2023 Endeavor Retreat

Your ticket includes access to all Retreat sessions and covers meals, transportation and beverages during the retreat. Your ticket does not include travel/flights and accommodation. You can book hotel accommodations through Endeavor’s discounted room block at Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul. Please note, space is limited and first-come, first-serve.

The event is designed exclusively for Endeavor Entrepreneurs. We will also have Endeavor mentors, board members, and industry experts attending as guests and speakers to help make this an amazing event for our entrepreneurs!

Yes, you may purchase a guest social ticket for family members. This ticket includes participation in the sunset cruise and dinner on Monday, the old city tour and dinner on Tuesday, and the optional activities on Wednesday.

The Retreat will kick off on September 18th at 3pm and close with lunch on September 20th from 2pm-3pm. There will be optional activities on the afternoon of September 20th. 

Check here for visa requirements.

For participants who require a pre-arranged visa, please allow 2-3 weeks to prepare. Endeavor can help issue invitation letters when needed. Please email retreat@endeavor.org an email with the subject title: “Visa Needed for [First name, Last Name]”. In the body, please share: 1) your full name, 2) company name, and 3) an attachment with a copy of your passport. You will need a minimum of 6 months of validity on your passport.

The weather in Istanbul in September is pleasantly warm, with an average temperature of 25°C/78°F, so pack accordingly! For offsite activities, flat comfortable shoes are essential as most streets in the old city are cobblestone. 

Cancellations made before August 14th will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made after August 14th will be subject to the full registration amount. If you are unable to travel last minute due to COVID-19, we will refund your ticket fee.