The Pharmacy Connect Student Summit 2025 is back this September at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney! This free event is a must-attend for pharmacy students and interns, featuring a half-day summit with exciting sessions by experts in the industry, designed to help you get the most out of your pharmacy career.
The Pharmacy Connect Student Summit is proudly sponsored by PDL.
Your free student/intern registration includes:
- Entry to Pharmacy Connect Student Summit
- Entry to Pharmacy Connect conference sessions
- Entry to the trade exhibition
- Morning & afternoon teas
- Lunch
- Welcome Reception
- Online session recordings
Registration is free, but essential. Register here, and check out the full Student Summit program below:
DATE: Friday 5th September 2025
LOCATION: King Room 1, Hyatt Regency Sydney
| Time | Workshop | Blurb | Panel/Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2.15pm | Opening address | A short welcome from the Guild, NAPSA and the Student SUmmit's major sponsor, PDL. | Johnson Lee (Chief Pharmacist, PGA NSW Branch) Naomi Lim (PDL Professional Officer) Sebastian Harper (National President, NAPSA) |
| 2.15-2.45pm | Applying Autonomy: An early career pharmacist challenge | This session will explore what it means to be an autonomous health practitioner. With thought provoking case studies, we will explore what autonomy looks like in practice and how you as a student or intern can begin to develop these skills in your current practice. | Naomi Lim (PDL Professional Officer) |
| 2.50-3.20pm | Emerging models of care in pharmacy | As the healthcare landscape evolves, so does the role of the pharmacist. This session explores the frontiers of contemporary pharmacy practice- examining scope of practice expansion, the regulatory and clinical implications of nicotine vaping products, and the legal and professional obligations of dispensing medicinal cannabis. Designed for the pharmacists of tomorrow, this session unpacks what it means to operate in a rapidly shifting model of care- and why staying ahead matters. | Johnson Lee (Chief Pharmacist, PGA NSW Branch) |
| 3.20-3.40pm | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3.45-4.15pm | From genotype to script: How pharmacogenomics can inform personalised prescribing | Pharmacogenomics is bringing a new era of personalised care to pharmacy practice, where a patient’s DNA can help guide safer, more effective medication decisions. In this session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how pharmacogenomics works, how genetic variation influences drug response, and what this means for pharmacists on the front lines of patient care. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, we’ll explore how pharmacists can play a leading role in implementing pharmacogenomic services across clinical settings. | Sophie Stocker (Associate Professor, University of Sydney School of Pharmacy) |
| 4.15-4.45pm | Waves of Resilience: Turning the worst day of your life into the best | Much like the ever-changing ocean, life can throw unexpected challenges at us. It's not that everyone needs to face a shark attack to gain perspective; rather, it's about understanding how to adapt and navigate the waves of change. Resilience, that innate strength within all of us, is the anchor we can hold onto during turbulent times. In this captivating presentation, Brett shares his remarkable recovery journey after a life-altering shark attack and equips you with the essential tools needed to conquer life’s obstacles. Discover the art of adaptation and resilience as Brett parallels his journey and the challenges we all encounter in an ever-changing world. | Brett Connellan (Surfer, Shark Attack Survivor, Motivational Speaker) |
