SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Program at a Glance

Explore three days of scientific sessions, expert discussions, clinical updates, innovation, and practical learning at the 13th Annual GCC Pharmacy Congress 2026.

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October 2026 Friday · Congress Day One
DAY 01
Main Ballroom
08:00 – 09:00
WELCOME Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:25
Degrees without Destiny: Rethinking the Purpose of Pharmacy Schools
09:25 – 09:50
Generational Transformation in the Pharmacy Workforce: Adapting to New Expectations and Work Styles
09:50 – 10:15
Building Influence, Confidence, and Career Growth
10:15 – 10:40
Panel Discussion Leadership Across Generations: Experience & Fresh Perspectives
10:40 – 11:00
BREAK Networking Break
11:00 – 11:20
Managing Targeted Therapies in CLL: A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Safety, Interactions, and Continuity of Care
11:20 – 11:40
Are We Over Treating Some Hematology Patients in the Era of Precision Medicine?
11:40 – 12:00
Advancing CLL Care: Expanding Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in the Targeted Therapy Era
12:00 – 12:20
The Expanding Role of Oncology Pharmacists in Personalized Cancer Care
12:20 – 12:40
INTERACTIVE SESSION Q&A Session · Panel Discussion
12:40 – 14:00
BREAK Friday Prayer & Networking Lunch Break
PARALLEL PROGRAM

Meeting Room A

SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA
12:40 – 13:10 Scientific Symposium 1
13:10 – 13:40 Scientific Symposium 2
14:00 – 14:20
Healthcare Reimbursement in Transition: Key Updates Shaping Value, Access, and Sustainability
14:20 – 14:40
Health Technology Assessment: Abu Dhabi Experience
14:40 – 15:00
Decision-Making in Formulary Management and Resource Optimization
15:00 – 15:20
Cost Saving of Switching to Generic Atorvastatin: A Comparative Analysis and National Projection in Saudi Arabia
15:20 – 15:40
INTERACTIVE SESSION Q&A Session · Panel Discussion
15:40 – 16:00
BREAK Networking Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:20
Advancement in Management of Dyslipidemia in Patients with CKD
16:20 – 16:40
Optimizing Medication Therapy in Complex Clinical Cases
16:40 – 17:00
Advances in Clinical Pharmacy Practice: Expanding Roles in Patient-Centered Care
17:00 – 17:20
The Emerging Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Healthcare Transformation Through Real-World Evidence
17:20 – 17:40
Beyond Trial-and-Error: Pharmacogenomic-Guided Treatment in Major Depressive Disorder
17:40 – 18:00
INTERACTIVE SESSION Q&A Session · Panel Discussion
18:00 End of Congress Day One
31
October 2026 Saturday · Congress Day Two
DAY 02
Main Ballroom
08:00 – 09:00
WELCOME Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:20
Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in Times of Disruption
09:20 – 09:40
Strategic Procurement and Inventory Planning for Essential Medicines
09:40 – 10:00
Strengthening Medicine Availability Through Supply Chain Risk Management
10:00 – 10:20
The Value Equation: Moving Healthcare Procurement Beyond Cost Containment
10:20 – 10:40
Panel Discussion Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
10:40 – 11:00
BREAK Networking Break
11:00 – 11:20
Big Data Analytics in Pharmacy
11:20 – 11:40
Innovative Models of Pharmacy Services in Modern Healthcare Systems
11:40 – 12:00
Empowering Pharmacists Through Digital Transformation and Smart Practice Solutions
12:00 – 12:20
Driving Change in Pharmacy Practice: From Traditional Roles to Advanced Clinical Services
12:20 – 12:40
INTERACTIVE SESSION Q&A Session · Panel Discussion
12:40 – 14:00
BREAK Networking Lunch Break
PARALLEL PROGRAM

Meeting Room A

SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA
12:40 – 13:10 Scientific Symposium 3
13:10 – 13:40 Scientific Symposium 4
14:00 – 14:20
AI Mastery & Data-Driven Pharmacy: Pioneering Clinical Excellence Through Entrepreneurial Leadership
14:20 – 14:40
Pharmacy Automation
14:40 – 15:00
Digital Health Solutions for Optimizing Pharmacy Services and Workflow Efficiency
15:00 – 15:20
AI in Pharmacy: Enhancing Patient Care or Reshaping the Profession
15:20 – 15:40
INTERACTIVE SESSION Q&A Session · Panel Discussion
15:40 – 16:00
BREAK Networking Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:20
Technology and Safety: Balancing Innovation with Risk
16:20 – 16:40
Practical Approaches to Improving Medication Safety in Complex Patients: What Pharmacists Can Do Today
16:40 – 17:00
From Risk to Reliability: Redesigning Medication Safety in Complex Medication-Use Systems
17:00 – 17:20
INTERACTIVE SESSION Q&A Session · Panel Discussion
17:20 End of Congress Day Two
01
November 2026 Sunday · Workshop Day
WORKSHOPS
Meeting Room A
08:00 – 09:00
WELCOME Registration & Networking
09:00 – 11:00
WORKSHOP 01

Health Economics in Obesity Care

Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness, Access, and Long-Term Value of Treatment Strategies

11:00 – 13:00
WORKSHOP 02

Oral GLP-1 Therapy in Obesity Management

Clinical Applications, Patient Selection, and Practical Considerations

13:00 End of Workshop Day

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