Attendance an online digital event on Oct. 15, 2024 entitled “Working together for the future of health care (Day 1)”. The event was offered by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

Description: The FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee (PTAC) called us to participate in the 2024 Pharmacy Technicians' Symposium, which was held on October 15 and 16 to mark World Pharmacy Technician Day.

Opening remarks:

1. Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, Netherlands

2. Susan James, Chair, FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee; Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada

Session 1 - Pharmacy Workforce Across the World: Global Perspectives and the Role of Artificial Intelligence

1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Ryan Burke, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, United States

2. Presenter 1 – Sherly Meilianti, FIP, United Kingdom

3. Presenter 2 – Nisa Masyitah, FIP, Indonesia

4. Presenter 3 – Lyane Pennell, La Cité, Ottawa University, Athabasca University, Canada 

5. Presenter 4 – Mariet Eksteen, Professional Development and Support, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa

6. Presenter 5 - Pik Yee Hooi, Head, Pharmacy, Alexandra Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore

7. Q&A

8. Wrap up and conclusion of the session

Session 2 – Pharmacy Technicians Unique Roles

1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Peter Karegwa, Kenya

2. Presenter 1 – Julie Lanza, Beth Israel Lahey Health System, United States

3. Presenter 2 – Claire MacManus, Treloar school and college, United Kingdom

4. Presenter 3 – Samuel Nyanje, Academic Module Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Kenya, Kenya

5. Q&A

6. Wrap up and conclusion of the session