Pharmacy Connect 2026 program now available
13 May 2026
Today Pharmacy Connect Conference Convenor, Kos Sclavos AM, announced the launch of this year’s Pharmacy Connect program. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from September 9 to September 11, the conference features a three-day education program including pre-conference workshops, networking events, 90-stand trade exhibition, and a dedicated pharmacy assistant educational stream.
Mr Sclavos said that the program is designed for the whole pharmacy team, offering practical training, new skills, and the chance to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
“Pharmacy Connect offers valuable insights for every member of the pharmacy team through industry updates, clinical education, business sessions and a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant Stream,” said Mr Sclavos.
The impressive speaker line-up includes one of Australia’s most respected science communicators, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM, and President of the National Community Pharmacists Association in the United States, Dr Kristen Riddle. Anticipation is already building for Dr Riddle’s session, where the US-based pharmacist will provide first‑hand insights and key learnings to protect and strengthen our Australian pharmacy sector. She will be joined by 40+ professional, business and industry speakers and clinical experts delivering content focused on the conference theme, ‘Connecting with Care’.
Mr Sclavos emphasised that this year’s theme was chosen to speak to an increasingly demanding industry and guided all aspects of program planning.
“Pharmacy professionals are doing more than ever. The program is designed to offer what they need to adopt a wider range of clinical health services, as well as maintain high standards of care,” said Mr Sclavos. “And that requires us as an industry to work strategically, to ensure all Australians have equitable access to these expanded pharmacy services.”
Uniquely placed to advise pharmacy professionals on protecting wellbeing while delivering high-quality care is Human Performance and Mindset Coach, Kim Bessell. His engaging session “Burnout and resilience: Burn bright, not out” demonstrates how sustainable change is possible, offering evidence-based approaches and realistic strategies for operating in high-pressure environments.
PDL Professional Officer, Claire Bekema, will detail what vicarious liability means in practice day-to-day. Her session will provide practical steps to strengthen systems, support teams and protect pharmacy businesses as services continue to expand.
“Community pharmacy and the expanded role in Women’s Health” is another key, future-focused session. Sponsored by Arrotex, it will offer a practical framework to help pharmacies prepare to make the most of opportunities ahead of the January 2027 government trial.
And delegates return each year to gain insights into the next big opportunities at the Industry Update. The panel session led by National President of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Professor Trent Twomey, maps out the current pharmacy landscape, with both a consumer lens and wider industry considerations.
“Pharmacy Connect offers practical insights, and meaningful networking opportunities in a focused and highly engaged environment,” Mr Sclavos said. “And booking early means you get all the value at the best price.”
Book now to take advantage of Early Bird registration offers, and receive up to $100 off full conference registration.
