Conference
Conference program
The Conference program will be held in following the two meeting halls of the Hilton Prague Old Town hotel: Mozart Hall and Dvorak Hall
Panel A - Mozart Hall
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Visitors' registration Registration, Morning Coffee Sponsor: Hilton Prague Old Town |
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| 9:00 | Jaroslav TAMCHYNA, president, Franchise Club Czech Republic, Jana RÜCKEROVÁ, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service in Czech republic Welcome, Presentation of the Speakers | |
| Greg O'CONNOR, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy Czech Republic "Business Climate Czech Republic" |
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| Jaroslav TAMCHYNA, Managing Partner, Czech Franchise Institute "U.S. Franchising in the Czech Republic" |
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| Petr KUŽEL, president, Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic "American Know-how Benefits for the Czech Market" |
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| H. Charles LEMIRE, Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, RE/MAX Europe "The RE/MAX Difference" |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break, Appointments Sponsor: Starbucks |
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| 11:00 | Joshua REAM, Director of International Development, Papa John's International, Inc. "Papa John's International - An Overview & Opportunities with Us." Presentation of one of the largest U.S. quick service restaurants chains offering pizza |
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| Benjamin L.SIMON, Director of development, NexCen Franchise Management, Inc. "Great Brands, Great Products, Great People - NexCen: Franchise Management Professionals" Presentation of six franchising brands: Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker & Pretzel Time, Shoebox New York, The Athlete's Foot |
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| John G. HARRIS, International Marketing Manager, Crestcom International, LLC
"CRESTCOM - How to chose a franchise" Crestcom licensees market, sell and deliver training program in the areas of leadership, customer service, communication, negotiation, time management, stress management etc |
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| Jiří CTIBOR, Attorney at Law, AK Zilvarová Ctibor Hladký, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "Disclosure in the Czech Republic?" Importance of the U.S. Franchise Disclosure Document and other obligatory business information when offering a franchise in the Czech Republic |
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| David BISKUP, Area Developer And Multi-Unit Owner /Franchisee, SUBWAY "SUBWAY", member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic Presentation of a world renowned quick service restaurant chain selling fresh and healthy sandwiches |
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| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch Break (buffet lunch), Appointments Sponsors: T.G.I. Friday's, Planet Sushi, SUBWAY, and Bohemia Bagel |
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| 14:00 | William Gabbard, Senior Director,Edwards Global Services, Inc. "Edwards Global Services" Presentation of four franchising brands: Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, The Melting Pot and DynEd |
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| Jakub MALÝ, Managing Director, and Lenka HARMON, Account Director, Ipsos Tambor, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "Czechs Views of American Brands, Food Trends in the Czech Republic" A leading international survey-based market research company presents market researches on Czech views and opinions of American brands; and food & healthy trends in the Czech Republic. |
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| Tony FOLEY, CFE, International Director, United Franchise Group United Franchise Group Presentation of five franchising brands: Billboard Connection, EmbroidMe, Plan Ahead Events, SIGN-A-RAMA a Planet Beach Contempo Spa |
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| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Coffee Break, Appointments Sponsor: Coca-Cola Company |
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| 16:00 | Pavlína HAJNOVÁ, Managing Director Centers Publishing, s.r.o. "Shopping Centers in the Czech and Slovak Markets - The Present Situation and Future Developments" Potential of franchising units with regards to the current situation and future development of shopping centers in the Czech and Slovak markets |
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| Michael G. STOUT, Director, International Franchise Sales, CKE Restaurants, Inc. "Carl's Jr.: International Growth is our Future" Presentation of the popular quick service restaurant chain Carls Jr., which has garned a strong reputation during its 65 years in business |
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| Jarmila TRAPLOVÁ, Attorney At Law; Tereza HRABAKOVA, Attorney-at-law, TRAPLOVA - HAKR - KUBAT Law and Patent Offices, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "Successful registration of a Trademarks" Legal experts on trademark law will explain ways of protecting franchising trademarks in the Czech Republic and in the European Union. |
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| 5:00pm | Summary, Closing, Invitation to the evening Reception |
Panel A is moderated by Mr. Jaroslav Tamchyna, Managing Director, Czech Institute for Franchising
There will be simultaneous Czech/English interpretation for the Panel A program.
Panel B - Dvorak Hall
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break, Appointments Sponsor: STARBUCKS |
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| 11:00 | Zuzana SVOBODOVÁ, Manager Public Affairs and Communication, The Coca-Cola Company "Coca-Cola System & Sustainability Policy" |
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| Roman HASSMANN, Consultant and Coach, Setzer International, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "American and Czech Entrepreneurial Genes" |
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| Erik ZLAMAL, District Manager, AmRest Coffee, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "You and Starbucks, that is More than Just Coffee." |
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| Daniel KÖPPL, Editor-in-Chief, Marketing & Media "How American Brands Influenced Czech Advertising" |
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| Iva WRIGHT, Attorney at Law, AK Peterka & Partners v.o.s., member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "The Lawyer´s Two Cents" |
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| Petr VLASTNÍK, Operating Director, Rosinter Restaurants Holding, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "Discover the Magic of T.G.I. Friday's" |
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| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch Break (buffet lunch), Appointments Sponsors: T.G.I. Friday's, Planet Sushi, SUBWAY, and Bohemia Bagel |
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| 14:00 | David ČERMÁK, CEO, McCann Momentum (McCann Worldgroup) "We Interconnect International Brands with Czech Customers" |
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| Vladimír SVOBODA, Managing Director, Na Zdravi Ventures a.s. "HOOTERS" |
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| Aleš MAZGAJ, CEO, CENTURY 21 Czech Republic, member of The Franchise Club Czech Republic "Century21 - Golden Standard" |
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| Tomas BICAK, CEO,LP Komfort "BUSHMAN - Successful Environmental-friendly Franchising Concept" |
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| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Coffee Break, Appointments Sponsor: The Coca-Cola Company |
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Panel B is moderated by Mr. Karel Hyndrák, Marketing Tutor and Coach, Skolime.cz
Czech/English simultaneous interpretation of Panel B is not arranged.
| Main sponsor: Century21 Czech Republic Sponsor: Franchise Club - "Club For A Franchise Dialog And Cooperation" |
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| 18:00 - 20:00 |
Evening Networking Reception at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence Hosted by Mary Thompson-Jones, Chargé d'Affaires U.S. Embassy in Prague Greetings by: Mr. Pavel Bem, Mayor of Prague Mr. Petr Kuzel, President, Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic Ms. Irena Budweiserova, Famous Czech Songstress Of American Songs |
Organizer reserves a right to change or up-date the program.
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