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1 ECI 2024 PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC 1

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Program Scientific & Organising Committee Communication Tools

3 Content Czech Immunological Society Czech Republic Prague Venue: O2 universum Accommodation Accessibility Scientific Program Social Program Scientific & Organising Committee Communication Tools Professional Congress Organiser Financial Aspects Candidacy supported by Content 3

4 Czech Immunological Society 4

Czech Immunological Society Czech Immunological Society, z. s.

academia and other workers from all branches of immunology.

particular Slovak Immunological Society.

with immunological topics, especially in the International Union of

Immunological Societies (EFIS). Chairperson Prof. RNDr. B.

5 Czech Immunological Society Czech Immunological Society, z. s. (CIS) is a voluntary organization of scientific researchers from academia and other workers from all branches of immunology. CIS cooperates with foreign societies with the same focus, in particular Slovak Immunological Society. It represents Czech immunologists in international societies dealing with immunological topics, especially in the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) and the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS). Chairperson Prof. RNDr. B. Říhová, DrSc. Vice-chairperson Prof. MUDr. A. Šedivá, DSc. Vice-chairperson Prof. MUDr. I. Stříž, CSc. Czech Immunological Society 5

6 Czech Republic 6

The Czech Republic A Jewel in the Heart of Europe The Czech Republic is an excellent example of European diversity: in one small

There are thermal springs in the west, mountains and remarkable "rock towns" in the north, a wistful landscape of fishponds in the

Add to this the historic towns, unique castles and chateaux, spas with centuries of tradition, thousands of kilometres of

7 The Czech Republic A Jewel in the Heart of Europe The Czech Republic is an excellent example of European diversity: in one small area, a number of completely diverse regions come together, all easily within reach of one another. There are thermal springs in the west, mountains and remarkable "rock towns" in the north, a wistful landscape of fishponds in the south, and sunny vineyards in the southeast. Add to this the historic towns, unique castles and chateaux, spas with centuries of tradition, thousands of kilometres of excellently marked trails for hikers and cyclists, and great opportunities for business meetings C in September Central European Time GMT + 1 hour 1 EUR = 25,550 CZK 1 USD = 21,501 CZK 1 GBP = 29,065 CZK Source: Czech National Bank, 15 th May 2018 Czech Republic 7

Ethical Guarantees The Czech Republic has ratified all the instruments for combating discrimination in compliance with the system of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, including the UNESCO

8 Ethical Guarantees The Czech Republic has ratified all the instruments for combating discrimination in compliance with the system of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, including the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Czech Republic is a Stable Country The Government views states and institutions of the European Union as the main guarantor of security, stability and peace. The CNB (Czech National Bank) achieves price stability by making changes to the monetary conditions using its instruments, especially key interest rates. The economic growth picked up strongly in 2015, driven by private demand and a boost from EUfinanced public investments. Supportive financial conditions, growth in wages and profits, as well as strengthening external demand are anticipated to support a robust growth in 2016 and Czech Republic 8

9 Prague 9

Prague as a Congress Destination The city of hundred spires on the River Vltava is known to people from all around the world. Prague consistently ranks among the world s most popular destinations.

10 Prague as a Congress Destination The city of hundred spires on the River Vltava is known to people from all around the world. Prague consistently ranks among the world s most popular destinations. At the same time, the Czech capital has a number of additional key advantages which have led to its prolific rise as a congress destination. Strategic location One of the most beautiful cities in the world Excellent transport connectivity Accommodation of all categories One of the best preserved cultural centres of Europe City providing Great value for money Let Prague inspire you, just as it inspired many significant artists and scientists in the past like Johannes Kepler, Tycho de Brahe, Oskar Kokoschka, Alois Mucha, Jaroslav Seifert, Franz Kafka or W. A. Mozart. Prague also became an important university centre which gave the world a number of personalities without whose discoveries and inventions we could hardly imagine our lives today. Prague 10

11 Significant personalities for Prague Jaroslav Heyrovský Otto Wichterle Albert Einstein Jan Evangelista Purkyně Antonín Dvořák Bedřich Smetana Prague 11

12 Historical centre of Prague has been on UNESCO s World Heritage List since Prague 12

10 Reasons Why Prague Prague s Attractiveness Prague can offer its visitors

Prague is a Safe City According to the Global Peace Index (2017), the Czech

years of academic tradition since the foundation of Charles University in

Potential for Best Attendance Prague ranks 8 th among the most popular

in Prague comfortable for all participating delegates.

Accommodation Prices According to the annual analysis of the Statista

13 10 Reasons Why Prague Prague s Attractiveness Prague can offer its visitors UNESCO World heritage sites, 103 theatres, and 184 galleries. Prague is a Safe City According to the Global Peace Index (2017), the Czech Republic belongs to the TOP 10 countries and ranked 6 th safest country in the World. Hundreds of Years of Academic Tradition The year 2017 marks more than 660 years of academic tradition since the foundation of Charles University in Prague in Potential for Best Attendance Prague ranks 8 th among the most popular congress cities in the World. Short-distance Concept Walking distances make congresses in Prague comfortable for all participating delegates. Excellent Location and City Accessibility 43 countries within a 3-hour flight. The 7 th Best Travel Destination in the World According to the renowned traveller portal Tripadvisor.com (2017), Prague ranks as the 7 th best travel destination in the World. Friendly Accommodation Prices According to the annual analysis of the Statista (Average hotel rates Europe) 2016, Prague has the lowest accommodation prices in Europe. Best Value Destination The annual study of British firm Post Office declared Prague the winner of the Best Value category from the listed destinations. Congress Venue O2 universum offers more than 40 halls and meeting rooms and over sqm exhibition space. Prague 13

14 Photo: Charles Bridge 14

Prague City Support Financial Support Financial support for the candidacy from Prague Convention Bureau for the congress ECI up to 40 000 Transport Free public transport tickets for delegates

15 Prague City Support Financial Support Financial support for the candidacy from Prague Convention Bureau for the congress ECI up to Transport Free public transport tickets for delegates Discounts on Tickets via Czech Airlines Special congress airfare; CSA Official Carrier Agreement 10% discount in economy class 15% discount in business class Promotion Promotional materials Rental of the Mayor's Residence for FREE Capacity up to 150 delegates Convenient for social events for the ECI leaders Mayors Attendance at Welcome Ceremony Welcome ceremony with attendance of Prague s Mayor or other representatives of the City of Prague Prague 15

16 Venue: O2 universum 16

O2 universum Main points A new multifunctional venue (ready to use in 2019)

Max. capacity of 10 000 participants Exhibition space up to 16 000 sqm

participants, 5 000 sqm Exhibition space Wi-Fi connection available Located

17 O2 universum Main points A new multifunctional venue (ready to use in 2019) Close to the historical centre (4 metro stations) 44+ halls and meeting rooms Max. capacity of participants Exhibition space up to sqm Interconnected with O2 arena multifunctional venue with capacity up to participants, sqm Exhibition space Wi-Fi connection available Located right on the metro line B Pre-booked date for ECI2024: September 7th 11th, 2024 Venue: O2 universum 17

18 2 nd floor Floor Plans of O2 universum 1 st floor -2 nd floor Venue: O2 universum 18

Capacities of O2 universum Hall/Room Floor Sqm Capacity (pax) (theatre) (school) Foyer Hall A -2 2150 x x 3E01.05 - Foyer Hall -1 A/Exhibition space 3000 x x 4E01.

03 Hall B3 1 224 225 x 5E04.02- Room C1 2 410 468 288 5E04.03-Room C2 2 204 198 144 5E04.04-RoomC3 2 418 468 288 5F04.02-Room D1 2 127 136 70 5F04.03-Room D2 2 127 136 70 5F04.

06-Room D10 2 142 166 90 5E04-12-Room D11 2 61 60 28 5E04-11-Room D12 2 127 136 70 5E04.10-RoomD13 2 127 136 70 5E04.13-RoomE1 2 437 480 x 5F04.

19 Capacities of O2 universum Hall/Room Floor Sqm Capacity (pax) (theatre) (school) Foyer Hall A x x 3E Foyer Hall -1 A/Exhibition space 3000 x x 4E Foyer Hall 1 A/Exhibition space 2366 x x 4F Foyer Hall 1 B/Exhibition space 1545 x x 1E Hall A -2, x 4F Hall B x 4F04.02 Hall B x 4F04.03 Hall B x 5E Room C E04.03-Room C E04.04-RoomC F04.02-Room D F04.03-Room D F04.04-Room D F04.06-Room D F04.07-Room D F04.08-Room D E Room D E04.07-Room D E04.06-Room D E04-12-Room D E04-11-Room D E04.10-RoomD E04.13-RoomE x 5F04.13-RoomE x Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Business Concourse Venue: O2 universum 19

O2 universum is Ready to Host Confirmed Events WCA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists

Gastroenterology June 2020 Over 5 000 participants Over 10 000 sqm exhibition space FISITA

Over 2 000 participants Over 15 000 sqm exhibition space IROS IEEE/RSJ Conference on

20 O2 universum is Ready to Host Confirmed Events WCA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists September 2020 Over participants Over sqm exhibition space WGO World Congress of Gastroenterology June 2020 Over participants Over sqm exhibition space FISITA World Congress of the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies June 2020 Over participants Over sqm exhibition space IROS IEEE/RSJ Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems September 2021 Over participants Over sqm exhibition space Venue: O2 universum 20

21 Hall A up to up to sqm m 2 12,5 12,5 m height m height seats floor area 21

22 Hall B up to up to sqm seats floor area 22

23 Hall C up to up to sqm seats floor area 23

24 Other 13 Halls up to sqm/hall 3,8 m height seats floor area 24

25 Exhibition Space up to sqm floor area 3,7 4,2 m height 25

26 Main O2 arena up to seats up to sqm 26

27 Hall C Hall A Hall B Venue: O2 universum 27

28 Accommodation 28

hotels and hostels). Budget accommodation is available from 25. Most of the suggested hotels are easily accessible.

29 Hotel Accommodation Prague has large capacities of all types of accommodation, giving the delegates options to choose from a wide range of different styles of facilities: from luxury five-star hotels to threestar hotels (or two-star hotels and hostels). Budget accommodation is available from 25. Most of the suggested hotels are easily accessible. Total number of beds in all categories: Total number of rooms: Total number of hotels and amenities: 795 Accommodation 29

30 Prague has one of the lowest hotel rates in Europe! Source: Statista (Average daily hotel rates in Europe), 2017 Oslo 121 Stockholm 127 Helsinki 107 Dublin 138 London 169 Amsterdam 146 Paris 231 Berlin 148 Prague 86 Warsaw 84 Zurich 204 Porto 92 Milan 137 Budapest 75 Istanbul 102 Barcelona 148 Rome 145 Lisbon 114 Athens 120 Madrid 98 30

31 O2 arena hotel 4 star hotel 290 rooms 31

Accommodation near O2 universum Not categorized Hotels Rooms 02 universum distance Hilton Prague 731 4,6 km / 4 stops by metro Category ***** Grandior Hotel Prague 393 4,8 km / 4 stops by metro

km / 5 stops by metro Category **** O2 Arena Hotel 290 interconnected Clarion Congress Hotel Prague 559 900 m Wellnes Hotel Step 159 1,9 km Artemis 50 3, 4 km / 2 stops by metro Olympik 315 3, 4

4,7 km / 4 stops by metro Century Old Town Prague 169 5,2 km / 5 stops by metro Category*** Carol 52 700 m Arlington 30 800 m Pivovar 46 800 m Relax Inn 40 2 km Olympik Tristar 280 3, 4 km / 2

32 Accommodation near O2 universum Not categorized Hotels Rooms 02 universum distance Hilton Prague 731 4,6 km / 4 stops by metro Category ***** Grandior Hotel Prague 393 4,8 km / 4 stops by metro Imperial km / 4 stops by metro Hilton Old Prague Town 303 5,3 km / 5 stops by metro Grand Hotel Bohemia 79 5,4 km / 5 stops by metro Kings Court 137 5,4 km / 5 stops by metro Paris 86 5,5 km / 5 stops by metro Category **** O2 Arena Hotel 290 interconnected Clarion Congress Hotel Prague m Wellnes Hotel Step 159 1,9 km Artemis 50 3, 4 km / 2 stops by metro Olympik 315 3, 4 km / 2 stops by metro Pentahotel 227 3, 6 km / 3 stops by metro Mucha 39 4,4 km / 4 stops by metro Jurys Inn 214 4,6 km / 4 stops by metro EA Hotel Embassy 90 4,7 km / 4 stops by metro Opera 67 4,7 km / 4 stops by metro Century Old Town Prague 169 5,2 km / 5 stops by metro Category*** Carol m Arlington m Pivovar m Relax Inn 40 2 km Olympik Tristar 280 3, 4 km / 2 stops by metro BB Hotel Prague - City 160 4,4 km / 4 stops by metro Axa 125 4,8 km / 4 stops by metro Harmony 60 4,8 km / 4 stops by metro Ibis Praha Old Town 271 5,2 km / 5 stops by metro Accommodation 32

33 Photo: Prague Castle 33

34 Accessibility 34

Václav Havel Airport Prague Prague Airport is the operator of the most important international airport in the Czech Republic, Václav Havel

Awards In 2017, the Prague Airport won its category globally, receiving the World Routes 2017 Marketing Award.

It ranked the second best in its category (airports handling 4 20 million passengers a year).

35 Václav Havel Airport Prague Prague Airport is the operator of the most important international airport in the Czech Republic, Václav Havel Airport Prague, and the biggest airport among the newer EU member states. Awards In 2017, the Prague Airport won its category globally, receiving the World Routes 2017 Marketing Award. In 2016, the Prague Airport was voted Highly Commended Airport in the prestigious Routes Europe 2016 Marketing Awards. It ranked the second best in its category (airports handling 4 20 million passengers a year). The Prague Airport handles 15 million passengers a year. Czech Airlines as the Official Carrier Czech Airlines, a member of Sky Team, is the Official Carrier for majority of events organized in Prague. Czech Airlines offers a comprehensive global route network linking several major cities around the world with Prague. Accessibility 35

36 43 countries within 3 hours! 67 scheduled lines in 51 countries 157 direct destinations 15 million passengers Accessibility 36

Air Accessibility from Selected Countries City America New York City Toronto Philadelphia Dallas Rio de Janeiro Los Angeles Miami Vancouver Quebec Asia Dubai Doha Tel Aviv Beijing Shanghai Xi an

37 Air Accessibility from Selected Countries City America New York City Toronto Philadelphia Dallas Rio de Janeiro Los Angeles Miami Vancouver Quebec Asia Dubai Doha Tel Aviv Beijing Shanghai Xi an Singapore Seoul Australia Sydney Africa Cape Town Cairo Travel time to Prague 8 hours, direct 9 hours, direct 10 hours, direct 14 hours 14 hours 14 hours 13 hours 13 hours 14 hours 6 hours, direct 6 hours, direct 3,5 hours, direct 10 hours, direct 11 hours, direct 10 hours, direct 15 hours 10 hours, direct 22 hours 14 hours 5 hours Accessibility 37

Prague Boasts One of the Best Public Transportation Systems in Europe Prague

Thanks to the city's public transportation system, ranked fifth best in the

Moreover, Prague is a green and very walkable city, offering a wide range of

38 Prague Boasts One of the Best Public Transportation Systems in Europe Prague has three international railway stations and a bus stations, all connected to the metro. An extensive motorway network links Prague to other major European destinations. Thanks to the city's public transportation system, ranked fifth best in the World, everything can be reached within a few minutes. Moreover, Prague is a green and very walkable city, offering a wide range of attractions within a small area. The Prague metro is comprised of 3 lines and 58 stations and is an incredibly efficient means of transportation. Accessibility Source: 38

39 Photo: Charles Bridge 39

40 Scientific Program 40

Scientific Program We propose to have similar tracks as in this year s ECI 2018 in Amsterdam and ECI 2021 in Belgrade with adjustments in accordance with 2023/2024 hot topics and development within

41 Scientific Program We propose to have similar tracks as in this year s ECI 2018 in Amsterdam and ECI 2021 in Belgrade with adjustments in accordance with 2023/2024 hot topics and development within field of immunology. Track A - Immune development and differentiation Track B - Tumor immunology and therapy Track C - Autoimmunity, allergy and transplantation Track D - Infections and microbial immune regulation Track E - Immunomics - Technical advances and big data Scientific Program 41

42 Social Program 42

Welcome Reception In the Congress Venue Main

Background music Light refreshment - canapes,

43 Welcome Reception In the Congress Venue Main points Directly in the meeting location Elegant venue Exclusive and experienced caterer Welcome speeches (introduction) Background music Light refreshment - canapes, finger food, salads, sweet bread Magical atmosphere Social Program 43

Venues for Other Social Events Municipal House Main points Directly

Smetana s Hall suitable for 700 people Unique experience One of the

set ups, number of delegates or events Rhythmical proportions,

beautiful works by the greatest masters, sculptors and painters of

Aleš, Max Švabinský, František Ženíšek, Ladislav Šaloun, Josef

44 Venues for Other Social Events Municipal House Main points Directly in the centre of Prague 10 minutes from Prague Congress Centre Smetana s Hall suitable for 700 people Unique experience One of the most significant public buildings in Prague Suitable for different set ups, number of delegates or events Rhythmical proportions, significantly inspired by the Art Nouveau Surrounded by the beautiful works by the greatest masters, sculptors and painters of the beginning of the past century, such as Jan Preisler, Mikoláš Aleš, Max Švabinský, František Ženíšek, Ladislav Šaloun, Josef Mařatka, Josef Václav Myslbek and Alfons Mucha Social Program 44

Venues for Other Social Events The Žofín Palace Main points Total

style Historical venue suitable for modern events Located in the

of the most notable architectural treasures Gloriously decorated

fitted with modern lighting, sound and projection technology and

delegates or events Place of Dvorak s first concert and Smetana s

45 Venues for Other Social Events The Žofín Palace Main points Total capacity of people An architectural jewel, neo-renaissance style Historical venue suitable for modern events Located in the very heart of the Prague historical centre Unique experience One of the most notable architectural treasures Gloriously decorated halls with original paintings and stuccowork on the ceilings, fitted with modern lighting, sound and projection technology and air conditioning suitable for different set ups, number of delegates or events Place of Dvorak s first concert and Smetana s first performance of My Country Social Program 45

Venues for Other Social Events Forum Karlín Main

the close proximity to the city center of

in the World Exclusive and experienced caterer

46 Venues for Other Social Events Forum Karlín Main points New art venue, opened in 2014 Located in the close proximity to the city center of Prague, 1 station by tram or metro from the city center Suitable for people Great acoustics, awarded as 11 th best acoustic hall in the World Exclusive and experienced caterer Background music Social Program 46

Venues for Other Social Events The Prague Castle Main points Spanish

part of the State Rooms it is intended for the reception of official

in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci)

palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles

Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive

47 Venues for Other Social Events The Prague Castle Main points Spanish Hall is a ceremonial hall in the New Royal Palace of Prague Castle As part of the State Rooms it is intended for the reception of official guests of the President of the Czech Republic Unique experience Founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci) UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles (from the Romanesque-style through Gothic modifications) The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic ( ). Social Program 47

48 Location of Venues for Social Events Prague Airport O2 universum Prague Castle Municipal House The Žofín Palace Forum Karlín Prague Metro Line A Line B Line C 48

49 Scientific & Organising Committee 49

Scientific & Organising Committee Scientific Committee Congress President prof. MUDr. Anna Šedivá, DrSc. Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology, Prague prof. RNDr.

50 Scientific & Organising Committee Scientific Committee Congress President prof. MUDr. Anna Šedivá, DrSc. Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology, Prague prof. RNDr. Blanka ŘÍHOVÁ, DrSc. Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague prof. MUDr. Jiřina BARTŮŇKOVÁ, DrSc. Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology, Prague RNDr. Dominik FILIPP, CSc. Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague RNDr. Jiří HRDÝ, Ph.D. Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, Prague Mgr. Martin SCHWARZER, Ph.D. Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague prof. MUDr. Ilja STŘÍŽ, CSc. Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague prof. MUDr. Radek ŠPÍŠEK, Ph.D. Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology, Prague MUDr. Miloslav KVERKA, Ph.D. Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague Scientific & Organising Committee 50

Scientific & Organising Committee Organising Committee prof. MUDr. Marie ČERNÁ, DrSc. Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague prof. MUDr. Ilona HROMADNÍKOVÁ, Ph.D. Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague assoc.

51 Scientific & Organising Committee Organising Committee prof. MUDr. Marie ČERNÁ, DrSc. Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague prof. MUDr. Ilona HROMADNÍKOVÁ, Ph.D. Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague assoc. prof. RNDr. Zuzana KROČOVÁ, Ph.D. University of Defence, Faculty of Health Science, Hradec Kralové RNDr. Marek ŠINKORA, Ph.D. Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague RNDr. Milada ŠÍROVÁ, Ph.D. Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague prof. MVDr. Miroslav TOMAN, CSc. University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno MUDr. Luca VANNUCCI, Ph.D. Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague Mgr. Ladislav SIVÁK Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague Scientific & Organising Committee 51

52 Communication Tools 52

Social Media Social media is a very good way for promotion of the congress.

Social media offers effective possibilities to be in contact with participants before, during and after the congress.

Social media is quite complex and hard work, and not just for the event organizer.

53 Social Media Social media is a very good way for promotion of the congress. It can help with communication within participants, organizing them, and getting feedback. Social media offers effective possibilities to be in contact with participants before, during and after the congress. This technology also offers elaborate analytics which can show us important and interesting results of the participants behavior. Social media is quite complex and hard work, and not just for the event organizer. For good results, the organizer needs support of the client for professional texts which need to be written by experts from the selected field. Social networks help us create a vast and stable community of people who are interested about the topic. We can also effectively target potential participants and show them our advertisements according to their behavior on social networks. Users are able to create content by themselves and immediately share it. Communication Tools 53

Social Networks Communication Social media is a good place for sharing formal or unformal information via text, photo, or video.

All information will be in one place Promotion Advertising via social media is a very effective way of promotion Facebook offers a good and

advertisements with images, videos, text or links which can also be connected to a blog Other Possibilities Youtube Sharing video

54 Social Networks Communication Social media is a good place for sharing formal or unformal information via text, photo, or video. We can create an event page with all of the information about the congress and we can also see how many people are interested in the event All information will be in one place Promotion Advertising via social media is a very effective way of promotion Facebook offers a good and elaborate system of targeting and searching people by addresses or their name We can promote the congress on Facebook or Twitter via advertisements with images, videos, text or links which can also be connected to a blog Other Possibilities Youtube Sharing video invitations or live stream videos right from the congress Instagram The best place for sharing photos with high quality right from the congress Communication Tools 54

interesting themes and helps them to know their ways around

55 Congress Application The unique congress application helps your delegates to organise their personal schedule, find interesting themes and helps them to know their ways around the Congress Centre. Try by yourself on your Device Communication Tools 55

56 Professional Congress Organiser 56

GUARANT International We provide professional solutions for the preparation and organization of conferences, social events and other meetings for scientific associations, private and corporate

57 GUARANT International We provide professional solutions for the preparation and organization of conferences, social events and other meetings for scientific associations, private and corporate entities. Overall logistics related to production of the project Communication at all levels, which includes communication with the leaders of the project and event participants. All necessary software solutions provided. Local authorities support Reliable vendors for competitive rates Professional liaison with all activities at the Prague Congress Centre Social program venues Housing support for large events Financial management, legal and tax issues Professional Congress Organiser 57

Selected Events Organized by GUARANT International The 18 th World Congress of Gastroenterology 2020 O2 arena, Prague, 5 000 participants expected The 17 th

Prague, 2 400 participants The 50 th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 2017 Prague Congress

European Association for Cranio-Maxillo- Facial Surgery (EACMFS) 2014 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, 1 700 participants WPA International Congress 2012

58 Selected Events Organized by GUARANT International The 18 th World Congress of Gastroenterology 2020 O2 arena, Prague, participants expected The 17 th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2020 O2 arena, Prague, participants expected The 22 nd WONCA Europe Conference 2017 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, participants The 50 th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 2017 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, participants The 3 rd Congress of European ORL-HNS 2015 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, participants XXII Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo- Facial Surgery (EACMFS) 2014 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, participants WPA International Congress 2012 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, participants XXV. Triennial World Congress Sicot 2011 Prague Congress Centre, Prague, participants Professional Congress Organiser 58

59 Our International Membership International Association of Professional Congress Organisers Convention Association (ICCA) The Prague Convention Bureau The European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) Association Management Companies Institute (AMCI) Bratislava Tourist Board Slovak Convention Bureau Professional Congress Organiser 59

60 Financial Aspects 60

61 Budget Highlights The budget is based on ECI 2018, including the structure of and amounts of registration fees. Main features 4000 delegates Support from City of Prague: EUR Expected industry income: EUR EFIS Fee: EUR Coffee break for all delegates Welcome drink 10 invited speakers (accommodation, travel expenses covered) Expected surplus: EUR The full budget is available for EFIS representatives upon request and we are ready for adjustments based on mutual agreement. Financial Aspects 61

62 Na Pankráci Prague 4 Czech Republic Tel: Fax: guarant@guarant.cz Web: Vídeňská Praha 4 Czech Republic cis@biomed.cas.cz Web: 62

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Welcome to Prague PRAGUE. Riga. Malmo. Copenhagen. Vilnius. Minsk Manchester Hamburg Birmingham. Dublin. Amsterdam Berlin. Poznan. Welcome to Prague Riga Copenhagen Dublin Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is well known for its historical architecture, peaceful atmosphere but also as a top business venue with suitable convention