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IPA Annual Meeting


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IPA Annual Meeting
June 5-6, 2025
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Celebrate Professional Achievements in Iowa Pharmacy at IPA Annual Meeting!

IPA’s Annual Meeting is the epicenter of pharmacy practice in Iowa. Each year, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists come together from across the state to discuss and set policy, share innovative ideas, and make meaningful connections with colleagues and pharmacy leaders. This June, plan to:
  • Take an active role in setting policy that will steer association action.
  • Hear and share innovative ideas to implement at your practice.
  • Build your network and connect with like-minded colleagues.
  • Find new opportunities for collaboration and practice advancement.
  • Recharge and leave invigorated to better serve your patients.
 


 

Agenda at a Glance

(Subject to change)

Pre-Meeting Opportunities:

2024 Leadership Dinner(by invitation) – Wednesday, June 19

 
 Thursday, June 20, 2024
8:00-8:50 AM
8:50-9:00 AM
Welcome
9:00-10:00 AM
Keynote – Q&A with Michael Hogue, APhA CEO, Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • ​Speaker’s Address
  • ​Report of Policy Committee on Public Affairs
  • Report of Policy Committee on Professional Affairs
12:00-12:30 PM
Exhibit Hall & Poster Presentations
12:30-1:45 PM
Leadership Luncheon
  • President's Report
  • IPA President Installation
  • Board Installation
  • Recognition of Outgoing IPA & IPA Foundation Board
1:45-3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall, Poster Presentations & Residency Showcase
3:00-5:00 PM
3:30-5:00 PM
Reverse Exhibit
6:00-7:00 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
9:30-10:30 PM
IPA Foundation Silent Auction & Dessert Reception
                                             
 Friday, June 21, 2024
6:30 AM
2024 STEP, CYCLE, SWING Kick-off
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast Program: Pharmacist Opportunities in Ending the HIV and HCV Epidemics, Iowa HHS, Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis
9:15-10:30 AM
10:30-10:45 AM
Break
10:45-11:45 AM
Keynote  How Did My Tuesday Change? The Direct Effect Policymakers and the Courts Have on Your Day-to-Day Professional Life, Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD
11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Lunch Program: Adapting and Adopting — Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security and Today’s Pharmacist, Prescryptive Health
12:45-1:00 PM
Break
1:00-1:45 PM
PAI 2030 Open Forum – Standard of Care
1:45-2:30 PM
Featured Speaker: Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, Alex Oshmyansky, MD, PhD, CEO and Founder
2:30-3:00 PM
  • Vice Speaker Election
  • IPAF Poster Presentation Award
  • Open Microphone 
3:00 PM
Adjourn

 

House of Delegates

The House of Delegates is IPA’s policy-making body and is composed of members from across the state. The House acts on policy recommendations brought to it by standing committees and individual delegates. Three House sessions will be held this year, starting with Session I (Virtual) on Tuesday, June 4 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

2024 Policy Topics:
  • Importation of Medications Due to Drug Shortages
  • Pharmacy Deserts and Access to Pharmacy Services
  • Alternative Payment Models including Cost-Plus Pricing

2024 Keynotes

THURSDAY
Q&A with Michael Hogue, APhA CEO
Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)


FRIDAY
How Did My Tuesday Change? The Direct Effect Policymakers and the Courts Have on Your Day-to-Day Professional Life
Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD
Pharmacist, Founding Partner, Boesen & Snow Law

 

Whova App

During the Annual Meeting, IPA will utilize the Whova meeting app. Please make sure you can log in to Whova before the start of the meeting. Accessible on both a desktop computer and mobile device, attendees can:

  • View the agenda and session details
  • Review speaker bios
  • Direct message with other attendees and IPA staff
  • Schedule meet-ups with exhibitors
  • Take part in Community Board discussions
  • And MORE!
Download on the App Store | Google Play

Poster Presentations

The IPA Foundation Poster Presentation session demonstrates the latest innovations to advance the practice of pharmacy in Iowa. Click here to view previous Poster Presentation winners.

Abstract Submissions DUE May 31
Digital Poster SubmissionDUE June 10


Annual Meeting Presenter Submission Schedule

May 31 Abstract submissions due
June 3 Presenters notified of selection
June 10 
Key items due
- Submit a PDF/digital version of your poster to ipa@iarx.org
June 20 Share presentation at the 2024 IPA Annual Meeting

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Resident Presentations

At the 2024 Annual Meeting, Iowa pharmacy residents and fellows will present their research projects from 3:00-5:00 PM on Thursday and 9:15-10:30 AM on Friday. Stop by to learn and support our state’s newest practitioners!
 

President’s Reception & Annual Awards Banquet

At the 2024 Annual Meeting, toast to incoming IPA President Jim Hoehns and celebrate achievements in Iowa pharmacy! In addition to IPA Professional Awards, 50-Year Pharmacist Anniversary awards and the Bowl of Hygeia will be presented during the Annual Banquet.

IPA Awards

The Iowa Pharmacy Association takes great pride in recognizing individuals for their contributions of leadership, patient care, professional involvement, and public service. These awards serve to capture Iowa pharmacy’s spirit of service and its culture of professionalism. 2024 IPA  Professional Awards will be presented during the Annual Banquet Thursday evening.


Silent Auction

If you would like to donate to the IPA Foundation Silent Auction, please email Laura Miller at lmiller@iarx.org with a short description and approximate value of the item(s) you plan to donate.

You can also let IPA do the shopping for you! IPA accepts monetary donations to purchase items to create auction baskets. Donations can be made in the amounts of $100, $250 or $500, and all donors will be recognized.


Bidding for the 2024 Silent Auction will open on Tuesday, June 4
online and via mobile app.

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Continuing Education

8.25 hours of continuing pharmacy education are available through this year’s Annual Meeting programming. Please note the 2024 Policy Topics Preview webinar and first session of the IPA House of Delegates will be held virtually prior to the start of the live meeting in Coralville.

2024 IPA House of Delegates Policy Topics Preview – A Focus on Drug Shortages and Compounding Liability (0.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 6:00-7:00 PM
CPE Details
 
2024 House of Delegates: Session 1 (0.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM
CPE Details
 
Q&A with Michael Hogue, APhA CEO (0.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 9:00-10:00 AM
 
2024 IPA Resident Presentations (0.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 3:00-5:00 PM
 
How Did My Tuesday Change? The Direct Effect Policymakers and the Courts Have on Your
Day-to-Day Professional Life
(0.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Friday, June 21, 2024 | 10:45-11:45 AM
 
2024 IPA Resident Presentations – Part 2 (0.125 CEU/1.25 Hours)
Friday, June 21, 2024 | 9:15-10:30 AM


Sponsorship

Bring your company in front of Iowas pharmacy professionals during IPA Annual Meeting! View the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus. Contact Kellie Staiert at kstaiert@iarx.org for more information.

Suitcasing is strictly prohibited at IPA Annual Meeting. See IPA’s anti-suitcasing policy.

 

Thank You 2024 Sponsors