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Our flagship annual experience bringing together pharmacy leaders, innovators, and community builders who are actively redefining what is possible and shaping what comes next.
Why This MattersThe Next Dose Summit is more than a gathering.
It is a catalyst for what comes next in pharmacy and community care.
This event serves as a key funding driver for the Jordan Smith Community Care Foundation’s signature initiatives.
From empowering pharmacy technicians through the Rx Technician Collective, to expanding access to care through Remote Area Medical clinics, this work is rooted in real impact.
When you attend, partner, or support this summit, you are not just investing in your own growth.
You are directly contributing to the future of pharmacy and the communities we serve.
2026 The Next Dose Summit
October 14-15, 2026
Covington, KY
A space to learn, connect, and see how pharmacists are redefining what is possible in their careers, their communities, and the future of care.
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Your registration includes full access to The Next Dose Summit experience, bringing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, residents, and industry partners together for connection, perspective, and forward-thinking conversation about what’s next for pharmacy.
✓ Two Days of Live Speaker Sessions
Hear directly from pharmacists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are building careers, services, and opportunities beyond traditional paths.✓ Intentional Networking & Connection
Connection breaks are built throughout both days, creating space to meet speakers, peers, partners, and pharmacy professionals from across the profession.✓ Entrepreneurship Panel
Hear from pharmacists building what’s next through entrepreneurship, new business models, innovative services, and nontraditional career paths.✓ Partner Recognition & Business Spotlights
Discover organizations, services, and solutions supporting pharmacists, pharmacy teams, and the future of patient care.✓ Breakfast & Lunch Both Days
Start the morning together and continue the conversation over lunch, with meals included as part of the Summit experience.✓ Networking Reception
Close Day One with dedicated time to connect, continue conversations, and build relationships beyond the sessions.Boss Up for Scholarships Dinner is a separate experience held Wednesday evening following the Networking Reception.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Day One | Leadership • Innovation • Entrepreneurship7:30–8:20 a.m.
Welcome Breakfast, Registration & Networking8:20–8:30 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks | Jordan Smith8:30–9:00 a.m.
Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner | APhA President9:00–9:45 a.m.
Melinda Fowler | The Hormonal Pharmacist10:00–10:45 a.m.
Tim Ulbrich | YFP Wealth11:00–11:45 a.m.
DeLon Canterbury | GeriatRx11:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Partner Recognition & Business Spotlights12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Conversation1:00–1:45 p.m.
Lisa Faast | DiversifyRx2:00–2:45 p.m.
Jackie Boyle | Boyle & Co.3:00–3:45 p.m.
Sakhi Patel | CuraVoice4:00–4:45 p.m.
Beyond the Prescription: Building What’s Next
Entrepreneurship Panel
Janan Sarwar • Nima Ataei • Lola Olatunde • Jae Koonce • Liz Fredrickson • Samantha Wright • Nicole Wallace4:45–5:00 p.m.
Day One Reflection & Evening Preview5:00–6:15 p.m.
Networking Reception6:30–8:30 p.m.
Boss Up for Scholarships DinnerTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Day Two | Connection • Inspiration • What’s Next7:00–7:50 a.m.
Breakfast & Morning Connections7:50–8:00 a.m.
Day Two Welcome | Jordan Smith8:00–8:45 a.m.
Jay Phipps | Pharmacy Gladiator9:00–9:45 a.m.
Natalie Park | TJM Labs10:00–10:45 a.m.
Melody Hartzler | PharmToTable11:00–11:45 a.m.
Jill White | Innovate Wellness11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Closing Lunch & Connections12:45–1:30 p.m.
Jesse McCullough | Keystone Pharmacy Insights1:30–2:00 p.m.
Closing Reflection & Call Forward | Jordan SmithConnection Breaks are intentionally built throughout both days to create space for conversation, introductions, and meaningful connection.
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The Next Dose Summit is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students who are curious about what comes next for the profession and want to be part of shaping it.
This experience is ideal for:
✔ Pharmacists Seeking New Perspectives
Those interested in leadership, innovation, and expanding their impact beyond traditional roles.✔ Pharmacy Students and Residents
Individuals looking for exposure to diverse career paths, mentorship, and real-world conversations about the future of pharmacy.✓ Pharmacy Technicians and Emerging Leaders
Technicians and other pharmacy professionals looking to expand their impact, explore new opportunities, and be part of conversations shaping the future of pharmacy.✔ Pharmacists Exploring Entrepreneurship or New Services
Those considering new ideas, services, or ways to create meaningful change within their practice or community.✔ Industry Partners and Organizations Supporting Pharmacy Innovation
Companies and organizations committed to advancing the profession and connecting with forward-thinking pharmacists.If you believe pharmacy’s future will be shaped by collaboration, leadership, and new ideas, this summit is for you.
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The Next Dose Summit is designed to feel different from traditional conferences. Smaller attendance allows for real conversation, connection, and exposure to pharmacists doing meaningful work beyond traditional roles. This is a space to learn, ask questions, and leave feeling energized about what’s possible next.
Be part of the movement redefining what is possible in pharmacy and community care.
Accomodations & Travel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
Official Host Hotel & Summit Venue
10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky
Additional Nearby Hotels
Cincinnati Marriott at Rivercenter
10 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky
Hotel Covington
638 Madison Ave, Covington, Kentucky
Travel Information
Nearest Airport: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Distance to Venue: Approximately 15–20 minutes from CVG to Embassy Suites RiverCenter
Transportation Options: Uber and Lyft are readily available at CVG Airport and throughout the Covington/Cincinnati area
Parking: On-site parking available at Embassy Suites RiverCenter and nearby garages
Walkable Area: The RiverCenter area offers walkable access to restaurants, riverfront views, and downtown Cincinnati via the Roebling Suspension Bridge
Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
Recommended Arrival: Attendees traveling by air are encouraged to arrive the afternoon or evening prior to the event start
Our venue was intentionally selected for convenience, accessibility, and a walkable experience so attendees can focus on connection, learning, and community.
Ready to be part of what comes next in pharmacy?
Boss Up for Scholarships
DinnerAn intimate evening designed for connection, conversation, and purpose.
Join us for a curated dinner experience bringing together speakers, attendees, and partners in a more personal setting, where ideas are shared, relationships are built, and impact is at the center of it all.
Proceeds from this experience directly support scholarships for pharmacy students and technicians through the Jordan Smith Community Care Foundation.
Limited seating available.
Add this experience to your Summit registration.
Speakers
This lineup is coming together in the best way, bringing together pharmacists and leaders who are building, innovating, and redefining what’s possible.
More to come.
Melinda Fowler, RPh
Founder and CEO
The Hormonal Pharmacist
Samantha Wright, PharmD
Founder and CEO
Wright Integrative Solutions
Janan Sarwar, PharmD
Founder and Publisher
Global Bookshelves International
Natalie Park, PharmD
Chief Product Officer
TJM Labs
Jackie Boyle, PharmD
CEO & Coach
Boyle & Co
Melody Hartzler, PharmD
CEO and Clinical Pharmacist
PharmToTable
Delon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP
CEO
Geriatrx
Jesse McCullough, PharmD
Founder
Keystone Pharmacy Insights
Nima Ataei, PharmD
Founder and CEO
Pharther Health
Tim Ulbrich, PharmD
Co-Founder and CEO
YFP Wealth
Sakhi Gaurang Patel
Co-Founder
CuraVoice
Lola Olatunde PharmD, MS
Founder and Principal Consultant
HER Consulting
Jae Koonce, PharmD
Founder
Proof of Work Fitness
Nicole Wallace, PharmD, MBA
Founder and CEO
PharmD Unleashed, Creations by NLW
Jill White, PharmD
CEO
Innovate Wellness
Lisa Faast, PharmD
CEO
DiversifyRx
Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA
CEO
Pharmacy Gladiator
Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS
Founder
RelayEd
Partners & Sponsors
We partner with organizations aligned with leadership, innovation, and advancing the future of pharmacy.
Your partnership helps bring these experiences to life while directly supporting meaningful community impact initiatives led by pharmacists.
Founding partners are helping shape the first phase of programming and the future of these community impact initiatives.
Interested in partnering with The Next Dose Summit?
Sponsorship opportunities include speaking visibility, networking engagement, and partnership with pharmacy leaders and innovators.
Our Signature InitiativesThis work comes to life through a combination of signature experiences, community partnerships, and initiatives designed to expand impact.
The Next Dose Summit
Fall 2026
October 14-15, 2026
The Pharmacy Edit
Winter 2027
January - March
Remote Area Medical
Fall 2027
Social for Scholarships
Summer 2027

