RPS Annual Conference 2024

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Our Annual Conference for 2024 was on Friday, 8 November, and was held again at Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London - and online.

As the biggest meeting of RPS members in the pharmaceutical calendar, there was a full programme of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.

Members also came from across the UK to celebrate the pharmacy profession, catch up with colleagues and friends, and network across the profession with pharmacists from all sectors, locations and career levels.

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Couldn't make it to this year's conference? We recorded much of the day, so RPS members can watch (or re-watch). Make sure you're logged in and you can watch again.

There was content for everyone and every sector, with the day divided into four unique content streams covering:

  1. Enhancing Patient Care
  2. Advancing the Workforce
  3. Science and Research
  4. Your RPS.

Couldn't make it to this year's conference? RPS members can watch (or re-watch) the opening and closing remarks, Keynote, one of the content streams and the Science & Research sessions - simply log-in below.

Conference Keynote #1

Dr Liz O’Riordan

What does high quality care mean to you as a professional? What does it mean to your patient?

As a breast oncology surgeon who’s had breast cancer three times, Dr Liz O’Riordan has first-hand experience of both. Using her experiences as both a doctor and a patient, she is on a mission to change patient care!

Conference Keynote #2

Panel with the UK's Chief Pharmaceutical Officers

Andrew Evans - Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Wales
Professor Cathy Harrison - Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Northern Ireland
David Webb - Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England.
  • Conference Programme
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    Current programme

    2023 Conference attendees talking

    In line with this year's theme, the programme offers a rich variety of topics challenging current issues in pharmacy on a local and national level.

    Hear from inspiring speakers sharing their experience and best practice in tackling medicines shortages, learn about innovative workforce models reshaping education and development for pharmacy teams, discuss and debate the future of clinical supervision for prescribers, explore cutting-edge technology improving patient outcomes, be inspired by research across the profession and meet your RPS team to learn about our latest work!

    As always, we want to make this a day for everyone, and with multiple content streams running throughout the morning and afternoon of the conference, you'll be able to pick and choose the topics and speakers to suit your unique interests.

    Personalise your day by choosing from the following content streams:
    During your registration, you can select your morning and afternoon session.

    Enhancing Patient Care

    • During the morning session, understand the factors that contribute to medicines shortages and its impact on pharmacy practice and patient care.
    • In the afternoon, join a discussion-based session on our role in tackling medicine shortages and learn from successful interventions implemented in various healthcare settings.

    Advancing the Workforce

    • During the morning session, we will discover how innovative workforce models are reshaping the education and development of pharmacists and wider pharmacy team.
    • In the afternoon session, hear different perspectives and share your views in the great prescribing debate on the future of clinical supervision.

    Science & Research

    • During the morning session, explore groundbreaking innovations in technology from revolutionising the fight against misinformation and counterfeit medicines in pharmacy, to the future potential use of mRNA technology in personalised cancer care and pharmacogenetics in prescribing.
    • In the afternoon, be inspired by a showcase of innovative approaches and best practices for conducting impactful research and evaluation in pharmacy and hear presentations from the 2024 Harrison and OPERA Awards winners.

    Your RPS

    • During the morning session, we’ll be building on the meaningful discussions taking place at our 16 nationwide Roadshow events focused on our ambitious proposals for change. Already attended your local roadshow event? Don’t worry, this session is still for you!
    • In the afternoon, we’ll be joined on stage by a number of key partner organisations. Learn how we’re working together through tangible and relevant examples to develop the profession, embrace new opportunities and breakdown barriers for pharmacists.
  • Speakers
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    Fabulous Guest Speakers

    People talking at the 2023 RPS Conference

    The entire day will be packed with experts, researchers, and leaders from pharmacy and beyond. Over the coming months, we'll be announcing all the speakers and guests joining us on Friday 8 November.

    Our 2024 keynote speakers

    Keynote #1 - Dr Liz O'Riordan
    What does high quality care mean to you as a professional and what does it mean to your patients?
    As a breast oncology surgeon who's had breast cancer three times, Dr Liz O'Riordan has first-hand experience of both. Using her experiences as both a doctor and a patient, she is on a mission to change patient care!

    Keynote #2 - panel discussion with all four of the UK's Chief Pharmaceutical Officers:
    Andrew Evans, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Wales
    Professor Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Northern Ireland
    David Webb, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England.

    MEET ALL THE 2024 SPEAKERS

  • When, where, and what?
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    WHEN

    9am - 5.30pm, Friday 8 November 2024

    WHERE

    Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7BX - and online!

    WHAT

    The RPS Annual Conference is FREE for RPS Members.

    We strive to make our Conference fully accessible. Please get in touch with the Events Team regarding your requirements. 

    We will again have on-site professional childcare free of charge, as well as dedicated spaces for a multi-faith prayer room and quiet room. 

Recordings from the 2024 Conference

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2023 Conference feedback

“Thoroughly impressive @rpharms RPS Annual Conference today. Talented colleagues, inspiring speakers, empowering experience."
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“Another fantastic annual RPS conference. Great learning and networking opportunities, and the  inspirational keynote address will stay with me forever.”
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"Great day today @rpharms conference seeing some familiar faces, and seeing and hearing about the great work people are doing! Feeling very inspired."
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