Schedule

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Friday

April 26, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
General

Registration

South Loggia

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
By Invitation

Sponsors Reception

The Circle

Chain Members & Sponsors

Supported by Circana

Saturday

April 27, 2024

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
General

Registration

South Loggia

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
General

Strategic Exchange Appointments

Bungalows/Pool Decks/Ocean Lawn, Gulfstream Rooms, Mediterranean Ballroom, Mezzanine Rooms, and South Parking Lot

8:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Meet the Industry

Meet the Industry

The Circle

Associates Only

Participating Companies: Coresight Research Inc., Instacart, The Kroger Co., Walgreen Co., Walmart

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
General

Inaugural Attendees’ Orientation

The Beach Club Restaurant

First Time Attendees

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

HMF Restaurant, The Circle, Magnolia Room, Venetian Ballroom, and Ponce de Leon Ballroom

All Attendees

Connect with new and existing business partners while enjoying great entertainment and a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening.

Fitz and The Tantrums, Multi-Platinum Artists

Supported by Mondelēz International

Sunday

April 28, 2024

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
General

Registration

South Loggia

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
General

Business Program I

Ponce de Leon Ballroom

All Attendees

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

Michael Wysong, Chief Executive Officer, CARE Pharmacies Cooperative, Inc. and NACDS Chair

Walter Isaacson, Author, Journalist, & Professor

Supported by Haleon

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
General

Strategic Exchange Appointments

Bungalows/Pool Decks/Ocean Lawn, Gulfstream Rooms, Mediterranean Ballroom, Mezzanine Rooms, and South Parking Lot

Monday

April 29, 2024

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
General

Registration

South Loggia

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
By Invitation

Chain Members Breakfast & NACDS-PAC Event

The Circle

Chain Members & PAC Ticket Holders

Paul Ryan, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2015-2019)

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
General

Strategic Exchange Appointments

Bungalows/Pool Decks/Ocean Lawn, Gulfstream Rooms, Mediterranean Ballroom, Mezzanine Rooms, and South Parking Lot

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
By Invitation

The NACDS Luncheon

Ponce de Leon Ballroom

Spouses/Companions

A delightful luncheon will be held for all registered spouses/companions who are at least 21 years of age and have a luncheon ticket.

Grace Wethor, Director, Author, & Brain Cancer Survivor

Supported by Haleon

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
By Invitation

NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Deans Forum

Magnolia Room

Pharmacy Deans

An engaging discussion on leveraging research opportunities to improve patient care and promote health equity and enhancing diversity in pharmacy education and research.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
By Invitation

NACDS Foundation Scholarship Reception

Gold Room

Pharmacy Deans

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.

Tuesday

April 30, 2024

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
General

Registration

South Loggia

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
General

Business Program II

Ponce de Leon Ballroom

All Attendees

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.

Rick Sheppard, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer USA, Kenvue

Kevin Host, SVP, Pharmacy, Walmart and NACDS Vice Chair

Arthur C. Brooks, Author & Social Scientist

Supported by Kenvue

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Strategic Exchange Appointments

Bungalows/Pool Decks/Ocean Lawn, Gulfstream Rooms, Mediterranean Ballroom, Mezzanine Rooms, and South Parking Lot

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
General

Board of Directors Reception

Venetian Ballroom

All Attendees

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

Ponce de Leon Ballroom

Ticket Required

Join us for a memorable evening of gourmet dining and exceptional entertainment. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

Roger Daltrey, Musician and Actor

Supported by Acosta Group

Elevating Industry Excellence

  • April 27-30, 2024
  • The Breakers
  • Palm Beach, FL
Register for annual meeting

It is the opportunities. It is the results. It is the relationships. It is the member service. All Chain and Associate Members in good standing with NACDS are invited to register and attend the Annual Meeting.

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