The 12th Annual Conference Theme: “Task Sharing, a sustainable solution to global healthcare needs”
Dates: 16 – 19 October 2019
Venue: Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
16 October, Wednesday, 18:30 Meet and Greet; Opening Ceremony of IAPAE Conference
Welcome to new conference delegates and familiar friends as we begin the 12th Annual IAPAE Conference with the theme of “Task Sharing, a sustainable solution to global healthcare needs”. Join us for an evening reception. Venue: TBA
Conference Day 1: 17 October, Thursday
08:30 Conference Registration
09:00 Conference Opening
Join us for a full day of Keynote speakers, Short Paper presentations and poster presentations. (Lunch included. Venue: Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
Conference Day 2: 18 October, Friday
09:00 am start time
The second day continues with Keynote speakers, Short Paper presentations from colleagues around the world and posters presentations. The afternoon session is for PA education development in Switzerland. (Lunch included. Venue: Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
18:30 Gala Dinner
Evening Conference Celebration Dinner is planned for time with friends, networking with new colleagues and awards for short papers and posters. Join us for an evening dinner. Venue: TBA Winterthur, Switzerland
Conference Day 3: 19 October, Saturday
09:00 am start time
The third day starts with parallel workshops and includes the IAPAE General Meeting with elections for open positions on the Executive Board and Subcommittees. 3rd Day continues with break-out sessions for the five Subcommittee planning meetings: Advocacy & Education Subcommittee, Faculty & Membership Subcommittee, Research Subcommittee, and Communication & Repository Subcommittee. Conference concludes with closing ceremony. Venue: Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
Call for ABSTRACTS. Submit a Short Paper or Poster for the IAPAE Conference. Email Abstract to the Research Subcommittee, care of: Phil Begg at philip.begg@nhs.net
Recommended accommodation information for where to stay in Winterthur to follow shortly.
It is recommended to fly into Zurich and take a local train to Winterthur, 25 km to the north. Consider arriving a day a few days early or enjoy days following the Conference in Zurich!
For Visa information, requirements and application to enter Switzerland, visit: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/switzerland-visa/
IAPAE can send you a Letter of Invitation and/or Letter of Support for Visa application if needed.