FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The 2026 edition in Montreal is themed “One Health, One Pharmacy – Bridging science, practice, and education”, reflecting the growing role of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in patient-centred care, public health, and integrated health systems. The programme is designed to support knowledge exchange and collaboration across sectors, spanning innovations in medicines, pharmacy services, policy, training, and the science underpinning new therapies.

Who the audience is and how many attend

Audience

• Community, hospital and specialist pharmacists
• Pharmaceutical scientists and researchers (across discovery, development and formulation)
• Pharmacy educators and academic leaders
• Regulators, policymakers and public health stakeholders
• Industry participants and solution providers supporting medicines development, pharmacy services, and education

Scale

• A major international congress with a multi-day programme and partner/exhibitor participation
• The organiser does not consistently publish a single fixed headline figure for total attendees, exhibitors/vendors, or main sponsors on the primary public pages

What to expect

• A multi-day programme built around the intersection of pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science and education, aligned to a One Health perspective
• Plenary-style sessions, specialist tracks and abstract-driven presentations/posters showcasing global research and practice innovation
• Strong international networking opportunities across professional practice, academia, policy and industry
• A venue-based congress experience at Montreal’s main convention centre, with dedicated areas for partner engagement and exhibitions