript title no later than two months before the conference. Upon receipt and verification of this information, the Conference Organizing Committee will issue an official invitation letter to support the participant’s visa application. Please note that obtaining the required visa and complying with all applicable immigration requirements remain the sole responsibility of each participant, in accordance with the conference policies and standard international conference organization procedures.

The Government of Türkiye provides an electronic visa (e-Visa) system for citizens of many countries, offering a convenient and efficient way to obtain permission for short-term tourist travel. This system is considered the easiest option for entering the country, as applicants can complete the entire process online without visiting an embassy or consulate. The official website, https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/, serves as the authorized platform where travelers can submit their applications, receive approval, and download their Turkish e-Visa quickly and securely.

Tourist Visa Information
Enter Type	Single enter only
Validity	180 days (starting from the date of issue)
Length of Stay	No more than 30 days
Processing Time	1 working day
Requirement	You need to have a travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Turkey. Depending on your nationality, there may be additional requirements. You will be informed of these requirements after you select your country of travel document and travel dates.

Recommended hotel to stay near the conference venue:

For participants attending the conference in person, we recommend reserving a room at Alrazi Hotel, as it is located directly in front of Istanbul Aydın University, providing the most convenient access to the conference venue. See the address

If you plan to stay for more than two days, you may consider checking in one day before the conference at this hotel. After the conference, you are welcome to book accommodation in other parts of Istanbul, particularly in the main tourist area such as Taksim Square.

However, please note that due to heavy traffic in Istanbul, we strongly recommend choosing a hotel close to Istanbul Aydın University for at least the first day of the conference. After the conference concludes, you may change your hotel according to your personal travel plans.

Recommended Airport Transfer Option in Istanbul

Considering the size of Istanbul, as well as your safety and comfort, we recommend arranging a VIP airport transfer to your hotel. Many VIP transfer services can be easily booked online; however, one reliable contact we are familiar with is Ms. Shen, who provides an official transfer service registered in Türkiye.

You may contact her via WhatsApp at +90 533 296 17 97 and share your flight details at least one week before your arrival to arrange the transfer. As of now, the approximate cost of a VIP transfer is 35 Euro to any destination within Istanbul.

Please confirm the final price, destination, and hotel details directly with the provider one week prior to your arrival in Istanbul.