Scotland Conference 2026:
Leading Change

Join us in Scotland for an inspiring and forward-thinking pharmacy conference.

Be part of something special as we return to Scotland for our second conference, bringing together pharmacy professionals and healthcare leaders from across all sectors to explore the latest developments shaping the future of pharmacy. This year’s powerful theme, Leading Change, will explore how pharmacy is shaping—and accelerating—the future of healthcare, both for our workforce and the patients we support.

Built around the five commitments of the new Royal College of Pharmacy, the conference will highlight the power of leadership, collaboration, and innovation in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. More importantly, it will show how these commitments can inspire, empower, and equip pharmacists to lead with confidence and purpose.

Throughout the day, you’ll gain valuable insights into the evolving pharmacy landscape through a dynamic programme of expert speakers, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities—all designed to support your professional growth and ultimately improve patient care. 

What can you expect on the day?

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

We’re delighted to welcome our exceptional keynote speaker who will challenge and inspire your thinking.

Dame Laura Lee, CEO of Maggie’s cancer charity, will open the day with a powerful morning keynote. She’ll share how Maggie’s innovative, person-centred approach supports people to live well with and beyond cancer—and explore how closer collaboration with the NHS could transform future cancer care over the next 30 years.

Leading Change: Better patient care through pharmacy

Through a series of engaging, quick-fire presentations, you’ll hear directly from local pharmacists who have led meaningful change in their communities, demonstrating the tangible impact pharmacy can have on improving patient care.
 

Leading change for the profession and workforce

Hear from Dr Catherine Labinjoh and Anne Thomson (Scottish Government) as they explore what value-based health and care means for pharmacy. You’ll gain insight into how to navigate risk, maximise impact, and how to play a leading role in shaping the future workforce.
 

Connect, collaborate, and grow

Round off the day with some post-conference networking, where you can relax, reflect, and connect with peers from across Scotland. It’s the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and build new collaborations.

This is more than a conference, it’s your opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of pharmacy and has opportunities for everyone, no matter your location, your work setting or your career stage.

Book your place today to be part of this dynamic event shaping the future of pharmacy practice in Scotland!

Not an RCPharm Member? Join here

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Event location

Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL

Travel information

Glasgow Central train station - 1 minute walk
Queen Street train station - 12 minute walk

There is an NCP carpark on Oswald Street - 3 minute walk

What's included?

• Inspiring content

• Digital copies of all presentations and resources

• A hot buffet lunch

• Refreshments and snacks

• Post-event networking

• Great networking opportunities with local peers

Registration Fee

RCPharm Members - Free
(a £30 refundable deposit will be taken at registration to secure your place)

Non-members - £100

We recognise that our members want to meet each other and RCPharm colleagues at events closer to where they live and work.

We are delighted to continue this year with our four RCPharm Conferences – the Midlands Conference in Birmingham (Friday 3 July), the Scotland Conference in Glasgow, the Wales Conference in Cardiff (Friday 25 September) and our Annual Conference in London (Friday 6 November). 

You can keep up-to-date with all our events and webinars here.

We’re looking forward to engaging with more of our members this year and want to do more in future years. Stay up-to-date by subscribing to our newsletter.