2026 Distribution Management Conference and Expo
March 8-11, 2026 | JW Marriott Austin | Austin, Texas
Speakers
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Natalie Adams
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships – Specialty Networks
Cardinal Health, Inc.
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C3: Trends in Specialty
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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C3: Trends in Specialty
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Rashmi Airan
Ex-Felon and Lawyer
Unapologetic Truth-Teller
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Redefining Integrity in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Redefining Integrity in the Workplace
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Ameer Ali
Sr. Director, Manufacturer Operations & Data Services
Cencora, Inc.
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F1: NDC 12: Coming Soon
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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F1: NDC 12: Coming Soon
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Chris J. Anderson
Director, Quality Management
Cardinal Health, Inc.
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Adrian Bailey
Community Engagement Director
GS1 US
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D1: Traceablity Discussion Groups
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 3:15—4:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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D1: Traceablity Discussion Groups
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Michael Berman
AVP, Commercial Operations
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
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F1: NDC 12: Coming Soon
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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F1: NDC 12: Coming Soon
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Ilisa B.G. Bernstein
President
Bernstein Rx Solutions, LLC
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B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
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Scott Biggs
Director, Supplier Services
IQVIA
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Understanding Pharmaceutical Trends
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 3:15—4:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Understanding Pharmaceutical Trends
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April Mae Branick
Vice President, Enterprise QMS Operations & Engineering
McKesson Corporation
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G2: Future of Quality Management
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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G2: Future of Quality Management
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Philip Bunting
Senior Director, USPD Business Continuity
McKesson Corporation
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Cyber Resilience and Response in the Healthcare Distribution Industry
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 9:00—10:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Cyber Resilience and Response in the Healthcare Distribution Industry
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Ian Cannell
Business Process Consultant / DSCSA National Project Sponsor
Kaiser Permanente
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G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
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Laura Caputo
Strategy and Ops Consultant
La Roca Consulting LLC
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E4: Finding AI’s Place in Your Workday
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand 4 (4th floor)
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E4: Finding AI’s Place in Your Workday
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Dan Chuparkoff
AI Expert
Former Google, McKinsey & Atlassian Leader
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AI and The Future of Pharmaceutical Distribution
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 8:30—9:30 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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AI and The Future of Pharmaceutical Distribution
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Christopher Clement
AVP, Distribution
Apexus, LLC
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G3: Successful 340B Implementation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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G3: Successful 340B Implementation
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Chester "Chip" Davis, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Welcome
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 8:00—8:20 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Welcome
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Ashley Y. DeFlice
Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Henry Schein, Inc.
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G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
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Heather Easterling
Vice President, Professional & Advisory Solutions
McKesson Corporation
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F3: 340B in Flux: One Distributor’s View
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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F3: 340B in Flux: One Distributor’s View
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Frank Elston
Director of IT
Associated Pharmacies, Inc.
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Cyber Resilience and Response in the Healthcare Distribution Industry
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 9:00—10:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Cyber Resilience and Response in the Healthcare Distribution Industry
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Kristen L. Freitas
SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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B2: State of the Union: 2026 Federal Policy Outlook
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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B2: State of the Union: 2026 Federal Policy Outlook
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Lee Fuller
Global Director of Environmental
Cardinal Health, Inc.
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B3: Perspectives on Managing Waste
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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B3: Perspectives on Managing Waste
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John A. Gilbert
Director
Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
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F2: Inspections Legal Panel
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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F2: Inspections Legal Panel
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Rena K. Goins
Executive Director, Global Trade & Distribution
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions
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C3: Trends in Specialty
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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C3: Trends in Specialty
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Deb Gokie
VP Consumer Health, Ease of Use
Arthritis Foundation
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B4: Design Thinking for Accessibility
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand 4 (4th floor)
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B4: Design Thinking for Accessibility
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J. Aaron Graham
Senior Fellow
Center on Shadow Economics
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A3: Patient Safety, Counterfeit Medicine and the U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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A3: Patient Safety, Counterfeit Medicine and the U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
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Mark J. Hardy
Executive Director
North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
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B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
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Marty Lee Hendrick
Executive Director
Oklahoma State Pharmacy Board
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B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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B1: Board of Pharmacy Perspectives on DSCSA Enforcement
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Susan Higgins
Principal
Auroris Consulting
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C3: Trends in Specialty
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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C3: Trends in Specialty
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Larry Houck
Director
Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
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F2: Inspections Legal Panel
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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F2: Inspections Legal Panel
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Diana Kander
Innovation Consultant
New York Times Bestselling Author
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Unleash Your Curiosity!
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 8:30—9:30 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Unleash Your Curiosity!
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Katie Laughery
Deputy Assistant Administrator, DEA Diversion Control Division, Policy Office
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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E2: DEA Update
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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E2: DEA Update
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Leah D. Lindahl
Vice President, State Government Affairs
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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C2: State of the States
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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C2: State of the States
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David G. Mason
Director of Supply Chain Compliance
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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E1: Barcoding and Labeling
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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E1: Barcoding and Labeling
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Ullrich Mayeski
Director of Community Engagement- Healthcare
GS1 US
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D1: Traceablity Discussion Groups
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 3:15—4:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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D1: Traceablity Discussion Groups
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Michael J. Mazur
Director, Trade Operations
Pfizer Inc.
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Scott A. Mooney
Vice President Distribution Operations, Traceability
McKesson Corporation
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C1: DSCSA System Outages and Recovery: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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C1: DSCSA System Outages and Recovery: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
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Tom Mullen
Chief Strategy Officer
Pharmsource, LLC
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G4: How AI is Rewriting the Business Model, Industry Structure and Economics of the Pharmaceutical Industry
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand 4 (4th floor)
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G4: How AI is Rewriting the Business Model, Industry Structure and Economics of the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Sean Murphy
Manager, Manufacturer Operations
Cencora, Inc.
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Arthi Nagaraj
Head of Analytics, Strategic Projects and Serialization
Sanofi US
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G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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G1: Beyond DSCSA Implementation: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
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Nitin Natarajan
Owner
NN Global, LLC
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Leon Nevers
Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
H-E-B
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C1: DSCSA System Outages and Recovery: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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C1: DSCSA System Outages and Recovery: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
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Cheri Oz
Assistant Administrator, DEA Diversion Control Division
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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E2: DEA Update
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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E2: DEA Update
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Karla Palmer
Director
Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
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F2: Inspections Legal Panel
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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F2: Inspections Legal Panel
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Greg Raaberg
Director
Partner Forces
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F4: From Vulnerabilities to Action: Prioritizing Cyber Risk Reduction
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand 4 (4th floor)
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F4: From Vulnerabilities to Action: Prioritizing Cyber Risk Reduction
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Jaidalyn Rand
Director, Industry Relations
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Christopher A. Reed
VP, Quality and Regulatory Operations, U.S. Supply Chain
Cencora, Inc.
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G2: Future of Quality Management
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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G2: Future of Quality Management
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James Reilly
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
A3Access Advisors, LLC
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A2: From Approval to Access: How Distribution Shapes Product Launch Success
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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A2: From Approval to Access: How Distribution Shapes Product Launch Success
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Tami Reiss
CEO
Leader Within
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D4: Master Influence and Maximize Impact
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 3:15—4:15 PM
JW Grand 4 (4th floor)
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D4: Master Influence and Maximize Impact
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Kala Shankle
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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G2: Future of Quality Management
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 2:00—3:00 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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G2: Future of Quality Management
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Kenna Stanley
NSC Senior Research Associate
National Safety Council
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D3: Safety at Work: Technology Strategies for the Modern Pharma Supply Chain
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 3:15—4:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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D3: Safety at Work: Technology Strategies for the Modern Pharma Supply Chain
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Tim Stearns
Senior Director, Industry Relations
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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F1: NDC 12: Coming Soon
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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F1: NDC 12: Coming Soon
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Stephanie Trunk
Partner
ArentFox Schiff LLP
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D2: Regulatory and Legal Perspectives on Changes in the Reimbursement Policy Landscape
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 3:15—4:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8 (4th floor)
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D2: Regulatory and Legal Perspectives on Changes in the Reimbursement Policy Landscape
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Marc VanPuymbrouck
Senior Manager of Corporate Environmental
Cencora, Inc.
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B3: Perspectives on Managing Waste
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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B3: Perspectives on Managing Waste
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Sarah Warnaar
Sr. Manager, Environmental Compliance, Global Security and Safety
McKesson Corporation
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B3: Perspectives on Managing Waste
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 11:15—12:15 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 1-3 (4th floor)
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B3: Perspectives on Managing Waste
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Aaron Weisbuch
Senior Regulatory Advisor, CDER
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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A1: FDA Activity Update
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 10:00—11:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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A1: FDA Activity Update
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Heather Zenk
President, US Supply Chain
Cencora, Inc.
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Cyber Resilience and Response in the Healthcare Distribution Industry
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 9:00—10:00 AM
JW Grand Ballroom 5-6 (4th floor)
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Cyber Resilience and Response in the Healthcare Distribution Industry
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