Hosted Networking Lunches
Connect with a concentrated group to discuss topics of interest during your conference lunchtimes! Each day of the conference, the Conference Lounge will hold small, limited capacity networking luncheon events open to any registered conference attendee. Each luncheon will be buffet style.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, with some events requiring pre-registration. Please check each event for specific registration details.
Evening Receptions
Conference registrants are welcome to attend each evening reception as part of their registration fee, though the Interest Group & Community Socials cater specifically to SMS Members.
If you're traveling with a partner or friend who won't be attending the conference, but you would like to invite them to one of the Evening Receptions, please click the “Social Guest Registration” link below the applicable event to register your guest.
Please note that Evening Receptions are designed for adult attendees, so guests under 18 are not recommended. However, all social guests, including young children, must be registered and have a name badge for entry. Guest registration is not available for coffee breaks or lunches.
Lunches, Coffee Breaks, and Conference Lounge
SMS Istanbul will have many opportunities for informal networking and meet-ups. IG&Cs will host tables where their members can connect over lunch in the general conference lunchroom Saturday - Tuesday. During coffee breaks, attendees will congregate in the Conference Lounge for refreshments while they chat with colleagues or visit our sponsors' exhibit booths. For anyone needing a quiet place to hold an informal meeting, the Conference Lounge will be open all-day Sunday - Tuesday.
