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OCTOBER 15-17, 2026

Houston, Texas + Virtual

ThinkNext 2026 Keynote Speaker

MARK HYMAN, MD

Dr. Hyman makes it his mission to help others discover optimal health and address the root causes of chronic disease through functional medicine. He is a 16-time New York Times best-selling author and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator and functional medicine advocate, as well as a practicing family physician.

From his popular podcast, The Dr. Hyman Show, to appearances across network television, Dr. Hyman spotlights food quality, metabolic health and lifestyle as keys to disease prevention. In addition to his medical work, he is the founder of the Food Fix Campaign, dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy.

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ThinkNext

Power up your practice! Join us for the “a-hah” moments and conversations that don’t happen anywhere else. Surround yourself with real-deal thought leaders, hundreds of successful compounders and the very latest in compounding innovation from PCCA. ThinkNext is where the takeaways — for your patients and your practice — get exponential.

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Browse conference topics built to benefit your compounding pharmacy’s patients and operations.

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Impact Tomorrow

You have to step out of your routine to visualize the future of your practice. If you want to improve upon everything you’ve built, then register today to discover how to supercharge what your pharmacy can do for patients.

Voices of ThinkNext 2026

Mark Hyman, MD

Functional Medicine Thought Leader

Dr. Hyman helps others discover optimal health and address the root causes of chronic disease through functional medicine. He is a 16-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator and functional medicine advocate and thought leader.

From his podcast, The Dr. Hyman Show, to appearances across network television, Dr. Hyman consistently spotlights food quality, metabolic health and lifestyle as keys to disease prevention. With the Food Fix Campaign, he seeks to transform our food and agriculture system through policy.

Scott Wozniak

Leadership Consultant & Author

Scott is a former leader of organizational effectiveness initiatives at the Chick-fil-A Support Center, and a trusted advisor to leaders of top brands, including Disney, Starbucks, Crumbl and many leading business-to-business companies.

 

Gus Bassani, PharmD

PCCA Chief Executive Officer

Serving as PCCA’s CEO since April 2025, Gus joined PCCA in September 2002, and has contributed extensively to the organization’s scientific, technical and strategic pursuits — most recently as the company’s Chief Scientific Officer. Beyond his core responsibilities, Gus actively participates in legislative, regulatory and public affairs initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s in it for me/my staff?

Be among the first to learn about what’s ahead for the industry and the latest PCCA innovation. You’ll benefit from the unparalleled networking with your compounding peers, who attend to compare notes, gain expertise and share unforgettable moments.

Is the venue walkable/does it have easy transportation?

Yes, the immediate vicinity offers a waterway path and a variety of restaurants and shopping.

What is the dress code?

Casual to business casual to festive for the Friday Night Party. We recommend layers for Houston’s trademark air conditioning.

Are there nearby hotel options?

For the best networking opportunities and convenience, we highly recommend staying at our host hotel, but if desired, there are a variety of hotels within a 2-mile radius.

Can I bring my spouse?

Yes. Spouses and Guests are $700 USD per person.

Spouse or guest registration includes meals, receptions and the Friday Evening Party, but does not include access to ThinkNext education, the education app or video recordings. If education is desired, a separate full attendee registration must be purchased. Use the same registration link to add a spouse or guest.

What if I need to cancel?

Full refunds are available through September 18, 2026. The registration fee will not be refunded for any cancellations received after September 18, 2026, including no-shows. If you are unable to attend, you will still receive video recording access for 60 days post-event. Hotel reservation cancellations must be handled directly with the hotel and are subject to the hotel’s cancellation policy.

Contact our Education Team at education@pccarx.com or at 800.331.2498 to change or update your ThinkNext registration.

What if I need to switch from in-person to virtual attendance?

Switching to virtual attendance is allowed through September 18, 2026. The difference in price will be refunded. Any attendee switching after September 18, 2026,  will not be refunded the difference in price between in-person and virtual.

Contact our Education Team at education@pccarx.com or at 800.331.2498 to change or update your ThinkNext registration.

How does virtual viewing work?

An email that includes virtual attendance login and app details will be sent to all virtual registrants the week of the event. Full instructions will be included in the email.

Who can I contact with questions about this event or my registration?

You can reach our Education Team at education@pccarx.com or at 800.331.2498.