ASHP | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2026
Event Date
June 13–17, 2026
Location
St. Louis, MO
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryASHP Pharmacy Futures is the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' dynamic summer conference for pharmacy professionals. Pharmacy Futures is ASHP's dynamic summer event uniting pharmacy professionals to explore cutting-edge practice, actionable strategies, and the innovations shaping the future of patient care.
The 2026 meeting brings together practitioners, practice leaders, and preceptors focused on advancing clinical pharmacy. This meeting attracts more than 1,500 pharmacy professionals from leadership, managerial, and supervisory roles in pharmacy practice. Attendees come to collaborate, innovate, and shape the direction of health-system pharmacy through education, networking, and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and technologies.
The event centers on transforming pharmacy practice, where attendees unleash innovation, forge collaborations, and drive meaningful improvement in patient care. For pharmacists focused on practice advancement and leadership in care delivery, it is a strong national option, and continuing education is a key draw — attendees are reminded to process their CE before the posted deadline.
Show Highlights
- Exhibit hall open June 14-16 with receptions and lunches held on the floor, giving attendees dedicated time to explore vendors.
- Reception and lunches take place in the exhibit hall, and the attendee-to-exhibitor ratio is 20:1 — a highly targeted environment for both attendees and vendors.
- Educational sessions, opening session, and poster sessions covering cutting-edge clinical pharmacy practice.
- Continuing education (CE) opportunities across the program.
- A focus on practice transformation, leadership, and patient-care innovation for pharmacy practitioners, practice leaders, and preceptors.
Attendance
The meeting attracts more than 1,500 pharmacy professionals from leadership, managerial, and supervisory roles in pharmacy practice. The attendee-to-exhibitor ratio is 20:1.
Booth Pricing
Specific per-booth dollar rates were not published in the sources reviewed. What is confirmed: each 10' x 10' exhibit booth includes four complimentary exhibit badges. Exhibitors may purchase over-allotment badges equal to the number of complimentary badges for $100 each. Companies who purchase exhibitor packages receive additional badges. To reserve space, exhibitors contact the ASHP Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales Team through SPARGO, Inc. (ashpexhibits@spargoinc.com).
Registration
ASHP has partnered with SPARGO, Inc. as the official registration provider for ASHP Pharmacy Futures and Midyear meetings. Attendees register online through the official registration center.
Key points:
- Membership-related registration steps cannot always be accomplished through online registration; ASHP partners with SPARGO, Inc. as the official registration provider.
- All meeting cancellations are subject to a $75 handling charge, and no refunds are issued after May 29, 2026 (postmark or fax date).
- In the event the meeting is cancelled, ASHP will provide a full refund.
- For exhibitors: exhibitor registration opens mid-March and can be accessed through the exhibitor portal.
Registration questions can be directed to the ASHP Customer Registration Center (ashpregistration@spargoinc.com).
History
Pharmacy Futures is a relatively new addition to ASHP's calendar, introduced as the organization's summer event. Earlier promotion described it as a "brand-new dynamic summer event" bringing together pharmacy practitioners, practice leaders, and preceptors. The 2024 edition was held June 8-12, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, and the meeting moves to the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, MO, for 2026. It runs alongside ASHP's long-established Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, and exhibiting at Pharmacy Futures earns priority points toward future space selection at both events.
Venue & Travel
Venue
America's Center Convention Complex
701 Convention Plaza
Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, the America's Center Convention Complex is the premier destination for meetings, conventions, and trade shows. It offers 412,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space across six halls, with an additional 162,000 square feet available when combined with The Dome and Annex. America's Center is made up of three levels: level one offers six exhibit halls, the 100 series meeting room complexes and pre-function and public spaces; level two is home to America's Ballroom and the 200 series meeting room complexes; and the third floor contains the St. Louis Executive Conference Center and the Explore St. Louis offices. The main entrance is located on the 800 block of Washington Avenue. A concierge desk near the Washington Avenue entrance is staffed during events with information on local restaurants and attractions.
Parking
Parking is available in garages and surface lots throughout downtown St. Louis. Visit getaroundstl.com to get directions to preferred parking providers. A garage attached to the America's Center offers covered parking a short walk from the halls, and additional surface lots and garages are located within a few blocks. Booking in advance through a service like SpotHero is recommended, as event-day walk-up pricing can run two to three times the pre-booked rate.
Getting There
America's Center is located about 14 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), with several public transportation options readily available. Take the MetroLink Red Line from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at Lambert Airport directly to the Convention Center station at 6th and Washington Avenue — approximately 30 to 40 minutes with no transfer required. The train costs about $3, making it the cheapest option.
The Convention Center MetroLink stop is less than two blocks away at 6th and Washington. For rideshare, pickup is on the west lane of Broadway — use this address in your app rather than America's Center's main address to avoid the wrong entrance. A taxi from the airport takes roughly 19 minutes.
Nearby Hotels
There are approximately 8,000 hotel rooms within a mile of America's Center and more than 40,000 hotel rooms throughout the metro area. Options within walking distance include:
- Marriott St. Louis Grand — directly across from America's Center's main entrance.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center — both about 0.1 miles away.
- Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown at the Arch — a short walk, with a free hot breakfast buffet.
- Other nearby downtown options include the Radisson Hotel St. Louis Downtown Convention Center, Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch, and Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.
ASHP has negotiated discounted hotel rates within walking distance of the America's Center, and reservations for Pharmacy Futures are accepted only through Orchid.Events, ASHP's official housing provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2026 being held?
ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2026 takes place June 13-17, 2026, at the America's Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The exhibit hall is open June 14-16.
Who should attend Pharmacy Futures?
The meeting is designed for pharmacy practitioners, practice leaders, and preceptors. It attracts more than 1,500 pharmacy professionals in leadership, managerial, and supervisory roles focused on advancing pharmacy practice and patient care.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is handled through SPARGO, Inc., ASHP's official registration provider, via the online registration center. Note that cancellations carry a $75 handling charge and no refunds are issued after May 29, 2026.
How do I exhibit and what do booths include?
Exhibit space is reserved through the ASHP Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales Team at SPARGO, Inc. Each 10' x 10' booth includes four complimentary exhibit badges, and exhibitor registration opens mid-March through the exhibitor portal.
How do I get to America's Center from the airport?
America's Center is about 14 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). The MetroLink Red Line runs directly from the airport terminals to the Convention Center station (about 30-40 minutes, roughly $3), which is less than two blocks from the venue.
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