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Upcoming pharmacy Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
26th March Kyushu, Japan
28th March Bangkok, Thailand
3rd April Osaka, Japan
3rd April Osaka, Japan
9th April Shenzhen, China
11th April New York, United States
14th April Tokyo, Japan
14th April Boston, United States
18th April Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
20th April Barcelona, Spain
22nd April Hanoi, Vietnam
22nd April Vienna, Austria
23rd April London, United Kingdom
23rd April Bukit Bintang, Malaysia
23rd April Hyderabad, India
27th April Boston, United States
28th April Boston, United States
28th April Madrid, Spain
28th April Boston, United States
12th May Munich, Germany
14th May Online, Other
18th May Barcelona, Spain
18th May London, United Kingdom
21st May Navi Mumbai, India
22nd May Suzhou, China
27th May London, United Kingdom
30th May Osaka, Japan
8th June San Diego, United States
9th June Gangseo-gu, South Korea
12th June Bali, Indonesia
12th June Bali, Indonesia
18th June Seoul, South Korea
20th June Bratislava, Slovakia
20th June Bratislava, Slovakia
21st June Libreville, Gabon
24th June Paris, France
6th July Singapore, Singapore
6th July Amsterdam, Netherlands
11th July Bangkok, Thailand
14th July Dubai, United Arab Emirates
24th July Coimbra, Portugal
6th August Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14th August Shanghai, China
7th September London, United Kingdom
11th September Colombo, Sri Lanka
25th September Lisbon, Portugal
16th October Seoul, South Korea
16th October Seoul, South Korea
2nd November Boston, United States
13th November Guangzhou, China

Pharmacy Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Pharmacy Conferences FAQ and resource guide for pharmacists, researchers, industry professionals, and students:

Premier Events:

  • ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
    (Largest pharmacy conference; Dec in Las Vegas)
  • FIP World Congress of Pharmacy
    (Global summit by Int'l Pharmaceutical Federation; Sep in Cape Town)
  • AAPS PharmSci 360
    (Leading pharma science event; Oct in Orlando)

Specialty-Specific:

  • ACCP Annual Meeting (Clinical Pharmacy)
  • APhA Annual Meeting (Community Pharmacy)
  • DIA Global Annual Meeting (Pharma Industry)

Submission Process:

  1. Check deadlines ( 6-12 months in advance for abstracts)
  2. Prepare:
  • Abstract (250-300 words, IMRAD format)
  • Poster (36"x48" standard for most events)
  1. Presentation formats:
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster sessions
  • Workshop demonstrations

Pro Tip: Many conferences offer Student/Trainee Awards (e.g., ASHP Resident Research Award).

Typical Registration Fees:

Conference

Early-Bird

Regular

Student

ASHP Midyear

$600

$800

$300

FIP Congress

€500

€700

€250

Virtual Only

40-60% discount

Funding Sources:

  • ASHP Foundation Grants
  • State pharmacy associations
  • Employer CEU reimbursement
  • Industry sponsorships (common for speakers)
  • University travel funds (for faculty/students)

Virtual Pros:
✓ Lower cost
✓ Access to international speakers
✓ On-demand sessions

In-Person Advantages:
✓ Residency showcase (ASHP Midyear)
✓ Hands-on compounding workshops
✓ Exhibit hall freebies (drug samples, lab equipment)

Hybrid Option available at most major conferences.

Essentials Checklist:

  • Printed CV (for residency interviews)
  • Business cards with QR code to LinkedIn
  • Portable charger
  • Comfortable professional shoes
  • Notebook for compounding formulas

Pro Strategies:

  1. Attend residency showcase (ASHP Midyear)
  2. Join "Meet the Editors" sessions (for researchers)
  3. Use conference apps (ASHP uses Pathable)
  4. Follow #PharmacyTwitter for impromptu meetups

Top CE-Accredited Events:

  • ASHP Midyear (up to 30+ CE hours)
  • APhA Annual (live and home-study CE)
  • ACCP (BCPS recertification credit)

Verify credits with your state board.

Hot Pharmacy Topics:

  • Psychedelics in clinical practice
  • AI for medication management
  • Weight loss drug innovations
  • Pharmacy deserts & access equity
  • CRISPR-based therapies

Decision Guide:

Priority

Best Fit

Clinical Practice

ASHP Midyear, ACCP

Industry R&D

DIA Global, AAPS

Community Pharmacy

APhA, NCPA Annual

Academia/Research

FIP, AACP Annual