2026 Distribution Management Conference and Expo
March 8-11, 2026 | JW Marriott Austin | Austin, Texas
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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1:00 PM - 7:30 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer (4th floor)
Registration
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Exhibitor Setup
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Edge Rooftop (5th floor next to Pool)
VIP Reception (Invitation Only)
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Edge Rooftop (5th floor next to Pool)
Welcome Reception
Monday, March 9, 2026
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7:00 AM - 6:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer (4th floor)
Registration
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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
General Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
Opening General Session
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8:00 AM - 8:20 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
Welcome Address
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8:20 AM - 8:30 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
Distribution Management Award Presentation
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Description
When we excel at our jobs, we can sometimes encounter an “Expert Plateau”: We learn less and contribute fewer ideas. Diana will show us how to shift from feeling like we “know” how it should be done to being curious about whether it could be done better.
Speakers
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Diana Kander
Innovation Consultant
New York Times Bestselling Author
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Expo Grand Opening and Morning Break
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Education Sessions A
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
A1: FDA Activity Update
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
A2: Navigating New Product Launches
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
A3: Combating Supply Chain Security Threats
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Movement Break
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions B
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
B2: State of the Union: 2026 Federal Policy Outlook
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
B3: Building A Culture of Safety
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand 3-4 (4th floor)
B4: Inclusion session
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
General Luncheon
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1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Expo and Dessert Break
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions C
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
C1: DSCSA System Outages and Recovery
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
C2: State of the States
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
C3: Trends in Specialty
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand 3-4 (4th floor)
C4: Cybersecurity Session
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Movement Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions D
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
D1: Traceablity Roundtables/Discussion Groups
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
D2: Regulatory and Legal Perspectives on Changes in the Reimbursement Policy Landscape
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
D3: EHS and Technology
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM JW Grand 3-4 (4th floor)
D4: Professional Development Session
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Expo Reception and Raffle
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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7:00 AM - 6:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer (4th floor)
Registration
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
General Breakfast
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8:15 AM - 9:30 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
Morning General Session
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Description
Adapting to an AI-powered future may be today’s most urgent challenge. But teams are divided. Some are excited about "AI-powered everything" and overlooking the pitfalls. Others are unsure or anxious about the disruption AI could bring — and don’t know where to begin.Long ago, Dan Chuparkoff realized this: The speed at which you grasp and adopt new technology will determine your success. With AI, this is truer than ever. It’s not just a new search engine or a new chat interface; AI is about to become as integrated into our lives as copy and paste. Chuparkoff, a former Google Technology Leader who played a key role in bringing AI to the Android mobile ecosystem, will break down what AI is good at, and what it’s not. He will show you how it’s evolving, and how to pair its capabilities with the power of human expertise. You will walk away with practical strategies to leverage AI and other emerging technologies — unlocking new levels of performance, creativity and a competitive edge.
Speakers
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Dan Chuparkoff
AI Expert
Former Google, McKinsey & Atlassian Leader
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Expo and Morning Break
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Education Sessions E
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
E1: Barcoding and Labeling
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Sponsors
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
E3: Temperature Management and Sustainability
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Grand 3-4 (4th floor)
E4: Innovation Session
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Movement Break
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions F
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
F1: Serialization: Value Beyond Compliance
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
F2: Legal Panel on Inspections
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
F3: 340B Update
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM JW Grand 3-4 (4th floor)
F4: EHS Session
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
General Luncheon
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1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Expo and Dessert Break
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions G
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
G2: Future of Quality Management
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1-2 (4th floor)
G3: Contracts & Chargebacks Session
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM JW Grand 3-4 (4th floor)
G4: How Is AI Changing Our Industry?
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Movement Break
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Description
Explore key pharmaceutical trends amid unprecedented and uncertain market activity. In this presentation, Scott will examine recent sales and prescription patterns, identify the primary drivers behind growth and decline, and provide a brief outlook on what’s ahead. Gain actionable insights to navigate shifting dynamics and make informed decisions in a transformational landscape.
Speakers
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Scott Biggs
Director, Supplier Services
IQVIA
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Networking Reception and Expo Raffle
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM Griffin Hall (2nd Floor)
Exhibitor Move-out
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer (4th floor)
Registration
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
General Breakfast
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Description
Organizations today face nonstop demands:Faster decisions. Constant digital change. Rising cybersecurity threats. Pressure to meet performance goals while staying transparent, responsible, and resilient. Teams operate with limited time and expanding expectations, and the real vulnerability often comes from inside the mind. Stress, bias, urgency and emotional overload quietly influence judgment long before any policy or system does. The gap between intention and action grows quickly if no one is trained to see it.Rashmi Airan has lived the complexity of ethical pressure. As an Ivy League-educated lawyer who faced the consequences of a single misjudgment, she brings authentic insight into how ethical drift begins and how people justify choices they never thought they would make. Her work in behavioral ethics and decision psychology will give you a grounded, research-based understanding of how humans think in high-pressure environments and equip you with the insight and tools needed to protect trust, elevate decision making and lead with integrity in a world that keeps accelerating.
Speakers
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Rashmi Airan
Ex-Felon and Lawyer
Unapologetic Truth-Teller
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Conference Adjournment
Event schedule subject to change.
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