INVITATION LETTER SCIENTIFIC BACKROUND IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC LOCAL ORGANISERS LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS CONGRESS VENUE: PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE FINANCIALS ACCOMMODATION IN PRAGUE SOCIAL PROGRAMME WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC? CONCLUSION CONTENT

INVITATION TO PRAGUE

Jaroslav Heyrovský Nobel Price Winner in Chemistry Antonín Holý Pioneer in the discovery of Virostatics Otto Wichterle Inventor of the soft contact lenses STRONG SCIENTIFIC BACKROUND

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE President of the congress: Members at Large:

OUR TOPIC FOR THE 2017 CONFERENCE

LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

LOCAL AUSPICES Prague Convention Bureau CzechTourism City of Prague Czech Airlines Prague Congress Centre

LOCAL AUSPICES Ministry of Health Czech Conference of Rectors Council of Higher Education Institutions

Prague Convention Bureau CzechTourism CZECH-IN, Professional Congress Organiser Prague Congress Centre LOCAL SUPPORT

LOCAL BUSINESS

CONGRESS VENUE THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE - 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 PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

CONGRESS HALL Total capacity: 2800 persons Area: 4214 m² Width: 54 m Length: 50 m Ceiling height: 2,6-19,5 m -- Connected to the parallel rooms and - workshops - Easy access from PCC main entrance

FORUM HALL Hall located on the 2 nd floor Capacity: 1034 persons -Connected to the parallel rooms -Easy access from PCC main etrance

Total area: m² Net area: 8 400m² - Main PCC exhibition and poster area - Considered also as the catering area - Easy access from both Plenary room and breakout rooms - Natural daylight - Panoramic view on Prague FOYERS – EXHIBITION AND POSTER AREA

Cloakroom PCC – GROUNDFLOOR

PCC – 1. FLOOR Parallel session Registration

PCC – 2. FLOOR Plenary session Parallel session Exhibition+Catering area+ Posters Smaller meeting rooms Speakers ready room

PCC – 3. FLOOR Parallel session

Total halls and rooms80 Halls over 2800 pax1 (Congress Hall) Halls over 1000 pax1 (Forum Hall) Halls 400 – 600 pax3 Halls 200 – 400 pax5 Halls 100 – 200 pax7 Rooms 50 – 100 pax8 Romms 15 – 50 pax55 Exhibition and poster area Total exhibition and poster area sqm Net exhibition and poster area sqm PCC – CAPACITY OVERVIEW

PCC – LOCATION & TRANSPORT Just two stops by the underground or minutes to walk from the downtown City center

12th European Congress of Endocrilonology st International Astronautical Congress th Annual Meeting of European Society for Paediatric Enocrinology th Congress of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization th International Congress of Dermatology th Congress of European Society of Contraception Annual Congress of an International Association for Medical Education XIV World Congress of Psychiatry th Congress of the European Society for Organ Transplantation th International Congress of the European Society for Nutrition and Metabolism rd Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Scerosis ASTA International Destination Expo 32nd European Symposium on Calcified Tissues nd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology The Summit of NATO Annual Meeting of International Monetary Fund and the World Bank SIMILAR CONGRESSES ORGANIZED IN THE PCC

FINANCIALS

INCOME STRUCTURE Registration : EUR excl. VAT ( 3500 delegates, 370 EUR for regular member, 510 EUR non member, special rates for other categories) Exhibition: EUR excl. VAT (30 stands) Sposors: EUR excl. VAT ( Estimate) CONCLUSION Financial structure of Prague MDS congress is very profitable and we will try to maximize the income and minimize the costs We are ready to submit the applications for the grants and supports FINANCIALS

Registration fees as proposed: Member370 EUR Non-Member510 EUR Junior205 EUR REGISTRATION FEES

FINANCIALS

ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION IN PRAGUE The city now offers up to 100,000 beds in accommodation facilities, most of which were built after 1990, including more than 60,000 beds in hotels and boarding houses capable of satisfying all categories of visitors within 2 to 5* hotels. The prices varied between 20 to 200 EUR per person per night. More than 1500 rooms can be found within a short walking distance from the conference venue, many more are located close to one of the stations belonging to the underground Metro system. Student dormitory and small hotels are also located close to the Metro system.

HOTEL Category Hotel Capacity Distance from PCC PRICE for SGL EURO excl. VAT, incl. Breakfast Radisson SAS 5*2113 metro stops200,- Corinthia Towers 5*532Walking distance160,- Holiday Inn 4*251Walking distance140,- Corinthia Panorama 4*4501 metro stop140,- Yasmin 4*1982 metro stops150,- Beranek 3*801 metro stop60,- Otar 3*351 metro stop60,- Oya 3*351 metro stop60,- Ibis Old Town 3*2715 metro stops58,- Ibis Wenceslas Sq. 3*1811 metro stop58,- Chodov Dormitory 2*10006 metro stops, 1 bus stop15,- ACCOMMODATION PRICE OVERVIEW

HOTELS LOCATION

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

VENUES Municipal House Up to 1100 persons Žofín Palace Up to 700 persons O2 Arena Up to 2000 persons Industrial Palace Up to 1800 persons

TOURS Large variety of tours inside and outside of Prague Prague, Kutná Hora, Karlovy Vary, Český Krumlov, Karlstejn Castle and many others

WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC?

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

PRAGUE – FLIGHT CONNECTIONS Flights durations FROM / TO PRAGUE Amsterdam705 km1h25 Brussels714 km1h25 Copenhagen643 km1h20 Frankfurt537 km1h10 Helsinki1307 km2h25 Lisbon2241 km3h15 London1035 km2h10 Montreal6197 km8h25 New York6567 km9h10 Oslo1117 km2h00 Paris882 km1h45 Zurich636 km1h35

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 IMMIGRATION CONTROL

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

Prague (Praha) - capital and the largest city in the Czech Republic, with about 1.3 million people Situated on the river Vltava in central Europe Political, cultural and economic centre of the state Home to a number of famous cultural attractions Since 1992 on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites One of the most popular tourist destinations; over 4 millions visitors annually - the 6th most visited in Europe 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 Prague can be enjoyed not only for its museums and cultural sites but also for famous Czech beer and hearty cuisine. ABOUT PRAGUE

Public transport infrastructure “Prague integrated traffic system” consists of an integrated (underground) transport system of Prague Metro (3 lines of 59 km in length and 57 stations in total), electric tram system, numerous bus lines, a funicular to Petrin Hill and five ferries. All services have a common ticketing system Taxi services operate from regulated taxi stands, and from independent drivers who make pick-ups on the street. PRAGUE – PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Prague hospitality program offers public transportation passes free of charge for all delegates during congress duration.

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 WHY PRAGUE

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CONCLUSION

The Czech Republic has a strong knowledge-based economy  Our candidacy is supported by leading officials, stakeholders and potential sponsors The committed Team is in place with identified responsibilities We are ready to support the development countries and the students from the conference budget Prague has a proven record of successfully organized large international events Prague selection will further stimulate - Cost effective, safe and centrally located destination - Positive public/institutional awareness - Participation from the Central & Eastern European Region CONCLUSION

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO PRAGUE IN 2017!