WG meeting in Kayseri (Türkiye) for WG4

WG meeting in Türkiye (hosted by Abdullah Gul University). 2 days. This meeting will focus on the implementation and development of benchmark problems and the Handbook of good practice and guidance for DEM simulations

The meeting will take place at the Engineering Faculty of Abdulla Gul University (AGU).  The room is in the second floor of the rectorate building. Senato 2 Room.

 Address:   Sümer Kampüsü, Barbaros, Erkilet Blv., 38080 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye

Joining online

February 3rd, 2026 - Benchmark presentations session (Part 1)

09:00 - 17:30 (GMT+3) - LOCAL TURKISH TIME

ON-DEM: WG Meeting in Kayseri (Day 1) | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

February 4th, 2026 - Benchmark presentation session (Part 2)

09:00 - 10:30 (GMT+3) - LOCAL TURKISH TIME

ON-DEM: WG Meeting in Kayseri (Day 2) | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Parallel Working Sessions:

11:00 - 12:30: Masonry benchmarks. ON-DEM: Masonry benchmarks | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

11:00 - 12:30: WG1 benchmarks. ON-DEM: WG1 Benchmarks | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

14:00 - 15:30: Mechanical/Other benchmarks. ON-DEM: Mechanical/Other benchmarks | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

14:00 - 15:30: Fluid coupling benchmarks. ON-DEM: Fluid Coupling Benchmarks | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

16:00 - 17:15: Geotechnical benchmarks. ON-DEM: Geotechnical Benchmarks | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

16:00 - 17:15: Industrial challenges. ON-DEM: Industrial Challenges | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

17:15 - 17:30: Closure - Final comments. ON-DEM: WG Meeting Final Comments | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Time planning - Programme

Location

The meeting will take place at the Engineering Faculty of Abdulla Gul University (AGU).  The room is in the second floor of the rectorate building. Senato 2 Room.

Address:   Abdulla Gul University Sumer Campus, Barbaros, Erkilet Blv., 38080 Kocasinan/Kayseri/Türkiye

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Video

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Accommodation

• Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri

• Wyndham Grand Kayseri

• Ibis Kayseri

• Holiday Inn Kayseri

• Novotel Kayseri

• Crown Plaza Kayseri

• Kerem İle Aslı Hotel

• Dedeman Kayseri

• Fier Life Center

The recommended hotels for accommodation are as listed. For ease of access to Abdullah Gül University, staying in a city centre hotel will be convenient. (City centre hotels: Ibis Kayseri, Novotel Kayseri, Radisson Blu, Wyndham Grand, etc.)

Transport

The easiest way to get to Kayseri is by using the airport (KAYSERI ASR). The airport is conveniently located near recommended hotels (Radisson Blu and Wyndham Grand) and Abdullah Gül University. A taxi ride from the airport takes approximately 10 minutes to the university and 15 minutes to the recommended hotels.

Trams and buses

Participants are able to use public transport including tram and buses. Kayseri has its own transportation card. Participants can buy a card and charge it with money. Additionally, participants can use own your credit/debit card in the buses and trams.

Currency

The official currency of Türkiye is the Turkish Lira (TL). Hotels can also accept payments in EUR. You can easily use TL almost everywhere.  (1 EUR = 50 TL)

Emergency Number

The emergency number for all services (ambulance, police, etc.) is 112. When you call this number in an emergency and explain the situation, you will be automatically directed to the appropriate emergency service.