2026 Agenda

Saturday, April 11, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
 
 
 
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast & Learn - Coming Soon
 
 
 
 
Breakfast & Learn - Coming Soon
 
 
 
 
Breakfast & Learn - Coming Soon
 
 
 
 
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote Speaker: Celebrating 15 years of Progress: Looking Back With Pride, Moving Forward With Purpose
Danielle Paes
Danielle Paes
 
 
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM
Travel Vaccine Update
 
 
 
 
Distinct features and management of Allergic Conjunctivitis and Dry Eye Diseases
Francois Piuze
Francois Piuze
 
 
Lifesaving in Real Time: From Early Detection to Sustained Impact—One Year of Pharmacist-Driven POCT
Mohamed Elsabakhawi
Mohamed Elsabakhawi - Shoppers Drug Mart
 
 
Prescribing Profit: Making Financial Health a Pillar of Pharmacy Practice
Yvon Picard
Yvon Picard - Stem Experts
 
 
The Pharmacist: An Ally for Skin Health
 
 
 
 
Pneumonia
 
 
 
 
10:25 AM
Refreshments Available
 
 
 
 
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
The Lung-Heart Connection: Vaccination as a New Form of Cardiovascular Prevention
Michael Boivin
Michael Boivin - CommPharm Consulting Inc
 
 
Understanding Pink Eye: The Three Main Forms of Conjunctivitis (Viral, Bacterial, and Allergic).
Francois Piuze
Francois Piuze
 
 
Obesity and Weight Management
 
 
 
 
Getting Ceramides Right: Optimizing Ceramide Selection to Efficiently Restore the Skin Barrier
 
 
 
 
Harnessing the Power of Compliance: Strengthening Patient Safety and Driving Operational Efficiency
Ross Caputo
Ross Caputo
 
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Scalp Under the Lens: Bridging Dermatology and Pharmacy in Dandruff Care
 
 
 
 
Reclaiming Women's Health: Evidence-Based Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Cognitive Benefits
Sarah Hover
Sarah Hover - PCCA Clinical Services
 
 
Immunology
 
 
 
 
License on the Line: Everyday Pharmacy Habits That Lead to Discipline
 
 
 
 
12:35 PM - 1:20 PM
Understanding Pink Eye: The Three Main Forms of Conjunctivitis (Viral, Bacterial, and Allergic)
 
 
 
 
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Vendor Hall & Lunch Available
 
 
 
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cocktails & Networking
 
 
 
 

CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS

At Pharmacy U Toronto, the sessions you attend can contribute to your continuing education requirements as non-accredited learning records.

During the conference, you will have the opportunity to gain over 5 hours of education from industry-leading speakers and thought leaders. Their insightful keynotes and engaging sessions will equip you with the latest knowledge and advancements in pharmacy practice. Additionally, you will receive a certificate of attendance two weeks after the event that can be used in your learning portfolio for continuing education requirements.