Feyzullah GÜNDOGDU
Mega events like the Olympics and the World Cup can boost tourism, create jobs, and drive urban development, but they also present major challenges for cities.
Public transport is central to their success, needing to handle surges in demand while serving daily commuters. These events are also opportunities to introduce smart technologies, such as real-time updates, integrated ticketing systems and AI-driven crowd and operations management.
However, cities must plan carefully to manage financial, social, and environmental risks.
This training programme offers practical insights and proven strategies to help cities prepare for and manage mega events effectively.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the Impact of Mega Events on Urban Mobility
- Identify Key Challenges in Public Transport Operations for mega events
- Explore Best Practices from Global Case Studies
- Integrate Technology and Innovation in mobility for large events
- Develop Practical Strategies for Planning and Execution
Who is it for?
- Middle management staff of public transport operators, authorities
- Management of planning & operational department of the public transport operators
- Safety & Security management and stations operations
- Management of event organizers
- Traffic management officials
- Police & Emergency departments
- Professionals interested in obtaining a wider and international perspective on large events management in public transport
- The course welcomes senior professionals worldwide
Programme
A Top Level Methodology
- Get inspired by our trainers, understand the main concepts and learn from successful best practice
- Participate in interactive plenary sessions with introductions by course leaders, presentations by trainers and open discussions with participants
- Challenge your practical knowledge of large event management
- Address the topic from an international perspective, enriched by different cultural approaches and points of view
- Participating in practical exercises and case studies
- Benefit from a unique exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals
UITP Training Programs and all related processes are certified for ISO 21001: 2018 – the standard for Educational organisations – Management systems for educational organisations.
Trainers
All UITP trainers are top level transport and mobility professionals with extensive experience in public transport and operations from different regions of the world. UITP invites guest speakers to illustrate specific solutions, practices and case studies.
Edgar SEE
Stefano MANELLI
Alok JAIN
Nazim KADRIZADE
Remziye TANRIVERMIS
Pricing
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Before 22 October
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After 22 October
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Groups (4 or more)
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UITP Member |
€1,375 |
€1,850 |
€1,290 |
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Non-UITP Member |
€1,775 |
€2,450 |
€1,690 |
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Developing Nations – UITP Members |
€975 |
€1,375 |
€950 |
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Developing Nations – Non Members |
€1,225 |
€1,700 |
€1,150 |
Practical information
When and where?
From 3-5 December 2025 at Metro Istanbul Academy, Istanbul.
* 3-day Classroom training and technical visit.
All sessions will start at 9:00 am.
*UITP reserves the right to make amendments to the programme or any related activity at its discretion.
What material do I receive?
- Course materials (presentations and training notes) are made available to the participants.
- Certificate of Participation
How does it work?
- A 3-day classroom course with presentations, case studies by trainers, discussions with the audience, and workshops.
- Morning and afternoon sessions include coffee breaks and lunch breaks.
- The course will be conducted in English.
Hotel Suggestions
Novotel Zeytinburnu 4* :
Kazlıçeşme, Kennedy Cad. No:56, 34025 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 414 36 00
Crowne Plaza Harbiye 5* :
Bozkurt, Dolapdere Cd. No:161, 34375 Şişli/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 291 60 80
Kocatepe, Topçu Cd. No:2, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 313 50 00
Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Ottomare 5*:
Kazlıçeşme, Abay Cd No: 223, 34020 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 939 45 00
Radisson Hotel İstanbul Harbiye 4* :
Harbiye, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:46, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 261 17 83
Cvk Taksim Otel 4*:
Gümüşsuyu, Sıraselviler Cd. No:11, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 393 40 00
Taxim Hill Otel 4* :
Gümüşsuyu, Sıraselviler Cd. No:5, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
T: +90 (0212) 334 85 00
The Venue
The training venue Istanbul Metro Academy Centre (at Yenikapi Hub Station) Aksaray Mahallesi, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasa Caddesi,
Yenikapi Metro Istasyonu Fatih/Istanbul
How to Reach the Training Venue by Public Transport – Istanbul
We are delighted to welcome you to the UITP Training on Public Transport for Mega Events, hosted at Metro Akademi, Yenikapı – Istanbul. Please find below detailed directions to the venue, starting with airport arrivals:
From Istanbul Airport (IST)
You have two convenient options:
- By Metro (Recommended for Speed & Reliability)
- Take the M11 Metro Line from Istanbul Airport in the direction of Kağıthane.
- At Kağıthane Station, transfer to the M7 Line towards Mecidiyeköy.
- At Mecidiyeköy Station, transfer to the M2 Line towards Yenikapı.
- Get off at Yenikapı Metro Station. The venue (Metro Akademi) is just a 5-minute walk within the Metro Station
- Total travel time: approx. 65–75 minutes.
- By Airport Shuttle (Havaist)
- Take the Havaist Shuttle directly to Yenikapı.
- The shuttle stop is right next to Yenikapı Metro and Marmaray Stations, a short walk to the venue.
- Travel time: approx. 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic.
A taxi from Istanbul Airport to Yenikapı takes about 40 minutes.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
You have two options:
- By Metro (Recommended)
- From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, take the M4 Metro Line towards Kadıköy.
- At Ayrılık Çeşmesi Station, transfer to the Marmaray Line.
- Take Marmaray towards Halkalı and get off at Yenikapı Marmaray Station.
- Follow the underground passage to Yenikapı Metro Station and walk to the venue (5 minutes) within the station.
- Total travel time: approx. 65–80 minutes.
- By Havabus Shuttle
- Take the Havabus Shuttle to Taksim.
- From Taksim Metro Station, take the M2 Line directly to Yenikapı.
- Exit at Yenikapı Station and walk a few minutes to the venue.
- Total travel time: approx. 70–90 minutes.
A taxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport takes about 60 minutes.
By Metro (Within Istanbul)
- M1A, M1B, and M2 Lines all connect to Yenikapı Metro Station.
- Follow signs for Metro İstanbul Genel Müdürlük / Metro Akademi once you arrive.
By Marmaray (From Asian Side)
- If coming from Üsküdar, Kadıköy, or Ayrılık Çeşmesi, take the Marmaray Line and get off at Yenikapı Station.
- Follow the underground passage to Yenikapı Metro and then to the venue.
By Bus
- Many IETT buses stop at Yenikapı Metro / Marmaray.
- From the bus stop, the venue is just a few minutes on foot.
We encourage all participants to use Istanbul’s integrated public transport system. Yenikapı is the city’s main transport hub, making it the easiest meeting point from anywhere in Istanbul.
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Organisers
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