Empowering pharmacy technicians through education, leadership, and community.
Welcome to the Pharmacy Technician Professional Development Conference
The Pharmacy Technician Professional Development Conference (PTPDC) is Canada’s largest conference dedicated to pharmacy technicians — a premier nonprofit event focused exclusively on advancing the growth, excellence, and professional development of pharmacy technicians across Ontario.
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada
May 8–9, 2026
Each year, PTPDC brings together licensed pharmacy technicians, healthcare educators, hospital leaders, and industry partners for a practical, inspiring conference built around real-world practice, career growth, patient safety, and community.
About Conference
Why This Conference Matters
Pharmacy technicians are vital members of the healthcare team — ensuring safe medication delivery, supporting clinical programs, and strengthening patient care across Ontario.
Yet opportunities designed specifically for pharmacy technicians — focused on their practice, leadership, and professional growth — remain limited.
PTPDC was created to change that.
Our conference:
- Delivers relevant, practice-based professional development
- Highlights leadership, wellness, and career advancement
- Builds meaningful partnerships with industry leaders
- Prioritizes community over commercial trade show activity
This is education over exhibition — a professional gathering where pharmacy technicians come to learn, connect, and grow together.
Built by pharmacy technicians. For pharmacy technicians.
What You’ll Find at the Conference
Our annual event features:
- Continuing education sessions designed specifically for pharmacy technicians
- Keynote presentations from respected healthcare leaders
- Networking opportunities that build meaningful professional connections
- Industry partner showcases focused on innovation and real-world practice
Whether you’re looking for clinical insight, leadership tools, or practical strategies to advance your career, PTPDC delivers education you can apply immediately.
Who Attends
- Pharmacy technicians from community, hospital, specialized practice, and drug access navigation roles
- Pharmacy leaders and healthcare educators
- Healthcare partners and policymakers
- Industry sponsors committed to supporting the pharmacy workforce
Trusted by Ontario’s Pharmacy Community
- Five years of successful conferences
- Hundreds of pharmacy technicians educated each year
- Built and led by frontline pharmacy professionals
- Strong partnerships with healthcare organizations and industry leaders