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CONTENT. THE CZECH REPUBLIC (INCLUDING FLIGHT CONNECTION) PRAGUE ( INCLUDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC? CONGRESS VENUES – PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE, FINANCIALS, ACCOMMODATION CONGRESS VENUES –CLARION CONGRESS HOTEL, FINANCIALS, ACCOMMODATION SOCIAL PROGRAMME

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  1. CONTENT • THE CZECH REPUBLIC (INCLUDING FLIGHT CONNECTION) • PRAGUE ( INCLUDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) • WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC? • CONGRESS VENUES – PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE, FINANCIALS, ACCOMMODATION • CONGRESS VENUES –CLARION CONGRESS HOTEL, FINANCIALS, ACCOMMODATION • SOCIAL PROGRAMME • LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

  2. The Czech republic

  3. 10,5 millionofinhabitants • 78 866 km2 • Prague • Czech (English, German) • Geographically speaking, the Czech Republic is situated in a temperate zone, and there are four seasons of approximately all the same length. Winters are relatively mild (the average January temperature is -2 °C, 28,4 °F) and summers are not too hot (the average July temperature is 20 °C, 68 °F) Springs and autumnare wett seasons. • The Central European Time (CET = GMT + 1) is valid in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic uses summer and winter time, and the time of day is told using the 24-hour system. POPULATION: TOTAL AREA: CAPITAL: LANGUAGE: CLIMATE: TIME DIFERENCE: THE CZECH REPUBLIC

  4. The Czech republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. The country borders Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west, Austria to the south and Slovakia to the east. • The Czech Republic has been a member of NATO since 1999, of the European Union since 2004 and a member of the Schengen Agreement since 2007. • Thanks to its location at the crossroads of various cultures and thanks to its rich history the Czech Republic has countless cultural and historical points of interest. • The country returned in year 1989 to the economic and political freedom of a democratic system. The Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic were founded on 1.1.1993 after the division of Czechoslovakia. THE CZECH REPUBLIC - INTRODUCTION

  5. The Czech Republic is a safe destination in Europe and and on Earth at all. • Not only big international events, but also ordinary tourists arrive to Prague and the Czech Republic and their stay here is always safe in all ways. • Ideal location and easy access • The Czech Republic is situated in the very centre of Europe. The Prague airport serves 43regular carriers and the capital of the Czech Republic is connected by direct flights to more tahn 100 destinations all over the world. There is a dense road network, including highways, railways and coach transport servicesof a European standard. • MORE ABOUT THE CZECH REPUBLIC WHY THE CZECH REPUBLIC

  6. Rich cultural life • History is a part of the culture in theCzech Republic. Besides regular music festivals a large number of other music, theatre and artistic performances are carried out in the incomparable atmosphere of Prague music halls and other cultural venues. No wonder Prague was selected as the European City of Culture in 2000. • Historical, but modern • Though historicalthe Czech republicis not old-fashioned or outdated. Simply stay in Prague. Modern and living shopping malls, friendly clubs and bars invite everybody to join the active life of Prague and feel its beating pulse. • MORE ABOUT CZECH HISTORY WHY THE CZECH REPUBLIC

  7. UNESCO sites • Twelve sights have been UNESCO-listed so far. Compared to the size of the country and its population we have the largest number of UNESCO monuments in the world. These historical and architectural jewels rightly rank among the world cultural heritage. • The Czech Republic does not equal to Prague only • Our country is small, which is actually an advantage as all the regions are easily accessible in a good time. You will have thus the opportunity to easily visit other interesting places in our country before or after the Conference. • MORE ABOUT UNESCO HERITAGE WHY THE CZECH REPUBLIC

  8. CLIMATE • Czech Republic is situated in the temperate climate zone, described by pleasantly warm summers • Average June/July daily mean temperature amounts to 16-19 ºC (61-67 ºF) • Average low to high temperatures range between 12-14 ºC to 22-24 ºC • Precipitation of 65-73 mm, 71-73 % of air humidity • Typically 230-250 sunshine hours per month

  9. CURRENCY • The Czech currency is called the Czech Crown (CZK). Exchange offices are located all around the city centre (exchange offices, banks, post offices). • At present 1 Euro = 24.5 CZK, 1 USD = 18.5 CZK,1 GPB = 28 CZK, 1 AUD = 18 CZK • All types of credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) are generally accepted • Many hotels and restaurants accept Euro as well.

  10. The Czech republic Flightconnection

  11. CZECH REPUBLIC – CONNECTION • Prague is located in the very centre of Europe, with easy access by all means of public transport. • At present there are over 100 direct flights from 48 countries around the world. • Travel time from most of the European cities is around 1.5 hours, the maximum travel time from e.g. Moscow or Lisbon is 2.5 hours. • Prague is suitably connected to the national highway system further interconnected with road nets of all neighboring countries. • The city forms the hub of the Czech railway system, with services to all parts of the Czech Republic and abroad. There is also a commuter rail system which serves the Prague metropolitan area.

  12. International airport Prague-Ruzyně is situated on northwest part of Prague next. The personal transit to the airport is provided by buses of PIT (Prague integrated transport). • The airport offers direct connections to 128 destinations in 51 countries. That means almost all the main European cities as well as those overseas. • At the current time Prague airport is used as a regular base by 30 airlines and in the summer season its facilities are used by a further 10 to 15 charter companies. Every day around 200 takeoffs and landings take place at the airport. • Prague is also easily accessible from all major European cities by car or by train. • MORE ABOUT PRAGUE AIRPORT • MORE ABOUT CZECH AIRLINES PRAGUE AIRPORT RUZYNE

  13. PRAGUE – FLIGHT CONNECTIONS

  14. IMMIGRATION CONTROL • Free circulation of scientists in the Czech Republic is guaranteed • No visa for visitors from the EU countries • Many non-EU Countries also need no visa : • Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Chile, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hongkong, Israel, Japan, South Africa, Korea, Costa Rica, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Serbia, Montenegro, Brunei, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, USA, Vatican, Venezuela • Citizens from the rest of world need visa, but generally the procedure is quick and very simple. For more information visit web <www.mzv.cz>

  15. PRAGUE

  16. POPULATION: TOTAL AREA: LOCATION: CLIMATE: TIME DIFERENCE: • 1,2 millionofinhabitants • 496 km2 • The capital of Czech Republic is located in Central Bohemia, north latitude 50° 05', east longitude 14° 27', height above sea level 235 m (average) PRAGUE – GENERAL INFORMATION • Geographically speaking, the Czech Republic is situated in a temperate zone, and there are four seasons of approximately all the same length. • The Central European Time (CET = GMT + 1) is valid in the Czech Republic.

  17. Prague is situated in the so calledheart of Europe and it is the capital of the Czech Republic. • The year 870, when Prague castle was established, is regarded as the beginning of the city’s existence. • In 1918, at the end of World War I, Prague was declared the capital of a new country – the Czechoslovak Republic. In 1993 it became the capital of an independent Czech Republic. • Prague’s historical centre has an area of 866ha (Hradčany and Prague Castle, MaláStrana, the Old Town including Charles Bridge and Josefov, the New Town and Vyšehrad). Since 1992 it has been listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. PRAGUE – HISTORY AND CULTURE

  18. ABOUT PRAGUE • Prague contains one of the world’s most pristine and varied collections of architecture, ranging from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic and Neo-Classical. • Hundreds of concert halls, galleries, cinemas and music clubs. Each year Prague hosts a number of famous international music festivals as well as hundreds of vernissages and fashion shows • One of the most popular tourist destinations; over 4 millions visitors annually - the 6th most visited in Europe

  19. PRAGUE – HISTORICAL SIGHTS

  20. PRAGUE ON PICTURES

  21. PRAGUE ON PICTURES

  22. WHY PRAGUE • The Czech Republic is a safe destination with politically and economically stable environment • Rich Cultural and Historical Heritage, UNESCO listed • Ideal location and easy access - Situated in the very centre of Europe • Congresses in Prague usually have higher attendance of 10 – 15 % • High quality at competitive prices • Free of charge public transportation passes and Prague information package available during the Conference period for all delegates. • The Mayor of Prague City is willing to host a reception for the invited speakers and guests at his Residence. • Active promotion and support at the preceding Conferences to ensure a maximum number of • delegatesand exhibitors to Prague

  23. Public transport in prague

  24. The Prague metro has been in operation since 1974 and its three lines are still being extended. The metro operates daily from 5 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Trams and buses are usually in operation between 4:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Night buses and night trams operate outside these hours. • The tickets for public transportation are very easy to use. One transfer ticket costing CZK 26 will allow you to travel by all means of transport (metro, bus, tram) for 75 to 90 minutes. You can purchase the tickets at vending machines, which are located in metro station foyers, or at newspaper stands. • Prague has been claimed to provide 4th best public transportation in Europe (FIA). • FARES IN PRAGUE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PRAGUE

  25. VENUE CONNECTION • Congress Centre Located at the Metro station (Vysehrad), 2 stationsfromthedowntown • ClarionCongress HotelLocated at the Metro station (Vysocanska), 6 stationsfromthedowntown • Praguetransportation system was awarded as one of the „TOP 5“ in Europe. • „Prague hospitality program“ offers public transportation passes for all delegates during congress duration free of charge (value 30 EUR)

  26. WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC?

  27. WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC? • The Czech Republic is a safe destination with politically and economically stable environment • Rich Cultural and Historical Heritage, UNESCO listed • Ideal location and easy access - Situated in the very centre of Europe • Congresses in Prague usually have higher attendance of 10 – 15 % • Extended network of public transportation • High quality at competitive prices

  28. CONCLUSION • The Czech Republic has a strong knowledge-based economy • The committed Team is in place with identified responsibilities • Our candidacy is supported by leading officials and stakeholders • Dynamic practices will be applied to exceed the planned economic outcome • Prague has a proven record of successfully organized large international events • PReSconference has never taken place in Prague • Prague selection will further stimulate - Implementation of appropriate legislation - Positive public/institutional awareness- Participation from the Central & Eastern European Region

  29. CONGRESS VENUES

  30. 1)THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE PROPOSED YEAR: 2015

  31. PCC - ESSENTIALS • Located within the City Centre • Located on the Metro station • Up to date AV and Technical Equipment • In-house catering company to be known as the best in the Czech Republic • Historically connected with such events like NATO Summit, EU Presidency • Spacious foyers to hold large exhibitions, unique view on the Old Prague • Seat of CZECH-IN

  32. LOCATION OF THE PCC

  33. PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS AND MOST FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS TO HOST THE PReS CONGRESS

  34. FORUM HALL • Hall located from 2ndto 4th floor • Total capacity: 1034 pax • Area: 1873 m² • Width: 35 m • Length: 47 m • Ceiling height: 19,4 m • - Easy access from conference main entrance • - Folding stage and flexible setup • -Connected to the parallel rooms and workshops

  35. FORUM FOYER – EXHIBITION AREA Forum Foyer 2nd floor Total area: 1447 m² Net area: 600 m² - Main exhibition area of the Forum part of PCC - Considered also as theregistration and catering area - Easy access from both Plenary room and breakout rooms - Natural daylight - Panoramic view on Prague

  36. PARALLEL SESSIONS • MEETING HALLS IV and V • Halls located on2ndfloor • Total capacity: 220 pax • Area: 276 m² • Width: 13 m • Length: 21 m • Ceiling height: 3,15 m • - Both halls are identical, next to each other • - Own small lobby

  37. PCC – 2ndFLOOR Plenarysession Parallel sessions Exhibition+Catering+Registration Posters Pre-conference workshops Meeting rooms

  38. PCC - OVERVIEW Prices are in CZK excl. VAT.

  39. FINANCIALS

  40. FINANCIALS INCOME STRUCTURE • Registration fee: 277 700 EUR excl. VAT (calculated on 820 paying delegates, early reg fee) • Sponsorship: 15 000 EUR excl. VAT • Exhibition: 15 000 EUR excl. VAT (15 stands) • We are ready to negotiate the best possible prices and maximalize the income from Czech and international authorities (supports, grants, partnerships) REGISTRATION FEE (based on the previous congresses) • PReS member 450 EUR • PReS non-member 500 EUR • Trainee/AHP/Researcher PReS member 250 EUR • Trainee/AHP/Researcher PReS non-member 300 EUR • ENCA 150 EUR • Young Investigators wishing to attend PReS meeting 100 EUR • Young Investigators Meeting ONLY free of charge • YIM Senior supervisor attending YIM 100 EUR

  41. FINANCIALS

  42. ACCOMMODATION CLOSE TOPRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

  43. ACCOMMODATION PRICE OVERVIEW Prices are indicativeonly

  44. CONGRESS VENUE: CLARIONCONGRESS HOTEL PRAGUEPROPOSED YEAR: 2014

  45. CLARION CONGRESS HOTEL • Modern conference hotel • One large conference floor (good connectivity between the rooms and • exhibition) • Multifunctional rooms with high ceiling • Pre-installed LCD screens and plasmas for the signage of the rooms and navigation • In house accommodation for the reasonable prices • Next to the metro station Vysocanska (15 minutes to the city centre) • Connected to the large shopping centre

  46. LOCATION OF THE CLARION HOTEL

  47. CLARION CONGRESS HOTEL THE CLARION CONGRESS HOTEL MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS AND MOST FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS TO HOST THE PReS CONGRESS

  48. MERIDIAN – PLENARY HALL • LOCATED: Conferencefloor • CAPACITY: • 770 person theatre style • DIMENSIONS: • Total area of 595m²

  49. ZENIT + NADIR – PARALLEL SESSIONS • LOCATED: Conferencefloor • CAPACITY: • 340-670 person theatre style • DIMENSIONS: • Total area of 250 - 570m²/room

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