WELCOME TO PRAGUE Dear Participant, We are very pleased to welcome you to the Czech Republic and Prague! Please find bellow some practical information about the WFTGA Convention 2015. Meet and Greet If you have informed the Convention Secretatiat about your exact arrival time and means of transport, there will be a Convention representative to welcome you either at the airport or main railway station. Please look for a sign or flag with WFTGA. The most economic way to reach the Convention hotel is the public transport. From Prague airport take city bus no. 119 to its terminal stop and change to the subway. Our representative will help you and will give you a free Prague Public Transport Pass. Prague Public Transport All convention participants will receive a Prague Public Transport Pass valid for the period from 25 until 30 January 2015. This pass includes metro, tram and bus. Convention Venue The Convention will be held in the Ambassador Hotel Congress Hall. The venue is located in the very heart of Prague. Ambassador – Zlata Husa Hotel Vaclavske namesti 5 – 7 111 24 Praha 1 Phone: +420 224 193 111 www.ambassador.cz Alternative Hotels Please see addresses of alternative hotels at: www.wftga2015.org/venue-hotels/accommodationchoices Congress Language The working language of the Convention is English. Registration and Information Desk Registration will take place in the Ambassador Hotel and will be open as follows: Friday, 23 January Saturday, 24 January Sunday, 25 January Monday, 26 January Tuesday, 27 January Wednesday, 28 January Thursday 29 January Friday, 30 January 08:00 – 10:00 17:00 – 20:00 14:00 – 19:00 08:00 – 20:00 08:00 – 18:00 08:00 – 13:00 08:00 – 19:00 08:00 – 14:00 08:00 – 14:00 (hotel lobby) (hotel lobby) (hotel lobby) (Congress Hall foyer) (Congress Hall foyer) (Congress Hall foyer) (Congress Hall foyer) (Congress Hall foyer) (Congress Hall foyer) Registered participants will receive all materials, a name badge, and any other information at registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the registration and information desk for assistance. Name Badge All convention participants must wear the name badge throughout the whole Convention. Convention Programme The convention sessions, workshops, visits, coffee breaks, lunches, and social events included in the participation fee will be held at varrious locations. Times, venues and dress code are stated in the program. Please see the program of the Convention at: www.wftga2015.org Workshop Registration Participants can register for workshops at the registration. The enrollment starts on Monday, 26 January at 12:30. Please see the convention program and select one workshop on Tuesday, two workshops on Wednesday, and one workshop on Thursday. The number of participants in each workshop is limited. Auction Our traditional auction for Jane Orde Scholarships will take place during the Gala Dinner on Thursday. We ask all participants and sponsors to donate items that are easily transportable. Please take them to the Ambassador Hotel Congress Hall, where they will be on display until the auction. Internet Access The Ambassador Hotel Congress Hall and all hotel rooms have free WIFI internet access. Business Center Computers, printing and copy services are available for a charge in the convention hall. Art Workshop All participants will have an opportunity to visit the Jablonec (Gablonz) Glass Art Workshop, where they can make their own glass jewel, for a small fee. The Glass Art Workshop is located on the balcony of Ambassador Hotel Congress Hall from Sunday untill Tuesday. Sponsors, Exhibitors and Bidders Contact tables of sponsors, exhibitors and bidders are on the balcony of Ambassador Hotel Congress Hall. Pre-convention Tour The pre-convention tour starts on Friday, 23 January 2015 at 10:00 from Ambassador Hotel. Weather, Time, Currency etc. Please see general information at the convention webpage: www.wftga2015.org/general-info/generalinformation Contact Information If you have futher questions, please contact the WFTGA 2015 Convention Secretariat. Phone: +420 261 227 903 Fax: +420 261 211 808 Email: [email protected] We wish you a pleasant journey and a successful convention!