George Mason University, Munich & Prague, July 19 - July 26, 2015

Sun, Jul 19, 2015

arrive Munich

12:50 PM

arrive Munich
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport (Tina +420 734 206 392)
transfer to hotel, check-in
2:00 PM
Hotel: Eurostars Grand Central, Arnulfstrae 35, 80636 Munich
free time to freshen-up
2:55 PM
meet in hotel lobby, depart for tour
cultural event: guided tour of Munich
the guided tour will take you to the most important historical sights of
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Munich like Marien Square, New Town Hall, Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady,
Residence Palace and other
6:00 PM
end of tour, return to hotel
free to freshen-up
7:15 PM
meet in hotel lobby, depart for welcome dinner
welcome dinner at a traditional bavarian setting
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Address: Augustiner Keller, Arnulfstrae 52, 80335 Munich
10:00 PM
return to hotel
Mon, Jul 20, 2015
6:30 AM
7:45 AM

getting acquainted
breakfast
meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

day 1
own arrangements
bus transfer
bus transfer
bus/walk
bus transfer
walk
Augustiner Keller
walk
day 2
hotel restaurant
bus full day

visit: tracing the roots of Germany's perpetual economic prowess

City of Munich
Mr. Christoph Haider, Department of Labor and Economic Development
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Munich Network
Mr. Curt Winnen, General Manager
Address: Munich Network, Rosenheimer Strae 145 i, 81671 Munich
management presentation, discussion
10:30 AM

depart for Augsburg & lunch

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM group lunch

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

visit: foreign direct investment: why invest in Germany?

Fujitsu Germany
Address: Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Brgermeister-Ulrich-Strae 100,
86199 Augsburg
tour of facilities, Executive Customer Center showroom visit
return to Munich, transfer to Allianz Arena

bus transfer
restaurant

passport/ID/Driver's
license needed

bus transfer

cultural event: tour of Allianz Arena & Kick Hall

Address: Allianz Arena, Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25, 80939 Munich
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

6:00 PM

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a behind-the-scenes insight into this extraordinary and unusual stadium.

Experience the atmosphere of Allianz Arena from the point of view of a
professional footballer in the players areas and discover the exciting details
of this unique structure. As part of this tour you will have the chance to test
your shooting accuracy in the Kick Hall and win a small prize.
end of tour, return to hotel
rest of the day at leisure

George Mason University, Munich & Prague, July 19 - July 26, 2015

walk

bus transfer

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Tue, Jul 21, 2015

6:30 AM
9:30 AM

progressive technologies
breakfast
meet in hotel lobby, depart for tour

day 3
hotel restaurant
bus full day

cultural event: BMW factory tour

Address: BMW Welt, Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

12:30 PM

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

3:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM
Wed, Jul 22, 2015

visit the home plant of the BMW Group and see live and in detail how
individual cars are produced; follow a car on its way to completion and
experience the fascination of technology during a 2-hour guided tour
group lunch
visit: future outlook for German manufacturing
BMW
Mr. Bill McAndrews, Vice President Communications Strategy, Corporate
Communications
Address: BMW HQ, Petuelring 124, 80809 Munich
visit the home plant of the BMW Group and see live and in detail how
individual cars are produced; follow a car on its way to completion and
experience the fascination of technology during a 2-hour guided tour
management presentation, discussion
end of visit, transfer to next visit
wrap-up session on the bus
dinner meeting with Dr. Herbert B. Schmidt, economist and public policy
advisor
Address: Kleine Otz 1, Marquartstein, 83250
end of visit, return to Munich and hotel

transfer day

6:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM

breakfast
check-out, load luggage on the bus
depart for visit
visit: innovation in technology creating breakthroughs in business
GE Global Research Europe
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Dr. Dietmar Tourbier, Technology Leader, Electrical Systems
Address: Freisinger Landstrasse 50 - 85748 Garching b. Muenchen
management presentation, discussion
group lunch
transfer to Pilsen (duration approx. 3 hours 30 mins.)
cultural event: tour of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery
Address: U Prazdroje 7, 304 97 Pilsen
5:00 PM - 6:40 PM

evening

2/4

learn about the traditional and modern ways of brewing one of the world's
finest beers - famous Pilsner Urquell; tour the brewery and learn the secrets
of making this premium lager
transfer to Prague (approx. 2 hours)
check-in
Hotel: Radisson Blu Alcron, tpnsk 624/40, 110 00 Prague 1
free to relax & explore the city

George Mason University, Munich & Prague, July 19 - July 26, 2015

restaurant

bus transfer

bus transfer
day 4
hotel restaurant
bus transfer

restaurant
bus transfer

bus transfer

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Thu, Jul 23, 2015

8:45 AM

doing business in Czech Republic

breakfast
meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

visit: socio-economic overview of the Czech Republic

US Embassy Prague
Mr. Noah Woodiwiss, Economic Officer
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ms. Ivana Vithova, Economic Specialist
Address: American Center, Trit 366/13, 118 00 Prague 1
management presentation, discussion

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

3:30 PM
4:25 PM

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

group lunch
visit: global telecom industry moving forward
2N
Mr. Oldich Stejskal, Managing Director
Address: DVAN building, corner of Pod Vinici street and Modansk 621/72,
143 01 Prague 4, 5th floor
management presentation, discussion
end of visit, return to hotel
meet in hotel lobby, depart for tour
cultural event: guided tour of Prague
explore the magical 'city of a hundred spires,' walk through its fairy-tale
small lanes and see its major landmarks such as Old Town Square and its
astronomical clock, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge

day 5
hotel restaurant
bus transfer

bus full day

restaurant

bus transfer
walk

public transport/ walk

dinner on your own

rest of the day at leisure
Fri, Jul 24, 2015

regional pillars of success

breakfast
meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit
visit: a local Czech company fighting global competition
Avast!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mr. Chris Benham, Chief Marketing Officer
Address: Budjovick 1518/13a, 140 00 Prague 4
management presentation, discussion
group lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Avast
1:00 PM
end of visit, return to hotel
panel discussion: drivers and barriers of entrepreneurship in the Czech
Republic
Chefparade
Mr. Marcel Vargaestok, Founder
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Credo Ventures
Mr. Jaroslav Trojan, Associate
JWA Prague, s.r.o.
Ms. Jo Weaver, Managing Director
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM wrap-up session
7:00 PM
meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM farewell dinner
9:30 PM
return to hotel
9:30 AM

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day 6
hotel restaurant
bus half day

Avast
bus transfer

hotel conference room

hotel conference room

bus transfer
restaurant
bus transfer

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Sat, Jul 25, 2015

morning

afternoon

Sun, Jul 26, 2015

morning

4/4

day at leisure
breakfast
free to relax & explore the city
recommended activity: Veletrzni Palace National Gallery
visit one of the permanent or temporary exhibitions of extraordinary
modern art & design in this traditional gallery whose exterior belies what is
hidden within its smart refreshing interior
recommended activity: farmers market at Naplavka
a farmers market with a truly unique atmosphere, Naplavka is located in the
immediate proximity of the Vltava River, with a view of the Prague Castle,
and offers visitors every regional and local delicacy imaginable
free to relax
OR
optional 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

depart for US
breakfast
check-out, transfer to the airport
depart for US

George Mason University, Munich & Prague, July 19 - July 26, 2015

day 7
hotel restaurant

sts pay individually

day 8
bus transfer

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