European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy · 2026 Annual Conference

Agile Pharmacy Curricula: Ensuring a Future-Proof Pharmacy Profession

4–6 June 2026 · Tartu, Estonia

Pre-conference workshops and guided tour: Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, Tartu
Conference: University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18, Tartu; St. John’s Church, Jaani 5, Tartu

June 4Vision & Foundations

10.00 – 12.00

Pre-conference Workshops (Institute of Pharmacy, Nooruse 1)
WS 1. 7-STEPS Person-centered medicine review.
Prof. Alpana Mair, University of Edinburgh, Scotland and
Anita Hogg, Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre (MOIC), Northern Ireland

WS 2. Beyond the science: Teaching and assessing attitudes and values in a pharmacy curriculum.
Michael J Rouse, Global Pharmacy Solutions, USA and
Dr. Arijana Meštrović, Pharma Expert, Croatia

12.00 – 13.00
12.00 – 14.00

Registration (St. John’s Church, Jaani 5)

14.15 – 15.00

Opening Ceremony (St. John’s Church, Jaani 5)
Prof. B. Božič, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. President of EAFP
Prof. R. Kalda, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Estonia
Assoc. Prof. Ivo Laidmäe, Head of the Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Estonia
EAFP Award Ceremony

Session 1 (St. John’s Church, Jaani 5)

15.00 – 17.00

Theme: Agile pharmacy curricula by design: major principles

Chair: A. Cavaco (Lisbon University, Portugal and University of Tartu, UT) and B. Božič (EAFP)

Lecture: From SWOT to strategy: building an agile pharmacy curriculum
Prof. B. Božič University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Workshop: Agile pharmacy curricula by design: from competencies to action
Assoc. Prof. T. Fens, University of Groeningen, Netherlands
Assoc. Prof. I. Treciokiene, University of Vilnius, Lithuania

Feedback from group discussions, conclusions

18.00 – 20.00

Welcome reception (University of Tartu History Museum, Lossi 25)

June 5Design & Implementation

08.00 – 09.00

Mounting of posters (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

Session 2 (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

09.00 – 11.00

Theme: Agile pharmacy curricula by design: curriculum in the digital age

Chair: L. Preem (UT) and P. Santi (EAFP)

Lecture: Might artificial intelligence enhance natural stupidity?
Ass. Prof. J. Aru, University of Tartu, Estonia

Symposium:
Introduction: Key aspects of Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/782, focusing on strengthened expectations for digital competencies, curriculum agility, and preparedness for technology-enhanced practice. EAFP Perspective
Prof. P. Santi, University of Parma, Italy

Overview: Navigating AI for Agile Curriculum Design and Student Readiness in the Digital Age.
Lecturer H. Hint, University of Tartu, Estonia

Case Presentation: How AI assisted teaching is becoming increasingly challenging and sharing practical strategies to support students in an AI rich learning environment.
Ass. Prof. J. Lass, University of Tartu, Estonia

Discussion: within the panel and with participants.

11.00 – 11.30

Coffee break (University Cafe, Ülikooli 20)

Session 3 (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

11.30 – 12.30

Poster session

12.30 – 13.30

Lunch

13.30 – 14.00

EAFP General Assembly

Session 4 (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

14.00 – 15.30

Theme: Agile pharmacy curricula by design: examples of curriculum agility

Chair: A. Sarv (UT) and D. Rekkas (EAFP)

Lecture: Agile Pharmacy Curricula by Design: examples of curriculum agility
Prof. D. Rekkas, University of Athens, Greece

Oral presentations: 12 minutes presentation and 15 minutes Q&A at the end of the session

1. DESIGNING AGILITY WITHIN REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS: REFORMING PHARMACY EDUCATION IN ICELAND (Helgadóttir et al., Iceland)
2. STRESS AND MENTAL WELLBEING IN PHARMACY STUDENTS: RESEARCH FINDINGS TO INFORM EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND STUDENT SUPPORT (Peletidi et al., Cyprus)
3. WRITTEN REFLECTION FOLLOWING EXAM REVIEW – A STRATEGY FOR DEEPER LEARNING (Lundkvist et al., Sweden)
4. STUDY OF SELECTED SCREENING EXAMINATIONS (Faixova et al., Slovakia, EAFP PED grant)

Q&A

15.30 – 15.45

Coffee break (University Cafe, Ülikooli 20)

Stakeholders’ forum (hybrid meeting) (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

15.45 – 17.00

Theme: Co-creating the agile pharmacy curriculum
Chair: Ivo Laidmäe (UT) and D. Bonte (EAFP)

Lightning talks (5 minutes):
FIP Academic Section – Dr. A. Mestrovic
FIP Institutional Membership – Prof. L. Azzopardi
EPSA – Ms. P. Palomares
PGEU – Mrs. L. Rootslane
Estonian State Agency of Medicines – Mrs. A. Viispert
EIPG – Mr. Piero Iamartino
EHPA – Mrs. Marika Saar

Q&A

June 6Assurance, Impact & Sustainability

Session 5 (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

9.00 – 10.30

Theme: Agile pharmacy curricula by design: future-ready pharmacy workforce across Europe
Chair: Daisy Volmer and K. de Paepe (EAFP)

Introduction: Dr. A. Koster, Utrecht University, Netherlands

Workshop: Building a Future Ready Pharmacy Workforce: From a Foundational Curriculum to Diverse Practice Pathways
M. Westein, KNPM, Netherlands

Feedback from discussions, conclusions

10.30 – 10.45

Coffee break (University Cafe, Ülikooli 20)

Session 6 (University of Tartu main building, Ülikooli 18)

10.45 – 12.45

Theme: Agile pharmacy curricula by design: agile curriculum design for sustainable and human-centered medication use

Chair: A. Tuula and R. Kjome (EAFP)

Oral presentations: 12 minutes presentation and 15 minutes Q&A at the end of the session

1. FPD-INCLUDE: TRANSFORMING PHARMACY EDUCATION THROUGH TRANSNATIONAL COIL AND A EUROPEAN TOOLKIT FOR INCLUSION AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT (Otero et al., international collaborative network)
2. ASSESSING UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY IN COMMUNITY PHARMACIES THROUGH THE LENS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (Garcia et al., Spain)
3. A MULTI-FRAMEWORK APPROACH TO MEDICATION ADHERENCE EVALUATION IN PHARMACY EDUCATION – AN OBSERVATIONAL EXPLORATORY STUDY (Keidong et al., Estonia)
4. CHANGES IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACY AS A DRIVER FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE PHARMACY STUDY PROGRAMME AT THE LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (Jakštas et al., Lithuania)
5. IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION OF STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA (Callejon et al., Spain)
6. ENHANCING CURRICULUM AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (Hickey et al., Estonia)
7. SHARING ACROSS BORDERS: INTEGRATING COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACHES FROM NORWAY INTO GERMAN PHARMACY CURRICULUM TO MEET REVISED EU TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS (Petersen et al., international collaborative network)

Q&A

Concluding remarks: How agile curriculum is supporting the future trends in pharmacy profession and work-force needs? Ass. Prof. Daisy Volmer, University of Tartu, Estonia

12.50 – 13.30

Awards for best poster and oral presentation
Closing remarks

13.30

Final coffee, snacks and goodbyes (University Cafe, Ülikooli 20)