Join Sonic at our IN-PERSON Sonic Distributor Meeting
Registration is now closed.
We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul!
The official program will start on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:30pm with a welcome reception!
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF INNOVATION: 1998 - 2023
We are so excited to welcome you this spring to the timeless charm of Istanbul, Turkey. In May 2023, we look forward to commemorating how Sonic hearing solutions – like our innovative Radiant customs family and essential Enchant SE lineup – help to make “Everyday Sounds Better” for individuals with hearing loss.
At this face-to-face event, you will continue to discover how Sonic products, software, accessories, and apps will help our customers make the most of every moment for years to come.
May 8 - 11, 2023
https://www.swissotelthebosphorus.com
Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. N. 19, 34357 Macka Besiktas
Istanbul
Tel: +90 212 326 11 00
Email: istanbul@swissotel.com
Note
By attending this meeting, you are providing permission for Sonic to use images that may be published on their Social Media sites including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. If you would like to attend but do not want your picture included on the internet, please provide a written request to Mrs. Pia Gradwohl at piag@sonici.com.
Travel & Costs
The hotel costs are fully covered by Sonic during the SDM. If you wish to stay longer, you will be responsible for your private booking and any additional costs. Room rate including breakfast and 8% VAT is EUR 390,- for a single and EUR 415,- for a double room, plus 2% accommodation tax. The costs of travel are not included. Please organize your travel to arrive at the Instanbul airport on time. You will need to organize your own taxi or rental car to the hotel yourself.
Cancellation Policy for the Hotel
The reservation is made on a guaranteed basis. A cancellation free of charge is no longer possible. Please be advised that we reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee of 90% of your stay in case of cancellation or non-arrival.
How to get from the airport to the hotel
Your travel costs to Istanbul and transfer to and from the airport to the Swissôtel are not covered by Sonic. Please organize your trip to arrive in time for the welcome reception.
The New Istanbul Airport [IST] is located on the European side of Istanbul, in the Arnavutköy district, north of the modern city of Istanbul. It is about 40 km away from Taksim and 52 km from both Sultanahmet (historical center in the European side of Istanbul) and Kadıköy (city center in the asian side of town).
It was officially opened on 29th October 2018 as the third international airport constructed in Istanbul but is now considered being the main one. In fact, Istanbul Airport ranked second in the "World's Best Airports" by the famous traveling and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
It replaced the previous Atatürk Airport that was also located in the European side of Istanbul, but that is closed now. Today, most of the important flight connections, layovers, departures and arrivals are made through this airport.
You have several options to come to the hotel, please choose the one which suits you:
See all Istanbul airport transfer available (istanbulwelcomecard.com)
Dress code
As always “Business Casual” for the conference days. You do not need anything very special besides a dinner jacket and a nice dress for the last evening.
For the social event programme we highly recommend you take some sneakers, jeans, t-shirt with pullover or light jacket and sunglasses with you.
Weather
The climate in İstanbul during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry. May is in the spring in İstanbul and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Winter jackets can be left at home. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
Istanbul weather in May |
Averages |
Temperature (Day) |
20°C (67.9°F) |
Temperature (Night) |
12°C (53.6°F) |
Number of rainy days |
9 |
Rainfall (mm) |
40 |

How do I contact the emergency services in Istanbul?
In any kind of emergency in Istanbul please find following a main contact number: Tourist Police: +90.212.527.4503
Some more practical information about Istanbul
City Guide Istanbul (cityguide-istanbul.com)