Depart Home for Prague, Czech Republic
(Late) Arrival in Prague, Czech Republic
Airport Transfer
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Breakfast & Day Briefing - Start the program with a presentation that includes information about the day to day, the learning goals, organizational and the logistic details
Lunch Break (not included)
Guided Tour of Historical Prague - The tour of Prague includes the most beautiful places such as Prague Castle, lesser Town, Charles Bridge and the Old Town (all by public transportation and on foot)
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets at a traditional Czech restaurant offering modern Czech cuisine
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Company Presentation - CzechInvest - Overview of the Czech economy, its key industries and government policies that affect businesses. CzechInvest is the investment and business development agency of the Czech Republic. Its mission is to support and promote foreign investment in the country, as well as to help Czech companies expand abroad.
Lunch Break (not included)
Business Visit - Publicis Group (alternative: Fleishmann Hillard) - Publicis is one of the largest advertising and communications companies in the world, with a global presence in over 100 countries. Publicis subsidiaries offer services such as advertising, media planning and buying, digital transformation, technology consulting, and healthcare marketing.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Business Visit - Škoda Auto Factory - See the car manufacturing in action and to provide good example of effective supply chain management and the manufacturing industry in the Czech Republic.
Lunch Break (not included)
Business Visit - Crystal Valley - Visit of some of the traditional glass making companies could provide firsthand insights into the company's unique blend of tradition, and craftsmanship (by private transportation - approx 90 mins commute each way)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Business Visit - Prague Innovation Institute (alternative: Prague Innovative) - PII supports project in education, energy sector, artificial intelligence, as well as creative industries in the capital. Discussion of the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth.
Lunch Break (not included)
Business Visit - Liftago (alternative: Sotio) - Liftago is a ride-hailing app platform that provides choice of nearby drivers with rating, price, and other real-time information.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Business Visit - Mattoni 1876 (alternative: Coca Cola) - The Mattoni 1873 group is the largest producer of soft drinks in Central Europe. Apart from our traditional mineral waters – Mattoni, Szentkirályi, and Knjaz Miloš – it also produces and distributes world- renowned brands such as Pepsi, Mirinda, Lipton, Schweppes, Lay's.
Lunch Break (not included)
On Site Visit - Pilsner Urquell - ASAHI Group - Asahi Group is a Japanese beverage company that acquired Pilsner Urquell from the global brewing company SABMiller in 2016. Asahi has since become the owner of Pilsner Urquell – a world-famous Czech beer producer
Pilsner Urquell Beer Experience - 90-minute visit
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Business Visit - Czech Fintech Association - Guest presentation on startup funding, venture capital, and angel investing, challenges and opportunities facing startups in the Czech Republic.
Lunch Break (not included)
Business Visit - Qerko (alternative : DATEIO) -
Qerko is a fintech start-up that provides an electronic payment system that enables customers to pay their bills at a restaurant by scanning a QR code put on their table.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Onsite Visit - Czech National Bank - A visit of an exposition "The Story of Money" provides an overview of the history of money, the role of the Czech National Bank, and the development of the Czech banking system.
Lunch Break (not included)
Free Afternoon in Prague
Farewell Dinner at Czech or International
Cuisine and Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Prague, Czech Republic