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Friday

August 22, 2025

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Exhibit Hall Installation

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Registration & Information Desk

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

By Invitation

Maximize Your NACDS Relationships & Outcomes

San Diego Convention Center, Room 5
First-time Attendees, Meet the Market Retailers & Exhibitors

Attendees can network with their peers and trading partners, understand the role of NACDS in the industry, as well as hear tips on how to maximize the value of your membership and TSE.

Saturday

August 23, 2025

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Registration & Information Desk

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

General

Meet the Market Networking Continental Breakfast

San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

General

Meet the Market Information Desk

San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 6 Foyer

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Exhibit Hall Installation

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

General

Meet the Market

San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 6

Exhibitors introduce their latest innovative products, technology and services to Retailers through a series of 10-minute appointments.

12:30 PM – 1:35 PM

Special Session

Fueling Success: How Athletes Harness Collaboration, Resilience, and Wellness for Business & Life

San Diego Convention Center, Room 5

Join the We organization for a panel with athletes sharing how sports build character, resilience, and leadership beyond the game. Learn how skills like teamwork, composure under pressure, and wellness translate into professional success and personal growth.

Presented by WE

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Special Session

Harnessing the Economic Power of Family Caregivers and Older Adults – Opportunities for Retailers and CPGs

San Diego Convention Center, Room 5

In June of 2025, AARP published the results of its quinquennial study of American Caregivers. This session, based on those findings, will highlight the growing economic influence of family caregivers and older adults is reshaping the retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and pharmaceutical landscape. This session will explore how retailers and brands can tap into the evolving needs, preferences, and spending power of these critical consumer segments.

Presented by AARP

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

General

NACDS Institute

San Diego Convention Center, Room 4

The nationwide footprint of pharmacies and the clinical expertise of pharmacy teams offer unique opportunities to meaningfully improve community health – from providing routine healthcare services to linking patients in need with “food is medicine” interventions. Join us for an engaging discussion of pharmacy and healthcare experts to explore key opportunities to advance health and build sustainable strategies to scale pharmacy services.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

By Invitation

NACDS Political Involvement Reception

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Pacific Ballroom 19
NACDS-PAC Donors

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

NACDS Foundation

27th Annual NACDS Foundation Reception & Dinner

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom & Foyer
Ticket Holders

The Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner provides a special evening to celebrate our shared commitment to communities and advancing public health. Proceeds from the Dinner support the Foundation’s groundbreaking research, pharmacy education, and related philanthropic initiatives.

Sunday

August 24, 2025

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM

General

Exhibitor Final Prep

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Registration & Information Desk

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

General

Networking Continental Breakfast

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

General

Business Program

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom

Hear from NACDS leadership and an informative and probing discussion of domestic and world events.

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Exhibit Hall Open

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

General

Lunch

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

General

Total Store Expo Reception

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom & Foyer

This is the perfect opportunity to network and catch up with business associates.

Monday

August 25, 2025

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

General

Networking Continental Breakfast

San Diego Convention Center, Rooms 3-6 Foyer

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

General

Registration & Information Desk

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Insight Session

The Retail Remix

San Diego Convention Center

Retail is transforming as eCommerce, social platforms, and brick-and-mortar stores converge. Consumers now move seamlessly between digital and physical spaces, demanding personalized, frictionless experiences. To stay competitive, suppliers, retailers, and agencies must adapt to this evolving omnichannel journey. Join MPG and industry experts for an interactive session on navigating these shifts and delivering a seamless shopping experience.

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

General

Exhibit Hall Open

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

General

Lunch

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

General

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

General

San Diego Extravaganza

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom & Foyer

Connect with new and existing business partners while enjoying a variety of San Diego inspired cuisine.

Supported by Force Factor

Tuesday

August 26, 2025

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
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2025 NACDS
Total Store Expo

August 23-25, 2025

San Diego, CA

Register for TSE 2025! Don’t be left out of the biggest, most productive drug, food, and mass market event of the year!