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Affiliation, e-mail – 42 points
Affiliation, e-mail – 42 points
Affiliation, e-mail – 42 points
The maximum poster size is given by 90 cm in width and 120 cm in height. In the upper left corner the poster identification (Technical committee number) should be placed. Use please the following fonts and type sizes:
Technical Committee:
Title:
Author(s):
Affiliation, E-mail:
Abstract:
Ariel, 72 points, Bold;
Ariel, 72 points;
Ariel, 54 points;
Ariel, 40 points;
Ariel, 28 points;
The style of the header should be kept including fonts and type sizes. Only the posters satisfying the above demands will be accepted for presentation! The other arrangement of poster depends on the author ´s invention, only the type size of text should be 24 points in minimum.
Authors should place their poster after lunch (form 1 till 3 p.m.) on the day of their poster session and remove them only at the end of the day (5 p.m.). Congress assistants will be available to help authors in the placement of the posters with supplies and the correct location of the posters.
It is our honour to cordially invite you to the
, which is to be held in Prague in 2015. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a historic gem on the river Vltava. As a fundamental part of the historical development of Europe, the monuments show the many different architectural styles. Last but not least, Prague is a highly cultural city and the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, museums, art galleries and several universities. The Czech Technical University (CTU) is the oldest technical university in Central Europe.
World Congress IMEKO is returning to Prague after twenty-eight years. I believe that the 21 st Congress will be just as successful as the Congress held in 1985. World Congress IMEKO represents the summit of leading researchers and practitioners who deal with measurement technology in various fields.
The motto of the XXI Congress is therefore “Measurement in Research and Industry”.
Czech official currency is “Koruna”, often translated as “Crown”. Although the country hasn’t transferred to Euro yet
(unlike many other countries of the European Union) it is possible to use it as a payment method in most restaurants and shops. Payment by credit card is an equally widely spread option and most of the hospitality spots enable this kind of payment. ATM machines are accessible on every corner, however, we recommend checking the bank fees beforehand. In case you decide to exchange money in one of the exchange offices in Prague, we´d suggest checking the rates and commissions carefully, as they may differ by company. The recommended exchange office with reliable rates is one called “
”. Rates suggested by the national bank of Czech Republic are listed on
webpage.
The capital city of the Czech Republic is poetically considered as the heart of the European continent. The history is deeply rooted in every building and you can feel the cultural spirit in every step. Different architectural styles have been preserved throughout the wars and years of communist era and so the visitors may compose their own image of Prague.
With the Prague castle, the largest historical complex on one side facing the Dancing house representing the contemporary architecture tendencies on the other side, visitors are easily carried away on a historical rollercoaster.
Prague is not only a city of historical monuments, but also a city for living, where culture is an integral part of things. It is not surprising to find that it has been a source of inspiration for famous Prague residents and personalities, such as
Einstein, Kafka, Mozart, van Beethoven.
The IMEKO Congress will be held in the Prague Congress Centre, a venue with easy access to many hotels in near vicinity. With the subway located within just 2 minute walking distance from the venue, the very heart of the city can be reached in a matter of minutes.
Prague Congress Centre
5.kvetna 65
140 21 Prague 4
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a rather small but charming country situated in the very
Since medieval times it has been a crossroad of intellectual, artistic and culinary influences but also a centre of discord. After long isolation caused by the communist regime,
ethnically, nationally and culturally, proving the growing globalization tendencies. This also reflects in its cuisine. Locals enjoy both traditional dishes such as goulash and the new hip Vietnamese “Pho” soup alike. Still, the most traditional meeting spot remains to be in a pub where you can have a glass of some of the best and most famous beer in the world. Despite the small land area, the Czech landscape is highly diverse - from mountains creating natural borders in all directions to the fertile scenic lowland in South Moravia.
The Czech Republic has a
, with warm summers and cold and snowy winters. The temperature between seasons differs highly due to the landlocked geographical position.
, the official name of the region, derives from the Celtic tribe Boii; who were the first inhabitants of the place we now call Bohemia. There is also definite evidence that the area was once occupied by the Slavs in the 6th century
A.D. The long and rich history of Bohemia and Moravia can be traced through Samo´s Empire, the Great Moravia, the reign of the Premysl´s, the Luxemburg and Habsburg dynasties, the Catholic expansion leading to the Thirty year war.
The decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire led to the
. After surviving the German occupation during 2nd World War and forty years of communism, the totalitarian regime symbolically ended in one day
- by
. After years of being persecuted, the writer and philosopher
became president with a democratic vision. The Czech Republic and Slovakia have parted ways peacefully on
January 1, 1993. As one of many historical paradoxes, the process of convergence with the European Community started soon after and culminated in
on May 1, 2004.
Many Czech personalities have become famous throughout the world - Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, has took a significant role in European history. Masterpieces of composers
and
are still played worldwide. Novels written by mysterious Franz Kafka and innovating Karel Capek are timeless. Voice of opera singer
is still impressive. The Czech Republic is also a producer of globally famous athletes such as football player
, ice hockey star
and Wimbledon winner
along with Olympic medalist speed skater
.
Many towns and historical monuments are registered as
world cultural landmarks:
just to name a few. Terezin is also often explored by tourists, but unfortunately its history is stained by war.
Once a fort town from the end of the 18th century, it was transformed by Nazis into a Jewish ghetto during the war.
and
are glowing assets of the Czech Republic due to the existence of curative mineral spring spas.
, another town in the countryside, is well known for its rare radioactive springs.
The most recent information can be found on the official website:
The Prague Metro network consists of 3 lines designated by letters and differentiated in colour: A - green colour (Depo
Hostivař station - Motol station), B - yellow colour (Cerny most station - Zlicin station), C - red colour (Letňany - Haje station), with transfers possible at Museum station (lines A and C), Mustek station (lines A and B), Florenc station (lines
B and C). Metro operates daily from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Daytime operation is from 4:30 a.m. to 24:00 a.m. Night-time operation is from 00:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. and is provided by tram numbers 51 to 58 with traffic intervals of 30 minutes. The central transfer-station for night-time lines is Lazarska stop. Complete am schedules are located at individual stops or
.
The daytime and night-time operation of buses is similar to tram operation. Night-time service is provided by bus numbers 501 to 514. Complete bus schedules are located at individual stops or
.
Public Transport from/to the Prague Airport
Bus 119: Prague Airport – Nadrazi Veleslavin (metro line A) – 20 min
Bus 100: Prague Airport – Zlicin (metro line B) – 18 min
Bus 179: Prague Airport – Nové Butovice (metro line B) – 45 min
Airport Express Bus: Prague Airport – Prague Main Train Station (metro line C) – 35 min
You can find more info about all kinds of transportation from/to the Václav Havel Prague Airport
.
When taking a taxi, make sure the taxi is equipped with a permanently installed yellow roof lamp with the TAXI sign in black letters. The registration number, company name and price list including the base rate, rate per kilometer and oneminute-waiting rate must be displayed on both front doors of the cab. These prices must correspond with the prices set on the meter in the cab. Customers are recommended to order a taxi with non-stop dispatching offices where the information on fares is available in advance.
Travelling by city transport is possible with a valid ticket only. Passengers have to obtain their tickets before boarding the vehicle or entering the Metro system. The ticket is valid only if marked in the validation appliance.
to see detailed information on public transport fares.
The validity of tickets can be checked by the transit inspection of Prague public transport company at any time during travel or stay in the Metro system. The ticket inspector is entitled to ask the passenger to produce his or her valid ticket, to confiscate invalid tickets, and to collect a penalty (1500 CZK, if paid at once 800 CZK) in case of travel without a valid ticket. In case of unpaid freight / luggage the inspector collects a penalty (200 CZK, if paid at once 100 CZK). To prove their identity, inspectors produce yellow-and-red badges. They issue receipts for the penalty amounts.