Schedule
Plan ahead and gain greater value from your experience.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall Installation
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Registration & Information Desk
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
By Invitation
Maximize Your NACDS Relationships & Outcomes
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.
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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Registration & Information Desk
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Meet the Market Networking Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Meet the Market Information Desk
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall Installation
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Meet the Market
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
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
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
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NACDS Institute
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
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
NACDS Foundation
27th Annual NACDS Foundation Reception & Dinner
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.
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
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Exhibitor Final Prep
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Registration & Information Desk
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
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Networking Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
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Business Program
Hear from NACDS leadership and an informative and probing discussion of domestic and world events.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Lunch
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Total Store Expo Reception
This is the perfect opportunity to network and catch up with business associates.
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
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Networking Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
General
Registration & Information Desk
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Insight Session
The Retail Remix
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
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Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Lunch
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall Dismantle
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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San Diego Extravaganza
Connect with new and existing business partners while enjoying a variety of San Diego inspired cuisine.
Supported by Force Factor
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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