Program

10.00	Registration and check-in to the Hotel
10.30	Basics of Process Chemistry I Dr. *Michael Bersier*, Lonza AG
11.30	Basics of Process Chemistry II Dr. Tomas Smejkal, Syngenta Crop Protection AG
12.30	Lunch and relocation to HEIA-FR
14.30	Basics of Process Chemistry III Dr. *Fabrice Gallou*, Novartis Pharma AG
15.30	Presentation and demo of the multipurpose plants at HEIA-FR Prof. Roger Marti, HEIA-FR
17.00	Break and relocation back to the Au Parc Hotel
18.00	Basics of Process Chemistry IV Dr. Elena Schaller, Siegfried Evionnaz SA
19.00	Preparation of poster session
19.30	*Poster Session* and Dinner Buffet

07.00	Breakfast
08.30	Workshops introduction and formation of groups
09.00	*Parallel Sessions*: Inputs from Experts as preparation of the workshops A. Cost and time management B. Yield optimization and waste handling C. Energy and safety issues D. Regulatory affairs and patents
10.30	Coffee Break
11.00	*Workshops I* in the four groups A-D: Each participant analyzes his synthesis step/compound related to the specific field.
12.30	Lunch
14.00	*Workshops II* in the same four groups A-D: Each participant analyzes his synthesis step/compound related to the specific field.
15.30	Break
16.30	*Workshops III* in the same four groups A-D: Each participant prepares either a short talk (15min) or a poster about his issue.
17.15	Example from Industry - Expert Talk Dr. *Heiko Oertling*, Nestlé SA
18.15	Example from Industry - Expert Talk Dr. *Felix Flachsmann*, Givaudan
19.30	Aperitif and symposium dinner

07.00	Breakfast
08.30	*Presentation* Highlights Workshop A Short Talks by 4 Participants
09.30	*Presentation* Highlights Workshop B Short Talks by 4 Participants
10.30	Coffee Break
11.30	*Poster session* with presentation of workshop results (all participants that don't give a short talk)
12.00	Lunch
13.30	*Presentation* Highlights Workshop C Short Talks by 4 Participants
14.30	*Presentation* Highlights Workshop D Short Talks by 4 Participants
16.00	Closing remark