Practical Information

Coming to Prague

By Air
Prague Airport is located in the northwestern part of Prague. By car it is about 30-45 minutes from the centre of Prague. There are three possibilities how to get to the city centre:

1) Taxi (30 – 45 minutes depending on the traffic)
2) Airport Express (special bus line to the Metro (underground) station "Dejvická" on line A and to the Metro station "Hlavní nádraží" on line C)
3) Public transport (from airport to the Metro station Dejvická on line A - Transit Schematics).

By Train
If you arrive at the Prague Main Railway Station you can walk on foot to the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank where the conference will be held (Map of the city).

By Bus
If you arrive at the Prague Florenc Bus Station, you can take the Metro line B to the station Náměstí republiky (Transit Schematics)

Transport in Prague

Passport and Visa Requirements
The Czech Republic entered the Schengen Zone in 2008. Visitors from the Schengen Zone will travel without pass control on the border or on the airport. For the EU and Swiss citizens, the national identity card should be enough, but we advise to have your passport anyway.The visitors from non-Schengen countries must possess a passport valid for at 3 months from the date of entry. Participants requiring visa should apply for visa at the Embassy or at the Consular Offices of the Czech Republic. We recommend to apply for Tourist Visa.
More information http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/general_visa_information/index.html

Insurance
The organisers do not take responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance and all delegates are strongly advised to have their own personal insurance before travelling to the conference. The organisers will not accept any liability for damages and/or losses of any kind, which may be incurred by conference participants or by any persons accompanying them, both during official activities.

Disclaimer
The clients participate in all events at his/her own risk. Participants are advised to insure themselves against loss, accidents or damage that could be incurred during the Conference. Verbal agreements will not be binding unless they are confirmed in writing. Sole place of jurisdiction is Prague. Czech law is applicable.

Currency / Banking
Czech Crown is the official currency in the Czech Republic. Exchange of foreign currency is available at Prague International Airport and at most hotels, banks and exchange offices throughout the city.
International credit cards and debit cards are also accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops.