Agenda

  • AMCP 2026 events will take place at the Music City Center. 
  • All times are listed in Central Time (CT). 
  • Schedule is tentative and subject to change.  

Monday, April 13

10am–5:30pm 
Registration Open
1–6:30pm
Pre-Conference Program: The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Managed Care Pharmacy (additional fees apply)
6–8pm 
Satellite Symposia

Tuesday, April 14

6am–8am
Satellite Symposia
6:30am-6pm
Registration Open
7–8am
Welcome Breakfast for New Members & First-Time Attendees 
By invitation only
8:15–9:45am
Opening General Session 
9:45–10:15am
Networking Break
10am-1pm AMCP Foundation 26th Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition Finals
10:15–11:30am

Education Sessions

(L1) The Fine Print of Affordability: What Employers and PBMs Need to Know About Cost-Shifting Strategies
(M1) The Accelerated Approval Program: Balancing Crucial Patient Access with Timely Evidentiary Needs
(R1) RWE in Action: Using the AMCP RWE Standards to Facilitate Formulary Decisions
(W1) Beyond the Buzzwords: What We Learned Bridging Pharmacy, Quality, AI, and Data Science to Improve Performance

11am–6:30pm
Expo Open | Posters on Display | Spotlight Sessions 
11:30am-12:30pm  Finance Committee
11:30am–1:30pm
Satellite Symposia
Noon1pm Public Policy Committee
1-2pm Awards Selection Committee
1:30-2:30pm Student Pharmacist Committee
1:30–2:45pm

Education Sessions

(D2) Beyond the Breakthrough: Practical Insights for the Complex Gene Therapy Market
(L2) Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update
(M2) Oncology in Focus: What’s Hot, What’s Next!
(R2) Launch to Lessons Learned: Real-World Experience with Adalimumab Biosimilars
(W2) Operationalizing Precision Medicine: Coverage Principles, Clinical Utility, and Common Language for Managed Care

 

2:45–3:15pm
Networking Break
3-4pm Schools of Pharmacy Relations Committee
3-4pm AMCP Foundation 26th Annual National Student Pharmacist P&T Competition Results Announcement and Reception
3:15–4:15pm Education Sessions

(F3) Mission Possible: How Integrated Medical & Pharmacy Benefits Can Improve Specialty Drug Management
(L3) An Enterprise Solution for Mental Health Parity Compliance

 
4:30-5:30pm

*NEW* All Poster Presentations in the Expo Hall

5:30 - 6:30pm

Moderated Poster Tours

GLP-1 -  5:30-6pm
Access to Medication - 5:30-6pm

GLP-1 -  6-6:30pm
Access to Medication - 6-6:30pm

4:30–6:30pm
Opening Night Reception and AMCP Foundation Best Poster Competition in the Expo
5:30–6:30pm 
Student and New Practitioner Networking Event
7-8pm
Regional Affiliate Meetings 

Wednesday, April 15

6–8am 
Satellite Symposia
7am–5pm Registration Open
7-8:15am RPD Open Forum 
7:15-8:15am Regional Affiliate Meetings
8am-Noon Chapter Leadership Academy
8:30–9:45am
Keynote Session
9:45–10:15am
Networking Break
10:15–11:30am Education Sessions

(D4) Digesting the Disruption: Biosimilars, Benefits, and Barriers in IBD Care
(M4) Traditional Drug Pipeline 2026
(R4) Leveraging Mortality Data for Real-World Evidence in Managed Care: Challenges and Potential Solutions
9:30am–2:30pm
Expo Open | Poster Presentations | Spotlight Sessions | AMCP Foundation Poster Mentoring
 
Poster numbers 1-208 will present from 12-1pm
Poster numbers 209-417 will present from  1-2pm
10 -11am

Moderated Poster Tours

GLP-1 -  10 - 10:30am
Access to Medication - 10 - 10:30am

GLP-1 -  10:30 - 11am
Access to Medication - 10:30 - 11am

11:30am–1:30pm Satellite Symposia
11:45am-1pm Educational Affairs Committee
Noon-1pm Legislative & Regulatory Action Committee 
Noon-1:30pm Past Presidents and Founders Meeting 
12:30-2:30pm Faculty Advisors and Diplomat Committee Meeting 
1:45-2:45pm Format Committee 
2:45–4pm Education Sessions

(D5) Implementing a Comprehensive Asthma Care Management Program to Achieve Quality Improvement and Positive Health Outcomes
(F5) Diving into Data: An Introduction to Managed Care Research
(M5) Mind the Gap: Rethinking Oncology Management Before It’s Too Late
 
3–4:30pm
Corporate Member Council Meeting
Invitation only
4–4:15pm
Networking Break
4:15–5:15pm Education Sessions

(F6) AMCP Talks: Residency Revealed – Reflections from Managed Care Pharmacy Residents for Your Next Chapter
(L6) State Legislative and Regulatory Update
(M6) Patient Experience Data in Managed Care Pharmacy Decision Making: Barriers, Opportunities, and Practical Strategies for Managed Care Pharmacists
5:30-6:30pm
Regional Affiliate Meetings
6-8pm Satellite Symposia
7–9pm
Annual Awards Reception
Invitation only

Thursday, April 16

8:30–9:45am
Keynote Session

(K2) Unpacking the Data: The Application and Interpretation of Real-World Evidence in GLP-1 Obesity Treatment
9:45–10:15am
Networking Break
10:15-11:30am
Keynote Session

(K3) Emerging Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Current Development Landscape and Why It Matters
 
11:30am
Meeting Adjournment
Thank you for attending AMCP 2026!