NCPA books policy, artificial intelligence experts for annual convention
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:27 AM CDT, Mon August 3, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has announced the keynote speakers for its 2026 Annual Convention, set for Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo.
- The First General Session on Oct. 4, sponsored by Anda, will feature seasoned Washington, D.C., policy experts who will share their perspectives and predictions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Jim Flood and Scott Douglas will join Anne Cassity, NCPA senior vice president of government affairs, to break it all down.
- The Second General Session on Oct. 5, sponsored by RedSail Technologies, will feature Zack Kass, an adviser, researcher and the former head of go-to-market at OpenAI. At OpenAI, Kass led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.
This year’s convention will focus on how attendees can turn peer-tested strategies into results – a theme that will be woven through the general sessions, peer-to-peer educational programs, networking opportunities, Expo Hall and more. To learn about and register for NCPA’s 2026 Annual Convention, click here.
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