EMPoweRx 2027
The premier international event for emergency medicine pharmacotherapy professionals. Join us for groundbreaking education, hands-on learning, and collaborative innovation.
April 1 to 3, 2027 | Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, California
A Conference That Is For Us and By Us
Help shape EMPoweRx 2027
Speaker interest and topic suggestions open the week of October 5.
Join the emergency medicine pharmacy community April 1–3, 2027, in San Diego. Tell us what you’d like to discuss or express interest in speaking.
Speaker interest
Have a session idea, or interested in speaking but still shaping a topic? Share your experience and areas of interest. You don’t need a finished proposal to raise your hand.
Opening the week of October 5Topic suggestions
Share a practice challenge, clinical question, or emerging issue you’d like on the program. Suggesting a topic does not commit you to presenting.
Opening the week of October 5Questions? conference@empharmacists.org
Hands-On Workshops and Focused Lectures
A new format for 2027: about half of each day is hands-on workshops and half is didactic sessions.
Hands-On Workshops
About half of each day is devoted to hands-on, skills-based workshops.
Didactic Sessions
Lectures run 35 to 45 minutes, with a one-hour keynote.
Resident and Student Posters
Resident and student research is presented in two poster sessions.
Early bird registration is open through November 30, 2026.
Register for WorkshopsConference Details
Join us for the most comprehensive emergency medicine pharmacy event of the year
Conference Dates
In Person: April 1 to 3, 2027
Three days
Location
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
San Diego, California
Format
About half workshops, half didactic sessions
Lectures of 35 to 45 minutes, one-hour keynote
Conference Leadership
Chair: Liz Uttaro
Vice Chair: Deborah Booth
Early bird registration is open through November 30, 2026.
Where to Stay
Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
San Diego, California
Room block details coming soon.
What’s New for 2027
A New Workshop and Didactic Format
About half of each day is hands-on workshops and half is didactic sessions, across three days in person in San Diego.
Focused Lectures and a Keynote
Lectures run 35 to 45 minutes, and the keynote runs one hour.
Resident and Student Research
Resident and student research posters are presented in two sessions.
Target Audience
Whether you’re a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Resident, Student, Physician, PA, Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner, if you manage critically ill patients in the emergency department, this conference is for you!
Program Description
Step into the future of emergency medicine pharmacotherapy. Designed by practicing emergency medicine pharmacists, EMPoweRx is the go-to event for everything from resuscitation to administrative issues unique to the ED. Get inspired, energized, and educated at this international event!
Get Involved in EMPoweRx 2027
2026 Home Study Program
Missed EMPoweRx 2026? Earn CE at your own pace with our self-paced Home Study Program.
Get Home StudyHelp Shape the 2027 Program
Express interest in speaking or suggest a topic without volunteering to present. Both calls open the week of October 5.
Speaker & Topic DetailsSponsorship Opportunities
Partner with us to support emergency medicine pharmacy education and reach our engaged audience of healthcare professionals.
Learn MoreJoin SEMP
Become a member of the Society of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists for exclusive benefits and year-round networking.
Join NowOfficial Conference of SEMP
EMPoweRx is the official annual meeting of the Society of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (SEMP), dedicated to advancing emergency medicine pharmacy practice through education, research, and advocacy.
Founded by emergency medicine pharmacists, for emergency medicine pharmacists, we provide the specialized education and networking opportunities you need to excel in acute care settings.
Conference designed by us, for us – ensuring every session, workshop, and networking opportunity is relevant to your daily practice in emergency medicine.
Key Highlights
Expert Speakers
Learn from the best in pharmacotherapy, featuring a lineup of multidisciplinary speakers.
Hands-On Workshops
About half of each day is hands-on workshops, with lectures of 35 to 45 minutes.
Casual, Inviting Atmosphere
Learn in a laid-back setting where your comfort is our priority.
EMPoweRx Awards
Celebrating outstanding contributions in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy.
Get Your EMPoweRx Merch!
Countdown to EMPoweRx 2027
The premier gathering of emergency medicine pharmacy professionals. Early bird registration is open through November 30, 2026.
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EMPoweRx 2027
April 1 to 3, 2027
📍 Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, California
Three days in person. Early bird registration is open through November 30, 2026, and the call for speakers and topics is opening the week of October 5. Hotel room block details coming soon.