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SUMMARY:Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a special event to commemorate International Students’ Day and the November 1989 Velvet Revolution. This day marks an important moment in history when students played a crucial role in the fight for freedom and democracy. Let’s celebrate this special day together! \nThe evening will feature: \nA panel discussion “Generation of freedom: what did November 89 give us?” with contributions from H.E. Peter Susko\, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United Kingdom\, and representatives of the young Slovak diaspora in the UK – Simona Vrabcová\, Karin Popovičová\, Gabriel Lovás and Peter Mikitič. \nThe programme will also include the launch of the book Student Odyssey and signing by its author\, Jozef Leikert. \nYou can look forward to musical performance by saxophonist Alžběta Greenwood-Byrne. \nThe evening will be moderated by Jana Nahodilová (BCSA chair). \n\nRefreshments will be provided following the event. \n\nThe event is free\, but booking is essential via link below.\n\nDress code: smart casual\n\nDoors open: 5:40pm\n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/journey-to-freedom-international-students-day/
LOCATION:Slovak Embassy\, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BCSA/CBCC annual dinner
DESCRIPTION:Our annual dinner will once again be held with the Czech British Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) this year at a new venue – the DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London. If you are a newcomer to the BCSA or to London\, we would like to extend a special invitation and welcome you into our friendly community. Kindly note that you may request seating at a table with your friends. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for Slovaks\, Czechs and Britons to mingle in a convivial atmosphere\, to meet old friends and make new ones. Members and non-members alike will enjoy networking before and after dinner with business executives and members of the diplomatic community. Guests of  honour include Peter Susko\, the Slovak Ambassador and Václav Bartuška\, the Czech Ambassador. There will be a three-course buffet with wine\,  the results of the BCSA annual writing competition and speeches. You’ll also able to win a wonderful prize in a raffle or purchase a valuable object in an auction.  \nKeynote speakers: \nTomáš Čermák is a 19-year-old student and researcher who\, together with Anna Podmanická from Slovakia\, developed a unique water filtration device called PURA\, which was crowned the Global Winner of The Earth Prize 2025. Tomáš is a co-founder of STEM_HUB\, a student-led organisation connecting passionate Czech students . He was nominated as WIRED’s Game Changer of 2025 for promoting science among young people\, and received an APLAUS award from the Czech National Institute for Autism for raising awareness about autism. Tomáš has just moved to London to study Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College. \nIna Jovicic\, founder and CEO eNOugh  \neNOugh is building the world’s first mini AI bodyguard for everyday safety and has raised $2.6 million from top Silicon Valley investors. Ina was born and raised in Prague and left for the UK to study at UCL. She is a Sigma Squared Fellow and has received an award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. \n  \nRaffle prizes include the following donated by Ensana Health Spa Hotels \nThree-night stay with half board and two treatments for two people in Nové Lázně\, Mariánské Lázně\, Czech Republic \nThree-night stay with half board for two people in Thermia Palace\, Piešt’any\, Slovakia \nThree-night stay with breakfast for two people in one of nine Danubius hotels in Budapest\, Hungary \n  \n SOLD OUT!\n  \nBCSA and CBCC Members: £84 per person \nNon-Members: £95 per person \nNon-Members group (5 or more) £85 per person  \nStudents £76.50 per person \n  \nThe dinner includes a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival\, a three-course buffet menu\, carafe of white or red wine\, sparkling/still water\, tea or coffee. \nMenu: \nSTARTERS \nRoast pepper pasta salad \nMandarin\, pomegranate\, spinach and goat cheese salad \nFig roquette parmesan balsamic \nMixed salad leaves \nMAINS \nRoast turkey with cranberry gravy \nStuffing\, pigs in blanket \nRosemary roast potatoes (V) \nMaple glazed sprouts with herb crust (V) \nHoney roasted carrot and parsnips (V can be made vegan) \nGnocchi with tarragon and wild mushroom ragu (vegan) \nDESSERTS \nChristmas pudding\, brandy sauce (V) \nFruit salad (vegan) \nMince pies with tea or coffee \n  \nDress code: Lounge suit \nFor more information contact us via bcsa@bcsa.co.uk \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-cbcc-annual-dinner-4/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton London- Tower of London\, 7 Pepys Street\, London\, EC3N 4AF\, United Kingdom
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