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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 2015. • 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
FORUM HALL PARTERRE • Total capacity: 648 persons • Area: 1077m² • Width: 35m • Length: 47m • Ceiling height: 19,4m • - Connected to the parallel rooms and • exhibition area • - Easy access from PCC main entrance
FOYER - EXHIBITION AND POSTER AREA 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
PCC – 2. FLOOR Plenarysession Parallelsession 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: 383m² • Width: 13,7m • Length: 28,1m • Ceiling height: 3m • - Connected to the parallel rooms and • exhibition area
FOYER - EXHIBITION AND POSTER AREA Selected area: Prague + Budapest Total area: 255 m² Width:5,2m Length: 49m Ceiling height: 3,6 m - Main Exhibition area of Prague part - Easy access from both Plenary room and breakout rooms - Natural daylight
HOTEL DIPLOMAT – FLOOR PLAN Plenary session+ Parallel sessions Exhibition+Catering+ Posters+Registration Smaller meeting rooms
FINANCIALS INCOME STRUCTURE • Registration :120 000 EUR excl. VAT( 310 EUR forregularmember, specialratesforothercategories) • Exhibition + Sponsorship:16 660 EUR excl. VAT • Potential support from the City of Prague: 5000 EUR excl. VAT ( incentive cash back of 10 EUR per delegate ) CONCLUSION • Financial structure of Prague IAGcongress is profitable • Theregistrationfee stays on the level of the conference held in 2009
VENUES Žofín Palace Up to 700 persons Municipal House Up to 1100 persons O2 Arena Up to 2000 persons IndustrialPalace Up to 1800 persons
TOURS Large variety of tours inside and outsideof Prague Prague, KutnáHora, Karlovy Vary, ČeskýKrumlov, Karlstejn Castle and many others
WHY PRAGUE • 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
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 • 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