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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: registration@wftga2015.org
We wish you a pleasant journey and a successful convention!