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title: "Before You Go Guide"
date: "2024-12-30T16:38:52+00:00"
url: "https://d-fendsolutions.com/sko-2025-lp/before-you-go/"
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# Before You Go Guide
### **Event Venue Hotel:**
###### The Sales Kick-off event will be held at: [**NH Collection Prague Carlo IV hotel, Senovážné náměstí 13/991 11000 Prague, Czech Republic**](https://www.nh-hotels.com/en/hotel/nh-collection-prague-carlo-iv) and all participants will stay at the venue hotel.
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#### **History**
###### NH Collection Prague Carlo IV was originally a Czech Mortgage Bank built in 1890 by famous Viennese architect Achille Wolf. It is a Neo-Renaissance building listed as a National Heritage property. With the arrival of the communist regime, it became the Prague Post Office Headquarters which marked the darkest chapter in the history of this palace. The Post Office was in fact the ‘black cabinet’: the seat of postal censorship. The hotel’s Neo-Renaissance façade recalls the architecture of the National Theatre and the National Museum. It is decorated with metal reliefs that represent the evolution of coinage in the Czech Kingdom. The sculptures represent Work, Land, Capital and Profit. The gable of the tri-partite window is crowned with a heraldic lion, the symbol of the Kingdom of Bohemia. The task of modifying this historical palace into a five-star hotel was given to Italian architects Maurizio Papiri and Adam D. Tihany. Meanwhile, the Czech architectural studio DAM extended the property with an entirely new wing. The renovation was completed in 2003. The magnificent lobby still bears the signs of its history.
#### **The Lobby**
###### The lobby is the former terminal hall of the bank that has been restored and brought back to its original splendour. It is the most iconic area in the building. In the colossal hall, with its four dominant black alabaster ionic pillars, soft light emphasises the 19th century’s decoration. The ceiling is adorned with wonderfully delicate, well-preserved frescoes and crystal chandeliers. This space combines a distinctive ambience with comfortable seating during the day and a lively atmosphere at night with the newly added 1890 Bar.
###### Check-in: Begins at 3:00 PM. The hotel will do its best to have your room ready upon arrival. If your room is not yet available, you may leave your luggage with the concierge. The hotel may request to see your passport during check-in.
###### **Your hotel room is fully covered**; however, you are responsible for covering any incidental charges incurred during your stay.
###### **Breakfast is included and will be served daily during the following hours:**
- ###### **Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 10:30 am**
- ###### **Saturday 7:00 am – 11:00 am**
- ###### **Sunday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm**
### **Amenities at the NH Collection Prague Carlo IV Hotel:**
#### **Gym**
###### The 24-hour gym is equipped with a variety of cardio machines and free weights, with complimentary towels and water provided.
#### **Swimming pool**
###### The 20-meter heated indoor pool is in the hotel spa on the basement level. The spa also features water massage beds and whirlpools, a steam room, and a sauna.
#### **Opening hours:**
- ###### Monday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
- ###### Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
- ###### Friday – Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- ###### Please arrive at the spa dressed in a swimsuit.
###### Please reserve your visit to the pool, by calling the Spa center from your hotel room phone, 20–30 minutes prior to visit.
### **Currency Exchange:**
###### The local currency in Czechia is the **[Czech koruna](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=CZK)** (CZK):
###### 1 USD = 24 CZK
###### 1 EUR = 25 CZK
###### 1 ILS = 6.6 CZK
###### Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, but credit cards are widely accepted for most transactions. It may be useful to have some local currency on hand.
### **Weather in Prague:**
###### The expected temperature range is -4°C to 1°C / 24°F to 34°F. For more details on the upcoming weather forecast, click **[here](https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/9007b62041c9f837b0b4dc152dd5e22966c6250db772b997f69de6ac9eddf240)**.
### **Dress Code:**
#### **SKO Days:**
###### The dress code for the event is business casual, meaning casual but in a manner that is appropriate and respectable for a professional setting. No suits and ties, but also no T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or sandals, all of which are not permitted in sessions. Slacks and buttoned collared shirts or collared golf/polo/rugby shirts are acceptable. Casual, smart, fashionable clothing is suitable for evening events. Additionally, due to the potential for chilly weather, please bring warm clothing, including a hat, gloves, warm coat, comfortable shoes which may be appropriate for certain activities, and an umbrella.
### **Travel to/from the Airport:**
#### **Domestic Airport Transfers:**
###### Please arrange domestic transportation to and from your domestic airport. You may submit your expenses through the usual D-Fend procedure. D-Fend employees with a Certify account should use the platform for expense submissions. D-Fend employees without a Certify account, please complete the expense report document attached to this email and send it to Sivan Segal at **** upon your return. Ensure that you save all receipts.
#### **Travel To / From the Prague Airport:**
###### The approximate one-way cost for a taxi to the venue hotel, including baggage (regardless of the number of passengers), is 600-700 CZK (around $30), after midnight it may be slightly higher. You can also use ride share apps such as UBER or BOLT.
###### Please take taxis or ride share apps in groups whenever possible. Please arrange transportation from the airport to the hotel and make sure to keep the receipt to expense it using the expense report or your Certify account.
#### **Israeli passengers**:
###### There will be a group airport transfer for your arrival and departure.
###### Upon arrival, a designated driver will be waiting for you after baggage claim, holding a D-Fend Solutions sign.
###### Travel from the Prague hotel back to the airport will also be arranged by D-Fend. Timetables will be provided onsite.
### **Meals on Sunday, January 12:**
###### During the SKO period, there will be no per diem or related expense reimbursement, since your food and beverage, hotel, and travel expenses will be covered. However, for Sunday, January 12, when no group lunch is planned, you may expense meals up to 30 Euros. Please make sure to keep the receipt and submit it using the expense report or your Certify account.
### **What should you Bring with You?**
###### Please remember to bring the following items with you to the SKO event:
- ###### Personal laptop, power cord, and travel electricity adaptor (for additional information: **[https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/czech-republic/](https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/czech-republic/)** ).
- ###### Passport
- ###### Flight e-ticket
- ###### A copy of this document (soft or hard copy)
### **Travel Insurance:**
###### D-Fend Solutions provides travel medical insurance to all SKO participants. The insurance covers the duration of the event only. In the Resources section of this site please find the travel insurance policy which includes instructions regarding medical care should the need arise.
### **Mobile Phone Policy:**
###### As per D-Fend Solutions policy, you are requested not to connect your company laptop to any public internet (including at airports, hotels, conferences, etc.) but rather to use your cellphone Hotspot instead, unless other arrangements for a private or secure network are made, in which case you will be informed.
###### Employees may purchase a roaming package from their mobile service provider, which can be claimed as an expense, up to a maximum of **USD 80 / ILS 300.**
### **Time Management at the SKO Event:**
###### Given the very full agenda, we ask that you comply with the strict timetables and schedules during presentations and overall attendance at all sessions. Please arrive on time for all meetings and sessions. We will do our best to keep the conference on schedule.
###### Attendance at all sessions and activities is mandatory.
#### **For any questions or matters during the event please contact me by WhatsApp or phone.**
##### Gili Kimel +972-50-889-9377
### **Here’s to a successful SKO! SEE YOU IN PRAGUE!**