4th National Pharmacy Conference & National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards

We are less than two months away from the 4th National Pharmacy Conference and National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards to be held at the majestic Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex in October 2026. The conference brings together all sector of pharmacy, professionals from other health care professions, and key policy makers to engage in dialogue that shapes Pharmacy in South Africa.

4^th National Pharmacy Conference and National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards to be held in October: Miss them and miss out

South Africa’s premier multi-stakeholder pharmacy conference, the National Pharmacy Conference, is scheduled for its fourth instalment in 2026. The 4^th National Pharmacy Conference will take place at the majestic Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex (commonly known as “Durban ICC”) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, from 11 to 13 October 2026. The conference will culminate in the 2026 National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards to be hosted on the evening of Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

The last three conferences saw the profession, stakeholders and Council come together to deliberate on solutions for challenges facing Pharmacy and the broader healthcare system. Furthermore, policy positions guided by conference resolutions have helped reshape education and training, the practice environment, research, and Council’s own regulatory frameworks. Chiefly, the work of the previous years readied Pharmacy for the health system envisaged in the National Development Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To this effect, Pharmacy has become a responsive collaborator in the South African health care system and a catalyst for meaningful impact in the advancement of public health.

The 4^th National Pharmacy Conference will be held under the theme: “A Glimpse into the Future: Advancing Pharmacy Towards 2050”. The conference programme, which may be accessed by clicking here, is rich with best practice workshops and sessions, Good Pharmacy Practice guidance, sessions on the latest research in pharmacy, and policy deliberation sessions, amongst others,

Furthermore, Council has negotiated favourable rates with accommodation providers within the vicinity of the Durban ICC. The details of the accommodation providers and their room offerings can be accessed by visiting https://sapcconference.co.za/travel/accommodation/

Standard Registration Discount

Register by to attend the 4^th National Pharmacy Conference by 31 August 2026 and benefit from the standard registration discount. The discounted standard rate provides savings of between R1 000 and R500, depending on the delegate’s category of registration.

2026 National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards gala evening

Pharmacy professionals and facilities across the country make a significant impact in addressing the health care needs of the South African population. This hard work and dedication deserve recognition. South Africa’s Pioneer Pharmacy Professional and Pioneer Pharmacy Facility as well as various subcategory winners will be announced during the 2026 SAPC National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards gala evening to be held on 13 October 2026 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, following the 4th National Pharmacy Conference.

Members of the profession are welcome to bring a plus-one or more, at a cost of R1 200 per additional gala dinner ticket. 4^th NPC full delegates attend the gala evening free of charge.