1. 24th IUBMB 43rd FEBS Joint Congress Application Prague, Czech Republic
September 4-9 or 11-16, 2018
An initiative of the Czech Committee on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

2. LETTER OF MOTIVATION

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Link with the Czech Republic …………………………………………………………………
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Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee, Stakeholders ………………….
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ICSU policy compliance guarantee …………………………………………………………
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Congress title and proposed scientific topics …………………………………………
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Proposed location and dates …………………………………………………………………
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Hotels and student accommodation ………………
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Budget estimate …………………………………………………………………………………...
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Contacts ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Attachments ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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4. LINK WITH THE CZECH REPUBLIC

5. LONG AND SUCCESSFUL cooperation WITH PRAGUE
Prague has a long and successful history of cooperation in organizing all kinds of congresses, conferences and other international events
Prague was privileged to host 5th FEBS Congress (1968)
14th IUB Congress (1988) th FEBS Congress (2009) All three Congresses were successful
Picture:
14th IUB Congress
Prague, 1988

6. ORGANIzING COMMITTEE
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
STAKEHOLDERS

7. PROPOSED TENTATIVE ORGANIzING COMMITTEE
Radim Černý
Charles University
Plzen
Vice-Chairman
Jaroslav Drahota
Academy of Sciences
Prague
Václav Hořejší
Jan Konvalinka
Blanka Králová
VSCHT
Vladimir Křen
Irena Krumlová
Secretary
Pavel Martasek
Viktor Kožich
Václav Pačes
Honorary Chairman
Zdenka Palková
Pavel Rauch
Peter Šebo
Jaroslav Weisser
Tomáš Zima
Chairman

8. PROPOSED TENTATIVE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES
We are ready to take active part in the composition of the scientific committee similarly as we contributed to the previously hosted FEBS Congresses ad IUB Congress.
The first intended step is to contact Prof. Angelo Azzi (President of the IUBMB Executive Committee) , Prof. Michael P. Walsh (Secretary General of the IUBMB) , Prof. Israel Pecht (Secretary General of FEBS), prof. Stathis Gonos (IUBMB Executive Committee Member for Congresses and Conferences) and Prof. Adam Szewczyk (FEBS Executive Committee Member and Congress Councelor) to earn their advice for the selection of the candidate members of the International Scientific Committee.

9. LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS
Czech Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Czech Medical Association
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
City of Prague
Charles University
Prague Convention Bureau & CzechTourism

10. ICSU POLICY COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE

11. ICSU POLICY COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE
Free circulation of scientists in the Czech Republic is guaranteed. Visa applications are submitted on the official form ‘’Application for Schengen visa’’
NO VISA is required for visitors from the EU countries
Many non-EU Countries also need no visa :
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, 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, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Serbia, Montenegro, Brunei, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, USA, Vatican, Venezuela
Citizens from the rest of the world need visa, but generally the procedure is quick and simple. For more information visit

12. CONGRESS TITLE
& PROPOSED SCIENTIFIC TOPICS

13. SUGGESTED CONGRESS TITLE
“FROM MOLECULES TO SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY”

14. PROPOSED SCIENTIFIC TITLE AND TOPICS
Our staff of experienced organizers is prepared to take active part in the composition of the scientific program as we did during previously organized FEBS Congresses ad IUB Congress in Prague
One of the main topics may be the new field of synthetic biology. Otherwise we shall extend the topics developed at the Congresses in Seville (2012) and Foz de Iguazu (2015)
We propose contacting Prof. Angelo Azzi (President of the IUBMB Executive Committee), Prof. Michael P. Walsh (Secretary General of the IUBMB Executive Committee), Prof. Adam Szewczyk (FEBS Executive Committee Member and Congress Counselor) and other members of the IUBMB and FEBS Councils to seek their advice for the selection of candidate members of the Scientific Committee

15. PROPOSED LOCATION & DATES

16. PROPOSED DATES IN 2018 OPTION 1: Set up: Sun 2/9 – Mon 3/9
Congress: Tue 4/9 – Sun 9/ Dismantling: Mon 10/9
OPTION 2:
Set up: Sun 9/9 – Mon 10/9
Congress: Tue 11/9 – Sun 16/ Dismantling: Mon 17/9
THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE IS RESERVED FOR THE PROPOSED PERIODS ALTERNATIVE PERIODS – IF PREFERRED – ARE AVAILABLE

17. czech republic AND PRAGUE – LOCATION

18. PRAGUE … Excellent Accessibility Political and Economic Stability
High Quality Meeting & Hotel Infrastructure
12 UNESCO sites and rich culture
Integrated public transportation network
Time zone: CET (= GMT + 1)
Currency: Czech Crown (1 EUR =25CZK)
Moderate climate
Schengen EU Member Country

19. PRAGUE ACCESSIBILITY
Prague-Ruzyně Airport is situated 15 km from the City Centre . The venue, hotels and the City Center are easily accessible by public transport
Direct connections to 128 destinations in 51 countries
Regular base for 30 airlines and approx. 10 low cost airlines
Around 200 flights every day
Highway from Berlin, Nurenberg, Munchen, Vienna ….

20. PRAGUE …

21. Prague - A PRICE FRIENDLY CAPITAL IN EUROPE
A comparison made in 2009 shows that out of 19 European Cities Prague is the most price friendly destination.
The calculation of the price index is based on the expenditures related to the meeting activities
Copenhagen
Source:

22. PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

23. PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE
LOCATED ON THE HILL NEARBY THE CITY CENTRE

24. PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE – KEY BENEFITS
Located close to the City Centre
On the Line C subway
Up-to-date media and communication technology
Long tradition in hosting big scientific and other events
Spacious foyers to hold large exhibitions with a unique view of Prague
Energy efficiency, careful waste management and e-mobility
In-house catering company recognized as one of the best in the Country
Free of charge WiFi for every registered delegate

25. PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE – CAPACITY
Total halls and rooms 80
Halls over 2800 pax 1
Halls over 1000 pax 1
Halls 400 – 600 pax 3
Halls 200 – 400 pax 5
Halls 100 – 200 pax 7
Rooms 50 – 100 pax 8
Rooms 15 – 50 pax 55
Exhibition and poster area Total exhibition & poster area sqm
Cafetaria and Restaurants Bistro Melodie pax Zoom Restaurant 600 pax

26. Prague congress centre – SELECTED REFERENCES
XLVIII ERA-EDTA Congress
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague
DATE: june , 2011
Pax:
13th International GCIRC Rapeseed Congress
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague
DATE: 5 -  9 June, 2011
Pax:
49th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, prague
DATE: September 22 – 25, 2010
Pax:
Fourth Scientific Annual Meeting, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague
DATE: September 23 – 26, 2010
Pax:

27. Prague congress centre – SELECTED REFERENCES
34th FEBS Congress
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, prague
DATE: July 4 –
Pax:
EURONANOFORUM 2009
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, prague
DATE: June 2 – 5, 2009
Pax:
5th European Sports Medicine Congress
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, PRAGUE
DATE: October 19 – 21, 2009
Pax:
Passports EAC Conformity & Interoperability Tests
VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, PRAGUE
DATE: September 7 – 12, 2008
Pax:

28. HOTELS AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

29. ACCOMMODATION IN PRAGUE
The city offers up to 100,000 beds in accommodation facilities including more than 60,000 beds in hotels and boarding houses capable of satisfying all categories of visitors within 2 to 5* hotels.
The price range from 15 to 200 EUR per person per night.
Over 800 hotel rooms just next to the Prague Congress Centre (Holiday Inn and Corinthia Towers Hotel)
Another 1500 hotel rooms within 5-15 min walking distance from the Prague Congress Centre
More than 2500 student dormitory rooms within 20 min from the Prague Congress Centre by public transport

30. Distance from Congress Centre EURO/night incl. breakfast
ACCOMMODATION IN PRAGUE
HOTEL
Cathegory
Hotel Capacity
Distance from Congress Centre
EURO/night incl. breakfast
Radisson SAS 5*
211
2 metro stops
180,-
Corinthia
532
Walking distance
140,-
Holiday Inn 4*
251
130,-
Panorama
450
100,-
Yasmin
198
150,-
Beranek 3* 80
1 metro stop
60,-
Otar 35
50,-
Oya
Ibis Old Town
271
5 metro stops
Ibis Wenceslas Sq.
181
Chodov Dormitory 2*
1000
6 metro + 1 bus stops
15,-

31. BUDGET ESTIMATE

32. IMPORTANT NOTES
The tentative Organizing Committee assures the selection of a qualified Professional Congress Organizer (PCO ).
We assume paying delegates but IUBMB 2012 and 2015 will help substantially to an accurate forecast.
A specialized team is responsible for achieving the targets for exhibition and sponsorship income.
The Prague city authorities are offering the follow supportive package:
10 EUR / delegate incentive EUR
Free municipal transportation pass for each delegate – EUR
20% discount on the rentals in the Prague Congress Centre – EUR
The Mayor of Prague City is willing to host a reception for e.g.invited speakers and guests at his Residence (capacity up to guests).
Individual IUBMB member associations may have their dinner meetings in one of the Prague palaces representation buildings or other place of interest.

33. INNOVATIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES
Handheld Congress Applications (APPS): It is suggested to provide the optional service of FREE Mobile Apps for each delegate. It will be made available for all of the most popular platforms:
Create your agenda and full program access
Receive news and announcements
Message exchange and set up appointments with participants
WEBCASTING: Possibility to register online to follow selected live presentations (e.g. Opening ceremony, plenaries, closing ceremony) via webcasting. The delegate will be registered as virtual delegate.
Blackberry
Android
iPhone

34. 5 working days prior to the Congress
REGISTRATION FEE STRUCTURE
Early
By April 15
Regular
After April 15
On-Site
5 working days prior to the Congress
PHYSICAL PARTICIPATION
Academic & institutional
400 EUR
500 EUR
600 EUR
Industry
600 EUR
700 EUR
Student
200 EUR
250 EUR
300 EUR
Accompanying Person
100 EUR
120 EUR
150 EUR
1 day Registration
Registration Fee includes access to all meetings, poster and exhibition area during the entire official program time, congress kit, apps downloads, program and abstract book, catering services and welcome reception.
Accompanying Person Fee includes access to the welcome reception and gala dinner.
LIVE & ON DEMAND WEBCAST (*)
Opening ceremony, Plenary Lectures & Closing Ceremony
To be decided
(*) Delivered as an integrated service as of 2012.

35. BUDGET ESTIMATE (Based on 2500 paying del)
EXPENDITURES
EUR
RENTAL OF MEETING SPACES, POSTER AND EXHIBITION AREA
EUR
AUDIO VISIUAL EQUIPMENT, ICT and MEETING TECHNOLOGY
EUR
CATERING SERVICES (Welcome reception, coffee breaks, lunch boxes)
EUR
PRINTED MATERIALS AND SIGNPOSTING
EUR
DELEGATE SERVICES
STAFF
SPEAKERS AND GUESTS (TRAVEL SUPPORT and ACCOMMODATION)
EUR
CONGRESS MANAGEMENT (Resources – Admin & Communication – Travel)
EUR
CONGRESS MANAGEMENT FEE (12 EUR/PAYING DEL)
EUR
INCOME
EUR
REGISTRATION FEE 400 EUR)
EUR
EXHIBITION INCOME (50 booths EUR/unit)
EUR
SPONSORSHIP INCOME
EUR
GRANTS (FEBS and IUBMB)
BALANCE
EUR

36. WELCOME IN PRAGUE AFTER 30 YEARS

37. CONTACTS

38. CONTACTS Prof. Dr. Tomáš Zima E-mail: Tomas.Zima@lf1.cuni.cz
Dr. Irena Krumlová Czech Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Prof. Dr. Radim Černý

39. ATTACHMENTS

40. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment Nr 1: Endorsement from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Attachment Nr 2: Endorsement from the City of Prague
Attachment Nr 3: Endorsement from the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Attachment Nr 4: Endorsement from the Charles University
Attachment Nr 5: Endorsement from Prague Congress Centre
Attachment Nr 6: Endorsement from the Prague Convention Bureau
Attachment Nr 7: Assurance: ICSU policy on free circulation of scientists, including a time table for visa application and issuance will apply.

41. ATTACHMENT Nr 1 – Endorsement from the Ministry of Education, Youth and SpoRT

42. ATTACHMENT Nr 2 – ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY OF PRAGUE

43. ATTACHMENT Nr 3 – ENDORSEMENT OF THE CZECH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

44. ATTACHMENT Nr 4 – Endorsement from the CHARLES UNIVERSITY

45. ATTACHMENT Nr 5 – Endorsement from the PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

46. ATTACHMENT Nr 6 – Endorsement from the PRAGUE CONVENTION BUREAU

47. ATTACHMENT Nr 7 – Assurance: ICSU policy on free circulation of scientists, including a time table for visa application and issuance will apply.
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