Built for Insight, Alignment, and Connection

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PreConference Day

Registration

12:00 - 19:45

Registration opens

 

Seaport Ballroom

12:00 - 17:45

Exhibitor move in 

18:00 - 19:45

Evening Activities

 

Invite only

16:00 - 17:56

International Delegation Meeting 

18:00 - 19:45

Evening Activities

 

Student track

16:00 - 17:15

Student track

18:00 - 19:45

Evening Activities 

 

 

Day 1: Setting the Stage

CEO-level perspective on the state of the industry, value creation, emerging risks, and what’s ahead—reinforcing why teams need to be part of the conversation.

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Solutions Center

08:00 - 09:15

Breakfast in Solutions Center

09:30 - 11:45

Solutions Center Open

12:00 - 13:45

Lunch & Content in Solutions Center

14:00 - 15:45

Solutions Center Open

16:00 - 16:45

Happy Hour in the Solutions Center

17:00 - 18:45

Opening Night Reception

 

Educational Content

09:30 - 10:00

The Value of Bringing the Management Team Together

10:15 - 11:00

State of the Industry & Value Creation

11:15 - 11:45

The Social Contract and Consumer Trends

14:00 - 14:45 and 15:00 - 15:45

Focus Sessions

17:00 - 18:45

Opening Night Reception

 

Thought Leader Theater

12:00 - 12:45

Emerging Leaders Panel and Group Dentistry Awards

13:00 - 13:45

Thought Leader Theater

17:00 - 18:45

Opening Night Reception

 

Invite Only

08:30 - 09:15

Board Meeting

12:15 - 13:30

Executive Committee Meeting

16:00 - 16:45

CEO/VIP Reception

17:00 - 18:45

Opening Night Reception

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Day 2: Strengthening Teams

Smaller, cross-functional discussions focused on shared challenges, practical solutions, and how high-performing teams are built and sustained. Throughout both days, intentional networking and social experiences create space for meaningful connection and trust-building.

Solutions Center

08:00 - 08:45

Breakfast in Solutions Center

09:00 - 11:45

Solutions Center Open

12:00 - 13:15

Lunch & Content in Solutions Center

13:30 - 16:15

Solutions Center Open

16:30 - 18:15

Closing Reception

 

Educational Content

10:00 - 10:45 and 11:00 - 11:45

Applied Learning Sessions

13:30 - 14:00

ADSO Awards

14:15 

Breakout Summaries

14:30 - 15:15

Practical Implications of AI

15:30 - 16:15

How to Build High Performing Teams

16:30 - 18:15

Closing Reception

 

Thought Leader Theater

12:00 - 13:15

Thought Leader Theater

16:30 - 18:15

Closing Reception

 

Invite Only

08:30 - 09:45

ADSO Government Affairs Committee

16:30 - 18:15

Closing Reception

Be part of what comes next

Summit 2026 marks 15 years of leadership—and the beginning
of a new chapter.

Join the leaders and teams shaping the future of the DSO industry.

2026 ADSO Summit | 15th Edition
Hyatt Regency Downtown
Chicago, IL
June 15,16,17