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The Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO) is the annual educational and networking event for IEEE Conference Organizers, Regional Conference Coordinators, and the Vice Presidents of Conferences for each society.
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Visa Information
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A valid passport or ID card (for EU members) is required for traveling to the Czech Republic. Determine if passport holders from your country require a visa to travel to the Czech Republic here. If you require a visa, please contact Susan Root, Director, Conference Business Services. |
How to Budget Your Trip
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The contracted room rate at the Prague Marriott is 4550.00 CZK (Czech Koruna). This includes breakfast, double occupancy and wireless in the room. It does not include a 9% VAT. See how your country's currency compares to the Czech Koruna. There is no registration fee for POCO, and many societies will reimburse travel and lodging expenses for attendees. Meals are provided. Airfare varies dramatically depending on your day of travel. To get the best rate, allow some flexibility. Travel aggregator sites (such as Travelocity, Expedia, and Orbitz) often provide discounted airfare. (Note: IEEE does not endorse these sites.) |
Getting Around Prague
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If you'd like to get oriented before or during your stay, consider a walking tour of downtown Prague. (Please note: this is a local tour provider not associated with IEEE or POCO.) The Prague Marriott Hotel is easily accessible by metro, bus and taxi.
Taxi: Estimated taxi fare from the airport to the hotel: 895.00 CZK (one way). Bus:The nearest bus station is Florenc, approximately 0.6 miles from the hotel. Metro:The nearest subway stop is Namesti Republiky. View a trip planner for the Prague Public Transit Co.
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Visitor Resources
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There are several websites available to learn more about Prague. Below are just a few that may be helpful to you. Please note that these sites are not endorsed or supported by IEEE. (Please note: the accuracy of external web pages cannot be verified by IEEE.) |
Technical Lectures Program
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2009 IEEE TAB Visits Program and the Czechoslovakia Section will present "Technical Lectures in Prague" immediately following the close of POCO on Saturday, 18 July. All POCO attendees are welcome. For more information contact Barbara Della Salla. View Technical Lectures in Prague agenda.
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