Redefining Possible

Justification Toolkit

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Justification Toolkit

Showcase your value and get the funding you need to attend APhA2026 in Los Angeles, March 27–30, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in attending the 2026 APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition! We are happy that you recognize the value of attending this conference to elevate your practice and make a difference in the pharmacy profession. However, we understand that justifying and securing funding for this attendance can be difficult. To guide you through communicating the importance of your attendance at APhA2026, we have compiled this justification tool kit. Use the materials below to effectively communicate the professional value of attending the largest national conference dedicated exclusively to pharmacy.

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Top benefits of you attending APhA2026

Why attend APhA2026?

Attending APhA2026 is crucial because it is the leading event specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of pharmacy professionals. This event provides relevant educational programming that addresses the challenges, opportunities, and solutions within the pharmacy profession. By attending, you will gain insights and strategies that can be implemented to enhance pharmacy practice and patient care with 20.5 CE (not including additional certificate training program and advanced training opportunities), network with leading pharmacy minds, and enhance your ability to provide care, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the industry.

Stay connected!

APhA2026 gives you the opportunity to engage in valuable networking opportunities with pharmacy colleagues, leaders, and industry supporters from across the nation. Build and strengthen relationships that can enhance your professional growth and collaboration within the pharmacy community.

Increase your knowledge and earn CPE credit at APhA2026

Over 4 days of dynamic programming and activities, you’ll receive the latest information patient care, how to fight back against recent challenges facing pharmacy, and gain 20.5 CE on top of the numerous networking opportunities. Explore the educational and training offerings, centered around this year's theme, "Redefining Possible.”

Discover innovations in pharmacy

Explore new technologies, products, services, and solutions in pharmacy at the exposition hall, where you can engage one-on-one with exhibitors. Attend presentation theaters for CPE sessions on breakthrough technologies and emerging therapies, gaining insights into the latest advancements in the field.

Register for $815 for APhA members and $1,210 for nonmembers.

Sample request memo

Reaching out to a supervisor for funding can be difficult, but investing in APhA2026 is an investment in yourself, your colleagues, and the patients you serve. To help you secure funding, APhA has developed the following sample memo to share with your supervisor to easily communicate the value of attending APhA2026.

Dear [Supervisor's name],

I am writing to request funding and time off to attend APhA2026 hosted by the American Pharmacists Association. Participating in this year’s conference, themed "Redefining Possible," will provide unparalleled access to cutting-edge industry insights, access to 20.5 hours of CE educational programming, and high-value networking with national leaders in pharmacy.

Attending APhA2026 will allow me to:

  • Strengthen our team’s capabilities and support our continued efforts to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an evolving landscape.
  • Expand my expertise through 20.5 hours of CPE credit, ensuring I am current with emerging clinical, regulatory, and practice-advancement trends.
  • Explore innovative technologies, products, and services that can enhance our workflow, improve patient outcomes, and support clinical decision making.
  • Engage with pharmacy colleagues, national leaders, and key industry partners to build relationships that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and future opportunities.

The cost to register is $815 for APhA members and $1,210 for nonmembers, which includes full access to all educational content, the exhibit hall, and networking events.

Thank you for considering my request. I believe my participation in APhA2026 will greatly benefit our team and enhance our service to our patients.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

Dear [Supervisor's name],

I am writing to request funding and time off to attend APhA2026 hosted by the American Pharmacists Association. Participating in this year’s conference, themed "Redefining Possible," will provide me with access to 20.5 hours of CE, networking opportunities with pharmacy leaders, and sessions that will help me take the next steps toward growing my ability as a pharmacist.

Attending APhA2026 will allow me to:

  • Strengthen our team’s capabilities and support our continued efforts to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an evolving landscape.
  • Expand my expertise through 20.5 hours of CPE credit, ensuring I am current with emerging clinical, regulatory, and practice-advancement trends.
  • Explore innovative technologies, products, and services that can enhance our workflow, improve patient outcomes, and support clinical decision making.
  • Engage with pharmacy colleagues, national leaders, and key industry partners to build relationships that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and future opportunities.

The cost to register is $815 for APhA members and $1,210 for nonmembers, which includes full access to all educational content, the exhibit hall, and networking events.

Thank you for consideration. APhA2026 promises to be the leading opportunity for pharmacists to grow and share, and I am looking forward to upgrading my practice!

Sincerely,

[Your name]

Dear [Supervisor's name],

I am writing to request funding and time off to attend APhA2026 hosted by the American Pharmacists Association. Participating in this year’s conference, themed "Redefining Possible," will provide me with access materials that will enable me to be an even greater asset to the pharmacy’s duties. From 20.5 hours of CE and networking opportunities with pharmacy leaders to sessions that will help me take the next steps toward growing my ability as a pharmacy technician, this meeting promises to be a guaranteed way to upgrade my ability and skills.

Attending APhA2026 will allow me to:

  • Strengthen our team’s capabilities and support our continued efforts to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an evolving landscape.
  • Expand my expertise through 20.5 hours of CPE credit, ensuring I am current with emerging clinical, regulatory, and practice-advancement trends.
  • Explore innovative technologies, products, and services that can enhance our workflow, improve patient outcomes, and support clinical decision making.
  • Engage with pharmacy colleagues, national leaders, and key industry partners to build relationships that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and future opportunities.

The cost to register is $815 for APhA members and $1,210 for nonmembers, which includes full access to all educational content, the exhibit hall, and networking events.

Thank you for consideration. APhA2026 promises to be the leading opportunity for pharmacists to grow and share, and I am looking forward to upgrading my practice!

Sincerely,

[Your name]

We look forward to seeing you at APhA2026 and appreciate your efforts to make it there! See you in Los Angeles!