Mercer University, Prague & Vienna, May 15 - May 22, 2016

Sun, May 15, 2016

arrive Prague

4:45 PM - 4:45 PM

arrive Prague

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

meet ISP representative at the airport

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

transfer to hotel, check-in

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

free to relax before dinner

7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

meet in the lobby/depart for dinner

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

welcome dinner with folklore show

10:30 PM - 11:00 PM

return to hotel

day 1
AF5034

bus transfer

public
transport/restaurant
public transport

Mon, May 16, 2016

the Czech perspective

day 2

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

breakfast

hotel

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

cultural event: guided tour of Prague Castle

this tour of Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle complex in the world, will take you
through the centuries of the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Prague's ancient
symbol, St. Vitus Cathedral

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

lunch on your own

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

orientation talk by ISP representative

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

case study: socio-economic overview of the Czech Republic: post-communist heritage

vs. current challenges
International Study Programs
Jana Vodickova , Director, Sales & Operations
management presentation, discussion, case studies

4:30 PM - 11:59 PM

rest of the day at leisure

Tue, May 17, 2016

growth potential and its limitations

day 3

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

breakfast

hotel

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

meet in the lobby/depart for visit

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

visit: traditional Czech export - past, present & future

Crystal Bohemia
Ing. Jaroslav Seifrt, ml. , Sales director
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

lunch on your own

public transport/walk

conference room

conference room Dvorak

bus half day

early afternoon

visit: strategic vision turning a local company into a global brand

e.g. Avast!
management presentation, discussion

public transport

late afternoon

visit: Czech entrepreneurship - thriving for success

e.g. StartupYard
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session

public transport

rest of the day at leisure

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Wed, May 18, 2016

transfer to Vienna with stop in Telc

day 4

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

breakfast

hotel

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

check-out, load luggage on the bus

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

transfer to Vienna via Telc

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

group lunch in Telc

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

arrive Vienna, check-in

6:00 PM - 11:59 PM

rest of the day at leisure

Thu, May 19, 2016

welcome to Austria!

day 5

breakfast

hotel

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

visit: overview of Austria's economy & business environment

Ernst & Young
Alexander Wlasto , Partner
Stephen Chanko , Executive Director
management presentation, discussion

bus transfer

public transport

lunch on your own

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

late afternoon

visit: the impact of ICT on reshaping the business landscape across industry sectors
Ericsson Austria
Mr. Harald Baur , Marketing Manager for Western & Central Europe
management presentation, discussion
cultural event: guided tour of Vienna
discover Vienna's greatest sights and hidden gems including Ringstrasse, Imperial Palace
& City Hall; your expert guide will treat you to Austria's capital and show you the city as
the locals see it

public transport

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

Fri, May 20, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

looking ahead

day 6

breakfast

hotel

case study: boosting growth through creative thinking

Limesoda (creative marketing agency)
Philipp Pfaller , CEO
management presentation, case study, discussion

public transport

lunch with PWC - own arrangements

1:55 PM - 2:00 PM

meet in the lobby/depart for tour

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

cultural event: Schnbrunn Palace

deemed a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1996, the Schnbrunn Palace offers an
array of stunning views as you explore this magnificent imperial summer residence; the
palace and gardens illustrate the tastes, interests and aspirations of successive Habsburg
monarchs

6:10 PM - 6:15 PM

meet in the lobby/depart for dinner

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

farewell dinner

public
transport/restaurant

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

return to hotel

public transport

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Mercer University, Prague Vienna, May 15 - May 22, 2016

bus/walk

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day at leisure

day 7

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

breakfast

hotel

10:00 AM - 11:59 PM

free day for sightseeing & shopping

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

lunch on your own

2:00 PM - 11:59 PM

rest of the day at leisure

Sun, May 22, 2016

depart for USA

day 8

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

breakfast

hotel

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

check out/load luggage on the bus

7:30 AM - 8:05 AM

transfer to the airport

Sat, May 21, 2016

10:05 AM - 10:05 AM

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depart for USA

bus transfer
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Mercer University, Prague Vienna, May 15 - May 22, 2016

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