On behalf of the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA), it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in our 20th Annual Scientific NAPPSA Conference and Exposition taking place at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011, Phone: (303) 365-1234, from September 17–20, 2026.
This program is designed for pharmacists, physicians, pharmaceutical scientists, and others interested in learning about the most current advances in pharmacy practice, pharmacy ownership, pharmaceutical education, drug discovery, development, regulation and the safe utilization of drugs.
The Practicing Pharmacists Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education.
This program has been assigned the following Universal Activity Numbers, 0691-0000-26-200-L04-P to 0691-0000-26-209-L01-P and has been accredited for a total of 18.0 contact hours (1.80 CEUs). Individuals may earn up to 17.0 contact hours (1.70 CEUs). Attendees must register for the Conference, sign in when required, actively participate throughout each activity, and complete and sign the Attendance Form (with an NABP eProfile Number and birth date) to receive credit. Participant’s earned credits will be posted to the CPE Monitor Website 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of all Convention paperwork. All requests for Continuing Pharmacy Education Credits must be turned in by November 10, 2026.



Learning Objectives: Session-specific educational objectives for all nine accredited sessions (#100A, #100B, #200, #300, #400, #500, #700, #800A, #800B) are posted on the ACPE Continuing Education Information page. Faculty, Moderators, and Panelists: Faculty information is posted on this website. Named moderator assignments, full credentials, and institutional affiliations will be posted on the ACPE Continuing Education Information page as they are finalized. CPE Monitor and Credit Claim Deadline: Participants must have an NABP e-Profile ID to claim ACPE credit through CPE Monitor. All requests for Continuing Pharmacy Education credit must be submitted by November 10, 2026. Special Accommodations: NAPPSA is committed to full participation for all attendees. Requests for accommodations should be sent to nappsa@nappsa.org at least 14 days before the conference. Disclaimer: Information is correct at the time of publication. Should any alterations to the program or schedule be necessary, corrections will be made in materials distributed onsite and on this website.
Refunds for the 2026 NAPPSA Annual Meeting are honored only if a written request is received by the published deadline. For “full registration” cancellations there will be a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be honored after the deadline. Alternatively, your registration cannot be transferred to the next year conference.
Registrants of the NAPPSA Annual Meeting agree to allow NAPPSA and its official photographer and/or videographer to photograph or videotape them in the context of the Annual Meeting setting. Footage captured by the official NAPPSA photographer/videographer may be used in future print and electronic promotional and archival materials. More conference details to follow.








Keynote Speaker
Surgeon-in-Chief
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye is one of the most distinguished pediatric surgeons in the world, renowned for performing groundbreaking fetal surgery while babies are still in the womb. As Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, he leads one of the nation’s top pediatric surgical programs.
His keynote will explore the intersection of surgical innovation, global healthcare access, and the evolving role of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in advancing patient outcomes.
Members: draft minutes from the 2025 Annual General Membership Meeting are posted for review ahead of this year’s General Assembly. Read the Draft Minutes on NAPPSA.org →
President, NAPPSA Inc., USA
Pro-Chancellor, European University of Nigeria
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Senior Consultant, Ondo State Government, Nigeria
CEO, Noniks Analytics, USA



President, NAPPSA Inc., USA
CEO, Kayhelt Pharma; Industrial Pharmacist Chairman of Nigeria
MD/CEO, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals PLC
the Emir of Zazzau, Chairman, Kaduna State Council of Chiefs
VP, CMC Services, Premier Research
President/CEO, Global PharmHealth Investors Inc.; Professor, California State University, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Associate Director, Global Pharmaceutical Technology, AbbVie Inc., Skokie, IL
CEO, EALI Access LLC, Rockville, MD, USA
CEO, DiversifyRx
COO, Carnavio Inc
Advisor, Biophysical Chemistry, Eli Lilly and Company
Surgeon-in-Chief, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Surgeon-in-Chief, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
CEO, Indispensable Health
Director of Pharmacy, Luminis Health
Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Colorado; Pharmacy Practice Advancement Lead, CPS
Professor, UNLV School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
Associate Professor, Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington, DC, USA
Assistant Professor, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Everything you need to reach the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011. Hotel front desk: (303) 365-1234. The hotel is about 16 miles from Denver International Airport (DEN), roughly a 25 minute drive.
Read this first: The hotel does not operate an airport shuttle. Please do not wait at the airport curb for a hotel van. Use one of the four options below. The hotel shuttle is free, but it only runs within 3 miles of the hotel, which includes the Peoria train station.
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The four optionsRoute diagramCompare cost and timeWhere to go at DENFree hotel shuttleGetting back to the airportBefore you fly checklist
EASIEST25 MINABOUT $40 TO $60
Prices rise during surge periods. Sharing a ride with two or three colleagues is the cheapest door to door option.
CHEAPEST45 TO 60 MIN$10
Prefer to stay on the train? At Peoria, cross the platform to the southbound R Line and ride three stops to 13th Avenue Station, then call the shuttle or walk about 18 minutes to the hotel.
NO APP NEEDED25 MINABOUT $55 TO $75
Good choice for late night arrivals, large luggage, or if you would rather not use an app.
BEST FOR SIDE TRIPS25 MINPARKING ABOUT $15 PER NIGHT
Covered self parking is available on site. Confirm the current nightly rate at check in.
Free Hotel Shuttle
The complimentary shuttle serves any destination within 3 miles of the hotel, including Peoria Station, restaurants, and the Anschutz Medical Campus. It does not go to Denver International Airport. Call ahead to be picked up or dropped off at any point during your stay. Pick up hours are typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; confirm timing when you call, and allow about 30 minutes notice.
Plan to leave the hotel 3 hours before your flight. Because the hotel shuttle does not serve the airport, you have two choices:
The last A Line train leaves the airport around midnight, and service starts again about 3:30 a.m. For very early flights, book a rideshare or taxi.
Travel times and fares are estimates and may change. Confirm shuttle availability with the hotel before you travel.
Orientation diagram. Not drawn to scale.
RTD A Line
DEN to Peoria Station. Three stops, about 20 minutes, $10.
Free hotel shuttle
Peoria Station to the hotel. Free, but you must call ahead.
Uber, Lyft or taxi
DEN straight to the hotel. About 16 miles, 25 minutes.
Costs are per vehicle unless noted. Scroll sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for | Late night? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uber or Lyft | About 25 min | About $40 to $60 per car | Most arrivals, and small groups splitting the fare | Yes, 24 hours |
| Taxi | About 25 min | About $55 to $75 per car | No app needed, heavy luggage, exhibitor materials | Yes, 24 hours |
| A Line train plus free shuttle | 45 to 60 min | $10 per person | Travelling solo or light, and stretching the budget | No. Shuttle typically ends about 7:00 p.m. |
| Rental car | About 25 min plus pickup | Rental rate plus about $15 per night to park | Day trips to Red Rocks or the mountains, family travel | Yes |
| Shared van or car service | 45 to 75 min | Varies by operator | Groups of six or more arriving together, booked in advance | Depends on your booking |
Still not sure? Pick this way:
Everything below is at the Jeppesen Terminal. Collect your bags first, then follow the overhead signs.
Uber and Lyft
Level 5, Island 5
Doors 504 to 513, east or west side. Island 5 is the outermost island, so use the marked crosswalks.
Taxi
Level 5, Island 1
Doors 505 to 512. Island 1 is the closest to the terminal. Just join the queue, no booking needed.
RTD A Line train
DEN Transit Center
Walk to the south end of the terminal, exit the glass doors, and take the escalator or lift down one level.
Rental cars
Level 5, Island 4
Doors 504 to 513. Free shuttles run to the rental car facility off site.
Shared vans and shuttles
Level 5, Island 5
Doors 505 and 512. Useful for groups of six or more travelling together.
Accessible pickup
Level 5, curbside
If you need extra assistance or use a wheelchair, request curbside pickup at doors 504, 506, 510 or 512 on the west side, or 505, 507, 511 or 513 on the east side, instead of walking to Island 5.
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Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
13200 E 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011
On the Anschutz Medical Campus • (303) 365-1234
The same shuttle that meets you at Peoria Station runs all week. Call (720) 925-5323 to book a ride.
Within the 3 mile radius, so the shuttle can take you:
How to use it well:
Most attendees travelling from Nigeria or Europe will connect through another United States city and clear immigration and customs there, not in Denver. Allow at least three hours for that connection, because you collect your bags, clear customs, and re-check them before your Denver flight.
If you do clear customs at Denver, you exit into the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5 like every other arriving passenger, and all four transport options above work exactly the same way.
Sharing a ride is the single easiest way to cut your travel cost. An Uber XL or a taxi van holds up to six people, so a $60 fare split four ways comes to about $15 each, cheaper and faster than the train.
If your chapter or delegation is arriving together, compare flight numbers and landing times in advance and agree on a meeting point at baggage claim. For parties of six or more, a pre-booked shared van from Level 5, Island 5 is worth pricing out.
This guide also lives on its own page, so you can send the link straight to WhatsApp, email or your chapter group. For anything about the shuttle or your reservation, call the hotel front desk at (303) 365-1234.
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Welcome to the Mile High City! Here is your insider guide to making the most of your time in the Aurora-Denver area during the 2026 NAPPSA Conference.
Craving a taste of home between sessions? The Denver metro area has a growing Nigerian and West African dining scene:
Restaurant hours can vary — we recommend calling ahead or checking Google Maps before visiting.
September in the Aurora-Denver area is one of the best times to visit — warm sunny days and cool, comfortable evenings. Expect daytime highs in the upper 70s–low 80s°F (25–28°C) with evenings cooling to the low 50s°F (~12°C). Denver enjoys over 300 sunny days per year. Pack a light jacket for evenings and outdoor activities. The high altitude means the sun is deceptively intense — sunscreen is a must even on mild days.
The hotel is about 16 miles from Denver International Airport (DEN), roughly a 25-minute drive, and it does not run an airport shuttle. The fastest option is Uber or Lyft from Level 5, Island 5 (about $40 to $60). The cheapest is the RTD A Line train to Peoria Station for $10, then the free hotel shuttle, which you book by calling (720) 925-5323. That shuttle serves anywhere within 3 miles of the hotel but does not go to the airport. Read the full airport transportation guide, with step-by-step directions for all four options →
Early-bird registration rates are available through July 31, 2026. After that date, standard rates apply. We recommend registering early to secure the best pricing and guarantee your spot.
Attendees can earn up to 17 contact hours (1.70 CEUs) across the four-day conference. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through the Practicing Pharmacists Institute (PPI), ACPE Provider Number 0691,;
No — the conference is open to all pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, and allied health professionals. However, NAPPSA members receive significantly discounted registration rates. Members save up to $100 on full conference registration. Join NAPPSA here before registering to unlock member pricing.
The 2026 NAPPSA Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011. The hotel is about 16 miles from Denver International Airport (DEN), roughly a 25-minute drive; see the airport transportation guide for directions. A dedicated NAPPSA room block is available at a negotiated rate — book here.
Refunds are honored only if a written request is received by the published cancellation deadline. Full registration cancellations are subject to a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be honored after the deadline, and registrations cannot be transferred to future conferences.
Pricing note: the Non-Member 1-Day Pass and Student Non-Member Full Conference may display the same price if approved by NAPPSA. The Gala Banquet on Saturday evening (8:00 pm) is an add-on event priced at $150 per person. If you registered for the full conference but wish to add the Gala, you can do so through the registration portal.
For group registration inquiries (5 or more attendees from the same institution or organization), please contact NAPPSA directly at nappsa@nappsa.org to discuss available options.
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