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24th IUBMB

24th IUBMB. Application. 43rd FEBS. Joint Congress. Prague, Czech Republic September 4-9 or 11-16, 2018. An initiative of the Czech Committee on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. LETTER OF MOTIVATION. TABLE OF CONTENTS. LINK WITH THE CZECH REPUBLIC.

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24th IUBMB

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  1. 24th IUBMB Application 43rd FEBS Joint Congress 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

  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) 34th 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

  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 http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/visa_form/index.html

  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 9/9 Dismantling: Mon 10/9 • OPTION 2: Set up: Sun 9/9 – Mon 10/9 Congress: Tue 11/9 – Sun 16/9 Dismantling: Mon 17/9 THE PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTRE IS RESERVED FOR THE PROPOSED PERIODSALTERNATIVE 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 15km 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:www.tourmis.info

  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, carefulwaste 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 areaTotal exhibition & poster area 14800 sqm • Cafetaria and RestaurantsBistro Melodie 200 paxZoom Restaurant 600 pax

  26. Prague congress centre – SELECTED REFERENCES XLVIII ERA-EDTA Congress VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague DATE: june 23 - 26 , 2011 Pax: 10 661 13th International GCIRC Rapeseed Congress VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague DATE: 5 -  9 June, 2011 Pax: 1000 49th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, prague DATE: September 22 – 25, 2010 Pax: 3000 Fourth Scientific Annual Meeting, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, Prague DATE: September 23 – 26, 2010 Pax: 1000

  27. Prague congress centre – SELECTED REFERENCES 34th FEBS Congress VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, prague DATE: July 4 – 9. 2009 Pax: 2000 EURONANOFORUM 2009 VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, prague DATE: June 2 – 5, 2009 Pax: 1000 5th EuropeanSportsMedicineCongress VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, PRAGUE DATE: October 19 – 21, 2009 Pax: 2000 Passports EAC Conformity & Interoperability Tests VeNue: Prague Congress Centre, PRAGUE DATE: September 7 – 12, 2008 Pax: 3500

  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. ACCOMMODATION IN PRAGUE

  31. BUDGET ESTIMATE

  32. IMPORTANT NOTES • The tentative Organizing Committee assures the selection of a qualified Professional Congress Organizer (PCO ). • We assume 2.500 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 - 30.000 EUR • Free municipal transportation pass for each delegate – 45.000 EUR • 20% discount on the rentals in the Prague Congress Centre – 80.000 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 150-200 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.

  34. REGISTRATION FEE STRUCTURE (*) Delivered as an integrated service as of 2012.

  35. BUDGET ESTIMATE (Based on 2500 paying del)

  36. WELCOME IN PRAGUE AFTER 30 YEARS

  37. CONTACTS

  38. CONTACTS • Prof. Dr. Tomáš ZimaE-mail: Tomas.Zima@lf1.cuni.cz • Dr. Irena KrumlováCzech Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyE-mail: irena.krumlova@csbmb.cz • Prof. Dr. RadimČerný E-mail: Radim.Cerny @lfp.cuni.cz

  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. See page 10

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