Good to Know

AC Power Plugs and Sockets

The Czech Republic uses a 220 volt 50Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.

Cell Phones

participants are kindly requested to turn off or switch their cell phones to silent mode in the meeting rooms where scientific sessions are held.

Public Transport

Travelling by Prague city transport is possible with a valid ticket only. Passengers have to obtain their tickets before boarding the vehicle or entering the Metro system. The ticket is valid only if marked in the validation machine, often found onboard trams and buses, or at metro entrances.
Every registered participant will receive a free public transportation ticket for the duration of the congress.

Currency

The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown = Česká koruna (CZK = Kč) which is subdivided into 100 hellers (h). International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Prague International Airport. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops, please ask for details on-site. You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank.

Czech Language

Even though at all the hotels, shops and restaurants in Prague are English spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in Prague.

Ahoj

Hi

Dobrý den

Hello

Dobrý večer

Good evening

Dobrou noc

Good night

Jak se máte?

How are you?

Mám se dobře.

I am fine.

Děkuji

Thank you.

Kolik to stojí?

How much is it?

Jeden

One

Dva

Two

Tři

Three

Deset

Ten

Visa Requirements

Invitation letters for visa purposes can only be sent to participants who have completed the registration process. Further information regarding visa requirements coming soon.

Important Telephone Numbers

112 - General Emergency (The European Standard number)
150 - Fire Department
155 - Ambulance
158 - Police

Insurance

The organizers can accept no liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the workshop participants, either during or as a result of the event. Participants are advised to take out proper travel and health insurance before departing from their home country.

Language of the Event

The official language of the event is English. Translation services will not be provided.

No-smoking

Smoking is prohibited at the event venue.

Shopping

Most shops in Prague are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday till Saturday. Shops in the city centre are usually open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday till Sunday.

Time Zone

The Czech Republic is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is GMT+1. From April to October, daylight saving time applies (Central European Summer Time, CEST), which is GMT+2.

Tipping

Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about ten percent.