Schedule
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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General
Registration
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General
Registration
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet the Industry
Meet the Industry
Associate Members’ opportunity to hear from industry executives about their expectations and the topics they would like to discuss during their strategic exchanges at Annual Meeting.
Aude De Pas, Category Leader for Health & Wellness, Amazon
Tanvi Patel, Vice President & General Manager, Amazon Pharmacy
Supported by The Emerson Group
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
General
Inaugural Attendees’ Orientation
NACDS extends a special welcome to all those attending the Annual Meeting for the first time.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
General
Opening Celebration
Connect with new and existing business partners while enjoying great entertainment and a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening.
Supported by GoodRx
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General
Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
General
Business Program I
Hear from the NACDS leadership about industry issues and NACDS activities on your behalf. You can also look forward to expert presentations on current business and political issues.
Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & CEO, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Rick Gates, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Walgreen Co. and NACDS Chair
Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author
Supported by Haleon
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
By Invitation
Chain Members Breakfast & NACDS-PAC Event
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General
Registration
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
By Invitation
The NACDS Luncheon
A delightful luncheon will be held for all registered spouse/partner who are at least 21 years of age and have a luncheon ticket.
Supported by Haleon
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
By Invitation
NACDS Foundation Scholarship Reception
The NACDS Foundation will be recognizing schools and colleges of pharmacy for their programs focused on innovation and inspiring interest in pharmacy education, aiming to advance patient care and public health. There will be a brief awards ceremony, followed by refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General
Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
General
Business Program II
Hear from the NACDS leadership about industry issues and NACDS activities on your behalf. You can also look forward to expert presentations on current business and political issues.
David B. Warner, R.Ph., President & CEO, KPH Healthcare Services, Inc and NACDS Vice Chair
Salim Ismail, CEO, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster or Podcast Co-host
Supported by Kenvue
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
General
Board of Directors Reception
Take this opportunity to network with your new and existing business partners.
Supported by Acosta Group
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
General
Board of Directors Dinner & Entertainment
Join us for a memorable evening of gourmet dining and exceptional entertainment. Reservations are required as seating is limited.
Supported by Acosta Group