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Friday
August 26, 2022

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Installation

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration & Information Desk

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, North Lobby

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Maximize Your NACDS Relationships & Outcomes

By Invitation

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 151

First-time Attendees, Meet the Market Retailers & Exhibitors

In this new session, 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. Refreshments served. Signing up in advance is suggested.

Saturday
August 27, 2022

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration & Information Desk

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, North Lobby

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Meet The Market Networking Continental Breakfast

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Meet The Market Information Desk

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Installation

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Meet The Market

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Ballroom

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Troubled Waters or Smooth Sailing – What’s ahead for the CPG and Pharma Supply Chains?

Insight Session

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 253

All Attendees

Supply chain disruptions have evolved from being a nuisance to front-page news because of the pandemic. Today, are we recovering or are we in for a long and turbulent ride? This session will highlight where to look for future disruptions and steps companies can consider to build a more resilient supply chain.

Todd Huseby, Partner, Kearney

Michael Zimmerman, Partner, Kearney

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Why it’s Critical to Lead with Your Authentic Self in this New World

Insight Session

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 253

All Attendees

WE, the community of female healthcare leaders, will host a panel discussion of executives who will share why it is essential today to lead with authenticity professionally, personally, and within your communities. 

Jinali Desai, Vice President, Bundled Solutions, Walmart

Derek Gaskins, Chief Marketing Officer, Yesway

Summer Kerley, Vice President, Clinical Services and Business Development, Rite Aid Corporation

Lisa Paley, President, North America, Haleon

Lauren Wittenberg, Director, Global eCommerce and Omnichannel, i-Health Inc, a Division of DSM

Michael Wolf, PharmD, Senior Director/DMM, OTC Drug, Walgreen Co.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

NACDS Institute – Health & Wellness Innovation Across Diverse Communities

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 252

Join us for an engaging conversation as federal policy and innovation experts team up with pharmacy leaders to discuss major initiatives and opportunities to advance nutrition, health, and equity.

Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & CEO, NACDS

Colleen Lindholz, President, Kroger Health, The Kroger Co.

Brian Nightengale, RPh, PhD, President, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, and NACDS Chair

Catherine Oakar, Special Assistant to the President for Public Health and Disparities in the Domestic Policy Council, The White House

Rina Shah, PharmD, Group Vice President, Pharmacy of the Future & Healthcare Segment Strategy, Walgreen Co.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

NACDS Political Involvement Reception

By Invitation

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Momentum Ballroom C, Level 5

NACDS-PAC Donors

Jonathan Swan, National Political Reporter, Axios

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

NACDS Leadership Reception & Dinner

By Invitation

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Momentum Ballroom D-E & Foyer, Level 5

Sunday
August 28, 2022

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Exhibitor Final Prep

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration & Information Desk

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, North Lobby

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Networking Continental Breakfast

General

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble Ballroom Foyer, Level 2

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Business Program

General

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble Ballroom, Level 2

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

Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & CEO, NACDS

Brian Nightengale, RPh, PhD, President, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, and NACDS Chair

Lawrence H. Summers, Former United States Secretary of the Treasury

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NACDS Board of Directors Meeting

By Invitation

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Momentum Ballroom D-E, Level 5

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cyber Stations

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

Supported by IQVIA

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

Supported by Prescryptive Health

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Total Store Expo Reception

General

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble Ballroom, Level 2

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

Monday
August 29, 2022

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration & Information Desk

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, North Lobby

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Networking Continental Breakfast

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 250 Rooms Foyer

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Creative Solutions for Mental & Behavioral Health

Insight Session

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 252

Improving mental and behavioral health remain top public health priorities. Pharmacies have implemented creative solutions to improve access and provide destigmatizing support within their communities. Join us to learn more!

Kate Gainer, Executive Vice President & CEO, Iowa Pharmacy Association

Erin Shaal, PharmD, Vice President, Rx Procurement, Specialty and Patient Care Services, Albertsons Companies

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Pharmaceutical Issues, Trends and Forecasts

Insight Session

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 258

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 markets for 2022 and beyond.

Scott Biggs, Director, Supplier Services, IQVIA

Doug Long, Vice President, Industry Relations, IQVIA

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Future of Health & Wellness Care Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Insight Session

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 257

The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for ingenuity in healthcare delivery across diverse communities. Now it’s time to consider “where we go from here” to secure innovations that will improve care for the next generation. Join us for an engaging discussion!

Jason Briscoe, PharmD, R.Ph., Director, Pharmacy Operations, Discount Drug Mart, Inc.

Sara Roszak, Senior Vice President, Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy and President of NACDS Foundation, NACDS

Lisa Smith, PharmD, MBA, Senior Director II Clinical Operations and Strategy, Walmart Health and Wellness

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The New Shopper Eco:System Is Here

Insight Session

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 253

Wendy Liebmann, CEO & Chief Shopper, WSL Strategic Retail, will share her latest How America Shops® research.

Wendy Liebmann, CEO & Chief Shopper, WSL Strategic Retail

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Cyber Stations

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

Supported by IQVIA

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

Prescryptive Health

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Boston Extravaganza

General

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble Ballroom, Level 2

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

Bryan Adams, Singer/Songwriter

Tuesday
August 30, 2022

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

General

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall