The Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) was established in 1994 and it became an official association (under Dutch law) in 2004.
Pharmaceutical Care is the pharmacist's contribution to the care of individuals, in order to optimize medicines use and improve health outcomes.
The 14th PCNE Working Conference will take place in Innsbruck, Austria from 5th to 8th February 2025!
Important note: The abstract submission and registration will be open at the beginning of October!
The "Strengthening Pharmaceutical Care Research and Practice" conference aims to connect science and practice. Keynote lectures will highlight the latest advancements in pharmaceutical services, the implementation of AI in both scientific and practical work, and recent developments in medication review. We are confident that the inspiring environment, fresh mountain air, and excellent networking opportunities will spark new ideas and foster collaborations.
Venue
The conference will take place at the Innrain University Campus Ágnes-Heller-Haus.
Address: Innrain 52a, 6020 Innsbruck
Conference Highlights
Social event
A social event will be held on Friday, February 7th. The venue will be announced shortly.
PCNE General Assembly
The PCNE General Assembly will be held in a hybrid format for PCNE members on Thursday, February 6th, at 17:00.
Travel advice
Although Innsbruck is surrounded by mountains, giving you the impression of always looking at a postcard, the climate is moderate, with snow expected in February. Innsbruck is the capital of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol and is a small city.
The Ágnes-Heller-Haus is easily accessible by public transport from the airport (F Line, ticket cost: 3 EUR, approximately 10 minutes) and within walking distance from the train station (approximately 10 minutes).
Accommodation
We highly recommend booking accommodation at Rufis Hotel, as the University of Innsbruck has arranged special prices for this event. The hotel is available for our participants from February 4th until February 8th, 2025.
Prices are:
City tax € 2,00 p.P/day
These prices will be active until January 4th! After this period, prices and availability cannot be guaranteed!
Reservations must be made by direct contact with the hotel (E-Mail: hotel@rufi.at; Phone:+43 512 9123 5550) and mentioning the name of the conference: (PCNE Working Conference 2025)
Cancellation and change policy for booking an accomodation in Rufis Hotel:
Preliminary Programme
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
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9.00-12.30 |
Registration, committee meetings, WG meetings |
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12.00-13.00 |
Lunch |
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13.00-14.30 |
Welcome and opening Foppe van Mill Memorial lecture: Evolution of Pharmaceutical Care and Research, Foppe memorial lecture, Prof. Dr. Kurt E. Hersberger, The University of Basel, Switzerland |
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14.30-16.30 |
Workshops, including break |
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16.30-17.30 |
Poster walk session I |
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17.30-18.30 |
Oral Communication I |
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18.30 –19.30 |
Soapbox (members only) |
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19.30-21.00 |
New members welcome! |
Thursday, 6th February 2025
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9.00-10.00 |
Application of behavioral theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research, Prof. Dr. Anita Elaine Weidmann, The Innsbruck University, Austria |
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10.00-12.00 |
Workshops, including break |
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12.00-13.00 |
Lunch |
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13.00-15.00 |
Workshops, including break |
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15.00-17.00 |
Poster walk session II (poster evaluation) |
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17.00-19.00 |
PCNE General Assembly (members only) |
Friday, 7th February 2025
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9.00-10.00 |
AI challenges and opportunities, Assoc. Prof. Kreshnik Hoti, University of Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo |
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10.00-12.00 |
Workshops, including break |
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12.00-13.00 |
Lunch |
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13.00-16.00 |
Workshops, including break |
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16.00-16.30 |
Group Photo Break |
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16.30-17.30 |
Oral Communication II |
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17.30-21.30 |
Network Event |
Saturday, 8th February 2025
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9.00-10.00 |
Plenary lecture, Prof Timothy F. Chen, The University of Sydney |
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10.00-11.00 |
Workshops, including break |
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11.00-12.30 |
Reports, Awards and Closing |
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12.30-13.00 |
Lunch |
