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Ascent Health Services

Pharma Summit

April 17-18, 2024

Schaffhausen, Switzerland 

About the Event

Please join us April 17th-18th, 2024 for the Ascent Health Services Pharma Summit in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, where Ascent is located. Schaffhausen is a charming town on the banks of 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. 

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.

 

Meeting Venues

Stadttheater Schaffhausen
Address: Herrenacker 23, 8200 Schaffhausen

The Ascent Pharma Summit mainstage presentations 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.

 

Pavillon im Park
Address: Steigstrasse 6, 8200 Schaffhausen
 

We welcome you to enjoy lunch and networking on Wednesday in Pavillon im Park, just a five minute walk from Stadttheater.  At the Swiss Location Award 2023, the pavilion in the park was voted one of the most beautiful conference locations in Switzerland. Formerly Park Casino, the main building is over 200 years old and underwent renovation in 2022. 

Due to space constraints, lunch will take place in two waves. You will select your lunch time when you register. 

One of the Thursday, April 18th breakout sessions will also take place at this location. 

Home_Pavillon im Park 

Kammgarn
Address: Baumgartenstrasse 19, 8200 Schaffhausen
 

Please join us Wednesday night for food and beverages at Kammgarn. This venue is located just a short walk (approximately 5 minutes) from Stadttheater. 

Kammgarn Kultur

Meeting Point
Address: Herrenacker 15, 8200 Schaffhausen

One of the Thursday, April 18th breakout sessions will take place at this location, just steps away from Stadttheater. 

Agenda

Speakers

Lodging

  • Lodging is not included in your registration fee. 
  • We have arranged for special Ascent Pharma Summit group rates at two hotels in Zurich and three hotels in Schaffhausen - the Schaffhausen room blocks are FULL. 
  • Meeting Services will submit your hotel needs directly to the hotel you select in registration, 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. 
  • Prior to the Summit, you will receive a confirmation of your hotel reservation. Please do not make changes directly with the hotel. 
  • If you no-show to a hotel you've selected in registration, or cancel a night or cancel in full less than 48 hours prior to arrival, you will be charged for those nights. 
  • We encourage you to utilize one of these five hotels while rooms remain available in our blocks, as we have contractual minimum guarantees to meet at these hotels. 

 

Hotel Details and Pricing 

 

  • Room types and rates vary across the hotels. Specifics are listed below in each hotel description.  
  • Rooms are priced 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 (the Schaffhausen hotels), or 3.50 per person per day (the Zurich hotels). 
  • Note that the room/bed types available at some of the hotels may only be comfortable for one person. 
  • The Schaffhausen hotels are within 5-10 minutes walking distance of the meeting venues. 
  • The Zurich hotels are in close proximity to a train station, and there are direct trains to Schaffhausen hourly. It takes approximately 45 minutes. 
  • All hotels include breakfast. Please enjoy breakfast at your hotel, as it will not be provided at the meeting venue. 

Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle 

Address: The Circle 1, 8058 Zurich Airport 

 

The Hyatt Place Zurich is within walking distance of the airport terminals and the train station. Enjoy modern Zurich design, exclusive shops, and a spacious park right outside the front door. 

The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at the Hyatt Place Zurich Airport includes King Bed rooms at CHF 260.00 per night single occupancy. Double occupancy is CHF 285.00 per night. These rates include full American breakfast at restaurant Zoom. There is an additional Zurich city tax of CHF 3.50 per person per night. 

Kameha Grand Zurich

Address: Dufaux-Strasse 1, 8152 Zurich

As a member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, the Kameha Grand integrates "Swissness" in an imporessive manner.  The hotel is located 5.5 km from the Zurich airport, and is easily reached via a 12 minute ride on the Line 10 tram. 

The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at the Kameha Grand includes Premium rooms at CHF 230.00 per night for single occupancy, or 260.00 for double occupancy. This rate includes a breakfast buffet and 1 bottle of water in the room, but does not include the Zurich City Tax of CHF 3.50 per person per night. Please note: these rooms do not have bathtubs. 

Vienna House  - Room block has filled. 

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.

 The Ascent Pharma Summit room block at Vienna House includes Superior Double rooms for CHF 189.00 and Deluxe Double rooms for CHF 199.00 (on a higher floor than the Superior rooms and includes a coffeemaker.) These rates include breakfast for one person, wifi and a bottle of water. If there is more than one person in the room, there is an additional fee of CHF 20.00 per day. There is an additional CHF 2.50 per person/per day for city tax.

Best Western Hotel Bahnhof - Room block has filled. 

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 46, 8200 Schaffhausen

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 bed rooms at a rate of CHF 180 and double bed rooms at a rate of CHF 205. This rate includes breakfast for one person, wifi, use of the gym, and a bottle of water, with an additional City Tax of CHF 2.50 per day. Please note: the single bed rooms are only for one person. 

Hotel Kronenhof - Room block has filled. 

Address: Kirchhofplatz 7, 8200 Schaffhausen 

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 (bed size for 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, with an additional city tax of CHF 2.50 per person each day. If there is more than one person in the Double Room category, there is an additional fee of CHF 20.00 per day.

Travel

Air Travel

Closest airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH) – approximately 30 miles to Schaffhausen

Please plan your travel itinerary to ensure that you are in Schaffhausen by Wednesday morning, April 17. Meeting registration will be located outside of Stadttheater starting at 10 a.m., and lunch will be available between 11 a.m. and 1 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 Thursday, April 18 at 3 p.m. 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. 

 

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 its impeccable reputation and is very intuitive to use, and we recommend you use this method of transportation between Zurich and Schaffhausen. The train station (Zurich Flughafen) is located at the airport and is easily accessible via signs.  Direct 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 minute walk from the train station (Bahnhof Schaffhausen) and to/from any of the hotels where Ascent has negotiated room blocks.

 

Event Pricing and Inclusions

The cost to attend the 2024 Ascent Health Services Pharma Summit is $1,850.  This does not include your lodging. Payments can be made securely during the registration process.

 

Travel, Meeting & Safety Guidance

  • As a health and well-being company, it's important we always ensure the health and well-being of all our attendees and the absolute best way to protect everyone is for no one to ever travel when sick. This includes symptoms that may be attributed to COVID-19, cold, flu, etc.
  • Please consider bringing masks, disenfectant wipes and hand sanitizer for the duration of your trip. 

Especially when traveling internationally, please review the CDC website for a list of additional considerations.


 

Registration closes on Friday, March 22. 

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 second annual Pharma Summit.