The document describes an event called "Check-in Europe" held in Istanbul on April 20, 2013 to launch a networking initiative for those who studied abroad in Europe through the Erasmus program. The event was hosted at the historic Esma Sultan Yalisi villa and included debates with local entrepreneurs, success stories from former Erasmus students, and workshops and networking opportunities bringing together authorities, universities, and businesses. The goal was to engage Erasmus alumni and start a professional foundation and network for those in the "Erasmus Generation".

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Erasmus Generation meets up
in front of Bosporus and Asia.
20 April 2013
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2. Check-in Europe in Istanbul
20 April 2013, Esma Sultan Yalisi, Istanbul
• Launching Check-in Europe in a full day event
promoted by the Turkish Minister of EU Affairs,
• Debating and engaging with local entreprenurs
and start up
• Success stories of ex-Erasmus
• Networking
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4. A charming location
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5. A charming location
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6. A charming location
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7. Media involvement and visibility
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8. Media involvement and visibility
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9. Authorities, universities, business people
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10. Authorities, universities, business people
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11. Authorities, universities, business people
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12. Workshops and netwoking
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13. Workshops and netwoking
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14. Workshops and netwoking
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15. Foundation
The Erasmus Generation professional network
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