Optimising Education and Training: Producing a Pharmacy Professional Fit for Purpose requires the pharmacy profession to continuously adapt to changing healthcare needs, workforce expectations and technological advancements. This session will explore the theme through a keynote presentation on “Teaching in the Age of AI: Tools, Tactics and Ethics”, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning and assessment while maintaining academic integrity, professional standards and ethical practice.

The session will also showcase innovative and breakthrough presentations from young pharmacists from all the SAPC-accredited universities, highlighting emerging research and perspectives from the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

The session will conclude with an interactive 360° stakeholder discussion on Work-Based Learning (WBL), bringing together representatives from the SAPC, DHET, CHE, academia, workplace training sites across all pharmacy sectors, tutors and preceptors, students, and pharmacy support personnel. The discussion will examine how these stakeholders can collectively enhance WBL to produce pharmacy graduates who are competent, adaptable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the healthcare system. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage directly with panellists during an open question-and-answer session focused on the future of pharmacy education and training.