University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Munich & Prague, June 04 - June 12, 2016

Sat, Jun 04, 2016

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

1/5

arrive Munich
arrive Munich
meet ISP representative at the airport

day 1
air - own arrangements

transfer to hotel, store luggage

check-in from 2 pm, early check-in requested but cannot be guaranteed

bus transfer

10:45 AM - 5:40 PM

free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner

5:40 PM - 5:45 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

welcome dinner in a traditional Bavarian beerhouse

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

return to hotel

Sun, Jun 05, 2016

going back in time

day 2

8:00 AM - 8:55 AM

breakfast

hotel

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for guided tour

comfortable shoes

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

cultural event: guided tour of Munich

take a walk through history as you visit the most important sights of the capital city of
Bavaria - Marien Square, New Town Hall, Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, Residence Palace
and many others

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

lunch: own arrangements

1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for Dachau

approx. 45 mins transfer

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

cultural event: half-day trip to Dachau

learn about the history of the first Nazi concentration camp opened in Germany; see many
of the original buildings from the time of the war, together with a modern historical
exhibition

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure

bus transfer
restaurant
Lwenbrukeller
bus transfer

public transport/walk

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Mon, Jun 06, 2016

local strengths

day 3

8:00 AM - 9:10 AM

breakfast

hotel

9:10 AM - 9:15 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

ID requested

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2/5

dress code: business

formal, bus full day

visit: Introduction into Banking Supervision in Germany

Bank of Germany (Deutsche Bundesbank - Munich)
Peter Benes , Senior On-Site Supervisor, Bundesbankdirektor
management presentation, discussion

11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

lunch: own arrangements

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

visit: innovation in technology creating breakthroughs in business

GE Global Research Europe
Dr. Dietmar Tourbier , Technology Leader, Electrical Systems
management presentation, discussion

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

snack/dinner: own arrangements

6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

cultural event: BMW plant tour

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

8:45 PM - 11:00 PM

return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure

8:45 PM - 11:00 PM

recommended activity: Munich's Englische Garten

take a stroll in the Englische Garten (English Garden), one of the largest urban parks in
the world and a local favorite in Munich

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bus transfer

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transfer to Prague

day 4

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

breakfast

hotel

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

check-out, load luggage on the bus

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

transfer to BMW (duration approx. 45 mins)

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

visit: German manufacturing: the standard for quality and luxury

BMW
Bill McAndrews , Vice President Communications Strategy, Corporate Communications
management presentation, discussion

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

continued transfer to Karlovy Vary (duration approx. 3.5 hours)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

boxed lunch en route

16x 2 bagels (1 x turkey and 1 x creme cheese);
1x vegetarian (2x creme cheese);
1x gluten free (2 gluten free bagels);
apple juice; apple; chocolate; yoghurt;
spoon and napkin

Tue, Jun 07, 2016

3/5

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

visit: bridging tradition and innovation for commerical success

MOSER, a. s.
Jitka abradov, Assistant to Supervisory Board Director
Petr ulc , Supervisory Board Director
Jaroslav Trejbal, Exports Director
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

continued transfer to Prague (duration approx. 2.5 hours)

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

arrive Prague, check-in

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

rest of the day at leisure

dress code: business

casual
bus transfer

bus transfer

on the bus

dress code: business

casual (comfortable
shoes)

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Wed, Jun 08, 2016

welcome to Prague

day 5

8:00 AM - 9:10 AM

breakfast

hotel

9:10 AM - 9:10 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for Civic Institute

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

visit: the EU puzzle - how the Czech Republic fits historically, socially & economically
Civic Institute
Mr. Roman Joch , Director
management presentation, discussion

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

lunch: own arrangements

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

cultural event: guided tour of Prague

discover the magical 'city of a hundred spires,' walk through its fairy-tale small lanes and
see its major landmarks including Old Town Square and its astronomical clock, Wenceslas
Square and Charles Bridge

4:30 PM - 11:00 PM

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: take a walk around Prague's Old Town, grab a bite to eat or a pivo
(beer) at one of the many restaurants or pubs and see why Prague has become a favorite
destination for tourists across the globe

Dress code: business

casual, public
transport/walk

room 103

Dress code: casual

(comfortable shoes),
public transport/walk

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

doing business in the CZ

day 6

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

breakfast

hotel

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

meet in hotel lobby, transfer to Kutna Hora (duration approx. 1 hr)

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

visit: the Czech Republic's role in supply chain management: opportunities & challenges
of this unique market
Foxconn CZ, s. r. o.
Mr. John Gallagher , Operations Manager
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

lunch: own arrangements

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

visit: doing business in the Czech Republic - how to succeed

Touax CZ
management presentation, discussion

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

return back to the hotel, free to explore the city OR

7:45 PM - 7:50 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart to Jazz Boat

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

optional cultural event: Jazz Boat

sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere of Prague as you float down the Vltava River
with a view of the historical sites, listening to the best local Jazz bands that the Czech
Republic has to offer

dress code: business

casual (comfortable
shoes), bus full day

restaurant Na Pasince

sts pay individually/

public transport

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discovering the Czech heritage

day 7

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

breakfast

hotel

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

free to relax OR

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

lunch: own arrangements

1:30 PM - 1:30 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

visit: development of business practices in the region - 25 years of capitalism

Favorit Czechoslovakia
Richard Galovic , Managing Director
management presentation, discussion

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

free to freshen up before dinner

6:30 PM - 6:30 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

farewell dinner

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure

Fri, Jun 10, 2016

dress code: business

casual, public
transport/walk

public transport
restaurant Michal
public transport

exploring the Czech lands

day 8

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

breakfast

hotel

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

free day for sightseeing & shopping OR

7:55 AM - 8:00 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart to esk Krumlov

transfer duration approx. 3 hrs

11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

optional cultural event: full-day trip to esk Krumlov

discover one of Bohemia's prettiest towns, esk Krumlov - a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its enchanting medieval castle & narrow lanes. A must-see on your visit to the Czech
Republic!

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

return back to the hotel in Prague

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: Naplavka is located in the immediate proximity of the Vltava River
and has become a favorite place to relax in the evening, have a drink or catch a variety of
live music for locals and tourists alike

Sat, Jun 11, 2016

Sun, Jun 12, 2016

5/5

sts pay individually/

public transport

dress code: casual and

comfortable shoes, bus
full day

sts pay individually

depart for USA

3:30 AM - 3:30 AM

check-out, transfer to the airport

boxed breakfast for 4 pax

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

breakfast
check-out by noon

6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

depart for USA

day 9
van transfer

hotel
air - own arrangements

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