HES-SO Valais-Wallis | Sion | Switzerland
Campus ENERGYPOLIS | School of Engineering
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Sion | Switzerland
Campus ENERGYPOLIS | School of Engineering
6th Edition | Welcome to the Valais
Dear colleagues, dear past and new participants,
We are delighted to organize the 6th Swiss Symposium in Point-of-Care Diagnostics on the 26th of October 2023 at the new campus ENERGYPOLIS of the School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) in Sion. The successful formula of our event – bringing medical, IVD industry, and research representatives together – remains unchanged, and we are delighted to offer a 1st-day event on regulation and investment on the 25th of October 2023.
We look forward to meeting you again and enjoying an exciting conference program and good networking! The sunny Valais awaits you with a social event so typical for this beautiful region!
Marc E. Pfeifer (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) | Samantha Paoletti (CSEM, LinkedIn) | Silvia Anghel (Medidee) | Didier Maillefer (HEIG-VD)
Images by: Olivier Maire (HES-SO Valais-Wallis), CSEM, Medidee, HEIG-VD
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Benjamin Easter, MD, MBA
Where is the Star Trek Sick Bay?: Maximizing Astronaut Health and Performance for Exploration Spaceflight Missions
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
University of Colorado School of Medicine
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Benjamin Easter, MD, MBA
Where is the Star Trek Sick Bay?: Maximizing Astronaut Health and Performance for Exploration Spaceflight Missions
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Sion, Valais (Switzerland)
Sion, Valais (Switzerland)
New – 1st Day – October 25th, 2023
Regulation & Investment
Wednesday, 25th of October 2023
A dedicated afternoon on Regulation and Investment related to Point of Care Diagnostics
Have a look at our confirmed speakers!
2nd Day – October 26th, 2023
Healthcare & Innovation
Thursday, 26th of October 2023
The 6th edition will showcase healthcare needs, innovative solutions from companies, and academic group research.
Please have a look at our confirmed speakers!
2nd Day – October 26th, 2023
Healthcare & Innovation
Thursday, 26th of October 2023
The 6th edition will showcase healthcare needs, innovative solutions from companies, and academic group research.
Please have a look at our confirmed speakers!
Social evening
Wednesday, 25th of October 2023
A dedicated evening to meet each other, share with our speakers, taste local products from Wine to cheese, and have a traditional dinner in the evening.
Stay with us after the scientific program on the 1st and 2nd days for an apéro.
Join us for the dinner on the 25th of October 2023 at 7pm. (registration required)
Our Sponsors, Exhibitors and Partners
Latest update: 2023-09-25
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Raise your profile with our
Sponsoring & Exhibition opportunities!
POSTER SESSION
Present your research at the Symposium!
Best poster award & certificate on request for participants
Accommodation
Proposition for your stay near the Campus ENERGYPOLIS in Sion. You may find other alternatives in Martigny or Brig.
| Hôtel Castel*** | Rue du Scex 38, 1950 Sion Tel: +41 27 527 21 00 Website | Estimated walking time: 20 min. |
| Hôtel Moxy*** | Route de Chippis 64C, 1950 Sion Tel: +41 27 205 63 63 Website | Estimated walking time: 30 min. |
| Hôtel du Rhône*** | Rue du Scex 10, 1950 Sion Tel: +41 27 322 82 91 Website | Estimated walking time: 20 min. |
| Hôtel des Vignes**** | Rue du Pont 9, 1958 Uvrier Tel +41 27 203 16 71 Website| Car: 10min, Train: via St-Léonard in 15min. |
Access
HES-SO Valais-Wallis | School of Engineering
Rue de l’Industrie 23
1950 Sion (Switzerland)
Estimated travel time by train to Sion: 35min from Brig, 1h25 from Bern, 1h from Lausanne, 1h50 from Geneva or Neuchâtel, 2h30 from Zuerich or Basel, 3h30 from St-Gall, 4h from Chur and 4h30 from Lugano. The HES-SO Valais-Wallis ENERGYPOLIS Campus is a 5-minute walk from the train station. Our staff could assist people in need, do not hesitate to contact us.
By car to Sion: via the A9 highway from Geneva, Neuchâtel, or Lausanne. Via the BLS Lötschberg car transport from Bern, Basel, and Zuerich or via Lausanne with the A9 highway. If they are still open, you may come from Ticino via the Nufenen Pass or Graubünden via Oberalp and Furka Pass.
Please note that there are no parking slots around the Campus ENERGYPOLIS. If you come by car, please use one city parking such as “Parking de la Planta” or “Parking du Scex” at 15min walking time.
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Chairs
Marc Pfeifer (HES-SO Valais)
Samantha Paoletti (CSEM)
Symposium Event Managers
Denis Prim (denis.prim@hevs.ch) (LinkedIn) (+41 58 606 86 28)
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Jean‐Manuel Segura
Bruno Schnyder
Alexia Crettenand
Delphine Luyet
Laurent Darbellay
CSEM
Loïc Burr
HEIG-VD
Didier Maillefer
Medidee
Silvia Anghel
FHNW
Sonia Thomson (sonia.thomson@fhnw.ch) (LinkedIn)
Dominik Meinel
Organizing Committee
Chairs
Marc Pfeifer (HES-SO Valais)
Samantha Paoletti (CSEM)
Symposium Event Managers
Denis Prim (denis.prim@hevs.ch) (LinkedIn) (+41 58 606 86 28)
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Jean‐Manuel Segura
Bruno Schnyder
Alexia Crettenand
Delphine Luyet
Laurent Darbellay
CSEM
Loïc Burr
HEIG-VD
Didier Maillefer
Medidee
Silvia Anghel
FHNW
Sonia Thomson (sonia.thomson@fhnw.ch) (LinkedIn)
Dominik Meinel
