annual meeting & trade show

registration now open

Enjoy EARLY BIRD rates now through June 30!


KPhA’s Annual Meeting & Trade Show premier event for pharmacy practice in the Sunflower State. Each year, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists gather for a weekend full of learning on a variety of timely topics, share innovative ideas, and develop meaningful connections with colleagues and pharmacy leaders. This August, plan to:

  • Take an active role in your academy to help guide the association.
  • Hear and share innovative ideas to implement at your practice.
  • Build your network and connect with like-minded colleagues.
  • Find new opportunities for collaboration and practice advancement.
  • Recharge and leave ready to better serve your patients.


Sponsor/Vendor prospectus now available - check out the prospectus, then hop over to sponsor/vendor registration to pick out your sponsorship level! Learn how to become a KPhA Champion!


NOTICE: KU Football's home opener is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. Attending the game will cause you to miss (potentially) the keynote, as well as CPESN Happy Hour, KPF Silent Auction Cocktail Hour, and the Awards Gala. If you are going to the game, please let us know on the registration form so we can get an accurate count for food/beverage for these activities.

fees by level

SUPER EARLY BIRD  discount through May 20 = 20% off full registration!

EARLY BIRD  discount through June 30 = 10% off full registration!

Full Conference One Day
Member Pharmacist $399 $142
Member New Practitioner $350 $125
Member Retired Pharmacist $375 $133
Member Student Pharmacist $25
Non-Member Pharmacist $499 $175
Member Technician $250 $92
Non-Member Technician $299 $108
General (not seeking CE) $280
Awards Dinner Only $60

Agenda highlights

  • KPF Annual Meeting

  • Continuing education all day - topics include: Hot Topics in Public Health, outpatient IV oncology, electronic prescription fraud, opioid guideline updates, preparing pharmacists to treat addition, immunization update and more
  • Trade Show - meet with vendors and organizations that can benefit you and your pharmacy
  • Poster Presentations - see completed research projects from pharmacy students and residents.

  • Continuing education all day - topics include: Stress Management in the Workplace, Inflation Reduction Act's Impact on Pharmacies, Disaster Preparedness, 340B, Shortage Drug Compounding
  • Technician Training Day at KUSOP
  • Student-specific classes
  • KPhA Annual Business Meeting lunch
  • Academy Chats

  • New Drug Update, presented by student pharmacists from KU School of Pharmacy
  • Self Care Challenge
  • Annual Kansas Board of Pharmacy Update

Tentative, subject to change


GET A ROOM

The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 200 McDonald Dr., Lawrence, KS, serves as KPhA's conference headquarters. Visit KPhA's Group Reservation Page or call the Double Tree by Hilton at 785.841.7077 to make reservations. Be sure to ask for the Kansas Pharmacists Association rate of $139/night. Reservations must be made by Sunday, July 20!

Note: You may need to adjust the first night of the block if it is telling you that rooms are sold out.


Keynote

Tim Frost, PharmD - Standard of Care Regulation for the Pharmacy Profession

Dr Tim Frost, a Senior Fellow at Cicero, specializes in healthcare, regulatory reform, and workforce policy. With extensive experience in government and healthcare, including roles as Chief of Staff to the Idaho Attorney General and Deputy Administrator of Idaho’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Dr. Frost will speak on the trend towards standard of care regulation for the pharmacy profession.


Poster presentations

Pharmacy Students and Residents showcase their completed research projects.


Annual Meeting Presenter Submission Schedule
June 30 -
Abstract submissions due
July 10 - Presenters notified of selection

Aug. 10 - Submit a PDF/digital version of your poster to jen@ksrx.org

Aug. 22 - Share presentation at the 2025 KPhA Annual Meeting


special events

President's Reception

Toast KPhA President Sloane Freeman and celebrate her year of service to the association!


Wine Tasting

Enjoy a curated selection of wines – an evening of rich flavors, expert pairings, and great company – benefiting Kansas Pharamcy Foundation. 

Tasting: Fueling the Spirit of PBM Reform

An intimate evening of good drinks with good friends, benefiting KPhA's Political Action Committee.


Student-Sponsor Dinner

Students and sponsors get to know each other over casual conversation during Friday's dinner service.


KNPN Game Night

Back by popular demand - TRIVIA NIGHT! Following dinner, attendees form teams and engage in a little friendly competition. Which team holds the most useless information in their noggins?


After Hours // Pub Crawl

A relaxed networking opportunity following conference programming. Hop on the bus after we crown the trivia champions and head down to Mass Street. Sign-up and wrist band required. 

CPESN Happy Hour

CPESN Kansas hosts its annual recruitment reception.


Silent Auction Cocktail Hour

Get those last-minute bids in before time runs out!


After Hours // 

A relaxed networking opportunity following conference programming. Details TBD.

KNPN Breakfast

An early session geared specificially for Kansas’ up-and-coming pharmacy professionals.


Rise & Shine Service

New this year: An uplifting, motivational non-denominational Service featuring Wayne Simien


fundraisers

WINE TASTING

Join the Kansas Pharmacy Foundation an evening of rich flavors, expert pairings, and great company guided by a sommelier on Thursday, Aug. 21. $100 per person to enter. Add tickets to your online registration or purchase at the conference. Space is limited. Proceeds benefit KPF.

FUELING THE SPIRIT OF PBM REFORM

Join the KPhA Political Action Committee for an intimate evening of good drinks, good friends, and good times hosted by the Government Affairs Committee on Friday, Aug. 22. Tasting features two Bourbons, two Tequilas, and two Single Malt Scotch selections. $100 per person to enter. Space is limited. Add tickets to your online registration or purchase at the conference. Proceeds benefit KPhA PAC.

WINE & SPIRITS PULL

Wines and Spirits from a variety of price points will be on display throughout the conference. Match a numbered cork with a numbered bottle and take home the libation! $20 per pull. Proceeds benefit KPF. DONATIONS CURRENTLY ARE BEING ACCEPTED.

SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE

A staple at KPhA's Annual Meeting & Trade Show - KPF's Silent Auction and Raffle. Place your bids on your favorite items before time runs out! Proceeds benefit KPF. DONATIONS CURRENTLY ARE BEING ACCEPTED.

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