DUPHAT’s scientific agenda for 2026 features an extensive range of pharmacy-focused activities, including hands-on pharmacy workshops, managerial and leadership skills development, parallel scientific demonstrations, faculty and professional poster presentations, university student poster competitions, and limited oral presentation contests for students. Cutting-edge innovations from the pharmaceutical sector will be showcased at the Pharmaceutical Systems Exhibition, bringing together leading multinational pharmaceutical companies from across the region. Dubai’s educational institutions have also maintained strong engagement through participation in health-related exhibitions and cultural initiatives over the years.

DUPHAT has grown into one of the most prominent global gatherings for pharmacists, pharmaceutical industry professionals, marketing specialists, researchers, academics, scientists, clinicians, students, and healthcare practitioners. Since its inception in the mid-1990s, DUPHAT has transformed into a comprehensive, internationally respected pharmaceutical congress. The involvement of global sponsors and renowned experts has significantly strengthened DUPHAT’s standing and international reach. At the same time, strong participation from local organizations and professionals continues to increase, supported by the ongoing endorsement of the Dubai Health Authority, which has played a vital role in positioning DUPHAT as the largest pharmaceutical conference in the region.

Recent editions of DUPHAT have welcomed leading pharmacy professionals from across the globe. The pharmacy sector in this region is rapidly evolving, with growing emphasis on automation, robotics, advanced specialty services, and enhanced quality standards. To align with global advancements, there is a strong need to reassess and elevate professional practices, strengthen workforce capabilities, expand specialized services, adopt benchmarking strategies, and foster international partnerships that integrate pharmacy more closely into the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Experts and speakers from the USA, UK, Australia, Europe, Canada, Africa, Japan, and the Middle East will share their latest research and insights through an intensive three-day program. The agenda spans diverse topics including pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, drug quality and safety, medication management, supply challenges, governance, education, continuous professional development, and global best practices shaping the future of pharmacy.