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 VENUES1)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 447m²Net 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. FLOORPlenary session

Parallel session

Exhibition+Catering+Posters+Registration

Smaller meeting rooms

CONGRESS VENUES2) 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 PLANPlenary session + Parallel sessions

Exhibition+Catering+Posters+Registration

Smaller meeting rooms

INCOME STRUCTURE• Registration : 120 000 EUR excl. VAT ( 310 EUR for regular member, special rates for other

categories)• Exhibition + Sponsorship: 16 660 EUR excl. VAT• Potential support from the City of Prague: 5 000 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* 211 3 metro stops 200,-

Corinthia Towers 5* 532 Walking distance 160,-

Holiday Inn 4* 251 Walking distance 140,-

Corinthia Panorama 4* 450 1 metro stop 140,-

Yasmin 4* 198 2 metro stops 150,-

Beranek 3* 80 1 metro stop 60,-

Otar 3* 35 1 metro stop 60,-

Oya 3* 35 1 metro stop 60,-

Ibis Old Town 3* 271 5 metro stops 58,-

Ibis Wenceslas Sq. 3* 181 1 metro stop 58,-

Chodov Dormitory 2* 1000 6 metro stops, 1 bus stop 15,-

ACCOMMODATION PRICE OVERVIEW

VENUES

Municipal House Up to 1100

persons

Žofín PalaceUp to 700

persons

O2 ArenaUp to 2000

persons

Industrial PalaceUp to 1800

persons

TOURSLarge 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 CONNECTIONSFlights durations FROM / TO PRAGUE

Amsterdam 705 km 1h25Brussels 714 km 1h25

Copenhagen 643 km 1h20Frankfurt 537 km 1h10

Helsinki 1307 km 2h25Lisbon 2241 km 3h15

London 1035 km 2h10Montreal 6197 km 8h25New York 6567 km 9h10

Oslo 1117 km 2h00Paris 882 km 1h45

Zurich 636 km 1h35

• 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

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• 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!