Innovative Pharmacists Belong at PainConnect 2026
PainConnect 2026 is built for the future of multidisciplinary pain care, and why pharmacists belong at PainConnect 2026. Unlike large, generalized medical conferences where pharmacy professionals are often sidelined, PainConnect is intentionally designed to integrate pharmacists into the dialogue, the decision-making, and the innovation.
Whether you’re focused on opioid stewardship, pharmacologic therapies, or advancing patient outcomes in team-based settings, PainConnect offers unparalleled value for clinical and industry pharmacists alike.
A Conference Designed with Pharmacists in Mind
Sessions feature thought leaders, academic experts, and frontline clinicians who are actively shaping pain care and policy. Our sessions are designed to allow for real dialogue rather than passive listening.
Here are a few examples.
- Medication Management: What Guides Our Choices?
Presented by Lisa Luciani, PharmD, BCBS & Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C
A candid, evidence-based discussion of therapeutic pathways across patient types. - Buprenorphine for the Pain Practitioner
Led by Sudheer Potru, DO
An essential update on pharmacotherapy for complex pain and opioid use disorder. - IV Buprenorphine for Acute Pain
Presented by Jon B. Lee, MD
Translating cutting-edge protocols into real-world acute care strategies.
From Entry-Level to Advanced Clinical Insight
Whether you’re a clinical pharmacist new to pain care or an advanced practitioner specializing in interventional therapies, PainConnect offers curated sessions for every stage of your career, and why pharmacists belong at PainConnect 2026.
You’ll engage with real-world challenges, including:
- Approaches to Opioid Weaning & De-escalation
- Transitional Pain Service: Preventing Hospital Re-Admissions
- Topical Therapies & Neuropathic Pain Treatment
These are paired with deeper dives into neuroinflammation, ketamine, psychedelics, and topical agents relevant to pharmacy practice.
Pharmacists as Key Stakeholders in Team-Based Pain Care
Real-World Professional Growth
- Earn ACPE credits* while engaging with content that matters
- Participate in networking events, including receptions and invitation-only roundtables
- Explore interdisciplinary case discussions and research trends
Join the Pharmacist Community at PainConnect 2026
📍 March 5–8, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT
🗓️ Registration opens October 1
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🧪 Call for poster abstracts now open
Whether you’re shaping medication protocols, managing complex pain cases, or advancing pharmacologic innovation, PainConnect is where your voice will be heard.
PainConnect 2026 is more than a conference, it’s a dedicated space where pharmacists gain practical insights in pain pharmacology, collaborate on opioid stewardship, and advance multidisciplinary care. If you’re seeking a pain medicine conference that recognizes the essential role of pharmacy in patient outcomes, this is why innovative pharmacists belong at PainConnect 2026. Join us in Salt Lake City.
Meet Lisa Luciani, PharmD, BCBS
Lisa Luciani is the facility Pain Management and Opioid Safety Program Manager (PMOP) at the James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona PA. Dr. Luciani specializes in complex and high-risk medication management. She holds academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy.
Lisa Luciani obtained her doctorate from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center and her PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). She is a member of the PainConnect 2026 Planning Committee and Faculty.
*AAPM has applied for ACPE credits through it joint accreditation provider.
