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

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

restaurant

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
group lunch
late afternoon

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

2 x bus/walk

restaurant

return to London, rest of the day at leisure

day at leisure

day 3

breakfast

hotel

free day to explore the city

OR

morning

optional cultural event: half-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

sts pay individually

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

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

evening

optional cultural event: tea at the Ritz

enjoy a traditional British afternoon tea in one of London's most iconic Victorian
hotels, served inside the spectactular Palm Court, with several tea varieties and
delicious menus on offer to complement the experience
welcome dinner cruise
return to hotel

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sts pay individually

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
late afternoon

academic event
return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure

2 x bus transfer

recommeded activity: take advantage of London's free museums!

e.g. 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
great theatre is alive and well in London's West End; watch a spectacular play,
concert or musical performance in London's Broadway District

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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
group lunch

conference room

restaurant

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
group lunch

afternoon

bus full day

bus full day

restaurant

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!
group lunch

2 x bus full day

restaurant

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

day 10

breakfast

hotel

free day for sightseeing & shopping

OR

morning

afternoon

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

early morning

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.

sts pay individually

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

day 11

boxed breakfast

hotel

check-out, transfer to airport

depart for USA

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2x bus transfer
air

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