10th PCNE Working Symposium 2026, Ágnes-Heller-Haus (AHH), Innsbruck, Austria
Enhancing Outcomes Through Pharmaceutical Care Research
17-18th February, 2026
The 10th PCNE Working Symposium 2026 will take place in Innsbruck, Austria. The symposium will be held over 2 days:
- 17th February: Pre-symposium and the GA
- 18th February: The Working Symposium
All the information about the program, registration, and abstract submission will be published soon.
Venue: The conference will take place at the Innrain University Campus Ágnes-Heller-Haus (Innrain 52a, 6020 Innsbruck)
Preliminary Programme
Pre-Symposium Program
17th February, Tuesday
| 9.00-12.30 |
Brainstorming session—PCNE vision (invited members only) |
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12.30-13.30 |
Registration for the pre-symposium session and Lunch |
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13:30- 16.00 |
Expert classes |
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16.00-16.30 |
Coffee-Break |
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16.30-18.00 |
Expert classes (continue) |
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18.00-18.15 |
Coffee-Break |
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18.15 –20.15 |
PCNE General Assembly (members only) (hybrid) |
Symposium Program
18th February, Wednesday
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8.00-8.30 |
Registration |
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8.30-8.45 |
Opening |
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8.45-9.45 |
Keynote Lecture |
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9.45-12.45 |
Workshop Series I, including break |
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12.45-14.00 |
Lunch / PCNE Soapbox (members only) |
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14.00-17.00 |
Workshop Series II (repeated), including break |
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17.00-18.00 |
Poster session |
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18.00-18.15 |
Coffee-Break |
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18.15-19.15 |
Oral Communications |
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19.15-20.00 |
Closing session |
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20.00-23.00 |
Joint PCNE and ESCP social event |
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).
Specific travel info:
- Detailed information on how to arrive in Innsbruck (by car, train, or plane) can be found HERE
- Innsbruck has a small airport that is well connected to surrounding airports. Information about surrounding airports and connections is available HERE
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We suggest you check bus connections HERE if you do not have direct shuttle airport transport to Innsbruck
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Information about public transport is available HERE.
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Most hotels provide a "Welcome Card" for stays of 2+ nights. This card includes free public transport and numerous other discounts (see HERE).
Accommodation
For the PCNE 2026 Symposium, we also recommend booking accommodation at Rufis Hotel, as the University of Innsbruck has arranged special rates for this event. The hotel is available for our participants from February 16th to February 20th, 2026 (covering the duration of both the PCNE Symposium and the ESCP Spring Workshop for participants attending both events).
Prices are:
- Double/Twin room: € 82,50 per person/per day incl. breakfast
- Double room for single use: € 127,00 per person/per day incl. breakfast
City tax € 3,00 p.P/day
These prices will be active until January 16th! 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).
Cancellation and change policy for booking an accomodation in Rufis Hotel:
- Free reservation cancellation is up to 1 day, 12:00, before arrival.
- The same rules apply to reservation changes
- If a no-show, the hotel reserves the right to charge 100% of the total amount.
Other hotels near the conference venue (without special arranged prices):
