SOCIAL & GUEST PROGRAMMES

A social programme is planned to provide an opportunity for informal contacts and discussions among the participants. A guest program will be organised to take advantage of the special atmosphere of the Western Bohemian region - its spas, historical monuments, and scenic beauty. A post-conference week-end tour to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, will offer the registrants the opportunity to get acquainted with one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.

Welcoming Reception & Opening Ceremony
Welcoming reception will be held for the conference participants at the "Casino" conference centre on Sunday evening, 14th April 2002, from 7.00 to 8.30 p.m. The costs of the reception have been included both in the conference and the accompanying persons registration fees. The conference opening ceremony will take place during the reception.


POST CONFERENCE TOUR

The Organising Committee of the 14th Radiochemical Conference, has organised for the conference participants a post-conference week-end tour to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The programme of the Tour includes two nights in a *** hotel, a boat trip with dinner and music, guided (English-speaking) walk sightseeing tour of Prague, and an optional concert or ballet performance. Late tour registration option is expected to be available at the on-site registration (subject to availability of accommodation). The programme is as follows:

Friday, 19 April 2002: 18:00-18:30 Arrival to hotel in Prague
Evening (optional, not included in the tour price) -
concert or ballet performance
Saturday, 20 April 2002: 09:45-14:00 Sightseeing tour of Prague (English-speaking guide, lunch)
19:00-22:00 Boat trip with dinner
Sunday, 21 April 2002: No programme, reserved for your own leisure time

The Saturday guided sightseeing tour will include all the major sights of Prague - Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle (visit to St. Vitus's Cathedral), Wenceslas Square.

To be able to easily move around the city, all participants will be provided with a three-days public transportation ticket, city and public transportation maps, and other information materials.