2024 TPA Conference & Expo: Game On!
Sunday, July 28, 2024
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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.
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