This email will help you prepare and address frequently asked questions as you get ready for the NCPA 2026 Annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Kansas City Convention Center 
301 W 13th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105

Loews Kansas City Hotel | Headquarters Hotel  
1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo. 64108

Kansas City Marriott Downtown | Hotel 
200 W 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105

Please contact Spargo at (571) 404-6623 with questions about housing. 

The Loews and the Kansas City Convention Center are connected by bridge, and the Marriott Downtown is steps away, making it easy and convenient to travel back and forth from your hotel room to convention activities. 

If you have some time outside of the convention, here’s a map to get around Kansas City to experience bustling neighborhoods like the Power and Light District, where you can find select restaurants and bars offering a 15 percent discount to #NCPA2026 attendees. Just look for the NCPA window cling at participating locations.

The 1210 Broadway surface lot is open to the public for parking at a rate of $30 per vehicle. Both the Loews Kansas City Hotel and Kansas City Marriott Downtown have parking available. Attendees are responsible for paying for their parking.  

Self-serve kiosks are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 2, and will remain available during normal registration hours for the remainder of the event.

Registration hours:

Badges can be picked up at the self-serve kiosks or at the registration desk located in the 2300 lobby area of the convention center. There is a re-print fee of $100 for any badges re-printed at registration.

For questions about your membership account, stop by the membership desk located next to registration. All other questions, including registration, can be addressed at the registration desk.

Buttons are available for student attendees and can be picked up at registration. All student programming will take place in Room 1501-B, and student updates will be shared through the NCPA+ student newsfeed.

CPESN® members are encouraged to stop by the CPESN welcome desk to pick up their buttons.

Our convention app, NCPA+, makes navigating your convention experience simple. You can sort by day, subject matter, and event type, then create your schedule by bookmarking the events you want to attend. 

Have a question about the app or #NCPA2026? Use the Ask Scripty button in NCPA+ to submit your questions and get support in real time. For in-person assistance, visit the NCPA+ support area near registration on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7:30-11 a.m. and noon-5:30 p.m., or Sunday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-5:30 p.m. 

CE claiming: Check the back of your badge for CE claiming instructions.

Need help? Visit the NCPA CE Claiming Desk outside of the business education rooms or contact us online at https://ncpa.thinkingcap.com/contactus.

Pre-convention education: There’s still time to enroll in pre-convention education! Every single program is worth your time and is essential to the future of independent pharmacy. Click here to check out your options. 

Please note: You must register through the convention registration for our pre-convention courses even if you’re not attending the full convention. Separate registration fees apply.

Head to the exhibit hall to explore new products, technology and services, see demonstrations from over 200 companies, and more. Check out the interactive map here.

Badges will be required to enter the Expo Hall. Entry is for pharmacy staff and their guests. Unregistered guests may register for an exhibit hall-only pass. Please complete and bring the exhibit hall-only form to the registration desk.

Expo Hall hours are Sunday, Oct. 4, noon-4:30 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-noon.

Expo Hall highlights:

Make sure to stop by and visit with NCPA staff.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Grand Ballroom 2501C 

Calling all pharmacy owners and managers! Take an active role in your pharmacy association and become a member of the House of Delegates. Sign up and pick up your ribbon at the credentials desk in the NCPA registration area on Sunday and Monday or at the door of the House of Delegates on Tuesday. Plan ahead and grab a hot breakfast outside the session before the meeting starts.

House of Delegates agenda 

Product Theaters offering meals will take place Sunday through Tuesday. Please review the agenda for more details.

Get ready for unforgettable nights! The conversations don’t stop when the sessions end. Join us for unique reception experiences that combine networking, entertainment, and a taste of Kansas City.

First-Timers Reception 
Saturday, Oct. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 1501C
Sponsored by Outcomes.

Long-Term Care Division Reception
Saturday, Oct. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 1501A 
Sponsored by GeriMed. 

Opening Night Reception
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | South Plaza
Our Opening Night Reception brings the charm of a backyard BBQ together with an elevated culinary experience, creating the perfect setting to reconnect with colleagues, meet new peers, and celebrate the pharmacy profession.
Sponsored by McKesson.

Monday Night Mix and Mingle 
Monday, Oct. 5 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Loews City Beautiful Ballroom DE + Foyer
The Made in Kansas City Marketplace transforms our closing reception into a lively gathering of local artisans, specialty makers, and culinary favorites, offering attendees an authentic taste of the city’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Sponsored by GeriMed and WSPC.

Please note: Badges will be required to attend the Opening Night Reception and the Monday Night Mix and Mingle. Anyone without a badge must purchase a ticket. To do so, please visit the registration desk and present these forms for each reception you’d like to attend:

KCCC: In case of emergency, please contact the convention center’s security department immediately at (816) 513-5111 or dial “0” from any landline.

Should you have any housing or registration questions leading up to convention, contact Spargo via email at  [email protected] or via phone at (888) 413-7430.  For any additional questions email our team at [email protected].