29th Annual 2026 NPPA Conference & Exhibition 2026

Overview

The 29th Annual 2026 NPPA Conference & Exhibition takes place November 16-19, 2026 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organized by the National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA), it is the first and longest-running national conference held exclusively for the pharmacy purchasing profession, launched in 1997 and held annually in Las Vegas (except 2020 during the COVID pandemic).

Schedule

• November 16 (Monday): Attendee Opening Reception, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• November 17-19: CE Educational Sessions (Best Buyer Practices peer-to-peer presentations)
• November 17-18: Exhibit Days in the Exhibit Hall

Program Highlights

• Peer-to-peer "Best Buyer Practices" educational sessions presented by pharmacy buyers
• 8-12 units of ACPE-accredited CE for Technician & Pharmacist recertification, including the required 1 hour of Pharmacy Law CE
• Exhibit hall featuring between 65-85 pharmaceutical companies showcasing products and services
• Sponsorships and hospitality events
• Two meals per day included in registration (breakfast and lunch, Tuesday-Thursday), plus reception food/drinks and exhibit-hall snacks
• Prize giveaways in the Exhibit Hall and Lecture Hall (winners must be current NPPA members present at the drawings)

Audience

The conference draws pharmacy purchasing professionals, buyers, and GPO executives from across the United States, with an average of 35% of purchasing-professional attendees new to the conference. The 2025 edition hosted 145 attendees and 61 exhibitors.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Las Vegas - Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel, Nevada, United States