25-26 March 2026 - Sandton Convention Centre
| TIME | TOPIC | THEME | Executive Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Plenary | 09:00 – 13:00 | Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Pharmacy | Smart Pharmacies of the Future: Leveraging AI for Efficiency, Accuracy, and Access | · AI-enabled dispensing, stock prediction, and workflow automation · Data-driven decision support for safer, more efficient care · Digital transformation across public and private pharmacy sectors |
| 13:00 – 14:00 Celebrating 80 years of PSSA | Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Pharmacy | Smart Pharmacies of the Future: Leveraging AI for Efficiency, Accuracy, and Access | · AI-enabled dispensing, stock prediction, and workflow automation · Data-driven decision support for safer, more efficient care · Digital transformation across public and private pharmacy sectors |
| Afternoon Session | 14:00 – 16:00 | S.A. Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists S.A. Vereniging van Hospitaal en Inrigtings Aptekers (SAAHIP) Session – Uniting Health Care Professionals | · Hospital pharmacy innovation and leadership · Antimicrobial stewardship, patient safety, and system efficiency · Interdisciplinary collaboration in resource-constrained environments | |
| Young Pharmacists’ Group (YPG) | Parallel Engagement Bridging Generations: Building a Profession that Supports Young Pharmacists | · Workforce sustainability and leadership succession · Skills development for manufacturing, regulatory, and industrial pharmacy · Intergenerational collaboration and mentorship |
| TIME | TOPIC | THEME | Executive Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Plenary | 09:00 – 13:00 | National Health Insurance (NHI): Pharmacy at the Heart of Universal Health Coverage | Panel Perspectives: · National Department of Health · Public and private sector pharmacists · Health economics and compliance authorities | Executive Focus: · Practical readiness for NHI implementation · Reimbursement models, accreditation, and supply chain integration · Sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and quality assurance Why Exhibitors Should Engage: · Strategic insight into future market access and contracting models · Alignment with national policy and health system reform · Early positioning for NHI-linked opportunities |
| South African Association of Community Pharmacists (SAACP) Session The Future Pharmacist’s Toolkit | Digital Health, Expanded Clinical Scopes & Rational Medicine Use | · Expanded clinical services (PCDT, PIMART, immunisation) · Digital tools and AI for community pharmacy · Pharmacovigilance and patient safety | |
| Afternoon Sessions | 14:00 – 16:00 | South African Association of Pharmacists in Industry (SAAPI) Session – Industry Matters | · Manufacturing, regulatory, and quality excellence · Industry–pharmacy collaboration · Workforce capability and compliance | |
| Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences of South Africa (APSSA) Session – Strengthening the Pipeline – Education, Training and the Future Pharmacist | · Current trends and challenges in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education · Ensuring graduate readiness for diverse career pathways (community, hospital, industry, research, regulatory) · Opportunities for industry–academia collaboration in training, internships, and skills development · Strengthening the future pipeline of pharmacists to support national health priorities |
