Speaker FAQs

Pharmacy Connect is an annual national conference hosted by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s New South Wales Branch. The event offers attendees pre-conference workshops, a two-day education program, a trade exhibition featuring 90 trade stands, and a Welcome Reception.

The event is designed to meet the need for an industry conference that allows pharmacists, owners, executives, students, interns, pharmacy assistants, retail managers, and industry representatives to stay abreast of changing regulations and new business opportunities in the second half of the year.

This year’s conference theme is ‘Connecting with Care’.

Pharmacy Connect attracts pharmacists, pharmacy owners, pharmacy staff, pharmacy group executives, pharmacy managers, interns, students, pharmacy assistants, retail managers and industry representatives.

Pharmacy Connect 2026 is taking place on 9 September – 11 September at the Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000.

To view your presentation day, time and session room, please download a copy of the latest program here.

Presentations in the plenary, clinical and business streams have been allocated 45 minutes. Presentations in the pharmacy assistant stream have been allocated 30 minutes. Please ensure sessions run smoothly and as a courtesy to other speakers, please restrict your presentation to this timeframe.

Yes. Speakers should allow for and factor in five minutes at the end of their presentation for questions. (i.e. 40 minutes presentation plus 5 minutes for questions)

Please note: Sessions which are CPD accredited must include time for questions from the audience.

Yes. A PowerPoint template, which you are encouraged to use for audio visual consistency, has been provided.  If you have not received your template, please contact the Event Manager.

If you do not wish to use the template provided, please create your presentation in widescreen format (16:9).

The following audiovisual equipment will be available in your session room:

• lectern & microphone
• lapel microphone
• laser pointer
• dual projection screens

If you require additional audiovisual equipment, please advise the Event Manager.

All presentations will be recorded and provided in the online session recordings, which are emailed to delegates and session sponsors post-event. If you do not wish for your session to be recorded, please indicate this on the online Speaker Registration Form which has been emailed to you.

Yes. All speakers are entitled to a complimentary day registration on the day of their presentation (unless otherwise advised by the Event Manager). If you wish to attend the whole conference you may upgrade to a Full Registration for a discounted rate. To register please complete the online Speaker Registration Form by Friday, 31 July.

If accommodation has not been arranged by your session sponsor or The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, you can book accommodation via the Accommodation page of this website.  Special conference accommodation rates have been negotiated with the conference venue.

We strongly encourage all presenters to apply for CPD accreditation. You are not eligible to apply if:

• Your session is a panel discussion
• Your session is primarily promotional or product-focused

If you are unsure, please contact the Events Manager.

CPD-accredited sessions:

• Allow pharmacists to earn required professional development credits
• Typically attract higher attendance
• Demonstrate high-quality, evidence-based content

To be considered for CPD accreditation, sessions must meet the

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Accreditation Standards for Continuing Education for Pharmacists.

These standards ensure that:

• Educational content is of a high professional standard
• Material aligns with pharmacy practice guidelines and ethics
• Content is balanced, evidence-based and free from commercial bias

All submitted materials will be reviewed against these standards as part of the accreditation process.

1. Speaker Registration & Agreement Form – this form allows each speaker to register and provides consent for the session to be recorded and made available to delegates post-event. A personalised link will be provided.
2. CPD Accreditation Application Form – this form includes a declaration of any conflicts of interest and a checklist of required materials. A personalised link will be provided.
3. Final PowerPoint Presentation – a branded conference template will be supplied and should be used where possible. Alternatively, presentations must be created in 16:9 widescreen format.
4.  Learning objectives – please provide three (3) clear, measurable learning objectives. These should outline what participants will be able to do after attending the session (e.g. “After this session, pharmacists will be able to…”).
   • Include four (4) answer options (A–D)
   • Include the correct answer
   • Do not include “true/false”, “all of the above” or “don’t know”
   • Are based entirely on the session content
   • Are sufficiently challenging and require attendance at the session to answer

Assessment questions (MCQs) – you must submit five (5) multiple choice questions, which:

All CPD materials are due on Friday 31 July 2026.

To meet accreditation requirements, presentations must:

• Clearly justify the purpose of the content (e.g. new therapies, guidelines, services, or identified knowledge gaps)
• Include learning objectives that are each assessed by at least one MCQ
• Provide accurate, current and relevant references where applicable
• Be balanced, evidence-based and free from commercial bias or promotion
• Reflect contemporary pharmacy practice and industry developments
• Critically evaluate available literature (including limitations where relevant)

When referring to products:

• Use both active ingredient and brand names to ensure balance
• Avoid promoting a single product or service
• Where images of branded products are used, include equivalent alternatives

Content should focus on broader concepts (e.g. adherence programs) rather than promoting specific branded services. The presentation should also align with adult learning principles, ensuring content is practical, relevant, engaging, and applicable to real-world pharmacy practice.

The CPD accreditation review applies only to submitted materials. Significant changes to your presentation after submission are not recommended, as this may impact accreditation status. Any revised presentations may require re-assessment. Please contact the Events Manager before making any changes.

Support is available to all presenters throughout the accreditation process. Please contact the Event Manager.

For further information or assistance, please contact:

Emma Fernance
Events Manager
Tel: 07 3144 3606 | Mob: 0402 427 691
Email: emma.fernance@qldguild.org.au

Please arrive at the conference at least 60 minutes prior to your session and advise staff at the Enquiries Desk that you are onsite.

Following your presentation, you are free to leave the session room unless arrangements have been made with your session sponsor to remain at the event.

If you are running late for your session, please call the Pharmacy Connect Event Manager, Emma Fernance, on 0402 427 691. Emma will liaise with the session Chairperson and develop a contingency plan for your presentation time.

If you make changes to your submitted presentation, please email the updated version to the Events Manager by the day prior to your presentation. If the file is too large to email, the Events Manager will provide a link to a One Drive folder. Due to cyber security reasons, please do not bring your updated presentation on a USB as the event organiser and AV team laptops have been USB disabled.

Each session has a Chairperson who will advise you when you have five (5) minutes left in your session.   Once again, to ensure the sessions run smoothly and as a courtesy to other speakers, please restrict your presentation to the allocated timeframe.

Grand Ballroom 2 – will be set theatre-style for up to 400 delegates.

Wharf Rooms 1-3 – will be set cabaret-style for up to 200 delegates.
Wharf Rooms 4&5 – will be set theatre-style for up to 150 delegates.

Yes, parking is available directly opposite the hotel at Wilson Parking. For further details click here.

For any speaker related questions before, during or after the event, please contact:

Event Manager
Emma Fernance
P. 0402 427 691
E: emma.fernance@qldguild.org.au