Schedule
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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General
Registration
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
General
Registration
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Meet the Industry
Meet the Industry
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
8:40 AM – 9:10 AM
Meet the Industry
Meet the Industry – Wakefern Food Corp.
Darren Caudill, Chief Sales Officer, Wakefern Food Corp.
Patrick Mooney, Vice President, Health and Beauty and Non Foods, Wakefern Food Corp.
Presented by Wakefern Food Corp.
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
Meet the Industry
Meet the Industry – Walgreen Co.
Presented by Walgreen Co.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Meet the Industry
Meet the Industry
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM
Meet the Industry
Meet the Industry
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.
7:00 PM – 10:00 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
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General
Registration
8:00 AM – 9:30 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.
Lisa Paley, President, North America, Haleon
Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & CEO, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Kevin Host, SVP, Pharmacy, Walmart and NACDS Chair
Jonah Goldberg, Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch; Former National Review Senior Editor
Stephen Hayes, CEO & Editor, The Dispatch; NBC News Contributor and Author
Supported by Haleon
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
General
Registration
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
By Invitation
Chain Members Breakfast & NACDS-PAC Event
8:00 AM – 4:30 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 spouses/companions 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 innovative and diverse educational programs which aim to advance patient care and public health. There will be a brief awards ceremony, followed by refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
General
Registration
8:00 AM – 9:30 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.
Amanda Coussoule, U.S. Chief Customer Officer, Kenvue
Rick Gates, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Walgreen Co. and NACDS Vice Chair
Supported by Kenvue
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
General
Strategic Exchange Appointments
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
General
Board of Directors Reception
Take this opportunity to network with your new and existing business partners.
Supported by Acosta Group
7:30 PM – 10:30 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