Annual Meeting

Monday, September 14 – Friday, September 18, 2020

Celebrate. Network. Connect. – Monday-Wednesday (Bonus/Optional Events)

Engage. Learn. Lead. – Thursday-Friday (Primary Programming)

 

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 policy, share innovative ideas, and make meaningful connections with colleagues and pharmacy leaders. This year, Annual Meeting will be held virtually through digital platforms. As always, plan to:

• Take an active role in setting policy that will steer association action now
• Hear and share innovative ideas to implement at your practice and advance the profession 
• Recharge by connecting with like-minded colleagues to build you network and opportunities for collaboration

Join us virtually at Annual Meeting to advance and celebrate your profession, and leave refreshed and invigorated to better serve your patients! Register today!
   

 

Agenda at a Glance

Annual Meeting will take place the week of September 14-18, 2020 with primary programming on Thursday and Friday (PTO necessary) and bonus/optional events Monday through Wednesday. Schedule is subject to change.

Primary Programming

Thursday, Sept. 17
7:00-8:00 am	Start Your Day with IPA – Virtual Coffee Hour*
8:00-9:00 am	Keynote - A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything, Jason & Kim Kotecki
9:00-10:30 am	House of Delegates – Session 1
10:30-11:00 am	Keynote - Mind Your Meds, Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier
11:00 am-1:00 pm	Breakout Committee Meetings
12:00-1:00 pm	Breakup Your Day with IPA – Virtual Lunch Hour*
4:00-6:00 pm	President’s Reception & Formal Virtual Happy Hour
Friday, Sept. 18
7:00-8:00 am	Start Your Day with IPA – Virtual Coffee Hour*
8:00-9:00 am	Keynote - The Future of Pharmacy, Scott Knoer, CEO & Executive Vice President of APhA
9:00-11:00 am	House of Delegates – Session 2
11:00 am-12:00 pm	Keynote - Medicaid Managed Care – An Update from the MCOs, Iowa Total Care (confirmed), Amerigroup (invited)
12:00-1:00 pm	Announcement of Silent Auction Winners
1:00-2:00 pm	Closing Remarks & Adjourn

House of Delegates

During the 2020 Annual Meeting, IPA will host two House of Delegates sessions virtually. 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. Policy committee reports will be posted soon.

Watch Webinar - Proposed Policies for the House of Delegates - August 4, 2020

This year's House of Delegates topics will include:

• Advertisements by Law Firms
• Deprescribing
• Licensure & Registration Mobility
• Manufacturer Co-Pay Assistance Programs
• Medication-Assisted Treatment
• Workplace Safety Training

 

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Innovation & Research Forum

The 2020 Innovation & Research Forum took place on the original Annual Meeting date, June 18-19. As always, these forums showcased innovations from pharmacists and pharmacy residents across the state, driving practice transformation. Click here to access recordings of the event.

Poster Presentations

Join the Annual Meeting Virtual Poster Session to learn about the latest innovations to advance the practice of pharmacy in Iowa. The Virtual Poster Session will open to all Annual Meeting attendees starting September 1, 2020. View digital posters, hear excerpts from lead researchers, and help judge posters for the IPA Foundation Poster Presentation Award. Click the button below to visit the virtual poster session.

Researcher Information

Virtual Poster Session Check back September 1!

The winner will be announced during the second session of the House of Delegates and on social media at the end of the day Friday.

President’s Reception & Annual Banquet

Celebrate and socialize during a formal virtual happy hour as we install Diane Reist as the 142^nd President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association and the 2020-2021 Board of Trustees. Outgoing Board of Trustees awards, 50-Year Pharmacist Anniversary awards, and the Bowl of Hygeia award will be also be presented.

IPA Awards

IPA will present its annual awards throughout the week via social media. Stay tuned for more information.
 

Monday, Sept. 14
10:00 am	Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award Presentation
12:00 pm	Patient Care Partner Award Presentation
Tuesday, Sept. 15
10:00 am	Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year Award Presentation
12:00 pm	Appreciation Award Presentation (Corporate)
Wednesday, Sept. 16
10:00 am	Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award Presentation
12:00 pm	Appreciation Award Presentation (Individual)
Thursday, Sept. 17
10:00 am	Robert G. Gibbs Distinguished Pharmacist Award Presentation
12:00 pm	Jerry Karbeling Leadership Award Presentation
Friday, Sept. 18
10:00 am	Honorary President Award Presentation
12:00 pm	Excellence in Innovation Award Presentation
2:00 pm	Poster Presentation Award Presentation

Silent Auction

The IPA Foundation Silent Auction will be conducted virtually throughout the month prior to Annual Meeting. The silent auction will open virtually August 18 and end Friday, September 18. Winners will be announced at the end of the day Friday. 

If you or your pharmacy would like to donate to the silent auction, please register your donation and provide a short description and approximate value of the item(s) you plan to donate. We are also providing the option of selecting your donation from Amazon.com in order to minimize shipping charges.  Select the item on Amazon you wish to donate, then register & pay for it here. IPA will do the ordering and shipping for you!

While items will be accepted up through the week of Annual Meeting, in order to have your item listed in the silent auction catalog, please register prior to August 14.

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 for 2020 will be available here soon.   

Sponsorship

A variety of sponsorship opportunities for the 2020 Annual Meeting are now available! Click here to view sponsorship prospectus. Contact Kellie at kstaiert@iarx.org for more information.