Illinois Pharmacists Annual Conference
August 28-30, 2026
Embassy Suites | East Peoria, IL
Save the date for August 28–30, 2026, when the Illinois Pharmacists Association welcomes pharmacy professionals from across the state to its Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites East Peoria. Join colleagues from every area of practice for dynamic learning experiences, fresh ideas you can apply right away, and valuable opportunities to connect with peers and leaders in the profession. No matter your practice setting, this weekend is designed to inspire new perspectives and strengthen your professional community.
Links to session handouts below
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Friday Handouts
- Session A: Keeping Up-to-Date, with so little time: Newly Approved Medications Review 2026
- Session B: Risk Management in Pharmacy Practice
- KEYNOTE: Standard of Care: From Implementation to Everyday Practice
- Session C: Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD): Illinois Law, Pharmacy Practice, and Lived Experiences
- 1 per page  4 per page  Handout  Video Link
- Session D: Embracing and Leveraging Technology: Using AI to Improve Pharmacy Operations
- Session E: A Changing Landscape: The 2026 Diabetes Update
Saturday Handouts
- A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Autism Care in Community Pharmacy
- Bottom of the Pyramid: Charting the Course for Lower Drug Prices
- Rough Waters to Smooth Sailing: Charting Clinical Excellence in the Waves of Standards of Care
- 1 per page  4 per page  Handout
Sunday Handouts
- Needle Facts: Immunization Update 2026
- Dr. Google vs The Pharmacist: Practical Strategies for Misinformation and Trust in Community Pharmacy
- Riding the Currents: Navigating 2026 Pharmacy Law and Policy in a Time of Change
- 1 per page  4 per page
Join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
100 Conference Center Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
Reserve your room online
Call to make your reservation
- Phone:Â 309-427-2424
- Group Code:Â 97B
Room block held only until August 6, 2026.
Get ready — the Illinois Pharmacists Association Annual Event is bringing the energy to East Peoria, Illinois for an unforgettable weekend of connection, innovation, and opportunity!
Join us August 28–30, 2026, for a high-impact conference experience that brings together pharmacy professionals from every practice setting. Exhibiting and networking at this premier event puts your organization front and center — giving you the perfect platform to showcase your message, highlight your products, and share what’s new with a highly engaged audience.
This can’t-miss annual gathering connects leading suppliers of pharmacy products and services with pharmacists, technicians, students, pharmacy owners, and key decision-makers from across the profession. The exhibit hall will be buzzing with conversation, discovery, and collaboration — creating the perfect environment to spark new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships.
Showcase your latest innovations, demonstrate your solutions in real time, and connect directly with the professionals who rely on what you provide. Whether you’re growing your reach, launching something new, or building lasting connections, this is where momentum happens.
Exhibiting at the 2026 annual event gives you powerful face-to-face access to pharmacy professionals who influence purchasing decisions every day. Don’t miss your chance to stand out, make an impact, and be part of one of the region’s most exciting pharmacy events of the year!
CLAIM CE - Link will go live the week of August 24, 2026.
After you log into Lecture Panda for the first time to claim CE for this event, Lecture Panda will send you a personalized link to continue claiming credit.
Registrants at the 2026 IPhA Annual Conference may earn up to 11.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education. In order to receive CPE credit, all meeting attendees must complete and submit an activity evaluation form online for each course attended along with completing the overall meeting evaluation form. Links to evaluations can be found online at the Lecture Panda Link listed in the program booklet and above. Complete educational program descriptions are located in the back of the program booklet.
The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education
Please make sure to write down the course codes in your program booklet next to EACH session you attend. Course codes are required to unlock each program evaluation. Course codes will ONLY be
given out at the end of each session and staff will not be able to provide them to you at a later time.  Program evaluations will be accessed through a link on the Conference website or in the 2026 Conference Program Booklet available onsite to registered guests.
Confirmation of attendance for the various sessions will be sent by IPhA on behalf of participants to the NABP through the CPE Monitor system. Attendees are responsible for correctly entering their own NABP e-Profile ID and MONTH and DAY of birth. In addition, participants will be responsible for to entering the correct program code(s) for evaluations to be valid.
As a best practice, attendees are responsible for verifying CE credits have correctly been uploaded into their own CPE Monitor account. Credit is typically available within 48 hours of completion of course evaluations as well as the overall conference evaluation.
It is the policy of the IL Pharmacists Association to ensure balance, independent, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating in this program are expected to
disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content of the presentation.
- Poster Competition
- Pharmacy Innovation Challenge
- Patient Counseling Competition
IPhA 2026 Awards - Seeking Nominations
The Illinois Pharmacists Association is proud to celebrate the incredible professionals who strengthen our pharmacy community every day—and we need your help to recognize them. We invite you to submit nominations for our annual awards honoring outstanding service, forward-thinking innovation, and unwavering support of the association. These awards shine a spotlight on the pharmacists, technicians, students, and advocates who go above and beyond to advance patient care and elevate our profession across Illinois. Take a moment to nominate a colleague, mentor, or rising star whose dedication deserves to be celebrated. Your nomination helps us honor excellence and inspire continued leadership throughout IPhA.
Submit your nominations HERE.
