Good to Know
Climate
The climate is a mixture of ocean and continental influences.
September weather in Prague can be quite pleasant but it is still unpredictable with maximum day temperatures around 18-22°C/65-75°F, minimum night temperatures around 7-10°C and somewhat humid. Sudden showers and thunderstorms are common, so bring an umbrella or be prepared to dash for cover.
You can find the current weather at https://www.weather.com/
September weather in Prague can be quite pleasant but it is still unpredictable with maximum day temperatures around 18-22°C/65-75°F, minimum night temperatures around 7-10°C and somewhat humid. Sudden showers and thunderstorms are common, so bring an umbrella or be prepared to dash for cover.
You can find the current weather at https://www.weather.com/
Currency and Banking
Czech Crowns are the official currency in the Czech Republic. Foreign currency exchange is available at Václav Havel Airport Prague and at most hotels, banks and exchange offices throughout the city. International credit cards are accepted for payment in hotels, restaurants and shops. Paying by cash in Euro is also possible in some restaurants and shops.
For the official exchange rates on the website of the https://www.cnb.cz/en/index.html.
For the official exchange rates on the website of the https://www.cnb.cz/en/index.html.
Electricity
The Czech Republic uses a 230V/50 Hz system. Sockets are the standard European type (two-prong round pin plugs with a hole for a male grounding pin are standard). To use electric appliances from your country you may need a special voltage converter with an adapter plug.
Time Zone
Czech Republic is one hour ahead of GMT (UTC). At the time of the Conference in September this will be GMT +2 due to Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Official Language
The official language of the Conference is English.
Programme Changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Lunch
Lunch to registered participants will be provided in canteen facility in the campus area. Coffee breaks and other refreshment will be served at the conference venue.
Liability and Insurance
The organisers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. All participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance before travelling to the Conference.
Health Care
Vaccinations are not required to enter the Czech Republic. An individual travel and health insurance is recommended.
Shopping
Most shops in Prague are open from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday till Saturday. Shops in the city centre are usually open from 9:00 to 20:00, Monday till Sunday.
Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about ten percent.
Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about ten percent.
Important telephone numbers
112: General Emergency for Europe
150: Fire
155: Ambulance
156: Prague Police
158: Police
150: Fire
155: Ambulance
156: Prague Police
158: Police
Czech language
Even though at all the hotels, shops and restaurants in Prague are English spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in Prague.
| Slovník | Vocabulary |
| Ahoj | Hi |
| Dobrý den | Hello |
| Dobrý večer | Good evening |
| Dobrou noc | Good night |
| Jak se máte? | How are you? |
| Mám se dobře. | I am fine. |
| Děkuji | Thank you. |
| Kolik to stojí? | How much is it? |
| Nechceš jít na pivo? | Would you like to go for a beer? |
| Pivo | Beer |
| Jeden | One |
| Dva | Two |
| Tři | Three |
| Deset | Ten |