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

3. SCIENTIFIC BACKROUND IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

4. 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

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

6. OUR TOPIC FOR THE 2014 CONGRESS

7. LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

8. CZECH-IN LTD. 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/

9. LOCAL AUSPICES Prague Convention Bureau www.pragueconvention.cz CzechTourism www.czechtourism.cz City of Prague www.cityofprague.cz Czech Airlines www.csa.cz Prague Congress Centre www.kcp.cz

10. LOCAL AUSPICES Ministry of Health http://www.mzcr.cz/ Czech Conference of Rectors http://crc.muni.cz/ Council of Higher Education Institutions http://www.radavs.cz/

11. Prague Convention Bureau www.pragueconvention.cz CzechTourism www.czechtourism.cz CZECH-IN, Professional Congress Organiser www.czech-in.cz Prague Congress Centre www.kcp.cz LOCAL SUPPORT

12. LOCAL BUSINESS RocheWatersAgilent ChromsystemBioTechAbbott

13. THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

14. 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

15. LOCATION OF THE PCC

16. THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS AND MOST FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS TO HOST THE EACR CONGRESS PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE

17. 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

18. Total area: 14 800m² 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

19. Plenary session Parallel session Exhibition+Catering area+Posters Office, speakers ready room Registration Cloakroom PCC – GROUND FLOOR

20. PCC – 1 st FLOOR Plenary session Parallel session Exhibition+Catering area+ Posters Office, speakers ready room Registration Cloakroom

21. PCC – 2 nd FLOOR Plenary/Parallel session Parallel session Exhibition+Catering area Posters Registration Cloakroom Plenary/Parallel session Parallel session Exhibition+Catering area+posters Office, speakers ready room Registration Cloakroom

22. Plenary hall CONGRESS HALL PARTER 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 1775 pax theatre style 319 700 Parallel sessions and other rooms 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 NORTH HALL 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 220 pax theatre style 46 500 PANORAMA HALL 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 400 pax theatre style 72 200 MEETING ROOM 2.1 (speakers ready room) 1 Day rental Maximum Capacity 50 pax theatre style 11 500 PCC - OVERVIEW Prices are in CZK excl. VAT. for 1 day rental Exhibition + catering + registration+posters CONGRESS HALL FOYER 2NDTotal area 2535 sqm netto – Exhibition + catering345 700 CONGRESS HALL FOYER 1BTotal area 418 sqm netto – Exhibition + catering39 200

23. PCC – LOCATION & TRANSPORT Just two stops by the underground or 10-15 minutes to walk from the downtown City center

24. PCC IN NUMBERS

25. PCC REFERENCES

26. FINANCIALS

27. INCOME STRUCTURE Registration : 370 000 EUR excl. VAT ( Early registration fee based on the previous congresses / 295 EUR Member, 385 EUR Non-member, special rates for the other categories) Sponsorship : 16 666 EUR excl. VAT Exhibition: 25 000 EUR excl. VAT ( 50 stands ) Total costs: 360 000 EUR excl.VAT CONCLUSION Financial structure of Prague EACR congress is 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

29. ACCOMMODATION

30. 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,- Prices are indicative only ACCOMMODATION PRICE OVERVIEW

31. HOTELS LOCATION

32. SOCIAL PROGRAMME

33. 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

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

35. TourPrice excl. VAT (Euro) Karlovy Vary89,- Cesky Krumlov 85,- Grand Tour of Prague 37,- Prague Jewish Quarter 38,- Hradcany and Prague Castle39,- Prague´s famous Characters34,- Prague Boat Trip on the Vltava river48,- Karlstejn Castle48,- Kutna Hora45,- VENUE Price excl. VAT, incl. services (Euro) Municipal House36000,- Zofin Palace21000.- Trade Fair Palace12000,- Zofin Palace20800,- Industrial Palace16400,- Barrandov Studiosfrom 24000,- O2 Arena38000,- SOCIAL PROGRAMME

36. WHY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC?

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Congress Centre Located at the Metro station (Vysehrad), 2 stations from the downtown Adult 75 minutes ticket for 1 EUR / Congress delegates for free

44. 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?

45. PRAGUE ON PICTURES

47. CONCLUSION

48. 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 EACR 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

49. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO PRAGUE IN 2014!