Indiana University - Northwest, Prague, March 13 - March 20, 2016

Sun, Mar 13, 2016

morning

afternoon
evening
Mon, Mar 14, 2016

morning

afternoon

Tue, Mar 15, 2016

morning

afternoon
late afternoon

welcome to Prague!
arrive to Prague
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport
transfer to hotel, drop-off luggage
lunch on your own
check-in
orientation talk & walk by ISP Program Manager
welcome dinner in a traditional setting
return to hotel

explore and engage!

breakfast
case study: development of business practices & culture in the region the shadow of communist past and the process of transformation
e.g. Civic Institute
management presentation, case study, discussion
lunch on your own
return to hotel, get changed
cultural event: Scavenger Hunt - discover the secrets of Prague
overcome fun team challenges, uncover hidden locations throughout the
city, compete against time and other teams and explore Prague in a unique
way
rest of the day at leisure

local vs global
breakfast
case study: from idea to profit - starting and growing a business
e.g. H1 (online consulting and performance marketing)
management presentation, case study, discussion
lunch on your own
visit: foreign direct investment - strategies for the Czech market
e.g. Tesco
management presentation, discussion
free to relax
OR
optional cultural event: TRAP Prague
be part of a real life escape game where a team of 2-5 people will be locked
up, given clues and expected to solve all the puzzles and brain teasers using
creativity and common sense; it is an hour of pure fun and adventure!

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

key sectors
breakfast

morning

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1/2

visit: European power markets - sustainability, policy making and the EU

e.g. Eaton Energy
management presentation, discussion

day 1
air
bus transfer

hotel premises
bus transfer/restaurant
bus transfer
day 2
hotel
bus half day

public transport/walk

day 3
hotel
bus full day

sts pay individually

day 4
hotel
bus full day

lunch on your own

cultural event: Skoda Volkswagen plant & museum tour
learn how the production of Czech cars has developed over the 100 years of
its history and follow its evolution from luxury limited editions through
boring utility cars to contemporary trendy sedans
rest of the day at leisure

Indiana University - Northwest, Prague, March 13 - March 20, 2016

12/4/2015

Thu, Mar 17, 2016

morning

late afternoon

evening

the future of Czech entrepreneurship

breakfast
visit: Czech entrepreneurial community thriving for success
e.g. StartupYard
management presentation, discussion
lunch on your own
cultural event: networking with local students
take this unique opportunity to mix & mingle with local students, learn
about the cultural differences and local specifics and make great contacts
for future business and personal endeavors
free to relax
OR
optional cultural event: opera performance
enjoy a classical masterpiece (performance dependent on schedule) and
take in the exquisite beauty of the Prague Opera House or National Theater

Fri, Mar 18, 2016

morning

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sat, Mar 19, 2016

morning

visit Pilsen - the beer capital

breakfast
visit: manufacturing conditions in central Europe and future growth
prospects
e.g. Wikov Gear
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
lunch on your own
cultural event: tour of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery
learn about the traditional and modern ways of brewing one of the world's
finest beers - famous Pilsner Urquell; tour the brewery, learn about the
secrets of making this premium lager & sample the freshly-made unfiltered
beer directly from the barrel
rest of the day at leisure

farewell
breakfast
free for sightseeing and shopping

day 5
hotel
bus half day

public transport

sts pay individually

day 6
hotel
bus full day

day 7
hotel

recommended activity: farmers market at Naplavka

take a stroll on the river bank and visit Naplavka, a hip area that is home to
famers markets on Saturdays, but also boasts a number of trendy (boat)
bars that serve locally brewed beer, home-made hamburgers, and more
evening
Sun, Mar 20, 2016
morning

2/2

lunch on your own

farewell dinner
return to hotel

depart for US
breakfast
check-out, load luggage on the bus
transfer to airport
depart for US

Indiana University - Northwest, Prague, March 13 - March 20, 2016

bus transfer/restaurant
bus transfer
day 8
hotel
bus transfer
air

12/4/2015