Are you already geared up for upcoming conferences or has planning out your show attendances this year fallen by the wayside in the midst of an already-busy 2024? Whether you need opportunities for continuing education, want to explore new services, discover industry trends, or just network with other professionals like yourself, several shows provide those opportunities and more! Below are a few conferences for pharmacists on our radar – and you might want to add them to yours as well.
1. Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference
TDS is now Outcomes! SYNC is back to bring together the expansive network of independent pharmacies, industry-leading solutions, valuable technology partners, and subject matter experts. The former CEO of TDS has said “Enhancing the patient experience and improving pharmacy performance is our top priority with the conference as we help our clients manage profitability and operate at the top of their license.
📅 February 22-24
📍 Orlando, FL
👉 More about SYNC Outcomes
2. Your state pharmacy association’s meeting
Your state pharmacy association hosts meetings and expos. These can allow you to network with other pharmacists in your area and give you specific tips, tricks, and guidelines on how to practice and make changes on the state-wide level.
3. APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition
APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition is a comprehensive meeting for pharmacy professionals and future leaders in pharmacy to learn about leadership, career opportunities, and patient safety from nationally recognized experts. Additionally, for those wishing to pursue a residency, attending this conference is key because it offers training specifically geared toward helping you improve your chances of matching.
📅 March 22-25
📍 Orlando, FL
👉 More about APhA’s Annual Meeting & Exposition
4. ACCP Annual Meeting
The American College of Clinical Pharmacy National Meeting is held in the fall each year. It is an excellent opportunity to network with clinical pharmacy leaders across the nation and offers a variety of educational sessions to bring the best and brightest to pharmacy professionals to learn.
📅 October 12-15
📍 Phoenix, AZ
👉 More about ACCP annual meeting
5. PCCA International Seminar
Through PCCA members are part of the world leader in pharmacy compounding. Conference includes over 300 compounding pharmacists, a wealth of education, speakers providing not only informative sessions but motivation and entertainment as well, and multiple clinical keynotes to round out your experience.
📅 October 17-19
📍 Houston, TX
👉 More about PCCA International Seminar
6. NCPA 2024 Annual Convention and Expo
Networking at the NCPA Annual Convention and Expo is what they’re known for. This show connects independent pharmacists and professionals with vendors to help increase their profits and brand. As NCPA says, “It’s a can’t-miss event!”
📅 October 26-29
📍 Columbus, OH
👉 More about NCPA Annual Convention and Expo
7. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings and Exhibition
The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings and Exhibition are hosted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). The meetings focus on professional development, networking with colleagues, and updating the latest clinical skills for pharmacy professionals. The annual meeting also provides the Residency Showcase to help you connect with residency directors. ASHP also has Personnel Placement Services (PPS), the pharmacy’s largest job fair, that allows you to connect with hiring managers from every area of the pharmacy.
📅 December 8-12
📍 New Orleans, LA
👉 More about ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings and Exhibition
We hope that these conferences for pharmacists will make it on your list to attend for the year and years to come. They are a great resource for learning about new products and networking with potential partners in the industry.
Planning on attending any of these events?
We’d love to connect with you! Be sure to stop by our booth or reach out here to set up an onsite meeting with our team and chat about your goals for transforming your pharmacy operations.
