Pennsylvania State University, Budapest & Prague, February 25 - March 04, 2017

Sat, Feb 25, 2017 dvzljk Magyarorszg (welcome to Hungary)! day 1

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM arrive Budapest LH1338 - 9 pax

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM transfer to hotel bus transfer

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch: own arrangements

2:00 PM - 2:00 PM check-in, rest of the day at leisure

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 discover the 'Pearl of the Danube' day 2

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM free to relax

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM lunch: own arrangements

meet in hotel lobby

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
dress code: casual

cultural event: guided tour of Budapest

discover one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the City of Freedom, as you stroll
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM bus/walk
through the impressive Hero Square or walk up to the Royal Castle and the famous
Fisherman's Bastion

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 Hungarian outlook: the promise and peril of Orbanomics day 3

7:00 AM - 9:20 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM bus half day
dress code: business casual

visit: understanding the economic & political development of Hungary

U.S. Embassy
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mr. Kyle Hatcher , Political/Economic Section
Mr. Gregory Meier , Economic Section
presentation, discussion

visit: investing in CEE: constantly exceeding customers' expectations

Taxify Hungary Kft.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Mr. Zsolt Poprocsi , Managing Director
management presentation, discussion, interactive session

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM lunch: own arrangements

visit: economic and political change in Hungary in recent years

Central European University Business School
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM hotel conference room
Mr. Paul Marer , Professor of Business
presentation, discussion

6:40 PM - 6:50 PM meet in hotel lobby

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM welcome dinner walk/restaurant

10:00 PM - 10:15 PM return to hotel walk

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 Tue, Feb 28, 2017 Hungarian roots vs. global reach day 4

7:00 AM - 9:20 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
dress code: business casual

visit: investing in Hungary: how cultural tendencies impact business practices

Pepsi-Cola Company Hungary (F Rt.)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM bus full day
Laszlo Tornyos , Capability Manager
management presentation, case study, discussion

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM boxed lunch

visit: expansion strategies of a local company

Zwack Unicum Rt. (premium Hungarian palinka distillery)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ms. Sara Palcso , Interim Marketing Director
management presentation, discussion, interactive session

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM return to hotel bus transfer

Wed, Mar 01, 2017 learning as we go (transfer day) day 5

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM breakfast hotel

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM check-out, transfer to Brno (duration approx. 4,5 hrs) bus transfer

lunch: own arrangements

visit: surfing through business: hi-tech meets design & innovation

JetSurf
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
tentative time
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

transfer to Prague (duration approx. 3,5 hrs)

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM bus transfer
tentative time

check-in, evening at leisure

Thu, Mar 02, 2017 building on strenghts day 6

6:30 AM - 10:30 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
dress code: business casual

visit: assessing the current migration crisis and the CZ's role in the heart of Europe
Association for Integration and Migration (NGO)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM bus half day
PhDr. Eva Dohnalova , Member of Board of Directors
management presentation, discussion

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch: own arrangements

cultural event: guided tour of Prague

discover the magical 'city of a hundred spires,' walk through its fairy-tale small lanes
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM public transport/walk
and see its major landmarks including Old Town Square and its astronomical clock,
Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge

rest of the day at leisure

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 Fri, Mar 03, 2017 attracting new business & new customers day 7

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:05 AM - 9:15 AM bus full day
dress code: business casual

visit: local success story: bringing innovation into traditional business

Manufaktura
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mr. Tom Kratochvl , CEO
Mr. tpn Tma , Production Manager
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

lunch: own arrangements

visit: Czech entrepreneurship: a success story

afternoon Avast!
management presentation, case study, discussion

cultural event: Kozel Brewery tour in Velke Popovice

visit one of the famous Czech breweries and learn how the key Czech export is made -
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM bus/walk
tasting is included! The Kozel brewery is a part of the most famous Czech family of
breweries, Pilsner Urquell

Sat, Mar 04, 2017 depart for USA day 8

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM breakfast hotel

12:00 PM - 12:00 PM check-out, transfer to airport own arrangements

depart for USA own arrangements

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