2024 TPA Conference & Expo: Game On!

Hundreds of pharmacists, student pharmacists, and technicians from across the state gathered July 26–28 at the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo in Allen, TX, to meet face-to-face with their pharmacy peers. The message throughout the event was clear: Game on!

Educational sessions covered topics ranging from legislative advocacy and regulatory updates to artificial intelligence and pharmacogenomics. In addition to the opportunity to receive up to 14 hours of continuing education, attendees had the opportunity to hear from and meet Michael Hogue, executive vice president and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association, who provided an optimistic outlook on the state of pharmacy.

APhA CEO Michael Hogue, Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) Chair-Elect May Woo, APhA President Alex Varkey, and TPF Chair Mary Klein.

Other highlights included legislative keynote remarks from State Senator Bryan Hughes and State Representative Candy Noble regarding their perspectives on the upcoming session, including issues affecting health care. Following their presentations and panel discussion, outgoing President Jay Bueche administered the oath of office to Jobby John, who was sworn in as the 2024–2025 President of the Texas Pharmacy Association.

Rep. Candy Noble and Sen. Bryan Hughes.

TPA’s Awards Dinner celebrated the best among us, honoring nine award winners and 21 Texas Pharmacy Foundation scholarship recipients. Congratulations to all of these distinguished Texas pharmacy professionals!

The expo hall afforded attendees the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 50 vendors, to support TPA’s PharmPAC by purchasing a limited-edition mug, and to help fund the future of pharmacy at the Texas Pharmacy Foundation’s silent auction and raffle.

Mark your calendar to join us next year for the 2025 TPA Conference & Expo, July 18–20 at the Marriott Austin Downtown!

Tarrant County Pharmacy Association members.