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January 19, 2025

Sunday

12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
General

Registration

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
General

First-Timers’ Orientation

Executive Boardroom
First-Time Attendees
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
General

Welcome Reception

Calusa Ballroom

Join your peers to celebrate the start of the Regional Chain Conference.

Supported by Colgate-Palmolive Co. Inc.

January 20, 2025

Monday

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
General

Breakfast

Calusa Ballroom
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
General

Registration

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
General Sessions

The Future of Health and Pharmacy Policy in the Second Trump Administration

Calusa Ballroom

A new administration and a new Congress will take root in Washington, D.C., as will new governors and legislators in state capitals. Who are the players who will live out the axiom that “people are policy,” and how will they affect the industry and America?

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Insight Sessions

Breaking Down Barriers in Value-Based Care

Blue Heron

Value-based care offers the promise of better healthcare quality and lower costs. Join us in exploring strategies to overcome challenges and foster the role of pharmacies in value-based care and alternative payment models.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Insight Sessions

DEA Policy Updates and Compliance: Key Developments for Chain Pharmacy Operations

Great Egret

This session will provide an overview of DEA policy changes and developments relevant to chain pharmacy operations and compliance. There will be an opportunity for discussion and questions on DEA policy, regulatory, and compliance.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
General

Lunch

Calusa Ballroom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
General Sessions

2025 Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues, and Forecasts

Calusa Ballroom

This session will provide an analysis of the most up-to-date industry data, and highlight pharmacy trends, issues, and forecasts, in demographic sales and marketing, for 2025 and beyond.

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Insight Sessions

Advancing Access to Testing & Screenings

Blue Heron

Patients and consumers leverage pharmacies as critical access points for testing and screenings across a wide range of clinical needs. Join us for an engaging discussion about pharmacy testing models.

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
General

NACDS Networking Reception

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

Join your industry peers to recap on the day’s sessions and establish new connections.

Supported by McKesson Corporation

January 21, 2025

Tuesday

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
General

Breakfast

Calusa Ballroom
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
General

Registration

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
General Sessions

Employment & Labor Law Update

Calusa Ballroom

What happened in the last year in the world of employment and how does that affect your business?  Where are the greatest litigation risks and what best practices can you adopt to minimize them?

Supported by Cardinal Health

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
General Sessions

What’s “in store” for 2025?

Calusa Ballroom

This session will review the largest categories and fastest growing categories in a drug store setting and discuss how retailers can plan to win.

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
General Sessions

Empowering Pharmacies: Leveraging Generative AI for Operational Efficiencies and Sales Growth

Calusa Ballroom

Discover how leading retail and pharmacy companies are harnessing the power of Generative AI to drive innovation, boost sales, and streamline operations. This educational program explores real-world applications, from personalized customer experiences to inventory optimization and enhanced decision-making.

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Insight Sessions

Collaborating for Caregivers

Blue Heron

Join us for an engaging workshop designed for pharmacy executives and their supplier partners to share insights and initiatives supporting caregivers. This collaborative event will spotlight innovative programs, personal experiences, and actionable strategies to address the unique challenges faced by caregivers—whether they are helping loved ones or their patients.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Insight Sessions

Become More Efficient with Gen AI Now!

Great Egret

Bring your phone, laptop or I Pad to this session to learn how you can use Gen AI to become more efficient at work and at home today. During this hands-on session, you will learn new tools and techniques to effectively handle tasks that used to take time and effort.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
General

Lunch

Calusa Terrace
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
General

One-to-One Business Conferences

Calusa Ballroom

Appointment-driven one-to-one business meetings between chain executives and key supplier trading partners set the stage for developing profitable marketing ideas and strengthening existing relationships.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
General

NACDS Sunset Party

Calusa Ballroom and Terrace

Conclude Regional Chain by connecting with new and existing business partners while enjoying a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening.