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Smileys is a curated community in Istanbul.

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🤝Members who made their closest friends here

🌍Expats who found their Istanbul community

💼Founders who met their co-founders at events

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First events can feel daunting. Here’s what actually happens.

A warm welcome
Every event has a host whose job is to make introductions. You will never have to walk into a room and figure it out alone.
Small, balanced groups
We keep guest lists tight — typically 20 to 60 people — and gender-balanced by default. It feels more like a dinner party than a conference.
Instant common ground
Everyone in the room chose to be here. That shared curiosity about the city is the icebreaker. The conversations start easily.
Familiar faces, fast
Members attend regularly. Within two or three events, you start recognising people. That's when it starts feeling like a community.

Basic Information

First name *

Last name *

Date of birth

Country *

Gender *

Neighborhood / Area *

Phone (WhatsApp) *

Email *

What to expect at your first event

First events can feel daunting. Here’s what actually happens.

A warm welcome

Every event has a host whose job is to make introductions. You will never have to walk into a room and figure it out alone.

Small, balanced groups

We keep guest lists tight — typically 20 to 60 people — and gender-balanced by default. It feels more like a dinner party than a conference.

Instant common ground

Everyone in the room chose to be here. That shared curiosity about the city is the icebreaker. The conversations start easily.

Familiar faces, fast

Members attend regularly. Within two or three events, you start recognising people. That's when it starts feeling like a community.