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Learning. Connection. Community.
Signature Experience
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.
Early
Registration
ENDS JULY 31st!
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Your registration includes full access to The Next Dose Summit experience, created to bring pharmacists and pharmacy students together for connection, perspective, and forward-thinking conversation about the future of the profession.
✔ Two Days of Live Speaker Sessions
Hear from pharmacists, leaders, and innovators sharing real experiences, ideas, and perspectives shaping what comes next in pharmacy.✔ Extended Networking Opportunities
Intentional time built into the schedule to connect with peers, speakers, and industry partners throughout both days.✔ Vendor and Partner Experience
Dedicated time to explore new services, technologies, and opportunities supporting innovation in pharmacy practice.✔ Lunch Provided Both Days
Midday meals included to allow attendees to continue conversations and networking without leaving the summit environment.✔ Morning Coffee and Refreshments
Light breakfast items and refreshments available each morning. -
Speaker lineup and full session details released Summer 2026
Wednesday, October 14
Big Ideas, Bold Leadership, and What’s Next
Morning
Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
Opening Keynote: Redefining What’s Possible in Pharmacy
Featured Sessions focused on leadership, innovation, and building beyond the traditional model
Networking and Connection Breaks intentionally built into the experience
Midday
Lunch and Networking
Time to connect with peers, speakers, and partners
Afternoon
Panel Discussion: Building in Pharmacy
Innovation Spotlight featuring partners and solutions enabling pharmacist-led care
Featured Sessions on clinical advancement, business models, and personalized care
Dedicated Networking and Partner Engagement time
Evening
Networking Reception
Boss Up for Scholarships Dinner Experience (Ticketed Add-On)
An intimate evening supporting the future of pharmacists, students, and technicians while building meaningful connections
Thursday, October 15
Strategy, Action, and Implementation
Morning
Breakfast and Networking
Featured Sessions focused on real-world application, innovation, and emerging therapies
Networking and Connection Breaks
Late Morning
Sessions highlighting pharmacist-led care models and strategies for implementation
Continued opportunities for networking and partner engagement
Midday
Light Lunch and Networking
Closing Session
Panel Discussion: Beyond the Script
Closing Keynote: Turning Ideas into Action
Summit closing and key takeaways
Additional Note
Dedicated networking and partner engagement time is intentionally built into the summit experience to create meaningful connections, collaboration, and opportunity.
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The Next Dose Summit is designed for pharmacists 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 Leaders and Emerging Leaders
Managers, preceptors, and professionals interested in building stronger teams, communities, and practice models.✔ 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
Co-founder & CEO
Pharmesol
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
More Voices Coming
Jill White, PharmD
CEO
Innovate Wellness
Nicole Wallace, PharmD, MBA
Founder and CEO
PharmD Unleashed, Creations by NLW
Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA
CEO
Pharmacy Gladiator
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?
Partners & Sponsors
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
Rx Technician Collective
Spring 2027
Remote Area Medical
Summer 2027
Social for Scholarships
Summer 2027

