Practical Information - 28th Forum 2000 Conference
Table of Contents
- Purchasing Tickets - Public Integrated Transport (PIT)
- Arriving at the airport
- Airport Transfer
- Public Transport
- Timetables
- Taxi
- General information about the Czech Republic
- Currency
- Sightseeing
- Telecommunication
- Emergency
General Information of the Conference
- Sched - Program
- Security
- Badges
- Food
- Health
- Dress code
Arriving at the venue
Our venue is the Prague Congress Centre, which will hold our yearly conference during the 13-15 of October. The access is at the “Entrance 4”. We highly recommend the use of public transportation. The best way to arrive is through line C of the metro at the station “Vysehrad” exiting through the “Vysehrad, Holiday Inn” exit.
Purchasing Tickets – Public Integrate Transport (PIT)
Public transport tickets mainly must be purchased before you board the bus, tram, or metro. In trams, urban buses, and trolleybuses, a touchscreen terminal sells full-price and /or half-price tickets for Prague with a time validity of 30 minutes, 90 minutes, or 24 hours. These tickets are valid from the moment of purchase and have their validity already printed on them, therefore they don’t have to be validated anymore. The terminal accepts only contactless payments. Tickets are sold in the Visitor Centre, at the Prague Public Transit company counters in Arrival Halls, or from ticket vending machines at both terminals and some bus stops. Most ticket machines at these locations accept contactless credit card payments. Tickets can also be purchased via SMS or the Lítačka mobile app, which can also be used to search for the ideal public transport connection. The application is available for Android and iOS.
Important note: It is essential to ensure that you validate your ticket. Unless you buy it on the orange machines, the ticket must be stamped on the yellow machines at every metro station or within the transport (only on buses and trams). As with the electronic tickets, verifying they are active before getting into the chosen transport is essential. If your ticket is not validated, you can be fined 1000 CZK.
Arriving from the airport
Public transport
You will be arriving from the Václav Havel Airport in Prague and can use public transportation. More detailed information on transport from the airport can be found on the Václav Havel Airport Prague website.
To travel to the city center, you can use either bus PIT (day line 59, 100, 191, nightline 907, 910) or a particular bus, Airport Express (AE) [For the Airport Express (AE) the tickets can be purchased either directly with the driver which can be paid in cash or card or at the Visitor Center in the Arrival Hall].
[1] For the Airport Express (AE) the tickets can be purchased either directly with the driver which can be paid in cash or card or at the Visitor Center in the Arrival Hall.
As indicated in the map, the AE, which goes from the Main Train Station (Hlavni Nadrazi) to the airport directly, can be boarded only at Terminal 1. Otherwise, everything can be accessed at both terminals. The downwards-colored arrows indicate metro lines that are on the bus route. Green is Line A (route for the 59), Yellow is Line B (route 100, 191), and Red is Line C (Route AE). In any of these lines, you can connect to station Vysehrad on line C, which is the following way to arrive at the venue, as indicated in the section “Arriving to the venue.”
Timetables
Taxi
Practical Information
General Information about the Czech Republic
- Local time: Central European Summer Time Zone (CEST) – GMT +2:00
- Country code: Czech Republic (CZ) +420
- Tap water: water is regularly tested for quality and is safe to drink
- Region: European Union & Schengen Area member
- Visa: Check the eventual visa requirements with your national ministry of foreign affairs or the Czech embassy dedicated to your country. A list of VISA-required countries is here
- Insurance: We highly recommend getting travel insurance. The organizer is not responsible for any costs related to the health problems or other problems related to the travel and stay in the Czech Republic
Currency
- Currency: Czech Crown
- 1 EUR = approx. 25 CZK | 1 USD = approx. 22 CZK
- Card payments are widely accepted, contactless, or Apple Pay/Google Pay available
- Follow basic safety rules for money exchange
Sightseeing
- Here you can find more information on some activities to do during your time in Prague:
- Smoking is prohibited in restaurants, bars, and public places
- Customary tips up to 10 %
Telecommunication
- 230V electrical network, sockets compatible with the European standard (F)
- GSM/5G cellular bandwidth
- No roaming fees among EU member states
- Free Wi-Fi is accessible in most restaurants and cafés
Emergency
- 112 emergency line
- 155 medical assistance
More information about visiting the Czech Republic is available here.
General Information of the Conference
Sched - Program
For easy access to the program please use the personalized online platform Sched. An automatically generated email from notifications@sched.com will be sent to you.
Sched allows you to share your contact credentials or otherwise communicate with other delegates. If you wish to utilize this option, remember to set your profile as public in “My Account”. Finally, Sched also offers a mobile app version, available at App Store or Google Play. After downloading, search for "28th Forum 2000 Conference" and then sign up/sign in.
Please note that sessions marked as “by special invitation only” are upon name invitations and access will not be allowed to other delegates. Signing up in Sched does not reserve attendance.
We would additionally like to bring your attention to several notable sessions outside of the traditional format (all are taking place at the Congress Centre unless noted otherwise):
Security
Kindly note that there will be security on the conference side. No oversized luggage is allowed at the conference (handbags and laptop bags are allowed), and security is allowed to do random checks upon entrance.
All participants must wear badges to access the conference floor and maintain a safe conference. In case of any suspicious activities, the event security can do random checks to ensure safety.
Delegates staying at the Corinthia venue should avoid using the metro passage, as it is for ticket holders only. Please use the pedestrian overpass to reach the venue.
By registering, you agree that photos and videos can be published on the official website and social media of Forum 2000. For delegates, be aware that some delegates might not want to be photographed by non-staff members, so please always check who appears in your photos and ask for permission if necessary.
Badges
You can pick up your badges on Sunday October 13, between 09:00 – 14:30, at the Holiday Inn Prague. There will be a dedicated Forum 2000 registration desk in the lobby area of the hotel. From 16:00 onwards, please collect them from ENTRANCE 4 of the Prague Congress Centre. The registration desk will be open throughout the whole conference.
Please bring your ID/passport with you when collecting your badge.
There will be no spare badges for delegates, so please take care of the one provided.
Please be aware that the ‘country of origin’ provided upon registration will be displayed on your badge. Contact registration@forum2000.cz before your arrival in Prague if you have any sensitivities regarding this.
Note that badges will be scanned upon entry and exit to the conference floor.
Food
Food and beverages will be provided during the conference breaks. Please note that these are the only meals covered, and any outside meals will be at your own expense.
Health
During the event, we will have available medical assistance, so do not hesitate to approach the staff in case of an emergency. Outside of the hours of the conference, please contact the hotel reception or the emergency contact provided under the practical information section.
Please note that there are currently no special health measures in place in the Czech Republic. However, we still recommend maintaining the highest possible preventive and hygiene standards.
Dress Code
Kindly note that most conference events' dress code is business casual. Business attire is required for the opening evening.
Contact
If you have any questions or issues, please contact the organizers at secretariat@forum2000.cz.
