Speed Friending & Networking Games Night

Looking to meet new people in a fun and relaxed setting? Speed Friending is a series of short, timed conversations designed to help you connect with lots of different people in one evening. Whether you're hoping to make new friends, expand your social circle, or simply enjoy meeting interesting people, this is an easy and welcoming way to break the ice. After the speed friending rounds, the evening continues with music, social games, drinks, dancing, and plenty of time to reconnect with the people you met earlier. Whether you're arriving solo or with friends, the format naturally introduces you to new people throughout the night. Your Paid Ticket Includes: * Entry to Speed Friending Night * One complimentary drink * Guided speed friending rounds * A full evening of networking and socializing Event Timeline: * 20:00 – 20:30 | Check-In: Arrive, collect your complimentary drink, and get ready to meet your fellow guests. * 20:30 – 21:30 | Speed Friending: Take part in a series of short, timed conversations, meeting a new person each round. * 21:30 onwards | Social Mixer: The structured rounds are over, but the night is just getting started. Stay for music, games, drinks, dancing, and relaxed conversation with old and new friends. Gender Balance: To create the best possible experience, we aim to maintain a balanced gender ratio throughout the event. As a result, ticket availability may change over time. If a ticket category sells out, additional tickets may be released later as registrations in other categories restore the balance. If your preferred ticket isn't currently available, we recommend checking back again soon. Yabangee Base is the home of Yabangee, an independent community platform that has spent over a decade helping people connect in Istanbul. Designed as an affordable, welcoming space, it hosts everything from pub quizzes and live music to language exchanges, workshops, board game nights, and community gatherings. Whether you're new to the city, a long-time resident, Turkish or international, Yabangee Base exists to make meeting people a little easier. Stay up to date with Yabangee! Follow @yabangee on Instagram or join thousands of members in our active WhatsApp community for upcoming events, announcements, and exclusive offers. Join our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRZN0VHlJdW1BXUad2NWRY Whether you come alone or with friends, the event format naturally allows you to meet new people throughout the evening. What's Included in Your Ticket: Entry to the Speed Friending Night One complimentary drink Guided speed friending sessions An evening filled with socializing and networking. Event Schedule 20:00 – 20:30 | Registration Check in, grab your free drink, and prepare to meet other participants. 20:30 – 21:30 | Speed Friending Participate in short, timed conversations where you'll meet someone new in each round. From 21:30 onwards | Social Gathering The structured conversation rounds end, but the evening is just beginning. Enjoy music, games, drinks, dancing, and engaging conversations with both new acquaintances and old friends. Gender Balance We strive to maintain a balanced ratio of male and female participants to ensure everyone benefits from the event. Therefore, the availability of ticket categories may vary. If a category is sold out, it may be reopened later depending on the availability in other categories. If your preferred ticket is not currently available, please check back later. Yabangee Base is the home of Yabangee, an independent community platform that has been bringing people together in Istanbul for over a decade. Designed as an accessible and welcoming meeting place, the venue hosts a wide range of events, from pub quizzes and live music to language exchanges, workshops, board games, and community gatherings. Whether you're new to the city or have lived here for years, whether you're Turkish or international, Yabangee Base is here to make meeting new people a little easier and more enjoyable. Stay updated with Yabangee! Follow our Instagram account @yabangee for upcoming events, announcements, and special offers, or join our active WhatsApp community with thousands of members. Join our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRZN0VHlJdW1BXUad2NWRY -------------- Event Rules This event is open to participants aged 18 and over. Entry is at the discretion of the venue. The door staff's decision is final. No outside food or drinks, sharp objects, or flammable items are permitted inside the event area. By attending, participants consent to being photographed and filmed during the event. Professional video or photography equipment is not permitted without prior written consent from the organizers. Event organizers and venue staff reserve the right to deny entry or remove any individual if deemed necessary. / Event Rules The event is open to participants aged 18 and over. Entry is at the discretion of the venue. The door staff's decision is final. No outside food or drinks, sharp objects, or flammable items are allowed inside the event area. By attending, all participants are deemed to have consented to being photographed and filmed during the event. Professional photography or video equipment may not be used unless prior written permission is obtained from the organization. Event organizers and venue authorities reserve the right to deny entry or remove individuals from the event if they deem it necessary.