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The Pharmacy Show is sponsored by the pharmaceutical and med tech industries via Grants, Sponsorship, and Exhibition packages. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided sponsorship through the purchase of exhibition space and/or sponsored speaker sessions with no further input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting. Sessions delivered with input from our sponsors will always be marked on the programme. A full list of confirmed sponsors for the Pharmacy Show is available here.

 

 

NEC BIRMINGHAM
11-12 OCTOBER 2026

Meet the speakers at the Networking Zone

The Networking Zone (Stand D55) is returning to the Pharmacy Show this year following the success of its launch last year.

The dedicated space offers pharmacy professionals the opportunity to meet inspiring speakers, spark meaningful conversations, and gain fresh insights in a relaxed and welcoming environment designed to foster valuable connections.

Explore the full schedule below, and don’t forget to bookmark your must-attend sessions on the Pharmacy Show App!

 

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2026 Agenda:

Sunday, 11 October

09:30 - 10:30

Career diversity and entrepreneurialism

 

10:45 - 11:30

New Pharmacy First services

 

11:45 - 12:30

Independent prescribing & expanding clinical practice

 

12:30 - 13:30

Networking Hour

 

13:30 - 14:15

Careers, leadership & developing your role

  • Danielle Hunt, Chief Executive - Pharmacist Support
  • Julie Boora, Co-founder - TribElle Ltd

 

14:30 - 15:15

Private services & growing your pharmacy business

  • Mital Thakrar, Head of Private Services - Bestway Healthcare

 

15:45 - 16:30

Women in community pharmacy

 

16:45 - 17:30

Peer discussion for revalidation

  • Shilpa Shah, CEO, Community Pharmacy North East London, and Independent Expert Member - UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board

  • Paula Higginson, Head of Learning Development - CPPE

Monday, 12 October

09:45 - 10:30

Stop chasing locums, start reaching them

  • Jonny Clarke, CEO - Locate a Locum
  • Stevie McIntyre, Head of LAL Reach - Locate a Locum

 

10:45 - 11:30

Managing financial pressures in pharmacy

  • Mital Thakrar, Head of Private Services - Bestway Healthcare

 

11:45 - 12:30

Pharmacy Technicians and the changing pharmacy team

 

12:30 - 13:30

Networking Hour

 

13:30 - 14:15

Technology, AI & the future of digital innovation

  • Mark DasGupta, Director of Professional Development - The Pharmacist's Defence Association
  • Rahul Singal, Chief Pharmacy & Medicines Information Officer (CPMIO) - NHS England

 

14:30 - 15:15

Peer discussion for revalidation

  • Paula Higginson, Head of Learning Development - CPPE

Networking at the Pharmacy Show

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