Important Notice:
This is a working agenda, and session details, speakers, and timings are subject to change. We are continuously updating the agenda and will confirm additional speakers and sessions soon. Stay tuned for further updates!
Networking Opportunities
This conference has always been an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with colleagues and the companies that work with the sector. There will be three chances to do this before the conference begins, during a refreshment break and afterwards over a lunch. You can share your experiences and learn from others to help drive your pharmacy business forward in 2026 and beyond.
Registration / Breakfast
NHS plan and what this means for community pharmacy
An opportunity to understand the future for community pharmacy as part of the government’s plans in the 10-year plan and how they must be an integral part of Neighbourhood health teams.
The NHS 10-year Plan & strategic collaboration with public and private partnerships for stronger neighbourhood health
An interactive panel session on why and how community pharmacy could and should collaborate with other primary care healthcare providers in both NHS and private clinical services.
Panellist:
Moderator:
Developing and delivering clinical services and utilising independent prescribing
Innovative community pharmacist, Sukhi Basra, tells her story of how she has leveraged her independent prescribing qualification to the benefit of her patients, her pharmacy and herself.
Supporting self-care in community pharmacy
How community pharmacy can utilise their OTC medicines, particularly their USP of P-medicines, and quality health supplements, to support people with appropriate self-care advice and treatment.
Speaker:
TBC
Why creating the correct climate in which the right culture, behaviours, skill-mix and empowerment through effective leadership will mean that the team and the business will flourish.
Speaker:
TBC
How I Won Pharmacy Business of the Year
Sunil Chandarana shares his journey to becoming Pharmacy Business of the Year 2025.
Speaker:
Sunil Chandarana, May & Thomson
Networking Break
Embracing Technological Innovation
Innovation in digital and hardware technology is moving at pace and can create efficiencies to enable the delivery of high quality and safe clinical services and improve patient engagement.
Panellist:
Moderator:
Pharmacy Landscape update
An overview of current developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector.
CLOSING KEYNOTE
An update on Community Pharmacy England’s progress and plans for the contractual framework with opportunities for questions.
Reflections and hopes for the future from a range of leaders in the pharmacy sector with opportunities for questions to the panel.
Panellist:
Moderator:
Baba Akomolafe
Superintendent Pharmacist & Director, Christchurch Pharmacy and Clinics
Conference Chair
LUNCH & NETWORKING
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