Event guideInvitation only

2026 PQA Leadership Summit

A small, invitation-only quality meeting rather than an open trade conference. The 2026 program centers on PQA's proposed national recognition program for pharmacies demonstrating high-quality care and readiness for value-based arrangements.

Medication quality leaders in a small working-session discussion
PQA positions this as a working summit for member-organization leaders, not an open convention.

Current listing

What this event is

Registration is open, but the summit remains members-only and invitation-only for leaders at PQA member organizations from director level and above. PQA allows up to two people per member organization and lists no registration fee.

This guide is an independent editorial listing, not the registration provider. The organizer controls the final agenda, eligibility, accreditation, prices, availability, and cancellation terms.

Booking desk

Dates, registration, opportunities, cost, credit, and travel checks

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Planning facts and open checks for 2026 PQA Leadership Summit
Planning itemCurrent detailStatus
DatesNovember 5, 2026–November 6, 2026Organizer-published
RegistrationRegistration is open, but the summit remains members-only and invitation-only for leaders at PQA member organizations from director level and above. PQA allows up to two people per member organization and lists no registration fee.Registration open
Applications and opportunitiesPQA's 2026 sponsorship page offers Leadership Summit sponsor opportunities; contact PQA to confirm current inventory, benefits, and terms.Current source note
Price and cancellationPQA lists no registration fee and permits up to two attendees per member organization, but those terms do not change the member, invitation, and seniority requirements.Source note
CE or learning creditCredit details were not clear in the sources checked. Confirm the accreditor, hours, eligible sessions, and reporting process.Not found
Hotel and travelConfirm eligibility with PQA before making any travel assumptions.Source note
Exhibitor directoryPQA offers event sponsorship generally, but no current 2026 summit sponsor or exhibitor roster could be confirmed.Not published

Exhibit-hall check

The current exhibitor directory is not public yet

PQA offers event sponsorship generally, but no current 2026 summit sponsor or exhibitor roster could be confirmed.

Fit for consultant pharmacy

Why it may be worth your time

  • PQA says the proposed recognition program covers patient-centered care and collaborative team-based care.
  • The other stated areas are quality improvement and health equity, plus data-exchange capabilities.
  • The leadership and measurement focus may matter to organizations building quality programs, evaluating analytics, or preparing for value-based arrangements.
  • It is not a general registration opportunity for independent consultants who are not connected to a PQA member organization.

Prior-event evidence

What earlier coverage suggests

A prior external synthesis supports the summit's role as a small, collaborative quality-measure and data working meeting rather than a broad CE convention. Independent evaluation is thin, and the available material does not establish value for an independent consultant outside an eligible PQA leadership role.

Trade-press coverage · 2023 Leadership Summit

External synthesis highlights measurement tradeoffs and patient involvement

An external conference synthesis reports PQA discussion about the tension between broadly applicable and specialty-specific measures, along with patient and caregiver involvement in measurement. That supports the summit's working-meeting character.

Limit: The article combines several fall conferences, reflects a market-access consultancy lens, and discloses use of a proprietary AI tool for synthesis. It is not a standalone review of the summit experience.

2024 Quality Outlook Revealed: Insights from 2023 Fall Conferences

Decision checklist

What to confirm before you book

  • Confirm eligibility with PQA before making any travel assumptions.
  • PQA lists no registration fee and permits up to two attendees per member organization, but those terms do not change the member, invitation, and seniority requirements.
  • Sponsorship is a current sales opportunity, not evidence that a 2026 sponsor or exhibitor roster has been published.
  • Independent practitioners seeking open education should compare the PQA framework workshop or ASCP's meetings instead.

Organizer-controlled details

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Use the organizer’s page to confirm current registration, agenda, venue, credit, eligibility, and cancellation information before spending money or making travel arrangements.

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