2025 HIGHLIGHTS
ENGAGE, NETWORK AND LEARN
Becker’s Spring 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the premier gathering for pharmacy executives and healthcare leaders nationwide. As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, this summit provides a platform to explore cutting-edge strategies, industry trends, and innovations shaping the future of pharmaceutical care.
Join hundreds of health system pharmacy executives to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities—from workforce sustainability and specialty pharmacy growth to technology advancements and value-based care. Engage in high-level networking and forward-thinking discussions as we chart the next era of pharmacy leadership in 2026 and beyond.
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Our event features 120+ leading hospital and health system pharmacy executives. Be part of the industry’s top conversations with the leaders shaping the future of pharmacy.
CELEBRITY KEYNOTES
One more celebrity keynote to be announced soon!
These sessions will be live-streamed for virtual viewing.

Troy Aikman
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback, Emmy-nominated Broadcaster, And Voice Of ESPN’s Monday Night Football
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Venessa Goodnow
PharmD, MBA, CPEL, CPh, FASHP, FFSHP
Associate Vice President And Chief Pharmacy Officer
Jackson Health System

Trish Tanner
DPh, MBA, FABC
Chief Pharmacy Officer and Vice President, Pharmacy Services
Ballad Health

Barbara Higgins
PharmD
Director Of Pharmacy Automation And Emergency Medicine Services
University of Michigan Health

Nick Gazda
PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP,
Director, Oncology And Infusion, Cone Health; Associate Professor Of Clinical Education
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Amos Chery
FACHE, PharmD, MBA, DPLA, CLSSBB
Director, Pharmacy Operations and Regulatory Compliance
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

DeJuan Branch
PharmD, MBA, BCPS, PRS
Director, Pharmacy Services
Bon Secours – Richmond Community Hospital

Daniel Truelove
PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, AAHIVP, FASHP
Director, Pharmacy University Health Network
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Bickkie Solomon
PharmD, MBA-HM, BCSCP, CPEL, CPH, CSSBB
Director, Pharmacy, and Director, Residency Program Director PGY-2 HSPAL, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital; Assistant Professor, Pharmacy
West Coast University

Dmitry Walker
PharmD, MS
Director, Pharmacy, Oncology And Investigational Drug Services
WVU Medicine

Keith J. Mueller PhD
PhD
Director, Rural Policy Research Institute, Health Management And Policy Department
University of Iowa

Katherine DeSanctis
PharmD, MS
Pharmacy Director, Home Hospital
Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home

Lisa Boothby
PharmD, MBA, BCPS, LSSGB
President, Louisiana Society Of Health-System Pharmacists; Director, Pharmacy
Ochsner Medical Center
Discover solutions to issues impacting your pharmacy or health system. Connect with your peers at Becker's Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit.
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