Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS)
30+
CE credit hours
September 25, 26, 27, 2026
Austin, Texas, Online
and On-demand
2 Tracks
Community and Health Systems Pharmacy
74 Years of Excellence: The Annual Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS)
Serious Science. Serious Fun. Hook 'em!
Join us for the 74th Annual Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS)! We’re bringing together the brightest minds in pharmacy for a weekend of high-impact learning, clinical deep dives, and well-deserved networking. Whether you’re a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician, you’ll walk away with practical tools and updates you can put into practice the very next day.
Two Powerhouse Programs, One Epic Weekend
Why choose between community and health systems? For the first time, we’ve merged our Traditional Community Practice and Health Systems Practice seminars into one side-by-side experience.
- Customizable Learning: Flip between tracks to find the sessions that best fit your practice.
- Zero FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out): Can’t be in two places at once? Don’t worry! All registrants get full access to the online on-demand videos after the event.
The Weekend Lineup
- Friday, Sept. 25: Kick things off with our essential Sterile Compounding and Immunization Updates.
- Saturday & Sunday: Dive into full-day Community and Health Systems tracks.
- Bonus Content: In-person attendees get exclusive access to additional side programs and special sessions!
Connect, Shop, and Celebrate
It’s not all lab coats and lecture slides!
- Networking: Catch up with alumni, meet colleagues from across the Lone Star State, and make new connections.
- Exhibitor Hall: Explore the latest industry innovations.
- Student Organization Sales: Support our future pharmacists and snag some great gear.
- The Vibe: We believe the best learning happens when you’re having a good time. Expect world-class education mixed with a healthy dose of humor and Texas hospitality.
Strength in Numbers: Employer Discounts
Want to bring the whole team? We now offer significant group discounts for hospital systems, pharmacy groups, or any team of 10 or more. Elevate your entire practice while saving your budget.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Austin, Live, or On-Demand
- In-Person: Join us in beautiful Austin, Texas for the full experience.
- Live Broadcast: Can’t travel? Join our high-energy live stream from your home or office.
- On-Demand: Busy in September? The full program will be available in November as on-demand videos.
No matter how you attend, you get access to everything!
Registration opens soon!
Event Overview
2026 Conference Quick Facts
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
6505 North IH-35, Austin, TX 78752 - When: September 25, 26, 27, 2026
- What: The program offers 30+ live sessions covering various pharmacy practice topics. Some topics will be on the community pharmacy track and others will be on the health systems pharmacy track. Participants are welcome to attend any sessions they choose.
- Who: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in community or health system pharmacies.
Target Audience
This program is for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies or those in health systems or hospital settings.
PPS will have two tracks: community and health systems, so participants are welcome to attend any sessions of their choosing. All sessions will be recorded and available for all participants to watch after the conference so that no one misses out on any sessions.
Registration, Fee and Discounts
Registration
Registration opens soon to attend the 2026 Pharmacy Practice Seminar. Your single registration allows you access to any session for any day in-person, live broadcast, or on-demand later.
Whether you attend in person or online, we recommend you bookmark the registration page—that's where you'll find course information during the conference, tune into the live broadcast and access all the content after the event.
2026 Registration Fee
Early bird rate (Before May 31): $595
Regular rate (June 1 - Aug. 31): $645
Late rate (after Sep. 1): $685
Registration includes CE credit, access to all three days of content in person, via online broadcast or on-demand video recordings, and downloadable handouts. In-person registrants will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks daily, with optional bonus lunchtime topic discussions and evening receptions on Friday and Saturday. Recordings of the program are made available online for on-demand viewing after the event.
*Registrants receive access to all three days of live Zoom Webinars and may attend any sessions of their choice in person, regardless of their pharmacy track. All sessions will be recorded for everyone to watch on-demand after the conference.
Individual Discounts
The University of Texas System Discount
Employees of any University of Texas System institution, including UT Austin, can receive a $50 discount off the current posted registration fee. UT System employees should enter the coupon code 26PPS74FACULTYVA in the coupon box during registration.
Veterans Affairs Discounts
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees are eligible for a $50 discount off the current posted registration fees. VA employees should enter the coupon code 26PPS74FACULTYVA in the coupon box during registration.
Students & Residents, and Pharmacy Technicians*
Students, residents and pharmacy technicians can register at a discounted fee of $250. These groups should enter the coupon code 26PPS74SRT in the box during registration. Enrollment identification may be requested.
*Every pharmacist who purchases a full-priced registration will receive a coupon for two pharmacy technicians to attend online for free. Check with your pharmacist to redeem this offer. This offer may not be combined with any other offers.
Discounts may not be combined with any other coupons or offers. All discounts expire on Sept. 27, 2026.
Location, Lodging & Parking
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
6505 North IH-35
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 454-3737
(800) 347-0330
Lodging
Registrants may book overnight accommodations with the DoubleTree Hotel.
Room reservation link coming soon
Parking
Complimentary parking is available on-site in the hotel parking garage for day participants and overnight guests attending the seminar. Please bring your parking ticket to the event check-in desk for validation.
CPE Credit
All sessions will offer CPE credit. The program contains 30+ live CE hours.
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor
Over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from around Texas and the region will gather to learn and discuss the most current information on treating patients. We invite you to become an exhibitor or sponsor to help add value to our participants' learning experience.
Prospectus
Please view our Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus (coming soon) for full details on both types of registrations.
To become an exhibitor/sponsor:
- Contact Glen Baumgart at gbaumgart@austin.utexas.edu for more information or to request a W-9.
Space for exhibitors is limited. If you are interested, please register as soon as possible. We look forward to having you join us!
Employer-Sponsored Team Registrations
To allow all members of your team access to the Pharmacy Practice Seminar—either in person, via online broadcast or on-demand—we offer Employer-Sponsored Team Registrations. When you sign up your entire team, the group will receive a registration discount.
Groups will pay a bulk rate determined by the number of team members they want to include in their registration. Contact us, and we will work with your team to determine your pricing.
How to purchase a group registration
- If you are interested in registering a team, please get in touch with Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., at gbaumgart@austin.utexas.edu to get started.
Contact Us
For questions regarding team registrations, content/credits, exhibitor registration, or technical issues, contact Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., the Center for Continuing Professional Development Director, at gbaumgart@austin.utexas.edu.
General questions can be sent to our office at UTpharmacyCE@austin.utexas.edu.
Additional Conference Information
Planning Committee
Our exceptional planning committee curates the Pharmacy Practice Seminar, bringing together a wealth of expertise and dedication to every session:
Community:
- Rannon Ching, PharmD
- Elizabeth Gibbs, PharmD
- Lynn Warnken, PharmD
- Stephen I. Vickers, RPh
- Morgan P. Stewart, PharmD, BCACP
- Sandra Warnken, RPh
- Jill L. Williams, RPh, MS
- Kathryn Litten, PharmD, BCACP
- Marshall Spearman, PharmD
- Jeffery Warnken, RPh
- Thomas Guerra, RPh
- Sharon Rush, RPh
- Terry Weaver, RPh
- Zackary Warnken, PharmD, PhD
- Amanda Stallings, PharmD
- Kristin Wilson, RPh
Health Systems
- Justin S. Hooper, PharmD, BCPS
- Claire Latiolais, PharmD, MS
- Diane B. Ginsburg, PhD, MS, RPh, FASHP
- Sarah Kubes, PharmD, BCPPS
- Elizabeth Oats Hand, PharmD, BCPA, BCIDP
- Daniel Giddings, PharmD
- Justina Lipscomb, PharmD
- Heather Johnson, PharmD, MS, BCCP, BCCCP
- Rebecca Brady, PharmD, DPLA, BCPS
- Kirk Evoy, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CTTS
- Kristin M. Janzen, PharmD, BCPS
- Holli Temple, PharmD, BCPS
- Gerard Gawrys, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Conference Coordinators:
- Glen E Baumgart, PhD
- Jody M. Curtis
Unbiased Education: To ensure the highest standards of clinical objectivity, all planners for this event must disclose financial relationships before participation. Potential conflicts are mitigated by independent reviewers to guarantee that our programming remains evidence-based and free from commercial influence. Full disclosure details are available on our registration page.
Conference Policies
- Accreditation
Live CE Credit: If you need to claim live CE credit, complete the online evaluations within 60 days of attending in person or viewing the virtual live broadcast. After the live sessions are available on-demand, completing them will award only home study credit.
- Video/Audio/Photography/Exhibitor Release
Registrants authorize UT Austin College of Pharmacy Center for Continuing Professional Development to record, photograph and include them in the session recordings, photos of the event, and related materials in name, likeness and/or voice.
- Attendee Information
Attendee lists will be shared upon request. Only attendee names and places of employment – if entered in the registration information – will be included. Please note that as a state-operated program, FERPA is in place, and participation in this program means your Category I information may be shared upon request. This may include confirmation of attendance, as well as name, address and contact information.
Notice Concerning Your Information
With a few exceptions, the Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to be informed about the information that The University of Texas at Austin collects about you. It also gives you the right to request a copy of that information and have The University correct any wrong information. You may request to receive and review any of that information or request corrections by contacting the University's Public Information Officer, Office of Financial Affairs, PO Box 8179, Austin, TX 78713 (e-mail: cfo@www.utexas.edu).
Educational Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure content is evidence-based and accurate at the time of publication, healthcare guidelines evolve rapidly. Participants should verify all information against current practice resources before clinical application. This supplemental activity reflects the views of the presenters and does not necessarily represent the official position of The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.