University of Missouri - Kansas City, London & Brussels & Frankfurt am Main, May 15 - June 02, 2017

Mon, May 15, 2017 welcome to London! day 1

arrive London Heathrow

11:10 AM - 11:10 AM air DL 18
meet ISP representative at the airport

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM transfer to hotel, drop-off luggage bus transfer

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM lunch: own arrangements

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM check-in from 3 PM

3:45 PM - 3:55 PM meet in hotel lobby, depart for London Eye public transport/walk

cultural event: the London Eye views

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM stroll across Westminster Bridge, past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, to enjoy
stunning views from the London Eye - a giant observation wheel overlooking the Thames

restaurant Cinnamon
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM welcome dinner
Bazaar - Khari Baoli room

9:30 PM - 10:15 PM return to hotel public transport/walk

Tue, May 16, 2017 Brexit: implications & predictions day 2

6:30 AM - 8:50 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel conference room

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
dress code: business casual

visit: London's competitive position as a global financial center post-Brexit

Sovereign Group UK conference room
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mr. Simon Denton , Managing Director Scotsman Suite
presentation, discussion

11:00 AM - 12:50 PM lunch: own arrangements

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM bus half day
dress code: business casual

visit: challenges and rewards of investing in transitioning countries

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mr. Lawrence Sherwin , Deputy Director of Communications
management presentation, discussion

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure

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Wed, May 17, 2017 ethical aspects of the Brexit campaign day 3

6:30 AM - 8:50 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM bus half day
dress code: business casual

visit: biased media? media neutrality in the context of Brexit debate coverage
Euractiv London
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Mr. Ian Hall , Director
management presentation, discussion

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM return to hotel

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM lunch: own arrangements

1:30 PM - 11:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Thu, May 18, 2017 university arrangements day 4

6:30 AM - 9:20 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM bus half day
dress code: business casual

visit: university arrangements

Economist Intelligence Unit
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ms. Ana Nicholls , Managing Director
management presentation, discussion

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM return to hotel

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM lunch: own arrangements

presentation: university arrangements

Oxford Business Group hotel conference room
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mr. Oliver Cornock , Editor-in-Chief Belle suite
management presentation, discussion

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Fri, May 19, 2017 own arrangements day 5

6:30 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM free to relax & explore the city

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 Sat, May 20, 2017 London's treasures day 6

7:00 AM - 10:35 AM breakfast hotel

10:35 AM - 10:45 AM meet in hotel lobby, depart for cruise public transport/walk

cultural event: sightseeing river cruise on the Thames

get the best view of Londons most popular landmarks from the river - the Tower of
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM boat
London, St. Pauls Cathedral and the O2 are just some of the many attractions
overlooking the banks of the Thames
restaurant Brasserie
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM group lunch
Blanc Tower hill
2:15 PM - 11:00 PM free to relax & for shopping

Sun, May 21, 2017 transfer to Brussels day 7

7:00 AM - 10:40 AM breakfast hotel

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM check-out, load luggage onto the bus, depart for St. Pancras station bus transfer

transfer to Brussels Midi (duration approx. 2 hours )

12:58 PM - 4:58 PM Eurostar train 9132
lunch own arrangements at the station or on the train

transfer to hotel, check-in

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM bus transfer
approx. 25 mins transfer to hotel

6:40 PM - 6:50 PM meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner walk

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM group dinner restaurant Aux Armes

9:30 PM - 9:40 PM return to hotel walk

Mon, May 22, 2017 European Union: supranational vs. intergovernmental day 8

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

public transport/walk
dress code: business casual; bring your ID or passport!

visit: creating and managing the world's largest single market

morning European Commission public transport/walk
management presentation, discussion

lunch: own arrangements

visit: how well are European citizens represented in Brussels?

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM European Parliament - Visits and Seminars Unit public transport/walk
management presentation, discussion, Hemicycle gallery tour

3:30 PM - 11:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

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 Tue, May 23, 2017 working in the 'Eurobubble' day 9

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

visit: challenges in creating Factories of the Future

The European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA)
morning conference room
Mr. Patrick Kennedy , Communications Advisor
management presentation, discussion

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

public transport/walk
dress code: business casual

visit: global business and local customers: PR strategies in the digital era
Burson-Marsteller Brussels
late morning public transport/walk
Ms. Karen Massin , Chief Executive Officer
management presentation, discussion

lunch: own arrangements

visit: advocating the interests of American businesses in the EU

American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Ms. Stphanie Brochard , Senior Policy Advisor public transport/walk
Mr. Tim Adamson
management presentation, discussion

3:30 PM - 11:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Wed, May 24, 2017 Belgium as a business gateway day 10

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

bus half day
dress code: business casual

visit: challenges and threats to the future of the EU

Bruegel
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mr. Matt Dann , Secretary General
management presentation, discussion

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM group lunch restaurant Chez Leon

rest of the day at leisure

Thu, May 25, 2017 day at leisure - Ascension Day day 11

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

10:30 AM - 11:00 PM free to relax & explore the city

Fri, May 26, 2017 day at leisure day 12

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM free to relax & explore the city

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Sat, May 27, 2017 discovering the beauty of Belgium day 13

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM breakfast hotel

cultural event: full-day trip to Ghent and Bruges

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM discover the historical city of Ghent and explore the beauty of picturesque Bruges, bus/walk
sometimes referred to as 'Venice of the North'

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM group lunch restaurant

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM return to Brussels bus transfer

Sun, May 28, 2017 transfer to Frankfurt am Main day 14

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM breakfast hotel

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM check-out, load luggage onto the bus

9:40 AM - 3:00 PM transfer to Frankfurt (duration approx. 5 hours) bus transfer

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM boxed lunch on the bus

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM check-in, rest of the day at leisure

Mon, May 29, 2017 Germany's past & present day 15

7:00 AM - 9:20 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for guided tour

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
dress code: smart casual

cultural event: guided tour of Frankfurt am Main

visit the city's Old Town and most important historical sights - Roemer Square, the City
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM bus/walk
Hall, St. Paul's Church, St. Bartholomeus' Cathedral and other important sites in the
history of the city and country
restaurant Schwarzer
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM group lunch
Stern
visit: Germany as European economic leader
Frankfurt Economic Development
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mr. Carsten Klug , Project Manager of Economic Surveys, Structural and Labor Market bus half day
Analysis
management presentation, discussion

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

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 Tue, May 30, 2017 center for international financial services day 16

breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:35 AM - 9:45 AM bus full day
dress code: business casual; bring your ID or passport! no driver's licenses or student IDs

visit: innovation & technology as crucial parts of modern banking

main incubator
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mr. Christian Hoppe , Founder and CEO
management presentation, discussion

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM lunch: own arrangements

visit: european monetary policy & the future of the Eurozone

European Central Bank
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM All participants must present a valid photographic ID card or passport (drivers licences
and corporate/student IDs will not be sufficient).
management presentation, discussion, tour of premises

5:00 PM - 5:20 PM return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure

Wed, May 31, 2017 own arrangements day 17

breakfast hotel

university arrangements
bus full day
full day

Thu, Jun 01, 2017 reflection day 18

breakfast hotel

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM project team meetings

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch: own arrangements

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM project team meetings

6:25 PM - 6:35 PM meet in hotel lobby, depart for farewell dinner bus transfer

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM farewell dinner restaurant Vinum

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM return to hotel, rest of the evening at leisure bus transfer

Fri, Jun 02, 2017 depart for USA day 19

6:30 AM - 8:40 AM breakfast, check-out hotel

8:40 AM - 9:00 AM load luggage onto the bus, depart for the airport bus transfer

11:30 AM - 11:30 AM depart for USA air DL 15

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