Annual Meeting
June 8-9, 2018
Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines, IA
IPA’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for you to join your pharmacy colleagues from across the state to participate in the policy adoption process in the House of Delegates, network with Iowa’s pharmacy leaders, recognize your colleagues’ achievements and celebrate the past year!
Join us for a powerful weekend for connecting with Iowa’s pharmacy leaders, shaping the future of the profession and having a little fun while doing it!
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsorships | Exhibit Hall & Industry Symposium BreakfastsAgenda at a Glance
(full agenda here)Friday, June 8
7:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
7:15 a.m. – Industry Symposium Breakfasts (TBD)
8:30 a.m. – House of Delegates Session 1
11:30 a.m. – Lunch & Motivation
1:00 p.m. – Dessert, Poster Presentations & Exhibit Program
2:30 p.m. – Open Networking & Committee Meetings
6:00 p.m. – President’s Reception & Annual Banquet
9:00 p.m. – IPA Foundation Silent Auction
7:15 a.m. – Industry Symposium Breakfasts (TBD)
8:30 a.m. – House of Delegates Session 1
11:30 a.m. – Lunch & Motivation
1:00 p.m. – Dessert, Poster Presentations & Exhibit Program
2:30 p.m. – Open Networking & Committee Meetings
6:00 p.m. – President’s Reception & Annual Banquet
9:00 p.m. – IPA Foundation Silent Auction
Saturday, June 9
7:00 a.m. – Fun Run/Walk
7:30 a.m. – Registration
7:45 a.m. - Industry Symposium Breakfasts (TBD)
9:00 a.m. – House of Delegates Session 2
11:30 a.m. – Adjourn
7:30 a.m. – Registration
7:45 a.m. - Industry Symposium Breakfasts (TBD)
9:00 a.m. – House of Delegates Session 2
11:30 a.m. – Adjourn
Continuing Education
Several Annual Meeting sessions are accredited for CPE for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. In addition, two half-hour webinars covering policy topics to be discussed in the House of Delegates will be made available prior to Annual Meeting. CPE information and the webinars are available HERE.House of Delegates
The House of Delegates is IPA’s policy-making body and is composed of members from across the state. The House will act on policy recommendations brought to it by standing committees and individual delegates.
President’s Reception & Annual Banquet
Celebrate, socialize and enjoy a great meal together as we install Cheryl Clarke as the 140th President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Prior to Cheryl’s inaugural address, we will present our most prestigious awards!IPA Awards
IPA will present its annual awards throughout the weekend. See the full Annual Meeting agenda (coming soon) for details.IPA Foundation Silent Auction
Friday evening will conclude with the popular IPA Foundation Silent Auction to support the Foundation’s educational and student programs.If you or your pharmacy would like to donate to the silent auction, please contact Laura at lmiller@iarx.org and provide a short description and approximate value (if available) of the item(s) you plan to donate. While items will be accepted up through the weekend of Annual Meeting, in order to have your item listed in the silent auction catalog, please notify Laura prior to June 1.