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Ascent Health Services

Pharma Summit

March 28-29, 2023

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

About the Event

Please join us March 28th-29th for our Pharma Summit in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, where Ascent is located. Schaffhausen is a charming town located on the Rhine River, with stunning views. It’s the perfect place to learn about our exciting new offerings and hear from thought-provoking speakers.

The registration fee for this event is $1,850.

Stadttheater

Meeting Venue: Stadttheater Schaffhausen

Address: Herrenacker 23, 8200 Schaffhausen

The Ascent Pharma Summit will be hosted at the Stadttheater in Schaffhausen. Stadttheater can trace its roots back to 1864 when Johann Conrad Im Thurn, a wealthy merchant, funded the construction of this magnificent theater. Christened 'Imthurneum' after its generous donor, it was inaugurated in 1867, and over the decades, was closed, reopened and refurbished multiple times. Hosting a myriad of events from children's theater, dance performances, musicals, concerts, recitals, speeches and community events, it's only fair to say that Stadttheater Schaffhausen is the undisputed cultural epicenter of the city.

Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen is a town with historic roots. A municipality in northern Switzerland, it has an estimated population of 84,000 and is located along the shore of the Rhine River.  The old town has many fine Renaissance era buildings decorated with exterior frescos, sculptures and 171 decorative bay windows, as well as the old canton fortress, the Munot. Within the Canton of Schaffhausen is the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. Due to its proximity to the German border, the official language of Schaffhausen is German, but the main spoken language is Swiss German.

 

Rhine Falls

Agenda

Speakers

Hotel

  • We have arranged for special Pharma Summit group rates at hotels in Schaffhausen. At this time, rooms in our block are still available at Hotel Promenade and a very small number at Vienna House. 
  • With the exception of Vienna House, these hotels are small, family run hotels with a variety of unique rooms. 
  • Room rates vary between the hotels, and are for single occupancy. If there will be more than one person in the room, an additional fee will be charged and differs at each hotel. 
  • Room rates listed do not include the city tax of CHF 2.50 per person per day. 
  • Note that the room/bed types available at two of the hotels may only be comfortable for one person.
  • All hotels are within 5-10 minutes walking distance of the meeting venue. 
  • All hotels include breakfast. Please enjoy breakfast at your hotel, as it will not be provided at the meeting venue. 
  • Meeting Services will submit your hotel needs to the hotel you select, but you will provide your credit card upon arrival/check-in to pay for your room. Please do not book your hotel room on your own for these nights. 

 

Vienna House

Vienna House 

Address: Bleicheplatz 1, 8201 Schaffhausen

Opened in 2014, the contemporary Vienna House zur Bleiche Schaffhausen is located on the edge of the Old Town of Schaffhausen, adjacent to train station and close to the idyllic city centre. Each room provides a flat-screen satellite TV and bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar and enjoy the included breakfast in the restaurant.

At this time, there are only Comfort Twin rooms remaining at Vienna House. The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at Vienna House includes Comfort Twin rooms for CHF 179.00 and Superior Twin rooms for CHF 189.00 (on a higher floor than the Comfort rooms.) These rates include breakfast for one person, wifi and a bottle of water, but there is an additional 2.50 each day for city tax. If there is more than one person in the room, there is an additional fee of CHF 15.00 per day.

 

 

Best Western Hotel Bahnhof

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 46, 8200 Schaffhausen

This room block has been filled/is closed. The Best Western Plus Hotel Bahnhof is a family-run, modern four-star hotel centrally located in Schaffhausen. Our hotel is situated just opposite the train station, close to the pedestrian area, shopping and business facilities. Our rooms feature a remote control cable television and desk/work area.

The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at the Best Western Hotel Bahnhof are single rooms at a rate of CHF 180. This rate includes breakfast for one person, wifi, use of the gym, and a bottle of water, but there is an additional 2.50 each day for city tax. If there will be more than one person in your room, we suggest selecting from one of the other hotel options.


 

Hotel Bahnhof Single Room

Hotel Promenade

Address: Fasenstaubstrasse 43, 8200 Schaffhausen

Located amid a park-style garden, this family-run hotel is a 5-minute walk away from the Schaffhausen Train Station and the city center. It offers a restaurant with a garden terrace, and free Wi-fi. Rooms are accessible by elevator and come with a TV and a private bathroom including a hairdryer.

The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at the Hotel Promenade are all single rooms with one bed at a rate of CHF 175.00. This rate includes breakfast for one person, but there is an additional 2.50 each day for city tax. If there will be more than one person in your room, we suggest you select from one of the other hotel options. 

Hotel Kronenhof

Address: Kirchhofplatz 7, 8200 Schaffhausen 

This room block has closed. In the middle of Schaffhausen’s old town, Hotel Kronenhof offers guests a small but fine 3-star hotel with 42 rooms and suites. The stylish rooms at the Kronenhof feature cable TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Schaffhausen Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.

The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at Hotel Kronenhof includes single rooms (one person only) at CHF 140.00, and Economy Double Rooms at CHF 150.00 and 160.00. These rates include breakfast for one person, but there is an additional 2.50 per person each day for city tax. If there is more than one person in the room, there is an additional fee of CHF 20.00 per day for the Double Rooms.

 

Sorell House

Sorell Hotel Ruden

Address: Oberstadt 20, 8200 Schaffhausen 

This room block has been filled/is closed. Sorell Hotel Ruden is located in a faithfully restored guild house from the 14th and 15th centuries, with modern furnishings and newly renovated bathrooms. This 30-room hotel is located in the middle of the pedestrian zone of the picturesque Schaffhausen Old Town, and is a 5-minute walk from the train station.

The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at Sorell Hotel Ruden includes standard single rooms at CHF 153.00, Economy Queen Rooms at CHF 163.00, Standard Twin rooms at CHF 173.00, Standard Queen rooms at CHF 173.00, and Superior Twin rooms at CHF 203.00. These rates include breakfast for one person, but there is an additional 2.50 per person each day for city tax. If there is more than one person in the room, there is an additional fee of CHF 25.00 per day.

Travel

Air Travel

Closest airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH) – approximately 30 miles to Schaffhausen or 45 minutes via train

Please plan your travel itinerary to ensure that you are in Schaffhausen by Tuesday morning, March 28. Meeting registration at Stadttheater will be open starting at 11 a.m., and a refreshments will be available at 12 p.m. Note that it takes approximately 45 minutes via train to get from Zurich airport to Schaffhausen (see further details below.) 

The meeting will conclude on Wednesday, March 29 at 12 p.m., and a light lunch will be available at Stadttheater immediately following the meeting. Please schedule departure flights accordingly.

Travel should be arranged at your own expense.

Please refer to the Venue page of this website for information regarding requesting a hotel room at one of our contracted hotels. Please do not reserve a room on your own.

 

Ground Transportation

For those flying into Zurich airport, there will not be transportation provided/arranged between Zurich and Schaffhausen.  The Swiss train system lives up to it’s impeccable reputation and is very intuitive to use.  It is recommended to take an approximate 45 minute long train ride to Schaffhausen. The train station is at the airport and is easily accessible via signs.  Trains run regularly between Zurich and Schaffhausen, approximately once per hour. You can find the schedule here. Tickets can be purchased in advance online, via the SBB app or from a kiosk at the train station.  Please note taxis are also available outside baggage claim.

Once in Schaffhausen, the Stadttheater is a 5 to 10 minute walk from any of the hotels where Ascent has negotiated room blocks.

 

Event Pricing and Inclusions

The cost to attend the 2023 Ascent Health Services Pharma Summit is $1,850.  Payments can be made securely during the registration process.

 

COVID-19 Travel, Meeting & Safety Guidelines

There are specific travel requirements from some international countries and cities when entering the US. Please access and review the CDC website for a list of locations and required entry considerations before you travel.

Before
  • Do not attend in-person if you feel unwell – for example, have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or other COVID-19 symptoms identified by the CDC, or have been in close contact within the last 10 days of the meeting start date with anyone who is known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, or anyone who has any symptoms consistent with COVID-19
  • Please consider bringing masks, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer for the trip duration.
During
  • Understand and abide by local and meeting COVID-19 protocols.

After
  • Understand your home airport requirements upon return after travel.
     

Registration closes on Friday, February 24

Please register and indicate your hotel needs by that date. After this date, hotel rooms may no longer be available in our negotiated blocks.
We hope you can join us at our first Pharma Summit.