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CONTENT
Letter of intent 5 1. Official Applicant 7 2. Proposed Conference Organizing Committee 8 3. Supporting Letters 12 4. Local Scientific and Institutional Context 17 5. Location and Dates 20 6. Proposed Venues 37 7. Hotel Accommodation 43 8. Food and Drink Prices 45 9. Selected Venues for the Social Events 47 10. Preliminary Budget 55 11. Proposed Professional Congress Organizer 60
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Prague and its unique atmosphere…
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Letter of intent
Professor Elliott Sober, president Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science Department of Philosophy 5185 Helen C. White Hall University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, WI 53706 U.S.A.
Prague, September 19, 2014
The 16th Congress of Logic, Methodology, and Philosophy of Science (CLMPS)
Dear Professor Sober,
On behalf of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and in collaboration with the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in Prague, we would like to express our profound interest in hosting the 16th Congress of Logic, Methodology, and Philosophy of Science (CLMPS) in August 2019 here in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. As you probably know, many members of our National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science are professionally linked to the Institute of Philosophy, which is a part of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the largest research organization in the Czech Republic. The Institute of Philosophy is a leading non-university research institution in the field of philosophy and the humanities in the Czech Republic with nearly two hundred researchers. The Institute participates in a wide range of international research projects, it regularly hosts prestigious international conferences and meetings, and furthermore features a visiting scholar program which has allowed us to welcome many prominent philosophers in recent years (e.g., prof. John Searle in 2013 and prof. Noam Chomsky in 2014). Moreover, the Institute’s research structure, with about 15 research units, contains no less than three departments that focus particularly on logic, methodology and philosophy of science: the Department of Logic (represented by researchers such as Pavel Materna, Jaroslav Peregrin), the Department of Analytic Philosophy (represented, e.g., by Petr Koťátko, Ladislav Kvasz), and the Centre for Science, Technology, and Society Studies (represented, e.g., by Ladislav Tondl).
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Prague, an architectural jewel of Europe, makes for an exceptionally attractive congress destination offering both historical and modern conference venues, hotels, restaurants, infrastructure and places of interest. Congress delegates coming to Prague are pleased to see the variety of suitable conference venues that provide the highest standard of hospitality, with overall costs being competitive when compared with other European cities. Prague, in addition, is located in the very heart of Europe, so that it can be reached from all over the world very easily. Professor Sober, we strongly believe that the 16th Congress of Logic, Methodology, and Philosophy of Science in Prague in 2019, organized jointly by the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, would be a great and successful event. Our capital is a charming place providing all the necessary requirements for the Event, and our team is prepared to make all necessary efforts in its organization. Should you be interested in our invitation, we would gladly receive any information on the guidelines and rules for the candidacy.
With our very best regards,
Prof. Dr. Pavel Materna President of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science
Dr. Ondřej Ševeček Director of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
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1. Official Applicant
Prof. PhDr. Pavel Materna CSc.
President of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Jilská 1 110 00 Praha 1 Czech Republic Email: [email protected]
PhDr. Ondřej Ševeček, PhD.
Director of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Jilská 1 110 00 Praha 1 Czech Republic Email: [email protected]
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2. Proposed Conference Organizing Committee
If the Prague candidacy is successful, the local conference organizing committee, composed of the members of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, of the employees of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in Prague and of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, should be made up of the following members: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Marvan, PhD. Deputy Director for Scientific Activities of the Institute of Philosophy of the ASCR – full-time commitment; other members of the Institute of Philosophy / Faculty of Arts and of the national DLMPS will be highly committed to the task of organizing the CLMPS in Prague: prof. PhDr. Pavel Materna, CSc. President of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science
PhDr. Ondřej Ševeček, Ph.D. Director of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic prof. RNDr. Ladislav Kvasz, CSc. Vice-president of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science
PhDr. Vladimír Havlík, CSc. Secretary of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science
RNDr. Adolf Filáček, CSc. Head of the Centre for Science, Technology, and Society Studies, Institute of Philosophy of the ASCR doc. PhDr. Vojtěch Kolman, PhD. Vice-dean for Research Activities of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague prof. PhDr. Petr Koťátko, CSc. Head of the Department of Analytic Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy of the ASCR prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Peregrin, CSc.
Head of the Department of Logic, Institute of Philosophy of the ASCR
Six post-docs from all three departments of the Institute involved in CLMPS organisation will be recruited to help with the organisation (full-time commitment).
The work of organisation team will be facilitated and supported by the professional company GUARANT International, which has been successfully organizing diverse international congresses and conferences in the Czech Republic for many years. See the references on p. 60 of the present bid book.
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A delegation of academics from Prague will attend the GA in Helsinki 2015 to present the bid. prof. PhDr. Pavel Materna, CSc. President of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science prof. RNDr. Ladislav Kvasz, CSc. Vice-president of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science doc. Mgr. Tomáš Marvan, PhD. Deputy Director for Scientific Activities of the Institute of Philosophy of the ASCR
PhDr. Vladimír Havlík, CSc. Secretary of the Czech National Committee for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science
Other members of the Institute of Philosophy will also attend the CLMPS in Helsinki in 2015: Dr. Vladimír Svoboda, Dr. Ondrej Majer, Dr. Juraj Hvorecký, Dr. Tomáš Hříbek and Dr. Tim Childers.
Local support
Support has been obtained from top level of both the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Faculty of Arts of Charles University. (See the letters enclosed in this bid book).
The CLMPS in Prague 2019 is supported by the mayor of Prague and by the representatives of Prague Convention Bureau, CzechTourism Agency and Czech Airlines (for details, see the enclosed letters of support in this bid book). A sum of approximately 10,000 $ will be contributed jointly by the ASCR and Charles University in Prague.
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Letter of Support from Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
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Letter of Support from Charles University, Faculty of Arts
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3. Supporting Letters
City of Prague Prague Convention Bureau
Department of Culture, Foreign Relations and The Prague Convention Bureau's mission is to Tourism Department of the Municipality is set up strengthen the positive awareness of the city of for the Culture and Tourism and the ensuring of Prague as a convention and visitor destination, to foreign relations organs of Prague, including in increase revenue and stimulate economic growth relation to the European Union by representatives for the community. of the City of Prague in Brussels.
CzechTourism Agency Czech Airlines – Official Carrier
Funded Czech Tourist Authority (CTA) was Czech Airlines, a member of Sky Team, is the established in 1993 to promote the country as an Official Carrier for the majority of events organized attractive tourist destination for foreign as well as in Prague. domestic market.
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City of Prague
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Prague Convention Bureau
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Czech Tourism
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Czech Airlines – Official Carrier
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4. Local Scientific and Institutional Context
The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic is the largest research organization in the Czech Republic. It’s Institute of Philosophy is the leading non-university research institution in the Czech Republic, whose principal aim is to contribute to the global development of philosophy and related scholarly disciplines. The Institute closely cooperates with universities and other research institutions in the Czech Republic and abroad. Together with its partner universities it oversees doctoral studies, which enable students to make use of the research infrastructure of the Institute of Philosophy and to work with the Institute's researchers as academic advisors. The Institute of Philosophy, together with respected research institutions in other countries, takes part in a number of research projects. At present, the Institute is involved in a large number of international and domestic collaborative projects. Every year a number of foreign researchers also carry out research visits at the Institute. The Institute organizes international and domestic academic conferences, workshops, lectures, and seminars. It publishes nine scholarly journals, and it runs its own publishing house "Filosofia," which not only provides a platform for the publication of original research in philosophy and related humanistic fields, but also ensures the appearance of Czech translations of internationally important work in these fields. The Institute’s research structure with 15 research units and a total of nearly two hundred researchers contains no less than three departments that focus particularly on logic, methodology and philosophy of science: the Department of Logic, the Department of Analytic Philosophy, and the Centre for Science, Technology, and Society Studies.
Charles University, founded in 1348, is one of the oldest universities in Central Europe. Yet it is also renowned as a modern, dynamic, cosmopolitan and prestigious institution of higher education, which is regularly ranked among top 400 universities in the world. It is the largest and most renowned Czech university that includes 17 faculties, 3 institutes, 6 centres of teaching, research and development and a number of other institutions. The Faculty of Arts hosts Department of Philosophy and a separate Department of Logic. These two departments form a firm research base for inquiry into the topics of logic and philosophy of science. The employees of both Departments participate in international projects, cooperate with significant international institutions and are active in international professional organizations.
In the past, Prague was undoubtedly an important place for the development of logic and philosophy of science. Prague, the home of the great logician and philosopher Bernard Bolzano, hosted, in 1929, the first preparatory congress on the epistemology of exact sciences, organized jointly by the Ernst Mach Society and the Berlin-based Society for Empirical Philosophy. It was on this occasion that the famous Vienna Circle manifesto for a scientific conception of the world was made public. (Incidentally, the year 2019 marks the ninetieth anniversary of this memorable event.) Prague hosted the congress again in 1934. During the socialist régime the activity of Czech philosophers and logicians was naturally somewhat reduced, but important work in mathematical logic was still produced. Immediately after the revolution in 1989, Prague and the Czech Republic again became a focal point of research and a busy meeting place for logicians and philosophers of science. Many conferences concerning important topics in analytic philosophy and logic took place here, often attended by leading personalities –the world renowned series of Karlovy Vary Symposia on analytic philosophy (organized in 1992–1998 by the Institute of Philosophy) is one outstanding example. Today, a number of researchers are working in logic and in philosophy of science. The research program of the Department of Logic of the Institute of Philosophy of ASCR covers a broad spectrum of topics from the field of logic and analytically-oriented philosophy. It specializes in the philosophical aspects of logical
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theories and in the application of logical methods in philosophy, but it is also involved in the mathematical and historical aspects of logic. The Department of Logic particularly focuses on the logical analysis of natural language: a specific sub-project of the investigation of the possibilities of the logical analysis of natural language is the development of the so-called transparent intensional logic, a specific logical system originally proposed by Pavel Tichý and in the Department currently elaborated by its doyen Pavel Materna. In addition to this, the Department of Logic has been annually organizing the well-known LOGICA conferences (http://logika.flu.cas.cz/logica-conf) since 1987. The Department of Analytic Philosophy of the Institute of Philosophy of the ASCR organizes annual international meetings focusing on the philosophy of science (http://emw.flu.cas.cz/en). The series bears the name of an important local, Ernst Mach, a longtime professor of physics at German University (now Charles University) in Prague.
W. V. Quine, a towering figure of both logic and philosophy of science, came to Prague as early as 1933 to visit Rudolph Carnap (then a professor of the German University). He returned to Prague as a guest of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences in 1993, and then again in 1995, 1996 and 1998. The picture displays a poem about Prague in Quine’s handwriting (the author of the poem is unknown).
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5. Location and Dates
Proposed dates: August 5-10, 2019 August 12-17, 2019
The Czech Republic – a Jewel in the Heart of Europe
The Czech Republic provides 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 kilometers of excellently marked trails for hikers and cyclists, and great opportunities for business meetings. Weather
The Czech Republic offers: Weather in summer in Prague is usually absolutely fine and beautiful. Some of the bluest skies and Easy access by any means of crispest air are in August. So, it's a great time to transportation visit. Average temperatures in August are between Safe country 18° and 25°C.
Beautiful scenery Time Zone World renowned spa resorts The Czech Republic is on Central European Time – Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From Reasonable prices; value for your money April to October is the summer time, i.e. GMT + 2 Oldest university in Central Europe hours.
13 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites Currency and Exchange Rates The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Those who want to get to know the Czech Republic Czech Crown = Česká koruna more, thoroughly would benefit by setting out on (CZK = Kč). a journey through the other beauties of the country, where an expedition into history, a The official exchange rates of the Czech National wander through nature, a challenge on the golf Bank in January 2015: course or a relaxing spa awaits. Quite simply, 1 EUR = 27,790 CZK experiences that will never be forgotten... 1 USD = 23,977 CZK 1 GBP = 36,383 CZK
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Czech Republic is an Open Country
Delegates from 32 countries do not need passport
Delegates from the EU member states and from the countries of the Schengen Area (in total 32 countries) do not need passport to enter the Czech Republic.
No visas for 73 countries
Delegates from the European Union, the Schengen Area and from other 41 countries worldwide (73 countries in total) do not need visas to enter the Czech Republic.
In the case where visas are required for people entering the Czech Republic, the authorities are under constant pressure to ensure visa formalities are kept to a minimum.
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Prague as a Congress Destination
Prague is the most attractive tourist destination in offices (e.g. the headquarters of the EU's satellite the Czech Republic. The city of a hundred spires navigation system Galileo), as well as an important on the River Vltava is known to people from around centre of science, culture and education. the world and is regularly voted among the ten most beautiful cities in Europe. Prague is also often called “Golden Prague”, “The City of a Hundred Spires” and “The Prague is rich in architectural monuments, Paris of the East”. cultural heritage and historical sights, but at the same time it is modern and dynamic.
The city is one of the best preserved cultural centres of Europe whose breath-taking atmosphere is unforgettable. You can find monumental historical palaces and townhouses standing next to the contemporary architecture. All this together makes Prague an extraordinary attractive place worth seeing.
Besides the fact that Prague contains the residence of the President and Central Government of the Czech Republic, it is also the seat of many international organizations and representative
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Prague is on the UNESCO World Heritage List
The Historic Centre of Prague
Hradčany with Prague Castle the Lesser Quarter Old Town including the Charles Bridge and Josefov New Town and Vyšehrad
The above mentioned parts occupy an area of 866 ha and have been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1992.
The centre of Prague is characterised by winding alleys and constructions of all architectural styles – Romanesque rotundas, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque and Renaissance palaces, Art Nouveau, Classicist, Cubist and Functionalist houses and modern buildings.
Tripadvisor: Prague is the 5th Best City in the World
Prague is the 5th best city in the world according to the renowned traveler portal Tripadvisor.com.
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Ten Reasons Why Prague
1) Prague’s Attractiveness 6) Potential for the best The city has become one of the world’s most attendance popular congress destinations. It features UNESCO World heritage sites, 88 theatres, Many meetings held in Prague enjoy the and 184 galleries. highest attendance. 2) Hundreds of years of academic 7) Plenty of accommodation tradition More than 1 000 hotel rooms within walking The year 2014 marks more than 660 years distance to the venue, almost 3 800 hotel of academic tradition since the foundation of rooms within 10 min of the venue. Charles University in Prague in 1348. 8) Reasonable costs 3) Excellent location and city Congress delegates enjoy very reasonable accessibility prices in hotels and restaurants. 40 countries within a 3-hour flight. 9) Prague is a safe city 4) Short-distance concept Short distances and easy orientation makes 10) Czech Republic has never conferences in Prague comfortable for hosted International Congress delegates. of Logic, Methodology and 5) Václav Havel Airport Prague Philosophy of Science Top-notch international airport awarded in 2011 and in 2014.
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Prague: A Great Location in the Heart of Europe
Václac Havel Airport Prague - One of the Best Airports in the World
On October 5th, 2012, Prague/Ruzyně civil international airport was renamed “Václav Havel Airport Prague”. Václav Havel will always be remembered as a playwright, avid critic of the Communist regime, protector of human rights and, later in his life, as a respected politician. He was the ninth and last President of Czechoslovakia (1989– 1992) and the first President of the Czech Republic (1993–2003).
One of the most modern airports in the world 54 scheduled airlines Direct flights to 115 destinations in 43 countries 12 million passengers 20 min to the historical centre
Awards In 2014, the airport achieved a significant In 2011, the airport was awarded the prestigious acknowledgement of "Highly Commended Airport" Eagle Award by the International Air Transport in the prestigious Routes Europe Marketing Association (IATA). Awards. (Check at: http://www.iata.org/)
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Czech Airlines as the Official Carrier
Czech Airlines, a member of Sky Team, is the Czech Airlines provide a discount of 10% off Official Carrier for the majority of events organized applicable Economy Class fares and 15% off in Prague. Czech Airlines offers a comprehensive Business Class fares for congress delegates. global route network linking several major cities around the world with Prague.
19 Major low-cost airlines flying to Prague from European countries
There are 19 low cost airlines linking Prague with a number of destinations for very competitive rates:
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Reach Prague Easily
By plane within 3 hours
Country City Duration in hours Country City Duration in hours Germany Berlin 1 hour Finland Helsinki 2 hours Germany Frankfurt 1 hour United Kingdom London 2 hours Germany Hamburg 1 hour Norway Oslo 2 hours Germany Munich 1 hour Latvia Riga 2 hours Austria Vienna 1 hour Italy Rome 2 hours Italy Venice 1,25 hours Bulgaria Sofia 2 hours Switzerland Zurich 1,25 hours Sweden Stockholm 2 hours Netherlands Amsterdam 1,5 hours Bulgaria Burgas 2 hours Belgium Brussels 1,5 hours Greece Athens 2,5 hours Hungary Budapest 1,5 hours Spain Barcelona 2,5 hours Switzerland Geneva 1,5 hours Ireland Dublin 2,5 hours Denmark Kopenhagen 1,5 hours Turkey Istanbul 2,5 hours France Paris 1,5 hours Ukraine Kiev 2,5 hours Slovakia Kosice 1,5 hours Russia Moscow 2,5 hours Poland Warsaw 1,5 hours Germany Stuttgart 2,5 hours Italy Milan 1,5 hours United Kingdom Edinburgh 2,5 hours Germany Düsseldorf 1,5 hours Poland Krakow 2,5 hours Belarus Minsk 1,75 hours Spain Valencia 2,75 hours France Lyon 1,75 hours Spain Madrid 3 hours Romania Bucharest 2 hours Croatia Dubrovnik 3 hours
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Air accessibility from United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand Japan, People´s Republic of China and other countries
Country City Duration in Hours United States of America New York 9, 25 hours United States of America Boston 11,25 hours United States of America Detroit 12 hours United States of America Chicago 12 hours United States of America Washington D.C. 12 hours United States of America Philadelphia 12,25 hours United States of America Atlanta 13 hours United States of America San Francisco 13,75 hours Canada Ottawa 11,25 hours Canada Montréal 11,5 hours Canada Quebec 13,5 hours Canada Vancouver 13,5 hours Canada Calgary 14 hours Canada Winnipeg 16,5 hours Mexico Mexico City 14 hours Peru Lima 15 hours Argentina Buenos Aires 16 hours Chile Santiago 18 hours Brazil Rio de Janeiro 22 hours Australia Perth 19 hours Australia Adelaide 20 hours Australia Sydney 21 hours Australia Brisbane 24 hours Australia Melbourne 25 hours New Zealand Auckland 28 hours New Zealand Wellington 28 hours Japan Tokyo 14 hours People´s Republic of China Peking 12,75 hours People´s Republic of China Shangai 13,5 hours Kingdom of Thailand Bangkok 11,5 hours
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Sample Flights Costs
Flights in October 2014, bought 4 months in advance via www.airatickets.com
Destination Round - trip ticket price Duration EUR Warsaw 124 1,5 hours Berlin 171 1 hour Edinburgh 202 4 hours London 185 2 hours Brussel 122 1,5 hours Barcelona 178 2,5 hours Oslo 154 2 hours Amsterdam 98 1,5 hours Frankfurt 129 1 hour Budapest 135 1,5 hours Munich 127 1 hour Paris 159 1,5 hours Stockholm 140 2 hours Geneve 64 1,5 hours Moscow 201 2,5 hours Athens 111 2,5 hours Hamburg 102 1 hour Bucharest 153 4 hours Helsinki 154 2 hours Vienna 189 1 hour Madrid 162 3 hours Lisbon 190 3,5 hours Dublin 168 2,5 hours Istanbul 172 2,5 hours Tel Aviv 146 4 hours Cairo 281 6 hours Dubai 310 6 hours Astana 326 4,5 hours New Delhi 542 9 hours New York 604 8,5 hours Tokyo 763 14 hours Shanghai 728 13,5 hours Bangkok 591 15,5 hours Hong Kong 741 13 hours Los Angeles 569 16 hours Cape Town 540 6 hours Montreal 650 19 hours Jakarta 847 19 hours Rio de Janeiro 789 14 hours Buenos Aires 924 16,5 hours Sydney 1 143 22 hours
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By car and train
From these selected European cities, the participants can easily and comfortably get to Prague by car and train:
By Car By Train Vienna 3 hours Dresden 2,5 hours Bratislava 3 hours Vienna 4,5 hours Linz 3,25 hours Bratislava 4 hours Wroclaw 3,5 hours Munich 4,5 hours Munich 3,5 hours Berlin 3,5 hours Berlin 4,5 hours Salzburg 4,5 hours Linz 5 hours Frankfurt 4,5 hours Nuremberg 5 hours Budapest 4,5 hours Wroclaw 5,5 hours Strasbourg 5,5 hours Salzburg 6,5 hours Innsbruck 5,5 hours Hamburg 7 hours Cologne 6 hours Budapest 7 hours Hamburg 6 hours Innsbruck 7 hours Düsseldorf 6,5 hours Cologne 7,5 hours Ljubljana 6,5 hours Warsaw 8 hours Zurich 6,5 hours Graz 8 hours Zagreb 6,5 hours
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Road Access in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic possesses one of the most advanced transport networks in Central and Eastern Europe. Its geographical position at the very centre of Europe makes it a natural crossroads for major transit corridors. An extensive network of transport routes serves not only the Czech Republic but also links the country to neighbouring and other European states, and the density of the transport network ranks the Czech Republic among the world’s most advanced countries.
Highways in Czech Republic Expressways in Czech Republic
D1 motorway R1, R3, R4, R6, R7, R10 D2 motorway R35, R37, R43, R46 D3 motorway R48, R49, R52, R55 , R56 , R63 D5 motorway D8 motorway D11 motorway
Map of highways in the Czech Republic
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Prague Boasts One of the Best Public Transportation Systems in Europe
rank city According to a test of 23 European cities, carried out by the 1. Munich Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) during October December 2009, Prague ranks 4th overall in quality for European Public 2. Helsinki Transportation Systems. 3. Vienna The Prague subway is comprised of 3 lines and 57 stops and is a 4. Prague very efficient means of transportation. 5. Hamburg 6. Copenhagen 7. Frankfurt 8. Barcelona 9. Leipzig 10. Cologne 11. Rome 12. Bern 13. Paris 14. Brussels 15. Amsterdam 16. Warsaw 17. Oslo Plan of Underground 18. Lisbon
19. Madrid 20. London 21. Budapest
22. Ljubljana 23. Zagreb
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Prague City Support
FREE Passes for the Public Transport System during the congress for all participants at least 500 delegates, 20% delegates are foreigners min. 2-night stay in Prague FREE Rental of the Mayor's Residence capacity up to 150 delegates convenient for social events for the CLMPS leaders, VIPs and congress guests FREE Information Booth of Prague City Tourism Prague City Tourism offers an information booth at the congress Discounts on Tickets via Sky Team Alliance 10% discount in economy class 15% discount in business class Rental of City Lights to Promote the Congress rental of rolling boards and city lights close to the meeting venue Mayor Attendance at Welcome Ceremony welcome ceremony with attendance of Prague’s Mayor or other representative of the City of Prague
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6. Proposed Venues
Opening Ceremony
Bethlehem Chapel
Bethlehem Chapel is set on Bethlehem Square a delightful little square in the heart of the Old Town. Bethlehem Chapel has a torrid history, one which reflects the many religious wars that had such an impact on Prague and the Czech Republic as a whole.
The church was founded in 1391, as a holy place where church services could be held in the Czech language. Jan Hus, founder of the Hussite movement and a Czech national hero, preached here between 1402 -1412. Shortly afterwards, the Czech Technical University took control of it, until 1661, when it was altered from a protestant to a catholic church by the Jesuits. Fragner. Parts of the original walls remain in the In 1786, a major section of the chapel was structure. Today, Bethlehem Chapel holds religious destroyed. It was reconstructed in the 20th services. Plus the occasional classical music century under the instruction of the architect J. concert.
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Suggested Venue
Charles University
Charles University, founded in 1348, is one of the Department of Philosophy and a separate oldest universities in Central Europe. Yet it is also Department of Logic. These two departments form renowned as a modem, dynamic, cosmopolitan a firm research base for inquiry into the topics of and prestigious institution of higher education. logic and philosophy of science. The employees of Charles University is the largest and most both Departments participate in international renowned Czech university. It includes 17 projects, cooperate with significant international faculties, 3 institutes, 6 centres of teaching, institutions and are active in international research and development and a number of other professional organizations. institutions. The Faculty of Letters hosts
The Faculty of Arts of Charles University
The Faculty of Arts of the Charles University is currently one of the largest and most important scientific and educational institutions in the humanities in Czechia, with close to one thousand employees (among them 57 professors).
As one of the original four faculties of the (exhibitions, concerts, international meetings). University, founded in 1348 by Charles IV., it has The FA publishing house has doubled its output in been the intellectual centre of the kingdom of the last years, earning awards for the quality of the Bohemia and it retains this role to the present. work and is now competing with the largest Every year, the Faculty hosts a number of scientific academic publishers in the country, publishing conferences and events of cultural significance original research in several languages.
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Capacity and Location of the Faculty of Arts
Name of Capacity Floor classroom (persons) P131 1st floor 400 P300 3rd floor 200 P200 2rd floor 187 P301 3rd floor 128 P018 Ground floor 92 P104 1st floor 82 P217 2ndfloor 73 P429 4th floor 69 P317 3. floor 67 P209 2nd floor 56 P225V 2. floor 56 P111 1st floor 50 P116 1st floor 48 P201 2nd floor 46 Total capacity 1554
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Alternative Venue
The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (ASCR) was established as the Czech successor of the former Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. It is set up as an umbrella organization of 54 public research institutions. The Academy employs about 7,000 employees, more than a half of whom are researchers with university degrees. The headquarter of the Academy is located in the very centre of Prague, next to the National Theatre, and it can offer several conference rooms and halls, all with necessary audio-visual equipment. It can host up to 250 guests.
Besides the main building, the Academy has rooms are also available in the building of the several other conference centers at its disposal, Institute of Philosophy which is located in including a beautiful Neo-classicist Villa Lanna with immediate closeness to the Headquarter of the the capacity of 100 guests. Additional conference Academy.
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Capacity and Location of The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Capacity Building Conference room (persons) Headquarter of the 206 100 Academy 205 65 108 35
Villa Lanna Large hall 80 Small hall 20 Lounge on the first 20 floor
Institute of Philosophy I 70 II 50 III 20 IV 20 Total capacity 480
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7. Hotel Accommodation
Prague has large capacities of all types of hotels (or two-star hotels and hostels). Most of the accommodation. Delegates can choose different suggested hotels are easily accessible. styles: from luxury five-star hotels to three-star
The Total Capacities of Prague Hotels
Room Rates in Room Rates in Category Number of Hotels Number of Rooms Low season* High Season* 5* hotel 42 5 090 50 – 70 EUR 60 – 80 EUR 4* hotel 178 14 850 60 – 90 EUR 80 – 120 EUR 3* hotel 184 10 175 100 – 140 EUR 120 – 160 EUR Other 258 7 064 15 – 50 EUR 25 – 60 EUR *Low Season – July, August, December, January, February *High Season – March, April, May, June, September, October, November
Total number of beds in all categories: 82 559 Total number of rooms: 37 179 Total number of hotels and amenities: 662
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Accomodation Possibilities in Walking Distance from the Faculty of Arts of Charles University
5* Hotel Rooms Walking Distance Ventana Hotel Prague 29 1 min Old Town Square Hotel 10 3 mins Grand Hotel Bohemia 78 3 mins Budha-Bar Hotel Prague 36 4 mins Hoffmeister 41 10 mins Inter Continental 372 10 mins President 130 15 mins Total 696
4* Hotel Rooms Walking Distance Golden Deer 49 2 mins Ungelt Royal Residence 6 3 mins Grand Hotel Prague 34 4 mins Black Elephant 16 4 mins Caruso 47 10 mins Leonardo 82 10 mins Rott 94 10 mins Total 328
3* Hotel Rooms Walking Distance Hotel Dar 24 5 mins Melantrich 24 6 mins Residence 7 Angels 11 7 mins
Kampa Garden 35 15 mins Total 94
Hostels and botels Rooms Walking Distance Franz Kafka's Hostel 5 7 mins Richie's Hostel 110 10 mins Albatros 86 15 mins Total 201
Summary 1319 Rooms
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8. Food and Drink Prices
Food and Drink Prices
CZK EUR
Lunch for one in a pub with drink 130 4,73
Slice of Pizza 30 1,09
Combo meal in fast food restaurant 150 5,45
Medium coffee from coffee shop 70 2,55
Domestic beer (0,5 liter draught) 38 1,38
Imported beer 65 2,36
A shot of vodka (20ml) 40 1,45
Coke/Pepsi (0,33ml) 40 1,45
Water (0,33ml) 35 1,27
Water (1,5l) 10 0,36
Milk 22 0,80
Tea 35 1,27
Bottle of Czech wine 85 3,09
Pack of cigarettes (Czech brand) 80 2,91
Pack of cigarettes (Imported) 85 3,09
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Exploring Prague
Eat
There is many restaurant in walking distance from The Faculty of Arts – the suggested venue for the Congress, which is situated right in the City Centre. Prague´s restaurants offer traditional Czech cuisine with such dishes as sirloin, goulash or pork, dumplings and cabbage and also Italian, Asian, South American and other International specialties. The daily lunch menu usually cost around 130 CZK.
Drink
The Czech Republic´s lagers are celebrated around Museum is an unique place, where you can taste the world and its citizines consume more beer per more than 30 adventurous beers produced by head than any other country. The Prague Beer smaller Czech brewers.
Music
Prague is one of the foremost European cities and as such it daily offers music experiences for lovers of all genres, be it classic music, pop or indie. Classical music has long tradition in the city. In the 18th century W. A. Mozart personally presented the first nights of his operas Don Giovanni and La Clemenza di Tito.
Theatres
The history of Prague’s theatres dates back to the being laid on truthful actors’ expression and first half of the 18th century. The most significant playfulness. Czech theatre is the National Theatre which has three stages in different locations– the old building at Národní třída, the Estates Theatre (Stavovské Theatre) on Ovocný trh and the Kolowrat Theatre. Apart from a glittering brocade of drama, it also offers the more ephemeral delights of opera and ballet. The State Opera is another significant building for all opera lovers.
Since the 1950s, the so called Small Forms Theatres have been appearing in Prague as an alternative to classical stages. These theatres were bringing new forms of texts with the importance
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9. Selected Venues for the Social Events
Grand Monastery Restaurant
The largest non-smoking restaurant in Prague, with total capacity of 620 seats. range, and includes traditional Bohemian The restaurant is suitable for large and small specialities prepared according to age-old recipes. groups owing to its segmented layout, and can Steaks, tarts, and pizza are prepared in front of handle banquets, reunions, conferences, and restaurant guests, and the head chef serves meat morning coffee breaks. dishes on historic swords from the reign of Charles The cuisine offered by the restaurant is an open IV.
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Municipal House
The most prominent Art Nouveau building in Prague stands on the site of the former Royal Court palace, the residence of Kings between 1383 and 1485.
It was demolished in the early 1900s to be replaced by the present cultural centre (1905 – 1911) with its exhibition halls and large auditorium, designed by Antonin Balsanek, assisted by Osvald Polivka. The interior of the building is decorated with works by leading Czech artists from the first decade of the 20th century, including Alfons Mucha.
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Rudolfinum
Home of the Czech Philharmonic and an incomparably beautiful setting in the heart of Prague for concerts, exhibitions and other social events. The central space in the gallery portion of the The Prague Rudolfinum is a Neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum was designed by Josef Zítek and Josef building of a multi-purpose cultural centre design, Schulz as an entrance hall to the art gallery. After which received its name after Rudolf, Austrian 1918, however, this space was converted into a Prince Royal. The Picture Gallery of the Society of parliamentary cafeteria, and after World War II it Patriotic Friends of Art was permanently placed in served as a gymnasium for the Prague Rudolfinum since its opening. Conservatory.
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Cultural Events & Tours
Cultural Events:
The National Theatre
The National Theatre in Prague, apart from the Czech Philharmonic and National Gallery, belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions with a rich artistic tradition which was created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities in Czech society.
The building, technically perfectly equipped (electric illumination, a steel constructed stage), served without any extensive modifications for almost 100 years before its reconstruction in 1977 - 1983.
Laterna Magica
Laterna Magica is one of the famous attractions of Prague.
It is a special performance, which does not use words, only the combination of film projection and life stage medias - dance, sound, lights, pantomime, black-theatre etc.
The Rudolfinum
Home of the Czech Philharmonic and an incomparably beautiful setting in the heart of Prague for concerts, exhibitions and other social events.
The Prague Rudolfinum is a Neo-Renaissance building of a multi-purpose cultural centre design, which received its name after Rudolf, Austrian Prince Royal.
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Prague State Opera
Prague State Opera resides in the building which was opened as a Prague German stage with the performance of Wagner's opera, The Mastersingers of Nürnberg on January 5, 1888.
Nowadays, the stage of Prague State Opera offers the most famous opera performances, such as Nabucco, Aida, La Traviata, Rigoletto (Giuseppe Verdi), Madama Butterfly (Giacomo Puccini), The Magic Flute (W.A.Mozart), Carmen (Georges Bizet), etc.
St Nicolas' Church
St Nicholas’ Church is a truly grandiose affair, not only boasting one the finest cupolas in town, but a lovely façade and lavish, cherub-laden interior.
Indeed, such was the scale of Kristof Dientzenhofer's design that it took over 60 years to build, with his son Kilian Ignaz (along with Anselmo Lurago) having to complete the work.
The Krizik Fountain
Krizik's Fountain is one of the most outstanding sights and a further dominant of the Prague Exhibition grounds.
It was built on the occasion of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 and it was reconstructed 100 year later. The effect of its performance is ensured by a lot of water devices operated by 50 pumps and ending with nearly 3,000 jets. The colour effects are created by 1,248 underwater multicolour lights.
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Tours:
Sightseeing Tours in Prague
The Prague Castle and the Royal Gardens Evening Jazz Boat
Duration: 4 hours Duration: max. 3 hours A half-day sightseeing tour of the Prague Castle, The river cruise includes a jazz concert and dinner. the seat of Czech President, and its surroundings. You can admire Prague’s cultural, historical and architectural jewels.
Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Town Art Nouveau Prague Tour
Duration: 5 hours Duration: 4 hours This half-day walking tour will take you to the This tour gives you the chance to acquaint yourself ancient heart of the city – the Old Town, which was with the works of the great Czech artist Alfons settled more than 1000 years ago. Mucha.
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Sightseeing Tours Close to Prague
Konopiště Chateau Karlštejn Castle
Duration: 4 hours Duration: 4 hours This half-day tour takes you to the romantic Karlštejn is one of the most visited Czech castles. Konopiště Chateau located just 40 km south of This gothic castle with enchanting monumental Prague. architecture is located only about 35 km southwest of Prague.
Kutná Hora
Duration: 5,5 hours Kutná Hora, a medieval centre of silver-mining was the second richest town of the Bohemian Kingdom. Kutná Hora town has been registered on the UNESCO heritage list since 1995.
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Sightseeing Tours within the Czech Republic
The Pilsner Urquell Brewery and the Karlovy Vary and Moser Factory Koněprusy Caves Duration: 9, 5 hours Duration: 9 hours Karlovy Vary is the most famous spa town in the Plzeň (Pilsen) is a beer town where the best known Czech Republic. This town and spa has been Czech Pilsner Urquell beer has been produced. In popular also for the production of Moser’s world- Koněprusy the longest karst cave system in the famous Bohemian crystal along with local Czech Republic can be found. production of china known as Karlovarský porcelán (Karlovy Vary porcelain).
Český Krumlov
Duration: 10 hours Český Krumlov, a medieval town in Southern Bohemia has kept its almost fairy-tale charm until today and by right is registered on the UNESCO heritage list.
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10. Preliminary Budget
16th CLMPS Congress Preliminary Income (600 delegates)
August 5 - 10, 2019, Date: Exchange rate CZK/EUR: 26,00 CZK August 12 - 17, 2019
Faculty of Arts of Charles Calculated venue: Budget prepared by: Martin Kopřiva University
Number of participants: 600 Prepared on: January 13, 2015 Number of days: 6
Price per person Item Number in €/ item incl. Total income in € excl. VAT VAT
1. Registration Fees Standard Fee 88 838,00 € Standard 270 250,00 € 55 782,00 € Late / On-site 100 400,00 € 33 056,00 € Reduced Fee 20 660,00 € Standard 100 125,00 € 10 330,00 € Late / On-site 50 250,00 € 10 330,00 € Avec fee 1 487,52 € Standard 10 30,00 € 247,92 € Late / On-site 30 50,00 € 1 239,60 € Complimentary registrations Complimentary registrations 40 0,00 € 0,00 € Subtotal 600 109 498,00 €
2. Other Income Support from International Association DPMLS 1 30 000,00 € 24 792,00 € Gala Dinner (50% participants) 300 45,00 € 11 156,40 € Get Together Other Incomes 35 948,40 €
3. Sponsoring Sponsoring 1 10 000,00 € 10 000,00 € Sponsoring Subtotal 10 000,00 €
Total estimated income in € 155 446,40 €
Total estimated income in CZK 4 041 606 CZK
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Expected Expenditures (600 delegates)
Date of the event: August 5 - 10, 2019, August 12 - 17, 2019 Exchange rate CZK/EUR: 26,00 CZK
Calculated venue: Faculty of Arts of Charles University Budget prepared by: Martin Kopřiva Calculated number of participants: 600 Prepared on: January 13, 2015 Calculated number of days: 6
Number of days/ Price per person/ per Item Units/ Pax Total for service excl. VAT in CZK Total for service excl. VAT in € hours/ unit excl. VAT in CZK pieces
1. Rental of Premises The Faculty of Arts of Charles University (Monday 1 1 200 000 CZK 200 000 CZK 7 692,31 € - Saturday) - estimate* Opening ceremony Bethlehem Chapel - 8 hours 1 8 10 000 CZK 80 000 CZK 3 076,92 € (estimate) Security services 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Information system (estimate) 1 1 20 000 CZK 20 000 CZK 769,23 € On-site rental and technical management 6 10 450 CZK 27 000 CZK 1 038,46 € (1 person, 10 hours/day, 6 days) Rental of Premises Subtotal 327 000 CZK 12 576,92 €
2. Basic Technical Equipment Basic Technical Equipment is included in rental 1 1 0 CZK 0 CZK 0,00 € fee (Beamer,screen etc.) Addition AV Equipment Estimated 1 1 50 000 CZK 50 000 CZK 1 923,08 € 1 technical assistant - support for speakers (8 6 8 250 CZK 12 000 CZK 461,54 € hours/day) Double-sided poster boards (estimate) 1 50 450 CZK 22 500 CZK 865,38 € Transport of poster boards (estimate) 1 1 5 000 CZK 5 000 CZK 192,31 € Wifi 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Translation services 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Basic Technical Equipment Subtotal 89 500 CZK 3 442,31 €
3. Exhibition and Sponsorship Exhibitor manual (estimate) 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified
Sponsorship and exhibition prospectus (estimate) 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified
Sponsorship and exhibition management 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified (estimate) Onsite exhibition management (estimate) 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Final summary and documentation of 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified sponsorship and exhibition Exhibition and Sponsorship Subtotal 0 CZK 0,00 €
4. Catering Coffee break (coffee, tea, water, biscuits) 10 600 79 CZK 474 000 CZK 18 230,77 € Lunch (buffet) not included in reg.fees 5 600 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Mineral water for speakers (estimate) 1 1 10 000 CZK 10 000 CZK 384,62 € Cost of catering for staff on-site (estimate) 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Catering Subtotal 484 000 CZK 18 615,38 €
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5. Social Events Opening ceremony Bethlehem Chapel (60% delegates counted) - glass of wine, canapes, 1 360 280 CZK 100 800 CZK 3 876,92 € mini desserts
Rent of the Grand Monastery Restaurant 1 1 0 CZK inclusive inclusive
Gala Dinner in Grand Monastery Restaurant (3- course menu, beverage package during service 1 300 890 CZK 267 000 CZK 10 269,23 € of menu - beer, wine, soft drinks) and Live music
Hostesses - 2 persons for 5 hours 2 5 250 CZK 2 500 CZK 96,15 € Social Events Subtotal 370 300 CZK 14 242,31 €
6. Speakers /Guests Travel expenses - air tickets(estimated) 1 40 10 000 CZK 400 000 CZK 15 384,62 € Travel expenses - on-site 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Honorarium for speakers 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Accommodation for 40 speakers (SGL room) 5 40 2 500 CZK 500 000 CZK 19 230,77 € Transfers - MHD tickets - free of charge 1 1 0 CZK free of charge free of charge Taxation of costs for speakers 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Speakers and Executive Comitee Subtotal 900 000 CZK 34 615,38 €
7. PCO Fee PCO fee (10% from total income) 1 10% 4 041 606 CZK 404 161 CZK 15 544,64 € Profit share 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified PCO Fee Subtotal 404 161 CZK 15 544,64 €
8. Promotion and Committees Expenses Promotion - estimate 1 1 50 000 CZK 50 000 CZK 1 923,08 € Local Organizing Committee 1 1 250 000 CZK 250 000 CZK 9 615,38 € Accommodation 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Travel expenses 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Social media (estimate) 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Event project manager 1 1 50 000 CZK 50 000 CZK 1 923,08 € Promotion and Committees Expenses Subtotal 350 000 CZK 13 461,54 €
9. Prints, Web, Graphics and Mailing Congress logo, graphic works 1 1 40 000 CZK 40 000 CZK 1 538,46 € 1st announcement (printed version) 1 1000 15 CZK 15 000 CZK 576,92 € 2nd announcement (electronic version) 1 1 5 000 CZK 5 000 CZK 192,31 € Badge / Tag 1 600 35 CZK 21 000 CZK 807,69 € Congress bag, pencil, writing pad 1 600 150 CZK 90 000 CZK 3 461,54 € Abstract book (printed version) 1 600 0 CZK 0 CZK 0,00 € Final programme (printed version) 1 600 160 CZK 96 000 CZK 3 692,31 € List of participants 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Certificate of Attendance 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Postage 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Webpage 1 1 40 000 CZK 40 000 CZK 1 538,46 € Prints, Web, Graphics and Mailing Subtotal 307 000 CZK 11 807,69 €
10. Abstracts Abstract handling (estimate) 400 1 350 CZK 140 000 CZK 5 384,62 € Preparation and production of USB abstracts 1 600 130 CZK 78 000 CZK 3 000,00 € Abstracts Subtotal 218 000 CZK 8 384,62 €
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11. Meeting Secretariat Secretariat (registration of participants)5 1 600 280 CZK 168 000 CZK 6 461,54 € Registration on-site - 4 persons 40 hours each 40 4 250 CZK 40 000 CZK 1 538,46 € Hostesses - 2 hostesses 40 hours each 40 2 230 CZK 18 400 CZK 707,69 € Cashier - 1 persons 40 hours 40 1 250 CZK 10 000 CZK 384,62 € Local secretariat costs (transportation, copying, 1 1 5 000 CZK 5 000 CZK 192,31 € printing) Other local secretariat costs 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Photographer 1 1 0 CZK to be specified to be specified Meeting Secretariat Subtotal 241 400 CZK 9 284,62 €
12. Bank Charges, Accounting Item Units Percentage Amount Amount 2% of total income from registration fees 1 2,0% 2 846 948,00 CZK 56 939 CZK 2 189,96 € Basic tax advisory 1 1 0 CZK 0 CZK 0,00 € Financial management and bookkeeping 6 1 0,1% 4 041 606 CZK 4 042 CZK 155,45 € Bank Charges, Accounting Subtotal 60 981 CZK 2 345,41 €
Total expenditures 3 752 341 CZK 144 320,82 €
Total estimated expenditures 3 752 341 CZK 144 320,82 € Total estimated income 4 041 606 CZK 155 446,40 € Financial balance 289 265 CZK 11 125,58 €
All budgeted rates are 2015 prices in CZK excluding VAT. EUR/CZK exchange rate is 26. In case of exchange rate change budget could be modified.
In case of further interest, we are ready to provide a detailed version of the budget with a breakdown of budgeted items.
Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science will not be responsible for any financial losses. The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences will closely cooperate with local PCO (GUARANT International). The Local PCO (GUARANT International) is accountable for the financial result of the Event (CLMPS 2019 - International Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science) including the liability for a balanced budget. Notes * Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic will try to negotiate complimentary rental
Note No. 1 - Coordination of services related to rental of premises: communication with the lessor - set up in halls, rooms access, security, air conditioning, heating, equipment of suppliers, catering, decorations, etc. Note No. 2 - Supervision of AV equipment suppliers, control of functionality and set up for meetings, communication with suppliers, coordination and control of technical assistants in meeting rooms and speakers ready room, testing of equipment (including final rehearsal), briefing suppliers and personnel to assist speakers (program, timeschdule, list of speakers), etc.
Note No. 3 - Complete handling of sponsorship and exhibition handling: preparing a database of sponsors, search and update contacts, preparing sponsorship brochures, mailings, telephone follow-up, negotiation with companies, contract preparation, legal advice, contract negotiation, invoicing (deposit, final invoices), control of the terms and the due of advances, documentation and reports, accounting and bookkeeping.
Note No. 4 Documentation provided to sponsors - contains information on the congress and photo documentation of services provided to the sponsor. Some companies require this documentation in the contract (as the evidence for tax and auditing authorities).
Note No. 5 - Pre-registration of participants: management of registration; registration software; experienced staff of administrative work; supervision of staff, fully equipped work space, telephone line, e-mail hotline, income identification and control (online and bank transfers); reporting to client; communication with participants; final check before the event, printing and completion of vouchers, tickets, badges; final control and settlement of payables and receivables after event.
Note No. 6 - The work of the accounting department: Accounting of the incomes, invoicing and preparation of the tax documents, data processing for VAT payments; payment of invoices, reimbursements and overpayments; final account of the event and accounting of the cash revenues during the event.
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11. Proposed Professional Congress Organizer
GUARANT International is a professional congress organizer (PCO) and a destination management company (DMC). We are leaders in organizing congresses throughout Central and Eastern clients. For 23 years we have developed a network Europe. We employ 45 full-time and 30 external of quality suppliers and partners to achieve the specialists to deliver the best services to our best results in organizing events.
We organize congresses and conferences of all dimensions, at the national as well as the international level. We are ready to organize the whole event all the way down to the smallest details. At the same time, concerning your expectations, we are ready to provide selected services based only on your specifications.
Facts & Figures
Leader in PCO/DMC services in the Czech Official partner of the Czech Government for Republic organizing hotel and accommodation Established in Prague in 1991 – 23 years of capacities during the Czech Republic’s experience presidency of the European Union Council Up to 100 congress events annually during the first half of 2009 Organizer of the biggest events in Prague, over 20 managed congresses with 2 000 or Contracted for events far in advance more delegates A member of the ICCA (International 45 internal + 30 external staff Congress and Convention Association)
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Policy and Liability Insurance GUARANT International, a professional congress organizer, has the insurance policy of 20 000 000 CZK.
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Selected Events Organized by GUARANT International
7th International Conference of the European Society for the History of Science (ESHS) 2016 expected number of participants: 600
Geography at the Heart of Europe 2014 Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, 310 participants
11th International Conference on Urban History 2012 Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Arts, 700 participants
European Regional Science Association (ERSA) 2012 Conference University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia, 700 participants
15th International Conference of Historical Geographers 2012 Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science 380 participants
Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) 2008 Prague Congress Centre, 860 participants
The European ISSPD Congress of the International Society for the study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) 2006 Hotel Crowne Plaza Prague, 300 participants
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See you in Prague!
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