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Program

The PSA26 education program will continue to be updated as sessions and speakers are confirmed. Click on a session to view the synopsis, learning objectives and presenter(s).

Please note the program session names and times are subject to change.


Friday, July 31, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Inside the eczema consultation
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Type 1 Diabetes | Lows, highs and wi-fi
Dr Dorota Pawlak - Chief Scientific Officer and Director | Breakthrough T1D
Straight from the source | Navigating regulation in pharmacy practice
Hosted by: Karen Castle - State Manager QLD | PSA
APSA Stream | Session One
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Helping without being asked, men’s health in focus
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pharmacy at the frontline | Opportunities for new models of care for HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs
Joseph Doyle and Kate Mackie
PSOTY Grand Final Navigating medicine shortages through SAS and Section 19A
Brett MacFarlane
APSA Stream | Session Two
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Inside the eczema consultation
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Type 1 Diabetes | Lows, highs and wi-fi
Dr Dorota Pawlak - Chief Scientific Officer and Director | Breakthrough T1D
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Helping without being asked, men’s health in focus
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pharmacy at the frontline | Opportunities for new models of care for HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs
Joseph Doyle and Kate Mackie
PSOTY Grand Final
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Straight from the source | Navigating regulation in pharmacy practice
Hosted by: Karen Castle - State Manager QLD | PSA
APSA Stream | Session One
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Navigating medicine shortages through SAS and Section 19A
Brett MacFarlane
APSA Stream | Session Two
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Type 1 Diabetes | Lows, highs and wi-fi
Dr Dorota Pawlak - Chief Scientific Officer and Director | Breakthrough T1D
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pharmacy at the frontline | Opportunities for new models of care for HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs
Joseph Doyle and Kate Mackie
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Inside the eczema consultation
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Helping without being asked, men’s health in focus
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PSOTY Grand Final
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Straight from the source | Navigating regulation in pharmacy practice
Hosted by: Karen Castle - State Manager QLD | PSA
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Navigating medicine shortages through SAS and Section 19A
Brett MacFarlane
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening plenary
In this inspiring opening plenary, we begin with a meaningful Welcome to Country, grounding our gathering in respect and connection to place. This is followed by the President’s Address, setting the vision for the future of pharmacy and the vital role pharmacists play in leading change. We are then joined by Todd Sampson for his keynote Brain Power, an engaging exploration of how we can optimise our thinking, build resilience, and unlock greater performance in both our professional and personal lives. Together, these sessions will set the tone for an energising conference - one that empowers pharmacists to grow, innovate, and lead with confidence into the future.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Morning tea and industry engagement
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Close to home | The topics shaping the pharmacy profession
Our panel sessions will dive into the big issues impacting the profession, including emerging trends, new technologies, evolving regulations, and public health concerns. Our expert panel of decision-makers will share their perspective and discuss the challenges pharmacists must be prepared to tackle moving forward. This session promises to spark conversation, provide valuable insights, and inspire new thinking about the future of pharmacy practice. Don’t miss your chance to join this crucial discussion.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Friday lunch
Friday lunch | Poster presentations
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM APSA Stream | Session One
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon tea and industry engagement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM APSA Stream | Session Two
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PSA 2026 Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception | PSA26 Expo Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Housewarming Party | Pumphouse Sydney


Saturday, August 1, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Members only breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Industry Engagement
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Saturday Plenary | Changing the definition of pharmacy - Scope of practice panel
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday Morning Tea
10:31 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday morning | Poster presentations
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Medicine Safety Panel. The reality of safety in modern practice Shots before take-off. The travel health pharmacist No filter. Clinical clarity on acne care
APSA Stream 1
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Power Break
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Keeping up with the Code of Ethics The RSV update: who, what and when? Cutting through the cough confusion APSA Stream 2
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Saturday Lunch
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM AI is here. What’s next for pharmacy? Boosted by pharmacy. The continuing need for COVID-19 protection All ears! Managing otitis externa and otitis media in pharmacy practice APSA Stream 3
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Smarter systems. Sharper care Dengue protection updates! Are you ready? New tricks for old aches. Pharmacist management of musculoskeletal pain APSA Stream 4
3:15 PM - 3:15 PM Saturday Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM How do you solve a problem like…. Small arms, big impact. Confidently vaccinating children in pharmacy Antimicrobial Stewardship in Pharmacy: Leading the Frontline Against AMR APSA Stream 5
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM ADHD care. Managing continuation and ensuring patient supply during medicine shortages Cervical cancer and HPV. Where pharmacists can make a difference Cyber security - protecting yourself APSA Stream 6
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Gala Dinner | Dress to Impress | Sydney Masonic Centre





7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Members only breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Industry Engagement
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Saturday Plenary | Changing the definition of pharmacy - Scope of practice panel
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday Morning Tea
10:31 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday morning | Poster presentations
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM APSA Stream 1
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Power Break
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM APSA Stream 2
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Saturday Lunch
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM APSA Stream 3
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM APSA Stream 4
3:15 PM - 3:15 PM Saturday Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM APSA Stream 5
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM APSA Stream 6
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Gala Dinner | Dress to Impress | Sydney Masonic Centre


Sunday, August 2, 2026


8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration | Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CSI session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Closing Plenary | Lunch

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration | Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Consultant CSI session
Hospital CSI session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Clearing the air. Pharmacists prescibing for quitting
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Sniffles, sneezes and solutions. Allergic rhinitis in practice
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Strengthening pharmacy practice in dysmenorrhoea
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Closing Plenary | Lunch

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration | Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Prescribing for wounds. From presentation to prescription.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ECP CSI session
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Rethinking relief. Post-surgical pain and opioid safety
Shania Liu
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Lost in transition. Medication risks when patients are on the move
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Closing Plenary | Lunch

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration | Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CSI session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Closing Plenary | Lunch


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