March 19, 2026- Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare 2026, a premier community pharmacy event for independent pharmacy owners and their teams. Taking place June 18-21, 2026, in Denver, CO, the event will bring together pharmacy professionals from across the country for education, networking and collaboration opportunities focused on helping independent pharmacies thrive.
Event Highlights
- Main Stage Programming: Health Mart’s annual meeting will take place on June 18, following a Health Mart Atlas Managed Care Summit. On June 19, Jason Dorsey, a best-selling author who has led over 150 research studies to solve workforce, sales and innovation challenges, will provide a keynote presentation on AI and uncovering new strategies attendees can leverage to help future-proof their business. On the final day of the event, attendees will enjoy a session with industry experts outlining the current public policy landscape.
- Advocacy in Action: McKesson Amplify, introduced at McKesson ideaShare in 2024, continues to award funding to state pharmacy associations to support their advocacy goals. This year, attendees will hear about recent progress and receive updates on advocacy strategies and new ways to get involved.
- Educational Sessions: Participate in practical, implementation-focused sessions designed to help pharmacies strengthen their operations and navigate a changing healthcare landscape. More than 20 unique continuing education (CE) courses will be offered across 32 sessions, providing attendees with the opportunity to earn up to 12 credit hours. Get a glimpse of this year’s
- Networking Opportunities: Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer connections through facilitated networking events designed to foster relationships amongst fellow pharmacy owners, pharmacists and industry partners.
- Interactive Pharma Talks and Learning Labs: Join in lively discussions and hands-on sessions led by industry thought leaders, featuring real-world insights to help pharmacy owners grow their business and enhance patient care.
- Exhibit Floor: Explore innovative products, services and solutions designed to help independent pharmacies operate more efficiently and better serve patients from a diverse array of over 200 exhibitors.
Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year
The event will feature the Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year award. This year’s conference marks the 20th anniversary of this award, celebrating two decades of recognizing independent pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient care, business innovation and community impact.