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

THE CZECH REPUBLIC

THE CZECH REPUBLICPOPULATION: TOTAL AREA: CAPITAL: LANGUAGE:

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TIME DIFERENCE:

10,5 million of inhabitants78 866 km2

PragueCzech (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 autumn are 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.

• 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

• 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 services of a European standard.

• MORE ABOUT THE CZECH REPUBLIC

WHY THE CZECH REPUBLIC

• Rich cultural life • History is a part of the culture in the Czech 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 historical the Czech republic is 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

• 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

• 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

CLIMATE

• 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.

CURRENCY

THE CZECH REPUBLIC FLIGHT 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.

CZECH REPUBLIC – CONNECTION

• 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

PRAGUE – FLIGHT CONNECTIONSFlights durations FROM / TO PRAGUE

Amsterdam 705 km 1h25Brussels 714 km 1h25

Copenhagen 643 km 1h20Frankfurt 537 km 1h10

Helsinki 1307 km 2h25Lisbon 2241 km 3h15

London 1035 km 2h10Montreal 6197 km 8h25New York 6567 km 9h10

Oslo 1117 km 2h00Paris 882 km 1h45

Zurich 636 km 1h35

• 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>

IMMIGRATION CONTROL

PRAGUE

PRAGUE – GENERAL INFORMATIONPOPULATION: TOTAL AREA: LOCATION:

CLIMATE:

TIME DIFERENCE:

1,2 million of inhabitants496 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) Month

Temperaure °C °F

January -1,7 28,9

February -0,9 30,4

March 3,8 38,8

April 8,5 47,3

May 13,5 56,3

June 16,7 62,1

July 18,3 64,9

August 17,8 64,1

September 14 57,2

October 9,3 48,7

November 3,7 38,6

December 0,1 32,2

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.

• Prague is situated in the so called heart 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, Malá Strana, 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

• 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

ABOUT PRAGUE

PRAGUE – HISTORICAL SIGHTS

PRAGUE ON PICTURES

PRAGUE ON PICTURES

•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 delegates and exhibitors to Prague

WHY PRAGUE

PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PRAGUE

• 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

VENUE CONNECTION• Congress Centre Located at the Metro station (Vysehrad), 2 stations from the downtown• Clarion Congress Hotel Located at the Metro station (Vysocanska), 6 stations from the

downtown• Prague transportation 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)

 

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

WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC?

• 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

• PReS conference 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

CONCLUSION

CONGRESS VENUES

1)THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTREPROPOSED YEAR: 2015

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

LOCATION OF THE PCC

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

PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

FORUM HALL

Hall located from 2nd to 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

Forum Foyer 2nd floor

Total area: 1447 m²Net 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

FORUM FOYER – EXHIBITION AREA

PARALLEL SESSIONS

MEETING HALLS IV and V

Halls located on2nd floor

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

PCC – 2nd FLOOR

Plenary session

Parallel sessions

Exhibition+Catering+Registration

Posters

Pre-conference workshops

Meeting rooms

Plenary hall

FORUM HALL 1 Day rentalMaximum Capacity 1034pax theatre style 218 000

Other halls and areas

NORTH HALL – pre conference workshop 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 220 pax theatre style 46 500

MEETING ROOM 2.2 – pre conference workshop 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 45 pax theatre style 10 500

MEETING HALL IV 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 220 pax theatre style 41 300

MEETING HALL V 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 220 pax theatre style 41 300

TERRACE 1 – poster session 1 Day rental Total area of 263 sqm 18 900

TERRACE 2 – poster session 1 Day rental Total area of 230 sqm 16 020

FORUM HALL FOYER 2nd FLOOR 1 Day rental Total area of 1447 sqm 102 900

DRESSING ROOMS 242-245 1 Day rental, price per one room Maximum Capacity 20 pax theatre style 10 400

Prices are in CZK excl. VAT.

PCC - OVERVIEW

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

FINANCIALS

FINANCIALSRate CZK/Euro: 24,00

BALANCETotal

(CZK, bez DPH)Total

(Euro, bez DPH)% on total

(ceny bez DPH)

COSTS 7 380 560,00 Kč 307 523,33 €

MEETING SPACE RENTALS 1 692 000,00 Kč 70 500,00 € 22,93%

REGISTRATION AND POSTER AREAS 220 000,00 Kč 9 166,67 € 2,98%

AV AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT 700 000,00 Kč 29 166,67 € 9,48%

PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA 374 000,00 Kč 15 583,33 € 5,07%

FOOD AND BEVERAGES 1 315 370,00 Kč 54 807,08 € 17,82%

SOCIAL PROGRAMME 1 333 990,00 Kč 55 582,92 € 18,07%

SPEAKERS, GUESTS, LOC 120 000,00 Kč 5 000,00 € 1,63%

STAFF 195 000,00 Kč 8 125,00 € 2,64%

DELEGATE SERVICES 448 200,00 Kč 18 675,00 € 6,07%

BANK CHARGES 300 000,00 Kč 12 500,00 € 4,06%

CONGRESS MANAGEMENT 332 000,00 Kč 13 833,33 € 4,50%

C- I FEE 350 000,00 Kč 14 583,33 € 4,74%

INCOME 7 385 000,00 Kč 307 708,33 €

REGISTRATION FEES 6 665 000,00 Kč 277 708,33 € 90,25%

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION 720 000,00 Kč 30 000,00 € 9,75%

BALANCE 4 440,00 Kč 185,00 €

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ACCOMMODATION CLOSE TOPRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

HOTEL Category Hotel Capacity Distance from PCC

PRICE for SGL EURO excl. VAT, incl. Breakfast

Radisson SAS 5* 211 3 metro stops 200,-

Corinthia Towers 5* 532 Walking distance 160,-

Holiday Inn 4* 251 Walking distance 140,-

Corinthia Panorama 4* 450 1 metro stop 140,-

Yasmin 4* 198 2 metro stops 150,-

Beranek 3* 80 1 metro stop 60,-

Otar 3* 35 1 metro stop 60,-

Oya 3* 35 1 metro stop 60,-

Ibis Old Town 3* 271 5 metro stops 58,-

Ibis Wenceslas Sq. 3* 181 1 metro stop 58,-

Chodov Dormitory 2* 1000 6 metro stops, 1 bus stop 15,-

Prices are indicative only

ACCOMMODATION PRICE OVERVIEW

CONGRESS VENUE: CLARIONCONGRESS HOTEL PRAGUE

PROPOSED YEAR: 2014

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

LOCATION OF THE CLARION HOTEL

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

CLARION CONGRESS HOTEL

MERIDIAN – PLENARY HALL

• LOCATED:Conference floor

• CAPACITY: • 770 person theatre style

• DIMENSIONS:• Total area of 595m²

ZENIT + NADIR – PARALLEL SESSIONS

• LOCATED:Conference floor

• CAPACITY: • 340-670 person theatre style

• DIMENSIONS:• Total area of 250 -

570m²/room

TYCHO + KEPLER, LEO + VIRGO

• LOCATED:Conference floor

• CAPACITY: • 105-300 person theatre style

• DIMENSIONS:• Total area of 108-285m²/room

FOYER - EXHIBITION

• DIMENSIONS:• Exhibition area: 700 m²• Total area of 1000 m²

• Considered also as the posters, Registration and catering area (incl. Welcome reception)

• Easy access from Plenary room and breakout rooms

OVERVIEW

CLARION – CONGRESS FLOOR

Plenary session

Parallel session & Workshop

Exhibition area and Coffee Break area

Workshops

Registration area

Conference floor

CONFERENCE FLOOR 1 Day rental 285 000,-

PRE- COURSE (1 room for 150 pax, 1 room for 30 pax) 1 Day rental 34 200,-

CLARION - OVERVIEW

Prices are in CZK excl. VAT. for 1 day rental

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

FINANCIALS

FINANCIALS

ACCOMMODATION CLOSE TOCLARION CONGRESS HOTEL

HOTEL Category Hotel Capacity

Distance from Clarion Congress Hotel

PRICE for SGL EURO excl. VAT, incl. Breakfast

Clarion Congress Hotel 4* 200 Clarion Congress Hotel 110,-

Step hotel 4* 160 2 bus stops 80,-

Hotel Pivovar 3* 100 Walking distance 70,-

Hotel Carol 2* 40 Walking distance 40,-

Yasmin 4* 198 5 metro stops 130,-

Radisson 5* 200 5 metro stops 170,-

Hilton Hotel 5* 500 4 metro stops 140,-

Chodov Dormitory 2* 1000 25 minutes by PT 15,-

Prices are indicative only

ACCOMMODATION PRICE OVERVIEW

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

VENUES

Municipal House Up to 1100 persons

Žofín PalaceUp to 700 persons

O2 ArenaUp to 2000

persons

Industrial PalaceUp to 1800 persons

TOURSLarge variety of tours inside and outside of Prague

Prague, Kutná Hora, Karlovy Vary, Český Krumlov, Karlstejn Castle and many others

Tour Price excl. VAT (Euro)

Karlovy Vary 89,-

Cesky Krumlov 85,-

Grand Tour of Prague 37,-

Prague Jewish Quarter 38,-

Hradcany and Prague Castle 39,-

Prague´s famous Characters 34,-

Prague Boat Trip on the Vltava river 48,-

Karlstejn Castle 48,-

Kutna Hora 45,-

VENUEPrice excl. VAT, incl. services (Euro)

Municipal House 36000,-

Zofin Palace 21000.-

Trade Fair Palace 12000,-

Zofin Palace 20800,-

Industrial Palace 16400,-

Barrandov Studios from 24000,-

O2 Arena 38000,-

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

CZECH-IN

• Founded: 2002• Business Activity: Congress, Event and Association

Management

• Annually organizes: 8 Congresses and 40 Conferences

• Nr. of delegates per year: more than 15 000

• Employees: 28 full time staff, 15 freelance staff

• Based in: Prague Congress Centre (PCC)

• Member of: ICCA, MPI, PCB, ISO certified

http://www.czech-in.cz/

LOCAL AUSPICESPrague Convention Bureauwww.pragueconvention.cz

CzechTourismwww.czechtourism.cz

City of Praguewww.cityofprague.cz

Czech Airlineswww.csa.cz

Prague Congress Centrewww.kcp.cz

LOCAL AUSPICES

Ministry of Healthhttp://www.mzcr.cz/

Czech Conference of Rectorshttp://crc.muni.cz/

Council of Higher Education Institutionshttp://www.radavs.cz/

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO PRAGUE IN 2014/2015!