Pennsylvania State University, Prague, April 01 - April 09, 2017

Sat, Apr 01, 2017

welcome to Prague!
arrive Prague
meet ISP representative at the airport

afternoon

transfer to hotel, check-in

day 1
air
bus transfer

rest of the day at leisure

Sun, Apr 02, 2017

morning

the city of a hundred spires

day 2

breakfast

hotel

free to relax
lunch: own arrangements

early afternoon

orientation talk by ISP representative

cultural event: guided tour of Prague Castle & the city centre
during this walking tour you will visit the Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle
complex in the world, where you will be able to visit the magnificent St. Vitus
Cathedral; the tour will continue to the Old Town where you will walk through the
citys fairy-tale small lanes and see its major landmarks including Old Town Square
and its astronomical clock, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge

hotel area - TBA

public transport/walk

rest of the day at leisure

Mon, Apr 03, 2017

morning

doing business in the Czech Republic

day 3

breakfast

hotel

visit: doing business in the CEE region: similarities & differences

e.g. University of New York in Prague (UNYP)
management presentation, discussion, networking

bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

evening

visit: investing in the Czech Republic: obstacles and opportunities

Amazon
management presentation, discussion
public
transport/restaurant

welcome dinner
return to hotel

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Tue, Apr 04, 2017

morning

Czech's forte - the automotive industry

day 4

breakfast

hotel

visit: how to build a global business strategy

e.g. Coca-Cola Hellenic
e.g. PwC
e.g. Continental Automotive Czech Republic, s. r. o.
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

visit: catalyzing entrepreneurship - from concepts to commitments & the process

of growth
e.g. Zoot
management presentation, discussion
rest of the day at leisure

Wed, Apr 05, 2017

morning

strategies for change & growth

day 5

breakfast

hotel

visit: the art of rebranding: the impact of teaching an old dog new tricks
e.g. Wunderman
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

lunch river cruise

afternoon

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

free to relax

new trends in manufacturing

day 6

breakfast

hotel

visit: incorporating innovation with a traditional product

Saint-Gobain
Petr Antl , EE-Regional Marketing Coordinator Product Development SGCP
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

visit: leading by example

Aero Vodochody
e.g. Ajeto glassworks Lindava
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
rest of the day at leisure

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

morning

looking to the future

day 7

breakfast

hotel

presentation: doing business across Europe - key considerations

Nike
Mr. Brent Costner, General Manager Central Europe
presentation, discussion

conference room

coffee break
panel discussion: future outlook for the Czech Republic in the European Union
e.g. business leader, expatriate manager, economist, journalist

conference room

networking lunch with panelists

hotel restaurant

rest of the day at leisure

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Sat, Apr 08, 2017

day at leisure

day 8

breakfast

hotel

free for sightseeing & shopping

Sun, Apr 09, 2017

morning

optional cultural event: full-day trip to esk Krumlov

discover one of Bohemia's prettiest towns, esk Krumlov - a UNESCO World Heritage
Site - with its enchanting medieval castle & narrow lanes. A must-see on your visit to
the Czech Republic!

sts pay individually

optional cultural event: Kozel Brewery tour in Velke Popovice

visit one of the famous Czech breweries and learn how the key Czech export is made tasting is included! The Kozel brewery is a part of the most famous Czech family of
breweries, Pilsner Urquell

sts pay individually

depart for USA

day 9

breakfast

hotel

check-out, transfer to airport

depart for USA

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bus transfer
air

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