Auburn University, London & Zagreb, March 10 - March 20, 2017
Fri, Mar 10, 2017
morning
welcome to London
arrive London
meet ISP Program Manager at the aiprort
air
transfer to hotel, check in
2 x bus transfer
orientation talk by ISP Program Manager & Auburn faculty
walk/restaurant
restaurant
group lunch
afternoon
day 1
cultural event: guided tour of London
embark on this tour to explore London as you pass by top attractions such as mighty
Big Ben, the regal Buckingham Palace, the spectacular London Eye and the famous
coronation church, Westminster Abbey
2 x bus/walk
rest of the day at leisure
Sat, Mar 11, 2017
beyond the hustle and bustle
day 2
breakfast
hotel
cultural event: full-day trip to Canterbury
explore the medieval beauty of the town of Canterbury, the site of the famous book
"The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer! During the day you will have time to
visit the Canterbury Cathedral, the site of the English Archbishop, the Roman
Museum with excavations from 2000 years ago, the historical wooden houses and
many other interesting sites
restaurant
group lunch
late afternoon
Sun, Mar 12, 2017
2 x bus/walk
return to London, rest of the day at leisure
day at leisure
day 3
breakfast
hotel
free day to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event: full-day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
come wander through Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare,
and get a taste of Old England. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on
the banks of the Avon River, it is one of the most important destinations in the United
Kingdom
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lunch: own arrangements
optional cultural event: full-day trip to Oxford
visit the "City of Dreaming Spires" and see its various museums, parks, galleries,
theaters, pubs and churches; make a stop at the oldest university in the Englishspeaking world - Oxford University including the Christ Church College and the
Bodleian Library, both of which were featured in several Harry Potter films
evening
welcome dinner cruise
return to hotel
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2 x bus transfer/boat
2 x bus transfer
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Mon, Mar 13, 2017
morning
Brexit: economic meltdown or new opportunities?
day 4
breakfast
hotel
panel discussion: Brexit - and what now?
e.g. Ashridge Executive Education
2 x bus
transfer/Ashridge
University
coffee break
presentation: competitive positioning: is London still the global financial capital?
e.g. Ashridge Executive Education
presentation, brainstorming session
Ashridge University
networking lunch with local MBA students
afternoon
free to relax
OR
optional cultural event: London eye
built as a part of London's millennium celebrations, this giant observation wheel is a
popular tourist attraction that will allow you to enjoy some stunning views of the city
sts pay individually
recommeded activity: take advantage of London's free museums!
e.g. permanent collections of The National Gallery, Tate Modern, The British
Museum, The Natural History Museum, etc.
Tue, Mar 14, 2017
morning
afternoon
entrepreneurship & global strategies
day 5
breakfast
hotel
Group A - visit: supporting the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs - idea
development, mentorship & raising finance
e.g. FinTech Startup Bootcamp
networking, brainstorming session, startup pitches
bus full day
Group B - visit: supporting the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs - idea
development, mentorship & raising finance
e.g. Wayra (Velocity Health)
In the first programme of its kind in the digital preventative healthcare space,
Velocity Health is looking to accelerate a select number of UK start-ups developing
products and services in this area
networking, brainstorming session, startup pitches
bus full day
networking lunch with entrepreneurs
restaurant
Group A - visit: addressing critical business issues through strategic planning
e.g. SABMiller plc
management presentation, discussion
Group B - visit: building an ecosystem for sustained excellence in healthcare
delivery
e.g. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
presentation, discussion, tour of premises
free to relax
OR
optional cultural event: West End Theatre performance: An American in Paris
great theatre is alive and well in London's West End; watch a spectacular musical
performance in London's Broadway District - the newly refurbished Dominion Theatre
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Wed, Mar 15, 2017
morning
transfer to Croatia
day 6
breakfast
hotel
check-out, transfer to airport
transfer to Zagreb (duration approx. 3 hours)
2 x bus transfer
air transfer
arrive Zagreb
early afternoon
afternoon
transfer to hotel
2 x bus transfer
group lunch
hotel restaurant
check-in
late afternoon
cultural event: guided tour of Zagreb
experience the past and present of Zagreb by passing through the streets of Lower
and Upper Town, visiting the famous arcades and sculptures of Mirogoj Park
Cemetery, entering the Zagreb Cathedral or by taking in the everyday lively
atmosphere of Dolac Market
2 x bus/walk
rest of the day at leisure
Thu, Mar 16, 2017
morning
doing business in the Balkans
day 7
breakfast
hotel
presentation: economies in transition: Balkan states between state-building,
democratization and europeanization
e.g. US Embassy
presentation, discussion
conference room
coffee break
late morning
case study: modernizing the Croatian financial & banking sector
e.g. Zagrebaka Banka (member of UniCredit Group)
management presentation, case study, discussion
conference room
restaurant
group lunch
free afternoon to explore the city
evening
3/5
recommended activity: Bana Jelacic Square
take a walk around Bana Jelacic Square, officially known as the Trg Bana Jelacicam;
the square marks the intersection of many streets such as Illica from the west,
Radiceva from the northwest and small streets of Splavnica, Harmica, Bakaceva,
Juriiceva and Gajeva; if you are searching for the right place to taste traditional
Croatian cuisine, Trg Bana Jelacicam is the perfect starting point
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Fri, Mar 17, 2017
morning
made in Croatia
day 8
breakfast
hotel
Group A - visit: thinking outside the box: innovative products and investment
opportunities
e.g. Ericsson Nikola Tesla
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session
Group B - visit: thinking outside the box: innovative products and investment
opportunities
e.g. KONAR - ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY Inc.
KONAR Electrical Industry's focus is vehicles (locomotives, trams, etc.), its
equipment, modernization & maintenance.
It is part of the KONAR Group (power generation, distribution and transmission of
electrical energy, industry and electric traction).
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session
bus full day
restaurant
group lunch
afternoon
bus full day
Group A - visit: strategies for developing national brand competitiveness
e.g. Kra (food production)
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
Group B - visit: strategies for developing national brand competitiveness
e.g. Podravka (food production)
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
rest of the day at leisure
Sat, Mar 18, 2017
exploring Croatia's natural beauty
day 9
breakfast
hotel
cultural event: full day trip to Plitvicka Lakes National Park
visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatias most popular tourist attraction, which was
granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979; during your walk you will admire the
impressive Great Waterfall and the Sastavci waterfalls, the beautiful dark blue
lakes of Novakovia Brod, Kaluerovac, Gavanovac and Milanovac, as well as
the vastness of Lakes Kozjak Brod, Kaluerovac, Gavanovac, Milanovac, and Kozjak;
all of which are a definite must-see in Croatia!
2 x bus full day
restaurant
group lunch
return to Zagreb
evening
4/5
farewell dinner
2 x bus
transfer/restaurant
return to hotel
2 x bus transfer
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Sun, Mar 19, 2017
day at leisure
breakfast
day 10
hotel
free day for sightseeing & shopping
OR
morning
afternoon
Mon, Mar 20, 2017
optional cultural event: Underground Bunkers and Medvedgrad Castle
visit the beautiful hill of Medvednica and explore the underground bunkers,
abandoned hospital and a medieval castle from the 13th century. This experience
takes you out of the city core and shows you a different side of Zagreb.
Driving through the beautiful Nature park Medvednica you will experience the
nature and beauty of this place.
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optional cultural event: Zagreb Urban Wine Bike Tour
have you ever imagined riding through vibrant cities little known streets and
backyards, where you will be greeted with a drop of the divine? Embark on a journey
through more than 2,500 years of wine production, from Malvasia in Istria to Plavac
mali on Peljeac and Korulas famous Poip.
sts pay individually
depart for USA
boxed breakfast
early morning
check-out, transfer to airport
depart for USA
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day 11
hotel
2x bus transfer
air
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