Step onto the Pathway to Progress at the 2026 NACDS Regional Chain Conference. This premier event brings together regional chain retailers and valued suppliers for strategic business meetings, forward-thinking education, and impactful networking.
January 18-20, 2026
Bonita Springs, FL
The NACDS Regional Chain Conference is a working meeting that offers unique networking opportunities with both your peers and trading partners.
Forge Strategic Partnerships
Pathway to Progress
Register today to help shape the future of care together.
Program
Start your planning early. View the complete schedule of events including General Sessions, Insight Sessions, and Networking Opportunities.
Participants
This event draws senior executives from NACDS members operating Regional Chains and highly engaged associate member companies. Determine who you want to meet with in advance by viewing the Participating Companies list.
Strategic Partnership Opportunities
Strategic Partners of the Regional Chain Conference provide organizations an opportunity to increase their exposure, build relationships, and enhance their image with chain retail members.
Regional Chain Committee Members
John McGrath, H-E-B and 2026 Regional Chain Chair
Wendy Boynton, Hannaford Bros., Co.
Sandra Canally, The Compliance Team, Inc.
Michael Chappell, Giant Eagle, Inc.
David Cippel, Klingensmith’s Drug Stores Inc.
Scott Cross, Lewis Drug
Justin Heiser, Thrifty White Pharmacy
John Marraffa, Jr., Kinney Drugs, Inc.
Jackie Morse, Meijer, Inc.
Angie Nelson, Hy-Vee, Inc.
Tom Rousonelos, Topco Associates LLC
Heidi Snyder, Drug World Pharmacies
Ian Stone, Mesmerize
William Thompson, III, Thompson Pharmacy
Michael Wysong, CARE Pharmacies Cooperative, Inc.
The opportunity to have one-on-one conversations in a smaller format gives us the time to really have those meaningful conversations and draw the threads that were brought up in the general sessions through and into our business.
Amy Ellis
Director of Pharmacy, SpartanNash
Being able to sit down with key industry individuals who can make quick decisions on the spot and talk very pointedly about what you offer is pretty awesome.
Ajay Mehra
Co-Founder, UGO Rx
We’ve been able to make so many connections to the channels we want to be in and the right people we want to meet. It really blown us away.
Savannah Bailey
Director, Partnerships & Distribution, Kindra
Official Hotel
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 444-1234
