The countdown is on — we’re just one month away from #NCPA2026! Kansas City is getting closer, and we’re back with another edition of the Kansas City Courier, your go-to guide for can’t-miss updates, convention news, and insider tips to help you get ready for Oct. 3-6.

Curious to learn more about what’s on deck? Check out our agenda.

For any questions regarding the registration process, please contact [email protected].

The wait is over. NCPA+, the official app for NCPA’s Annual Convention, is now available for download! Designed to help you make the most of your time in Kansas City, the app puts everything you need right at your fingertips.

Create a personalized schedule, explore educational sessions and exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees, and stay up to date on important convention announcements, all from your phone.

Learn more and download now.

For the first time, convention attendees can take part in a dedicated two-and-a-half-hour workshop — How To Wow Customers With Small Changes That Pay Off Big — in addition to the fantastic business education programming our team has cooked up. This fast-paced, interactive session will reveal practical, low-cost ways to elevate patient experience, strengthen community loyalty, and create the kind of memorable service that keeps customers returning time and again. Best of all, the workshop is included with your convention registration at no additional cost.

Learn more about our education offerings or check out our full agenda for even more information.

The deadline to make your Kansas City plans official is almost here. Register by Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. CT to take advantage of exclusive discounted hotel rates available through NCPA’s convention housing block.

There’s another reason to register before the deadline: Pharmacists who register by Sept. 11 will be entered into a drawing to win complimentary registration to all three of NCPA’s largest meetings in 2027, a value of nearly $2,800.

Already registered? You’re automatically entered. If not, you have just one week left to secure your spot, reserve your hotel, and get your name in the drawing.

Remember, you must be registered for the convention before booking within the NCPA hotel block. Register and book now.

This year’s convention is focused on moving from the “what should I do?” to the “here’s how to do it.” From our business education sessions beginning with “how,” to our “how-to” booths sprinkled throughout the Expo Hall, you will find an action plan to put into place the second you leave #NCPA2026. Whether you need to find new ideas, get tips, or ask questions, there’ll be something for you and your entire team.

Learn more about our “how-to” booths.

Enjoy a complimentary lunch and discover new products, services, and clinical solutions that can help strengthen your pharmacy at our Product Theaters. Join us for featured sessions including Recognizing and Addressing Pneumococcal Disease in Adults 50+ in the Pharmacy Setting, presented by Merck on Oct. 3; Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies, presented by Legally Mine on Oct. 4; and Hubs 101: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow, presented by BlinkRx on Oct. 5.

Check out the other Product Theaters via the agenda and add them to your schedule on our new app, NCPA+.

Ready to explore the path to pharmacy ownership, discover practical ways to put AI to work, learn how to get started with long-term care pharmacy at home, or find new ways to advance your existing LTC services? Head to Kansas City early and make the most of your time by signing up for one Pre-Convention Growth and Profitability Program Offerings. Leave with practical guidance and strategies ready to put into action.

Register for one (or more) of our upcoming workshops.

Please note: To sign up for pre-convention courses, you must register through the convention registration process, even if you’re not attending the full convention. Separate registration fees apply.

The House of Delegates is one of the best ways to be involved in the shaping of NCPA’s priorities by voting on NCPA officers and resolutions, and we’re looking for pharmacy owners and managers to join us. On Oct. 6, Grab breakfast at 7:15 a.m. and join us in room 2501C at the Kansas City Convention Center at 8 a.m. to represent your state and make your voice heard. You can register now by contacting Casey McAllister at [email protected] or you can register on-site in Kansas City at the NCPA registration desk until 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct.5. There will also be the option to register at the door on the day of.

One of Kansas City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the River Market blends history, culture, and entertainment. Former warehouse buildings along the riverfront have been transformed into residential lofts, restaurants, bars, cafes, unique shops, and international markets, creating a lively destination for visitors and locals alike.

While you’re in town for #NCPA2026, be sure to visit one of the district’s most beloved attractions — the Arabia Steamboat Museum. The museum houses thousands of remarkably preserved artifacts recovered from the “Arabia,” a steamboat that sank near Kansas City in 1856 and was excavated more than 130 years later.

With the museum scheduled to close in November 2026, this year’s convention offers a unique opportunity to experience this piece of American history before it disappears, so be sure to stop by during your free time.

See all the River Market has to offer.

Curious about who’ll be on the expo floor? See the up-to-date lineup!