Hi all,
I'm an Istanbul resident (American) who's participating in the workshop. I live in Beyoglu, on the European side (a very easy ferry ride from Kadikoy) and am having a party at my house Saturday night. Feel free to stop by. It's not an official, or even exclusively, a Foundry event but you might meet some interesting folks and some other participants.
Email me at cquirk at quirkglobalstrategies dot com and I will send the details.