Every year, more than 8,000 professional and over 1,400 companies attend the leading specialty pharmacy conference in the nation, Asembia Summit 2024 marked its 20th anniversary — and we couldn’t be more excited to attend AXS25 and see what’s in store for its 21st year.
This guide to AXS25 Summit has everything you need to prepare for the Asembia conference in Las Vegas this April.
What is the Asembia Conference?
Called the epicenter of the pharmacy industry and known officially as the Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (AXS) — this annual conference brings together thousands of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical industry executives and experts to discuss challenges, ideate solutions, and define the future of specialty pharmacy.
Asembia Conference Las Vegas: What’s Happening
Asembia’s highly anticipated AXS25 Access to Pharmacy Summit will feature special guest keynote speaker, Gary Sinise, more than 140 exhibitors and sponsors, and an exciting agenda full of opportunities to learn, network, connect, and help shape the future of specialty pharmacy.
When is AXS25? Asembia Dates and Details
The dates for this year’s Asembia Summit are April 27 through May 1, 2025, with exhibit set up, pre-conferences, early badge pick up, and team meetings set to begin on Sunday.
Attendees are invited to join a Welcome Reception in the Cristal Ballroom on April 28, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PT.
Please refer to the official AXS25 website page for more details.
AXS25 Summit Location
The location of AXS25 is Las Vegas, NV. More specifically, the summit is taking place at Wynn & Encore Las Vegas, located in the heart of the city at 3121 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Attendees who plan to fly in will appreciate the short 10-15 minute cab ride from Harry Reid International Airport to Wynn & Encore.
About Wynn & Encore Las Vegas
Located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, Wynn & Encore offers over 560,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space, cutting-edge technology, and award-winning service, making these twin resorts an unparalleled setting for business and networking. Attendees can enjoy exceptional dining, five-star accommodations, and vibrant entertainment.
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About Las Vegas
Located in the Pacific Time Zone — just 270 miles northeast of Los Angeles, CA; 300 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, UT; and 430 miles west of Phoenix, AZ — Las Vegas enjoys a desert climate with mild winters and hot summers.
According to AccuWeather data, visitors to AXS25 in Las Vegas can expect daily highs around 78 degrees Fahrenheit and nightly lows of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Check out the following area tourism resources for helpful tips and advice about exploring and getting around the city:
About the Asembia Conference 2025
This year’s conference will offer engaging opportunities to connect with specialty pharmacy professionals in various formats including lecture-style sessions, interactive workshops, and hands-on group forums. According to the official Asembia Summit website, attendees can expect to:
“Hear industry leaders’ perspectives on current trends, challenges, industry headwinds, tailwinds, and relevant topics that include: advancements in treatment therapies, patient engagement strategies, the specialty pharmaceutical pipeline, accreditation updates, the future of biosimilars, addressing social determinants of health, market access, payer contracting, regulatory & legislative updates, consumerism in healthcare, product commercialization strategies, drug launch planning, hub & patient services, leveraging and integrating digital health tools and technology, future opportunities in the pharmacy market, operations best-practices, supply chain & logistics, 340b, limited distribution drug strategies, health policy, and more.”
Asembia 2025 Summit: How to Connect with Shields Health Solutions
With more than 80 health system partners, Shields is a leader in specialty pharmacy services and support — and we’re honored to have been selected to share our expertise with this year’s Asembia Summit attendees. Here’s how to catch one of our sessions and connect with our team throughout AXS25:
Session 1: Elevating Patient Access and Care: Strategic Advantages of Specialized Pharmacy Networks Near COEs, KOLs
- Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM PT
- Speakers: John Colaizzi, VP, Pharmacy Practice, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy; Brian Smith, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Shields Health Solutions
Session 3: Collaboration in Action: Uniting Payers, Manufacturers, and IDNs
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PT
- Speakers: Joshua Weber, System Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services, UVA Health; Stephen Davis, VP, Health System Experience & Strategy, Shields Health Solutions
Session 3: Implementing a Pharmacist-Led Social Determinants of Health Screening and Intervention Program in Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacy Settings
- Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PT
- Speakers: Jennifer Donovan, VP, Clinical Services, Shields Health Solutions; Carolkim Huynh, Dir. Clinical Outcomes, Shields Health Solutions; Troy Shirley, System Director of Pharmacy, Bronson Healthcare
Our team will be available throughout the conference to connect, answer questions, and share more information about the work Shields Health Solutions is doing in specialty pharmacy. Find us in room Avignon 2 — we can’t wait to see you there!