MAY 2025
PHARMACY500
CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW
TEARDOWN REPORT
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Pharmacy500 Conferences
Table of Contents
• Introduction .............................................................2-3
• Executive Snapshot ...................................................4
• Conference Overview ................................................5
• Conference Logo Listing .......................................6-7
• Pharmacy500 Conferences .................................8-9
Location
Date
Practice Setting Focus
Other Demographics
• Pharmacy500 "Criteria" Conferences .................. 10
• Exhibitor Participation ............................................ 11
• Practice Setting Breakout ...................................... 12
• User/Customer vs. Membership Conferences .. 13
• References .......................................................... 14-15
• Pharmacy500 Companies ............................... 16-20
The following Pharmacy Conference & Tradeshow Teardown Report
provides an overview of conferences, tradeshows, and meetings held
by the Pharmacy500 for the year.
This report includes conferences held by associations for the bene�t
of their membership, and conferences held by private companies for
the bene�t of their users and customers. This report does not include
conferences held by state associations, or conferences dedicated
exclusively to continuing education.
The “Pharmacy500” are 500 businesses and associations that
signi�cantly impacted the business operations of dispensing
pharmacies in the U.S. over the previous year. For Pharmacy500 criteria
and details, please visit www.RXinsider.com/the-Pharmacy500.
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29
User Conferences
90,000+
Total attendees across
all conferences
5,000+
Total exhibitors accross
all conferences
27
Associations
PRACTICE SETTING BREAKOUT
Source: RXinsider
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
PHARMACY500
CONFERENCES
56
Pharmacy500
Conferences
11
Pharmacy500 Criteria
Conferences
20
Community/Retail
Focused Conferences
15
Hospital / Health
System Focused
Conferences
Home Infusion &
Compounding Focused
Conferences
Long-Term Care
Focused Conferences
Academia Focused
Conferences
Specialty Focused
Conferences
Managed Care/
PBM Focused
Conferences
1,900+
Total education
sessions accross
all conferences
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Conference Overview
A pharmacy conference is a professional gathering designed for
pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, researchers, industry stakeholders,
and healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging
trends, and advance the practice of pharmacy. Conferences are hosted by
both trade associations (ASHP, APhA, NCPA, etc) and private companies
(Asembia, Cardinal Health, Cencora, McKesson, Liberty Software, etc).
These events typically include educational sessions, networking
opportunities, and exhibitions. Pharmacy conferences play a vital role
in advancing the profession, enabling pharmacists to stay current with
industry standards and innovations while building a professional network.
Key Components
1. Educational Sessions:
Workshops, seminars, and lectures on topics such as clinical advancements, regulatory changes, and innovative
practices.
Accredited continuing education (CE) programs for maintaining professional licensure.
2. Exhibition and Exhibitor Showcase:
Booths promoting pharmaceutical products, technology, software, merchandise, and pharmacy-related services.
3. Scienti�c Presentations & Poster Sessions
Research poster sessions and oral presentations highlighting recent studies and advancements in pharmacy and
pharmaceutical sciences.
4. Keynote Addresses:
Speeches by prominent �gures in pharmacy, healthcare, or related industries on current challenges and future directions.
5. Networking Opportunities:
Events such as meet-and-greets, panel discussions, and social gatherings to foster connections among attendees.
6. Policy and Advocacy Discussions:
Sessions focusing on legislative updates, policy changes, and advocacy efforts impacting the pharmacy profession.
7. Specialized Tracks:
Sessions tailored to speci�c areas of practice, such as community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, specialty pharmacy,
or pharmacogenomics.
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Conference Associations & Companies
The 56 conference associations and companies listed below represent
the major conferences in the 2025 Pharmacy500.
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340B Health | 340B Coalition Summer
Conference
340B Health | 340B Coalition Winter
Conference
Washington, DC
San Diego, CA
JUL 21-23, 2025
FEB 9-11, 2026
1,500+
2,000+
50+
60
50+
30+
Hospital / Health
System
Membership
AACP | INitiate Interim Meeting
AACP | Pharmacy Education Conference
San Juan, PR
Chicago, IL
FEB 14-17, 2026
JUL 19-22, 2025
300+
2,500+
<10
60+
20+
150+
Academia
Membership
AAP | Annual Conference
TBD
TBD 2026
Undisclosed
55+
<10
Community/Retail
Membership
ACA | Annual Conference & Expo
Memphis, TN
SEPT 25-27, 2025
Undisclosed
10
10+
Home Infusion &
Compounding
Membership
ACCP | Annual Meeting
Minneapolis, MN
OCT 18-21, 2025
1,500+
Undisclosed
100+
Hospital / Health
System
Membership
ACHC | ACHCU Academy
Amelia Island, FL
MAR 2-4, 2026
Undisclosed
30+
70+
Various
Users/Customers
ACVP | Veterinary Pharmacy Conference
Fort Worth, TX
JUL 24-26, 2025
80+
10
10
Community/Retail
Membership
AMCP | Annual Conference
AMCP | Nexus
Nashville, TN
National Harbor, MD
APR 13-16, 2026
OCT 27-30, 2025
4,000+
2,500+
70+
40+
30+
30+
Managed Care/
PBM
Membership
American Pharmacies | APEX Conference
San Antonio, TX
JUN 19-21, 2025
200+
40+
<10
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
APC | Compounders on Capitol Hill
APC | Owner Summit
Washington, DC
Austin, TX
SEPT 16-17, 2025
MAR 19-21, 2026
150+
160+
30+
40+
10+
10+
Home Infusion &
Compounding
Membership
APCI | Annual Convention and Stockholders
Meeting
Louisville, KY
MAR 6-8, 2026
200+
20+
20+
Community/Retail
Membership
APhA | Annual Meeting & Expo
Los Angeles, CA
MAR 27-30, 2026
4,000+
100+
160+
Various
Membership
ASCP | Annual Meeting & Exhibition
San Diego, CA
OCT 23-26, 2025
1,000+
60+
50+
Long Term Care
Membership
Asembia | AXS Summit
Las Vegas, NV
APR 26-30, 2026
8,000+
170+
70+
Specialty
Users/Customers
ASHP | Midyear
ASHP | Pharmacy Futures
Las Vegas, NV
Charlotte, NC
DEC 7-11, 2025
JUN 7-11, 2025
20,000+
1,500+
340+
90+
200+
20+
Hospital / Health
System
Membership
Cardinal Health | RBC
Denver, CO
JUL 9-12, 2025
4,500+
200+
30+
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
Cencora | ThoughtSpot
Las Vegas, NV
JUL 16-19, 2025
3,500+
500+
20+
Various
Users/Customers
CORE Higher Education Group | Annual
Summit
Providence, RI
SEPT 29 -
OCT 1, 2025
50+
<10
Academia
Users/Customers
DiversifyRx | Pharmacy Pro�t Summit
Dallas, TX
MAR 28-29, 2026
350+
100+
10+
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
Epic | UGM
Epic | XGM
Verona, WI
TBD
AUG 18-21, 2025
TBD
Undisclosed
10+
20+
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
Epicor | Insights
Nashville, TN
MAR 18-21, 2026
3,000+
Undisclosed
40+
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
GeriMed | Annual Conference
Marco Island, FL
NOV 7-8, 2025
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Long Term Care
Users/Customers
HCP | Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference
HCP | Spring Hospital Pharmacy Conference
Chicago, IL
TBD
SEPT 29 -
OCT 1, 2025
TBD
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
Pharmacy500 Conferences
ATTENDEES
(Approx.)
EXHIBITORS
(Approx.)
EDUCATION
SESSIONS
(Approx.)
LOCATION
DATE
ATTENDEE
TYPE
SETTING
FOCUS
HealthTrust | University Conference
San Antonio, TX
AUG 18-20, 2025
3,500+
380+
40+
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
HOPA | Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA
MAR 25-28, 2026
1,500+
60+
75+
Specialty
Membership
Liberty Software | Engage Pharmacy
Success Summit
Grapevine, TX
MAY 1-2, 2026
200+
20+
<10
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
McKesson | ideaShare
Orlando, FL
JUL 10-13, 2025
2,500+
140+
50+
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
Meditech | LIVE
Nashville, TN
SEPT 17-19, 2025
300+
Undisclosed
10+
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
MHA | Navigator Business Summit
Orlando, FL
MAR 16-18, 2026
1,000+
100+
10+
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
NABP | Annual Meeting
Boston, MA
MAY 12-25, 2026
400+
<10
<10
Various
Membership
NACDS | Annual Meeting
NACDS | Total Store Expo
TBD
San Diego, CA
TBD
AUG 23-25, 2025
Undisclosed
2,500+
110+
620+
10+
<10
Community/Retail
Membership
NASP | Annual Meeting & Expo
Denver, CO
SEPT 14-17, 2025
2,000+
200+
70+
Specialty
Membership
NCPA | Annual Convention and Expo
NCPA | Multiple Locations Conference
New Orleans, LA
Clearwater Beach, FL
OCT 18-21, 2025
FEB 19-22, 2026
3,000+
80+
230+
70+
40+
10+
Community/Retail
Membership
NCPDP | Annual Technology & Business
Conference
Scottsdale, AZ
MAY 4-6, 2026
700+
Undisclosed
10+
Community/Retail
Membership
NHIA | Annual Conference
Denver, CO
APR 18-22, 2026
1,600+
130+
60+
Home Infusion &
Compounding
Membership
NPPA | Annual Conference
Las Vegas, NV
SEPT 29 -
OCT 2, 2025
190+
80+
20+
Community/Retail
Membership
Oracle Health | Summit
Orlando, FL
SEPT 8-10, 2025
500+
<10
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
PCCA | ThinkNext International Seminar
Houston, TX
OCT 9-10, 2025
400+
30+
20+
Long Term Care
Users/Customers
PointClickCare | SUMMIT
Orlando, FL
FEB 22-24, 2026
2,000+
100+
60+
Various
Users/Customers
PQA | Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD
MAY 12-14, 2026
400+
Undisclosed
20+
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
Premier | Breakthroughs
National Harbor, MD
JUL 15-17, 2025
4,000+
400+
<10
Hospital / Health
System
Users/Customers
PrimeRx | Xplore User Conference
Jersey City, NJ
OCT 10-11, 2025
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
RedSail Technologies | Connect Pharmacy
Conference
Grapevine, TX
JUN 5-8, 2025
800+
100+
60+
Various
Users/Customers
SmartSense | LIVE User Conference
Nashville, TN
OCT 22-24, 2025
200+
10+
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
SoftWriters | FrameworkLTC Annual User
Conference
San Diego, CA
SEPT 15-17, 2025
300+
30+
10+
Long Term Care
Users/Customers
SureCost | Insights
Nashville, TN
NOV 13-14, 2025
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Community/Retail
Users/Customers
TraceLink | FutureLink
TBD
TBD
200+
100+
50+
Various
Users/Customers
ATTENDEES
(Approx.)
EXHIBITORS
(Approx.)
EDUCATION
SESSIONS
(Approx.)
ATTENDEE
TYPE
SETTING
FOCUS
LOCATION
DATE
10
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Pharmacy500 “Criteria Conferences”
The Pharmacy500 is awarded to 500 pharmacy supply chain businesses
and associations that have signi�cantly impacted dispensing pharmacies
in the U.S. over the past year. Due to their history, size, and impact, the
Pharmacy500 Selection Committee uses the following 11 conferences
to help determine the Pharmacy500. In addition to other criteria, a
Pharmacy500 company must exhibit at one of the following national
conferences in the previous year: