IPSA World Congress 2016 Poznań, TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Poland 3 Host City 4 2.1. General Information 4 2.2. Poznań History 5 2.3. Economy & Education 7 2.4. Culture in Poznań 9 2.5. Nature in Poznań 10 Poznań Accessability 11 Accommodation 13 Tourist Information 15

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ABOUT POLAND

General Information Poland is located in the central part of Population of Poland is estimated at 38,4 Europe, it has 7 neighbors altogether on the million people which places it on the 34th east, west and south side and its north place on the world. border is natural, the Baltic Sea. Poland is a member of European Union since Geography of the country is very diversified. 1. May 2014. This makes the country easily While on the north Poland has a long sea accessible for delegates from western line, the southern part is mountainous. Europe. North-east is known as Masurian Lake During the World Financial Crisis Poland was District – one of the most touristic spots on one of few countries that handled the the map of Poland. Center of Poland is a economic situation well. It can be vast lowland which once was one of the considered as one of the most rapidly main trade routes in the world before the growing economics in Europe and very time of great discoveries began. Still it has attractive for foreign investments. great importance for European trade relations.

Famous Polish People Rich may be reflected in When thinking about Poland You can’t the number of people that are recognized forget about music influence of Polish all over the world. Below we present just a people. The most recognizable is composer few of them. In the field of science Poland and pianist, Frédérick Chopin. can be proud of such scientists like Nicolaus Other important person for World history Copernicus or Marie Sklodowska, known are Lech Wałęsa, leader of Polish better as Maria Curie. „Solidarity” and pope, John Paul II.

Frédérick Nicolaus Marie Curie Lech John Chopin Copernicus Skłodowska Wałęsa Paul II

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POZNAŃ HOST CITY

Poznań is a major cultural and economic centre. Numerous advantages of the city such as convenient location as a Midway point between Paris and Moscow contributed to the growth of the city throughout the ages. Today Poznań boasts of a well established international reputation as a city of trade fairs. Another significant feature of the city is its great educational potential reflected in the number of Universities. General Information Poznań is located in the west-central part of Poland in the Great Poland voivodship. It occupies an area of over 260 sq. km. It is currently 5th biggest city in the country in case of population with the number of inhabitants exceeding half million (545 580 – data from 31.12.2014) Geography Poznań is situated in the postglacial lake region. There are a lot of natural, often big lakes within city borders. They are accompanied by artificial ones and a dense net of rivers with the Warta river which crosses the city from south to north as the most significant one. Distance to Berlin is just 300 km and to 330 km. Four other European capital cities are in the 500 km range (Bratislava, Copenhagen, Prague and ). Climate Climate in Poznań is within the transition zone between a humid continental and oceanic climate what means you can expect relatively warm summers and cold winters. During hottest months temperature often exceeds 30 °C while in winter it usually drops below 0 °C. BID IPSA 2016 - Poznań 4

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POZNAŃ HISTORY

Settlement and early ages Poznań is one of the oldest cities in City once again flourished during the Poland, it is the likely birthplace of Polish Polish Renaissance (1500-1630). Few state. It was most probably here, on the factors contributed to this situation, Island of Ostrów Tumski (which is the comparative peace, change of trade oldest part of the city) where the routes in Europe and last but not least symbolic baptism act of ruler of Polish favorable law-making of that time. state, Prince Mieszko I took place. Renaissance was truly a great era for It was also Poznań to became the first Poznań, city drew lots of merchants and seat of Poland’s first bishop and also first craftsmen which played important role in Polish cathedral was established here. the expansion of the city. This early events turned the city into Hard Times important religious and political centre. This golden era however ended shortly, in However growth was once more stopped year 1038 Czech nation attacked and by cruel times of „Swedish Flood”, destroyed Poznań, although the city was invasion of Swedes and Brandenburgians. rebuild by King Casimir I The Restorer, Problems were far from an end when the political greatness was never brought Polish (nobility) plundered the back. Instead capital of Great Poland city once again in an act of disobedience developed as a trade and commerce hub. towards Polish rulers. During Times of Poland’s fragmentation City seemed to stood strong despite many Duke of Great Poland granted Poznań vicious historical events which followed: Magdeburg’s rights. Settlement focus Northern War, the War of the Polish shifted to the part where now there is Succession, the Seven Years’ War, and the Main Square. In the beginning of XIV Bar . Eventually weakened century fragmentation ended with the Polish state was than partitioned by its efforts of King Elbow-High. neighbors and Poznań became part of the City once again flourished during the Prussian partition. Polish Renaissance (1500-1630). Few factors contributed to this situation,

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POZNAŃ HISTORY

XIX century Prussian Occupation was interrupted by at the beginning of XIX century.

During his famous campaign, French dictator gave Polish nation a glimmer of hope which resulted in successful Wielkopolska (Great Poland) Uprising in year 1806. This events led to creation of the Duchy of Warsaw. However this newly emerged state had a short living. Napoleon started losing battles, his defeated troops retreated from east territories leaving Poznań in the hands of World Wars and Communism Russian Emperor, Aleksander I Romanow. made Polish lands an arena of After two years under Russian auspice, intensive fights between two European during Congress of Vienna European super forces, Triple Entente and Triple powers decided to assign Great Poland Alliance. After Russian forces surrender region back to . due to October Revolution, fights on the Poznań itself became the capital city of eastern front ended, devastating battles the Grand Duchy of Posen, province which on the west forced Germans to focus their enjoyed limited autonomy. Long years of military efforts there. Poznań’s citizens partition in Poznań were from now on smelled their chances with the weakened marked with Germanization process and occupant and in years 1918-1919 urban redevelopment. City changed its conducted an Uprising which secured character, gained German features. XIX region’s safe return to newly independent century was also time of industrialization Polish state. and quick modernization of the city. During II World War Great Poland was once Polish citizens were always patriotically again annexed, this time by Nazis who orientated and although some of the after their leader Adolf Hitler claimed that processes changed the demography and this lands rightfully belong to . state of mind of the society, they still put After few years of a successful campaign, their faith in regaining independence. And since 1943 Third Reich started struggling that’s what happened in the next on the Soviet lands and eventually became century… the defensive side. During last year of the biggest World conflict Battle of Poznań led the city to wreck and ruin. 90% of the historic Old Town was destroyed. It was rebuild in the post war era. Namely it was an era of Polish People’s Republic, times of communism. This nearly 50-years period of time was marked with stemming dissatisfaction of citizens and resulted in many workers’ protest with the most significant in June 1956 which led to death of 57 citizens. In year 1990 Poland adapted democracy with the great effort of Solidarity movement. Interiors of the Emperors Castle in Poznań Nowadays Poznań is an industry, trade and tourism hub regularly hosting international events. BID IPSA 2016 - Poznań

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ECONOMY & EDUCATION

Affordability Despite established reputation of the city, Poznań is still a very affordable place for visitors. When organizing an event here you can count on preferable prizes comparing to other European cities. This difference in prize is not reflected in the standard of accommodation, which can be regarded as high. Large selection of hotels in different standards enables to provide accommodation during all sorts of meetings (small or large scale events).

Meeting industry in Poland and Poznań Education & Business Poland’s meeting industry is growing In Poznań you can find a large number of bigger every year. There are nearly 15 scholarly institutions. Among the most 000 association Meetings in Poland prestigious there are planned till year 2021. Poznań takes a big University, Poznań University of chunk of them in a number of 1706. City Technology, Poznań University of itself is strongly focused on cooperation Economics, Poznań University of Life directed to association meetings and Sciences, Poznań University of Medical corporate events. Nevertheless Science. Different branches of science are traditionally Poznań is a great host for any represented. With this variety of kind of fairs. education institutions, city offers an excellent capacity to influence the young It has to be said that the prestige of the generation of future business leaders. city is due to the success of such events as UEFA EURO 2012™. Such inspiring Dynamic and stable business environment events are a promise of busy future for is accompanied with growing number the Polish meeting industry. Although of international fairs, conferences and there is still a lot to come, Poznań is meetings held each year. All these facts already experienced in hosting large-scale confirm Poznań’s position as a business events. hub of Central and Eastern Europe.

! EVENTS IN Poznań Recent biggest events hosted by Poznań: • Directions EMEA 2014 • 18th International Congress of the Polish Cardiac Society – 2014 • Annual World Dental Congress – 2016 • 28th European Conference on Operational Research - 2016

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ECONOMY & EDUCATION

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CULTURE IN POZNAŃ

Culture in Poznań Poznań has enormous amunt of culture to offer. There are different opportunities, theatres and concert halls, art galleries and cinemas. The most important institutions are Poznań Philharmonic, The Great Theatre and Polish Theatre. Below we present Poznań culture in numbers:.

Over 40 Art Galleries 28 Museums 12 Cinemas 9 Theatres

Don’t forget to check special events: concerts, festivals, exhibitions. Most of them are organised by the Castle Cultural Centre or Estrada Poznańska.

Poznań – A City of Festivals Poznań has a rich cultural offer for the visitors. Amongst the most popular cyclical events there are : • Malta Festival Poznań – well established theatrical festival • Enter Music Festival – International Jazz festival • Tzadik Poznań Festival – festival of Jewish culture, music and film • Made in Chicago – one of biggest European jazz festivals • Off Cinema – International Cinema Festival Those events are attracting thousands of tourists from Poland and abroad every year. They are cultural flagship of Poznań. BID IPSA 2016 - Poznań 9 HOST CITY

NATURE IN POZNAŃ

Green Poznań Poznań is proud not only of its cultural heritage, high level of education and fantastic environment for business but also of its careful, reasonable approach to ecological issues. There is over 4000 hectares of forests within city borders, grasslands and fields cover another 2640 ha while parks and green squares are situated on the area of over 550 ha. This altogether makes over 70 sq. km. of green spaces in Poznań. It is over ¼ of the city. To mention the most attractive: • – unique urban leisure place located just east of the center. Created in the year 1952 it is the largest man-made Malta Lake from bird’s eye view lake in the city. Picturesque surroundings (parks and woodland) and lots of world class facilities makes this place one of the principal recreational areas in the region. SPORT FACILITIES : Ice-rink, ski slope, regatta course, bikes rental, waterpark OTHER FACILITIES : The New Zoo, narrow gauge railway „Kolejka Parkowa Maltanka” • Citadel Park – just north of city centre sits Winiary Hill with 89 ha of fascinating green space. It is not only a leisure place but also historical site. For visitors the park offers beautiful promenades of green areas and also a huge variety of Rose garden in Citadel Park monuments and museums that explain a big part of Poznań’s history. BID IPSA 2016 - Poznań 10

TRAVEL TO WARSAW

POZNAŃ ACCESSIBILITY

By Plane 25 direct destinations. 8 flights per day; connections to airport hubs in Warsaw (3 x day), Munich (3 x day) and Frankfurt (2 x day)

By Train Railway hub with easy domestic and international By air connections with major cities Poznań Ławica Airport is a modern object located just 7 km west of the city centre By Car and Poznań International Fair. It is Direct highway links to Berlin constantly developing, recently it opened (250km) and Warsaw new arrival terminal. Modern terminal (310km). Journey by car boasts full services and amenities of takes 2 hours. modern airport. Train Connections Other convenient way to visit Poznań is by train. In fact it is probably the best way to travel around Poland if You plan to visit some other cities. Thanks to track modernization and new high-speed Italian Pendolino trains it has never been more convenient. POZNAŃ ŁAWICA AIRPORT

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POZNAŃ – PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Accessible Poznań Poznań aspire to make public transport friendly for all passengers, especially for those with impaired mobility, who often find it difficult to move around the urban space. This group is not limited to persons using wheelchairs, but includes also, among others, senior citizens, persons who temporarily or permanently use crutches, pregnant women, or citizens with impaired vision. Public Transport Poznań boasts a well-developed network of public transport connections. Mainly it is based on buses and trams. There are 22 tram lines and 118 bus lines (20 of them are night lines). Besides that you can choose other possibilities such as:

Historical Tours Poznań city offers unique historical tours. On board of two lines (no. 0 and 100) you will see most spectacular places in the city and you can also watch a documentary which will broaden your knowledge about the sites. Poznań by bicycle For those of you who prefer to move around the city in a more ecological and funny way we suggest Poznański Rower Miejski (Poznań’s city bike) – a programme operated by Nextbike – worldwide known public bicycle company. There are 37 stations and over 440 vehicles at your disposal.

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ACCOMMODATION

Apartments and bed and breakfast Low Budget Hotels In Poznań you can notice a growing number of If you are planning to save your money during private apartments for tourist rental. If your your stay in Poznań there are a lot of delegate plans a more homely stay he can opportunities to do so. There are few 1-star choose from apartments, guesthouses and bed hotels but except that you can easily find a and breakfast accommodation. bedroom in one of numerous hostels or dormitories.

Bedrooms in all standards In Poznań you can find a variety of hotels. There is plenty to choose from, most of the hotels are localized in the heart of the city. Also you can easily find a huge selection of hotels outside the city center and just in the neighborhood of Poznań. There are nearly 13 000 hotel bedrooms altogether in different standards from 1-star to 5-star. In Poznań a lot of leading brands in accommodation industry offer their services,

! AVERAGE HOTEL OCCUPATION Please note that average room occupation in Poznań hotels during july in 2015 was measured at 53,9 %

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CONGRESS ACCOMMODATION

Approximate Hotel Stars Distance to Venue Price for SGL room Price for SGL room (km) (in PLN) (in USD) Sheraton Poznań Hotel HQ ***** 0,5 395 PLN 113 USD City Park Hotel & Residence ***** 1,2 390 PLN 111 USD Mercure Poznań Centrum **** 0,75 326 PLN 93 USD NH Poznań **** 1,2 550 PLN 157 USD Ibb Andersia Hotel **** 1,7 380 PLN 109 USD Novotel Poznań Centrum **** 1,5 294 PLN 84 USD PURO Hotel Poznań **** 1,8 350 PLN 100 USD Hotel Ikar *** 2,1 170 PLN 49 USD Hotel Lech *** 1,4 110 PLN 31 USD Campanile Poznań *** 2,9 205 PLN 59 USD

Sheraton Poznań is the headquaters hotel during the IPSA World Congress.

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TOURIST INFORMATION

Tours Program for Delegates Poznań is an exceptional place to visit. Any organization, society or association planning to organize their event here can be sure that their delegates will be delighted with the attractiveness of the host city.

! TOP POZNAŃ ATTRACTIONS

• Poznań Ratusz (City Hall) – renaissance building, everyday at midday you can experience famous Koziołki show • The Imperial Castle – impressive building constructed for the last German Emperor and King of Prussia Wilhelm II • Ostrów Tumski – Island on the Warta river, the oldest part of the city where first rulers of Polish state resided • Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul – simplicity and magnificentness of gothic architecture • Citadel Park – biggest park of Poznań located on the remains of former Prussian fortress • – center of commerce and art designed on the basis of historic factory, Brewery Huggerów • Lake Malta – big artificial lake with a number of recreational attractions such as Park Railway Maltanka

! NEARBY POZNAŃ

• Gniezno – first capital of Poland, historic city with lots of place to visit such as 14-th century Gothic Cathedral • Kórnik Castle – Castle from XIV century with very valuable exhibits inside and unique park and botanic garden • Rogalin Palace – beautiful building situated just 20 km south from Poznań, famous for old oaks in Rogalin Park • meteorite nature reserve – place where you can see meteor craters dated back to 3000 B.C.

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