2026 KPhA Annual Meeting
Registration | Hotel | Agenda | House of Delegates | Keynote & Session Speakers | Poster Presentations | President's Dinner & Awards Ceremony | Golf Scramble | Event Sponsors
2026 KPhA Annual Meeting
June 11 - 13, 2026
320 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
Join your fellow pharmacists, technicians, peers, and friends as we explore the dynamic and evolving role of pharmacists in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. When it comes to leading innovation and improvements in patient care, pharmacists are in the driver's seat. Through a commitment to lifelong learning, we have the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy practice.
This event will offer valuable insights into emerging trends through educational sessions, foster new connections with influential pharmacy leaders, and help lay the groundwork for a better future in our profession. Of course, we'll have some fun, too. Together, as KPhA members, we will reflect on our collective impact in shaping policy and empowering one another to grow in our cherished profession.
This event will offer valuable insights into emerging trends through educational sessions, foster new connections with influential pharmacy leaders, and help lay the groundwork for a better future in our profession. Of course, we'll have some fun, too. Together, as KPhA members, we will reflect on our collective impact in shaping policy and empowering one another to grow in our cherished profession.
Registration
2026 KPhA Annual Meeting Registration
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Pharmacists and Students
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Technicians
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Non-Members
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Hotel Information
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Regular Rate: $375
One Day Rate: $250 Students: $50 |
Regular Rate: $150
One Day Rate: $100 |
Pharmacist: $500
One Day Rate: $300 |
320 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY |
Register before Feb. 28th, 2026 to receive an Early Bird Discount!
*Those registering after June 1, 2026 will incur an additional $25 registration fee*
Pharmacy Residents: $150 off full registration
Contact: Margaret Ridley mridley@kphanet.org to request discount code.
Hotel
All conference sessions will take place at the Hyatt Regency Louisville (320 W. Jefferson St.).
If you plan to stay at the Hyatt Regency, please click here to reserve your hotel room using our discounted room block.
The KPhA room block closes on May 22, 2026.
Tentative Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
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12:00 PM
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Registration Opens
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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CE Session #1
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CE Session #2
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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CE Session #3
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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CE Session #4
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Friday, June 12, 2026 |
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7:00 AM
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Registration Opens
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
*Exhibitors may begin setting up at 8:00 am* |
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8:30 AM
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Welcome from Dr. Ben Mudd and KPhA President Ronnah Alexander
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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CE Session #5
Clinical Insight Session |
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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CE Session #6
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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CE Session #7
Clinical Insight Session |
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Exhibitor's Gallery |
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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House of Delegates
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMCE | CE Session #8 Clinical Insight Session |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Opening Reception in Exhibitor's Gallery
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Bats Baseball Game
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
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7:00 AM
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Registration Opens
House of Delegates Reference Committee |
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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CE Session #9
Clinical Insight Session |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Exhibitor's Gallery |
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pharmacy Grand Rounds (0.2 CEU)
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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CE Session #11
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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CE Session #12
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Poster Presentations (0.1 CEU)
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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House of Delegates
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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CE Session #13
Clinical Insight Session |
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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CE Session #14
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4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
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Closing Remarks & Giveaway
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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President's Dinner and Award Ceremony
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Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
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8:00 AM
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Golf Scramble
*Location to be announced |
House of Delegates
Stay tuned as more information will become available!
Keynote & Session Speakers
Stay tuned as more information will become available!
Poster Presentations
Are you ready to showcase your research, innovation, and passion for advancing pharmacy practice? KPhA invites you to share your work at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky! Whether you're a seasoned pharmacist, a resident, or a student just starting out, this is your chance to highlight the incredible work you are doing at your practice site.
Who Can Submit? Pharmacists, residents, and student pharmacists from all practice settings and experience levels.
What Are We Looking For? Abstracts on pharmacy practice or pharmacy-focused scientific research. Projects must tackle real-world issues impacting the profession.
How Do You Submit? Please complete this form by Sunday, March 29.
What’s in it for You? All submissions will be peer-reviewed and considered for poster presentations, with the opportunity to also be considered for a Grand Rounds podium presentation during the conference!
Grand Rounds: Saturday, June 13, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (tentative time)
Poster Presentation: Saturday, June 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (tentative time)
If selected, the primary author is expected to attend the KPhA Annual Meeting June 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, display a poster, and present during the designated poster presentation times. Authors wishing to be considered for a podium presentation should indicate interest in the Abstract Submission Form. Authors selected for a podium presentation will be subject to the above expectations, as well as presenting during an assigned 10-minute presentation time.
Submission Timeline:
Abstract submissions are due Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Notifications of acceptance will go out by Thursday, April 30, 2026.
For questions, please email Madeleine Watson at fellow@kphanet.org.
Who Can Submit? Pharmacists, residents, and student pharmacists from all practice settings and experience levels.
What Are We Looking For? Abstracts on pharmacy practice or pharmacy-focused scientific research. Projects must tackle real-world issues impacting the profession.
How Do You Submit? Please complete this form by Sunday, March 29.
What’s in it for You? All submissions will be peer-reviewed and considered for poster presentations, with the opportunity to also be considered for a Grand Rounds podium presentation during the conference!
Grand Rounds: Saturday, June 13, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (tentative time)
Poster Presentation: Saturday, June 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (tentative time)
If selected, the primary author is expected to attend the KPhA Annual Meeting June 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, display a poster, and present during the designated poster presentation times. Authors wishing to be considered for a podium presentation should indicate interest in the Abstract Submission Form. Authors selected for a podium presentation will be subject to the above expectations, as well as presenting during an assigned 10-minute presentation time.
Submission Timeline:
Abstract submissions are due Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Notifications of acceptance will go out by Thursday, April 30, 2026.
For questions, please email Madeleine Watson at fellow@kphanet.org.
President's Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Stay tuned as more information will become available!
Golf Scramble
It’s that time of year when KPERF tees up its loose ends and reaches out to its biggest ballers to raise some money for the profession we’ve got a hole lot of love for. We’ll “drive for show and putt for dough” with friends near and far to raise money for a cause that binds us all: pharmacy.
Considering supporting KPERF and our golf event on a larger scale? We have several sponsorship opportunities that will highlight your company while making a positive impact. For more details, please contact Margaret Ridley at mridley@kphanet.org.
Considering supporting KPERF and our golf event on a larger scale? We have several sponsorship opportunities that will highlight your company while making a positive impact. For more details, please contact Margaret Ridley at mridley@kphanet.org.
Stay tuned as more information will become available!
Event Sponsors and Exhibitors
2026 Annual Meeting Exhibit & Sponsorship Guide - Click Here to Download
Friday, June 12
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibit Gallery Setup
12:30-6:00 PM: Exhibit Gallery is Open
4:00-6:00 PM: Opening Reception in the Exhibit Gallery. This is an exclusive opportunity for our vendors to meet with attendees.
Saturday, June 13
8:00 AM-1:00 PM: Exhibitor Gallery is Open
11:00 PM-12:00 PM: Poster Presentations in Exhibit Gallery. This is another opportunity to mingle and work with KPhA members, as this is the only event on the schedule during this time. The buffet will be set up right next door and folks will be encouraged to take their plates to the Exhibit Gallery for the last hour.
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Exhibit Gallery Breakdown
Friday, June 12
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibit Gallery Setup
12:30-6:00 PM: Exhibit Gallery is Open
4:00-6:00 PM: Opening Reception in the Exhibit Gallery. This is an exclusive opportunity for our vendors to meet with attendees.
Saturday, June 13
8:00 AM-1:00 PM: Exhibitor Gallery is Open
11:00 PM-12:00 PM: Poster Presentations in Exhibit Gallery. This is another opportunity to mingle and work with KPhA members, as this is the only event on the schedule during this time. The buffet will be set up right next door and folks will be encouraged to take their plates to the Exhibit Gallery for the last hour.
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Exhibit Gallery Breakdown