4ᵗʰ Istanbul Publishing Fellowship Participant Comments

The program was excellent. From planning to execution, I was impressed with the efficiency of the organization. For me it was a unique way to meet new people and build business relationships with publishers who normally don't attend the international book fairs.

The Istanbul Fellowship Program provided a good platform to meet publishers, literary agents and publishing professionals from around the world.

Warm hospitality, nice arrangement, an effective opportunity to explore new literary markets.

It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with people and publishers that I wouldn't usually have the opportunity to connect with.

Dynamic platform for the professional meetings, well organized event.

I think this program should be an example for others countries around the world. It was amazing the possibility of making contacts with publishers all around the world. The book market needs this kind of programs.

A very well organized event! A great opportunity to meet publishers from around the world and exchange views. A very useful insight into Turkish market, and all this in an amazing city, with great hospitality!

The fellowship program was organized perfectly. Having the opportunity to meet so many people from different countries with the same passion for literature is the way to build a bridge between us and our future cooperation.

A perfectly and professionally organized event, which gives opportunity to meet so many publishers, sitting under one roof, all interested in book licenses trade.

I really enjoyed joining İstanbul Fellowship Program since my first participation in year 2018. Lots of professionals at one place; time and cost effective where your time and money spent are focused with better potentials within 3 days. It is more convenient than attending book fairs.

It was a great experience for book professionals.

Wonderful opportunity to establishment contacts with Turkish and international partners, very good atmosphere and good connection to book fair.

It has been an unforgettable experience to take part in the 4th Istanbul Fellowship Program. Everything was organized to the highest standard and it has been a perfect opportunity to meet both Turkish publishers and international professionals from all over the world.

Highly efficient, and very helpful for expanding international connection.

It has been one of the greatest professional experiences. There are many aspects that we have learned from our partners in Turkey.

Very well organized. There was a good spread of large and small publishers from across the world.