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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 Matters

The 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Dinner

An 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 Initiatives

This 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