INVITATION TO PRAGUE Czech National Committee of Geodesy and Geophysics together with the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy Sciences and the agency CZECH-IN are proud of expressing their sincere invitation to host the XXVI General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics in Prague in Such a congress in the Czech Republic, if Prague is selected, will provide a unique opportunity for an international gathering of researchers working on diverse issues covering a whole range of the multi-disciplinary topics of all eight scientific associations of the IUGG.

CONGRESS VENUES 1)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 30% discount on the rentals offered for IAG in Prague

LOCATION OF THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

FORUM HALL PARTERRE Total capacity: 648 persons Area: 1077 m² Width: 35 m Length: 47 m Ceiling height: 19,4 m -- Connected to the parallel rooms and - exhibition area - Easy access from PCC main entrance

Selected area: Forum Hall Foyer 2nd floor Total area: 1 447m² Net area: 600 m² - Main Exhibition area of Forum part of PCC - Considered also as the catering area - Easy access from both Plenary room and breakout rooms - Natural daylight - Panoramic view on Prague FOYER - EXHIBITION AND POSTER AREA

PCC – 2. FLOOR Plenary session Parallel session Exhibition+Catering+ Posters+Registration Smaller meeting rooms

CONGRESS VENUES 2) HOTEL DIPLOMAT

HOTEL DIPLOMAT - ESSENTIALS Located close both to the airport and City Centre Located on the Metro station 22 modern conference rooms with capacity up to 1000 person located on one conference floor Spacious foyer area used for exhibition Up to date AV and Technical Equipment, WiFi connection and quality catering 398 comfortable hotel rooms

PRAGUE A-D Total capacity: 400 persons Area: 383 m² Width: 13,7 m Length: 28,1m Ceiling height: 3 m -- Connected to the parallel rooms and - exhibition area

Selected area: Prague + Budapest Total area: 255 m² Width:5,2 m Length:49 m Ceiling height:3,6 m - Main Exhibition area of Prague part - Easy access from both Plenary room and breakout rooms - Natural daylight FOYER - EXHIBITION AND POSTER AREA

HOTEL DIPLOMAT – FLOOR PLAN Plenary session + Parallel sessions Exhibition+Catering+ Posters+Registration Smaller meeting rooms

INCOME STRUCTURE Registration : EUR excl. VAT ( 310 EUR for regular member, special rates for other categories) Exhibition + Sponsorship: EUR excl. VAT Potential support from the City of Prague: EUR excl. VAT ( incentive cash back of 10 EUR per delegate ) CONCLUSION Financial structure of Prague IAG congress is profitable The registration fee stays on the level of the conference held in 2009 FINANCIALS

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

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 – 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

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

PRAGUE ON PICTURES

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 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 2013!