Calling all pharmacy leaders

February 18, 2025
Person presenting to crowd
Apply now for the ACP Leadership Forum to pursue leadership development within your profession and practice.

Are you a leader who wants to build confidence and continue to evolve your skills? Apply for the 10th annual ACP Leadership Forum, taking place June 18-20, 2025, in Edmonton! This two-and-a-half-day event will see facilitators guide attendees through exercises and discussions that aim to give you even more tools to help you navigate challenging times in your practice.

Interested in learning more about how the Leadership Forum can have a lasting impact on your career? Don’t just take our word for it, hear from past attendees:

  • Pharmacy technician and ACP Council member Kirsten Shead says that “participating in the Leadership Forum helped me develop my own vision of what kind of leader I want to be.” Read more from Kirsten.
  • Pharmacist and Council member Murtaza Hassanali attended the 2018 event to “discover what my strengths are and how I approach problems.” Read more from Murtaza.
  • Pharmacy technician and Council member Nina Dueck found value in being “able to discuss our leadership challenges and then work together to explore how we could each use our personal strengths to face those challenges.” Read more from Nina.
  • Pharmacist Dwain Nottebrock was selected in 2023 and found that the Forum “provided a needed opportunity for me to step back and think about leadership and my own personal direction in a proactive way for a change.” Read more from Dwain.

Event details

  • Wednesday, June 18 – Friday, June 20, 2025.
    • Starting at 3:00 p.m. on June 18, ending at 3:30 p.m. on June 20.
  • Edmonton, Alberta
  • ACP will cover accommodation and meal costs for candidates selected to attend. Transportation, parking, and out-of-pocket expenses will be the participant’s responsibility.

How to apply

To apply, please submit

  • a cover letter describing your leadership aspirations, particularly as they relate to your professional role and ACP; and
  • a copy of your CV, outlining your professional background, achievements, leadership experiences, and awards received.

This information will serve as the foundation for selecting candidates for the limited number of spots available at the forum. Please forward your application and supporting documentation to leslie.ainslie@abpharmacy.ca by March 31, 2025.