9. & 10. OCTOBER 2025 SWISS SYMPOSIUM IN
POINT-OF-CARE DIAGNOSTICS
Osttor | Winterthur | Switzerland
9. & 10. OCTOBER 2025 SWISS SYMPOSIUM IN
POINT-OF-CARE DIAGNOSTICS
Osttor | Winterthur | Switzerland
8th Edition | Welcome to Winterthur
Dear colleagues, valued participants — both past and new,
We are pleased to invite you to the 8th edition of the Swiss Symposium in Point-of-Care Diagnostics, which will take place on October 9 and 10, 2025, at the Osttor in Winterthur. Building on the strong foundation of previous editions, this year’s event offers a dynamic two-day format designed to bring together experts from the medical field, the IVD industry, and cutting-edge research.
Join us for an inspiring experience featuring insightful discussions, exciting networking opportunities, and the latest developments in Point-of-Care Diagnostics. Winterthur, a hub of innovation and research, provides the ideal setting for meaningful exchanges and fresh perspectives.
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and insightful symposium!
Marc Fehlmann (ZHAW) | Marc E. Pfeifer (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) | Samantha Paoletti (CSEM, LinkedIn)
Accommodation
For your convenience, several excellent hotels are located near Osttor Winterthur, providing a range of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us at info@pocdx.ch.
Access
OSTTOR Eventzentrum Winterthur
Gärtnerstrasse 18, 8400 Winterthur
- By Train: By train to Winterthur main station. From there it is a 12-minute walk.
- By Bus: From Winterthur main station, bus no. 2, 3, 5 or 7 to ‘Gewerbeschule’ (2 stops)
- By Car: The OSTTOR can be reached via the A1, exit Winterthur-Töss, Oberwinterthur or Wülflingen and continue towards the city centre.
Parking spaces are available within walking distance at the Teuchelweiher car park (455 spaces), the Technikum car park (182 spaces) or at the Adlerstrasse 4 car park (48 spaces).
8th Edition – Organizing Committee
Chairs
Marc Fehlmann (ZHAW)
Samantha Paoletti (CSEM)
Marc Pfeifer (HES-SO Valais)
Symposium Event Manager
Marc Fehlmann (fehc@zhaw.ch)
ZHAW
Institut of Chemistry and Biotechnology
CSEM
Loïc Burr
Beatriz Tur
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Denis Prim
FHNW
Sonia Thomson
Organizing Committee
Chairs
Samantha Paoletti (CSEM)
Marc Pfeifer (HES-SO Valais)
Symposium Event Manager
Beatriz Tur (beatriz.tur@csem.ch)
CSEM
Loïc Burr
Beatriz Tur
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Denis Prim
FHNW
Sonia Thomson
ZHAW
Marc Fehlmann
