Leading Change – Building an AI-Ready Pharmacy Workforce

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform healthcare, the role of pharmacists is evolving beyond traditional practice. To fully harness the potential of AI, the pharmacy workforce must develop the skills, mindset, and leadership capacity to drive innovation and adapt to emerging technologies. This event focuses on empowering pharmacists to become change leaders in AI-integrated healthcare systems. Participants will explore strategies for workforce development, innovation in practice, and collaboration across disciplines. Through case studies and interactive discussions, the session will provide practical insights on how to lead, innovate, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Moderator:

- Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Professor of Pharmacy and Global Health, Utrecht University, Netherlands

Panellists:

- Krehnik Hoti, Professor, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

- Heba Mohamad, Professor, Cairo University, Egypt

- Ravi Patel, Pharmacist, Blueberry Pharmacy, USA