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Since its beginnings Prague has always played an important role in the history of the nation, the country and Europe. The Middle Aged Prague has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities of the world, and has been attributed adjectives such as „golden", „hundred-spires town", „the crown of the world", „a stone dream". Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by the Prague Castle, which towers high above the city. It is a specimen of all artistic styles and movements. The historical core of the city is situated on both banks of the Vltava river. Naturally, most of the historical monuments, museums and galleries are concentrated right there.

The conference will be held in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University (FEE CTU) at the CTU campus (building F3). CTU is a continuation of the Professional Engineering School, founded in 1707 on the basis of the Emperor’s decree and transformed into a Polytechnic Institution in the years 1803 - 1806. CTU is the successor of the Czech Polytechnic Institute of the Czech Kingdom, formed by the division of the Royal Polytechnic Institute of the Czech Crown in Prague in 1869. From 1879 the name “The Czech Technical University” was used. Since 1920 the school’s name has been the Czech Technical University in Prague.

Address of Conference Location

REGISTRATION

Those wishing to participate at the CEEMAS 2003 Conference are kindly asked to fill in the Reply Form (available in MS Word and pdf formats) and to pay the registration fee. To assist us in planning the Conference, please return the Reply Form by fax or mail at your earliest convenience.

The deadline for early registration is April 30, 2003.

Registration Fees

The registration fees (regular and student fees) include attendance at the conference, a copy of the book of Proceedings, conference materials, invitation to a welcome party, refreshment during breaks and the use of conference facilities and technical equipment. The accompanying person fee includes a ticket to the welcome party, a half-day program including a museum visit and shopping and assistance with individual requests.
A limited number of AgentLink grants supporting student attendance at CEEMAS is available. Details of the amount requested, the students' curriculum vitae, supervisor's recommendation, and an informal justification (all one .pdf file) should all be sent to ceemas@labe.felk.cvut.cz before April 10. The applications will be evaluated by the CEEMAS chairmen and the AgentLink director. Applicants will be notified of the success/rejection of their application by April 18.

Conference fee (in CZK)	Early (before April 30)	Late (after April 30)	On Site Registration
Regular fee	12 400	13 900	14 400
Student Fee / PhD Student Fee	7 800	8 500	9 000
Agent Programming Tutorial	3 100
Accompanying Person Fee	1 500
3 Lunches (full menu)	600
Sightseeing Tour	450

The currency converter is available at Czech National Bank site to give you the idea about the request amount.

Payments

All prices (registration, accommodation and social program) are listed in Czech Crowns. To give you a better idea about the prices in other currencies please have a look at the exchange rates of the Czech National Bank. All payments can be made:

By bank transfer (Czech Republic, Komercni Banka Praha 10, SWIFT: KOMB CZ PP, account No. 221442-101/0100, Milena Zeithamlova, Action M Agency). Please make sure that the bank transfer is made net of all bank charges and commissions.

By cheque: payable to Milena Zeithamlova, Action M Agency. Together with your Reply Form please include/fax a proof of your payment (of the registration fee, the accommodation deposit, and the social program activities if requested). Confirmation of your payment will be e-mailed to you and the original will be given to you upon your arrival at the registration desk.

Notice for Czech and Slovak participants: Bank transfers within the Czech Republic might require the "variabilni symbol" which is 1806.

Cancellation Policy

Refund of the registration fees and accommodation payments will be granted for all written cancellations postmarked no later than May 16, 2003. After that date no refund of registration fee will be provided. Any accommodation cancellation after that date will result in one-night charge.

Registration Desk

The registration desk will be located in the entrance hall of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University (FEE CTU) at the CTU campus (building F3) and will be open Sunday June 15, 2003 from 14:00 till 20:00 and on every conference day from 8:00 to 18:00.
You will be provided there with original receipts of payments and a participation certificate if necessary.

ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL	DESCRIPTION	Distance to Conference Site
Diplomat Hotel (****superior) Evropska Str. 15, Prague 6 Fax: +420 296 559 207 Hotel site	A first-class hotel located within walking distance of Prague Castle, located amidst the greenery and friendly surroundings of the diplomatic quarter. Room rates include buffet breakfast and all taxes as well as free entrance to the Relax Centre. Close to the metro stop Dejvicka, 10 minutes to the City Centre. http://www.diplomat-hotel.cz	8 minutes
Hotel Pyramida (****) Belohorska Str. 24, Prague 6 Fax: +420 224 922 452 Hotel site	Pyramida Hotel Prague is located in the vicinity of the Hradcany and Strahov, short walking distance from the Prague Castle, Loretta, Strahov Abbey and Lesser Town. All the rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with bathroom and toilet, direct phone line, SAT TV and safe. 3 barrier-free rooms for the disabled guests. The bus No. 217, 143 has the stop near the Hotel, from the stop Dejvicka on foot to the Conference Site. http://www.accommodation.cz/pyramida/p.html	9 and 5 minutes
Hotel KRYSTAL (***) J. Martiho Str. 2, Prague 6 Hotel site	A *** star hotel designed as an accommodation, conference and teaching centre. The Hotel is situated near the lake reservoir Dzban with lovely nature surroundings. Each room has SAT TV, phone, refrigerator, and bathroom. The bus No. 119 has the stop Divoka Sarka close to the hotel. From stop Dejvicka on foot to the Conference Site. http://www.hotel.cz/krystal-praha	9 and 5 minutes

Fees

Hotels	Single room	Double room	Deposit
Hotel DIPLOMAT	3 850	4 300	3 500 CZK
Hotel PYRAMIDA	2 600	3 250	2 500 CZK
Hotel KRYSTAL	1 400	1 900	1 500 CZK

All prices above are per night in Czech Crowns (CZK, 1 EUR is approximately 32 CZK) and include breakfast and VAT. (For prices in other currencies check the exchange rates of the Czech National Bank). On your Reply Form please mark your preferred type of accommodation using numbers 1, 2 to indicate your first and second choice preference. After receiving your Reply Form we will send you an electronic (e-mail) hotel voucher for your first choice of accommodation or, in the case of overbooking, we will try to satisfy your second choice.

Accommodation Payment

The accommodation payment is comprised of the accommodation deposit, payable together with the registration fee, and the accommodation balance (the difference between your paid deposit and the rest of the costs of your stay), and payable before your arrival. The accommodation balance depends on the number of nights of your stay and the paid accommodation deposit. The accommodation balance will be charged after June 6, 2003 unless you have cancelled the hotel reservation due after that date.

Any changes in hotel booking (after the payment of the accommodation balance) will be solved individually.

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

The CEEMAS information desk at the Airport (located just opposite to the exit gates No. 1, 2, 3) will be open on Saturday, June 14, 2003 and Sunday, June 15, 2003 from 11:00 till 21:00.

Phone in Worldwide: +420-220 113 573

Phone in Prague: 220 113 573

Our hostess will be there to assist you with transport to your hotel.

From the Airport Praha Ruzyne

Microbus CEDAZ: to reach the conference site (Faculty of Electrical Engineering) directly from the airport we recommend take offering door-to-door service for 1-4 persons for a fixed price of 360 CZK. The CEDAZ stand is located in front of the Airport arrival exit (outside) to the right of the taxi stand.

By public transport: take bus No. 119, and get off at its last stop (metro Dejvicka). The Faculty of Electrical Engineering is about 10 minutes slow walk far away from the last stop of the bus.

By taxi: a taxi from the airport to the Dejvicka subway station costs about 500 CZK. Regular price in Prague is CZK 25 per kilometre plus CZK 25 starting rate (excluding hotel taxis).

From the Railway Station Praha-Hlavni nadrazi

The transfer from the railway station Praha-Hlavni-nadrazi is more convenient and is provided by public transport. You can use the subway to the metro station Muzeum (Line C) where it is necessary to change to the line A - direction metro station Dejvicka. From the metro Station Dejvická it is 10 minutes slow walk to the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Tickets available at yellow vending machines - you need transfer ticket for 12 CZK.

Travel Documents

You need a valid passport to enter the Czech Republic, even if you are a EU citizen. Citizens of all EU countries, U.S.A., Israel, Japan, and some other countries do not need visas for short-term visits. Since regulations can change, we suggest checking the website of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs or with the Czech Embassy or Consulate in your country about regulations for your nationality. Some changes made in visa policy recently are that citizens of some countries (e.g. Canada, Australia) need a visa now.

If you need an invitation letter, please send an e-mail to Action M Agency (actionm@action-m.com) or the letter can be provided by:

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

CEEMAS Welcome Party

CEEMAS Welcome Party will take its place in a Petrinske Terasy Restaurant in the middle of marvellous surrounding of Petrin hill with unique view of Prague. Ticket included in the registration fee.

CEEMAS Dinner

The CEEMAS Dinner is placed into the most famous Prague Restaurant “U FLEKU“. The Brewery and Restaurant U Fleku is in the central Prague in Kremencova Street and has the unique historical tradition. Typical Czech Cuisine and the Stout is the invitation to that event.

Social Programme for Accompanying Person

The meeting point for our dearest accompanying persons will be on conference site, from which you will be taken to the centre of Prague for a pleasant walk through the shopping area in the heart of Prague, visiting Prague famous historical monuments and excursion to the Brewery “U FLEKU“. In the end, you will join our participants at the CEEMAS Dinner from 20.00.

Additional ticket for CEEMAS Participants: 200 CZK

Sightseeing Tour

Professional guide will meet us at the Conference Site – the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, where the bus will take us to the centre of Prague. We will take a pleasure walk through Prague - the Lesser Town, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and other Prague's monuments and in the end the bus will take us back to the conference site.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The CEEMAS 2003 Conference will take place in Prague - the capital of the Czech Republic. Prague: "the most beautiful city in the centre of Europe", "the capital of medieval Europe", "the Mother of Cities" and "the city of culture": these are just a few of the epithets given to Prague - the remarkable city in the heart of Europe. Prague boasts the distinction of being a privileged place, ranking amongst the most important and interesting European cities.

Hundreds of years of history attack your senses as you walk through its lanes, trying to capture its essence. Its mixture of architectural styles fascinates one: the austere Romanesque, the mystic Gothic, the ornate Baroque and the decorative forms of Art Nouveau, which seem to be literally floating in the air. Cultural life too has never passed Prague by; numerous famous personalities have visited or lived in Prague, and they adored this place for the world of thought and for the inspirations that the city instilled in them.

Prague is an unbelievably free and comfortable city. It is not as big as most European metropolises and thus the main tourist attractions are within an easy reach. Their diversity is extensive and the entrance prices remain low. Places generally holding the greatest tourist interest are found along the "Royal Route" which runs from the Powder Tower up Celetna Street to the Old Town Square, then across Charles Bridge, through the Lesser Town and up to the Hradcany Castle. One should also not miss the Jewish Town, and the National Gallery with its fine collection of Czech Gothic, old European and beautiful French art. Tourists are always welcome here. They can enjoy the ambience of small coffee shops and restaurants, and they can feel at home in its cosy hotels and small pensions.

Currency

The domestic currency is the Czech Crown (CZK). Regularly check official exchange rates as they can change daily.

Weather

There is nice weather in Prague from May through September. In June the temperature can range from 20°C to 28°C during the day, and from 15°C to 20°C during the night.

Transportation in Prague

Excellent public transportation in Prague is provided by metro (subway), trams, and buses from 5 a.m. till midnight, and by night trams (non-stop). Tickets can be bought in yellow sales machines (in each metro station) or at newsstands for 12 CZK and are valid for 1-hour and multiple transfers. A one day unlimited use card can be purchased for 70 CZK and a one-week unlimited use card for 250 CZK.