1. Invitation to PRAGUE Destination for FESSH 2015

2. Bid presented by: Radek Kebrle Board member of Czech Society for Surgery of the Hand Tomas Raboch GUARANT International (PCO)

3. Co-chairs of the LOC Alena Schmoranzová Bohumil Zálešák Radek Kebrle

4. Members of the LOC Alena Schmoranzová Aleš Nejedlý Aleš Fibír Igor Čižmář Radek Kebrle Václav Smrčka Bohumil Zálešák Jiří Veselý Zdeněk Vodička Ludmila Fialová

5. Authority Support Prague´s Candidacy is supported by: Mayor of Prague, City of Prague Czech Tourist Authority – Czechtourism Prague Convention Bureau Clarion Congress Hotel Prague GUARANT International

6. Proposed Congress Date April 14 -18, 2015 (TUE-SAT) May 5 -9, 2015 (TUE – SAT) Venue (Clarion Congress Hotel Prague) is already pre-reserved Alternative dates could be booked as well.

7. Nerves Tendons Bones Congenital Wrist Tumors, Dupuytren Systemic diseases Tissue transfers Infection Basic science Facing the future - miniinvazive versus extensive procedures The main topics of the Congress

8. Faults and complications in hand surgery and their treatment Proposal for instructional course

9. Advances in osteosynthesis Tissue engineering Biotechnological meeting The Satellite Meetings

10. Good accessibility Cost Friendly City - attracts more participants (also from Central and Eastern Europe and students) Safe destination Host of important international events Why Prague?

11. Meetings infrastructure Top experience in organizing international congresses Variety of accommodation facilities Attractive destination, historical city and country

12. FESSH 2015 In The Heart of Europe 2015 Prague!

13. FESSH 2015 In The Heart of Europe Direct flights to 127 destinations in 52 countries around the World Connected with the citycentre by public transport within 30 minutes

14. Prague –successful destination- attracts more participants than other destinations UEGW 2004ESOT 2007

15. Clarion Congress Hotel - Suggested Venue

16. 3 restaurants, bar Shopping mall Fitness WiFi internet access Parking for cars and busses Direct entrance from Underground station 4.000 m 2 of conference facilities capacity for up to 2.500 seats 18 conference rooms the largest room for 1.500 pax Four star hotel Accommodation rate: 75 EUR night including breakfast and VAT Clarion Congress Hotel

17. Clarion Congress Hotel References: European Future Technologies Conference and Exhibition (2009), 900 participants IV Congress of the Czech Gastroenterology society (2009) 800 participants Perioperative Care for the Geriatric Patient Congress, (2008), 200 participants XXV Congress of Czech and Slovakian Societies of Allergology and Clinical Immunology & XII Congress of Czech and Slovakian Societies of Immunology (2008), 1 400 participants

18. Hotels around CCHP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A All hotels are in the walking distance or on the same metroline – up to 15 min. from the Clarion Congress Hotel. A. Clarion Congress Hotel7. Ibis Karlín *** 1. Jurys Inn ****8. Inturprag *** 2. Carol ****9. Jasmín *** 3. Olympik ****10. Olympik Tristar *** 4. Antonie ***11. Kolbenka ** 5. Arlington ***12. Pivovar ** 6. Esprit ***

19. Monastery restaurant - Prefered venue One of the oldest and existing european monasteries in Europe - established 1143 Beautiful view of Prague Castle

20. GUARANT International …PCO… Established in 1991 32 experienced employees Offers key solution for various events Partner of the Czech Government during the EU presidency in 2009 On line registration and abstract handling system Branch in Bratislava, Moscow and St. Petersburg -Promotion in Eastern Europe You´re not buying a service, you´re buying a result.

21. Looking forward to meeting you in Prague, 2015 Federation of European Societes for Surgery of the Hand Prague April 14 – 18, 2015 May 5 – 9, 2015