^{Global HIV/AIDS Congress} August 20-21, 2018 Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is nicknamed as the City of a Hundred Spires. It is also the largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to approximately 1.3 million people while the larger urban zone approximately carries a population of 2.2 million. The city is known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core. Along with introducing the modern aspects to life, this city has always preserved its ancient heritages and cultures throughout the passage of time. The Prague Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, the Gothic Charles Bridge, the Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town which is in fact the most beautiful baroque church in Prague, the Palace Gardens and Prague Castle are a few of the main attractions of this beautiful capital city. Each of the districts of Prague has its own distinctive atmosphere and exclusive grace.

Prague has been declared as a "Beta+" global city according to GaWC studies. The city is connected by an extensive modern public transportation system. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination with more than 6.4 million international visitors annually turning Prague into the fifth most visited European city. The capital city has been a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe embedded with a rich history that can be traced back to Renaissance and Baroque eras. The city played a major role during both World Wars and post war Communist era as the capital of Czechoslovakia until its peaceful dissolution into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993. The city has more than ten major museums and it is enriched with numerous theatres, galleries, cinemas and other historical exhibits including Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in Central Europe.