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SUMMARY:Dental VIP Summit  2026 - Save 25% Use Code GDNVIP25
DESCRIPTION:Dental VIP Summit Returns to Chicago With A-List Keynotes and The “Top 20 Dental Innovators” Awards\n Limited-Attendance Event Takes Place February 18\, 2026\,  \nPrior to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting \nBuilding upon the strong momentum of last year’s inaugural program\, the 2026 Dental VIP (Venture\, Innovation & Partnering) Summit will once again precede the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting February 18\, 2026\, at the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. \nUse Code GDN25 to Save 25% \n  \nA-List Co-Chairs and Keynotes: \n Joining Dr. Jablow in organizing the Dental VIP Summit will be Jeremy Krell\, DMD\, MBA – General Manager of Revere Partners and Travis Rodgers – President of Dental Venture Capital. \n This year’s keynote speakers will be Brian Colao – Director\, Dykema Dental Service Organizations Industry Group\, and Stephen E. Thorne IV\, BA\, MHA – Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services. \nProminent Speakers: \n This year’s Dental VIP Summit will once again feature an impressive list of speakers to provide forward thinking perspectives\, insightful observations and color commentary. Among them will be: \n\nArash Hakhamian\, DDS\, CEO of Dentulu\nShervin Molayem\, DDS\, Co-Founder of Trust AI\nAli Shazib\, DMD\, Dean of Highpoint University Workman School of Dental Medicine\nKathryn Alderman\, DDS – Founder & CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance\nMariya Filipova\, Managing Director of The 4100 Group\nJohnny Chang de Gruiter\, Strategic Partnerships Lead for CareQuest Innovation Partners\nAndrew Smith\, CEO at The Association of Dental Support Organizations\nEva Allan\, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor\n\n Exciting Agenda (see full agenda at bottom) \nThis year’s agenda features a full day packed with keynotes\, presentations from the most innovative start-ups & emerging growth companies\, along with expert panel discussions. This is a premier opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future of dental innovation. \n\nKeynote: Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration\nThe Digital Dentist of 2026\nEmerging Tech Showcase Shark Tank\nAI and Predictive Dentistry 2.0\nInnovation Showcase 1: The Smart Operatory\nFunding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026\nDental Disruptors Panel: New Models of Care\nInnovation Showcase 2: Bio + Tech Convergence\nVoices of Influence: Deans vs DSOs\nIndustry Perspectives on Scaling Innovation and Strategic Partnerships\n\n \nUse Code GDN25 to Save 25% \nNetworking and Relationship-Building \nThere will also be multiple networking opportunities throughout the day for innovators\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, industry executives\, journalists and clinical visionaries to discuss the next frontier of dental technology and care delivery. \nThe First Annual Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards \nMaking its debut at the 2026 Dental VIP Summit will be the Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards\, designed to spotlight those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the dental sector. Nominations can be submitted online. Summit co-chairs and advisory board will make final selections. The recipients will be invited to the summit where they will be announced and broadly publicized following the event. \nVisit the Dental VIP Summit Landing Page \nFull details are now available online\, including attendee registration\, sponsor information\, and an open invitation for speaker submissions and company presentation at Get Involved – Dental Venture\, Innovation & Partnering Summit.  All opportunities are limited and prompt action is recommended. \nDeeply discounted hotel rooms are available for The Intercontinental Magnificent Mile through the Chicago Dental Society. https://book.passkey.com/event/51037825/owner/9214/home \n \nUse Code GDN25 to Save 25% \nThe Dental VIP Summit was created to give innovators\, investors\, and industry executives a centralized platform to spark collaboration\, fuel positive oral health impact and drive meaningful commercial outcomes. This year we’re taking our boutique conference concept to the next level with new co-chairs\, keynote speakers and the first annual “Top 20 Dental Innovator Awards. – Marty Jablow\, DMD\, Co-Chair of the Summit \nAbout the Dental VIP Summit \nThe Dental VIP (Venture\, Innovation & Partnering) Summit was created to showcase transformative dental technologies and accelerate innovation across the global oral-health community. The program unites entrepreneurs\, investors\, KOLs\, clinical innovators\, and industry executives to foster collaboration\, evaluate emerging solutions\, and advance technologies that elevate patient care and business performance. \nAgenda \nWednesday\, February 18 \n8:00 am\nRegistration and Networking Breakfast \n9:00 am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks by Summit Co-Chairs \nMarty Jablow\, DMD\, President\, Dental Tech Advisors \nJeremy N. Krell\, DMD\, MBA\, Founder & Managing Partner\, Revere Partners \nTravis Rodgers\, President\, Dental Venture Capital \n9:10 am\nThe Impact of Innovation on the State of the Dental Industry\nBrian Colao\, Director\, Dykema Gossett PLLC \nTHE DIGITAL DENTIST OF 2026: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF AI\, ROBOTICS\, AND DATA-DRIVEN CARE\n9:40 am\nSetting the Stage for AI in Dentistry \nAndreas Augat\, Founder\, Viviscus Dental Partners \n9:50 am\nTechnology Presentations\nBernard Casse\, CEO\, Trust AI \nKhamir Patel\, Smartchair AI \nAlon Mozes\, PhD\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Neocis Inc. \n10:11 am\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring the Intersection of AI\, Robotics and Data Driven Care \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nDr. Shervin Molayem\, Periodontist\, Co-Founder\, Trust AI \nPANELISTS:\nKathryn Alderman\, Founder & CEO\, Intelligent Care Alliance \nAndreas Augat\, Founder\, Viviscus Dental Partners \n10:40 am\nNetworking Coffee Break \n11:00 am\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Dental Disruptors \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nMarty Jablow\, DMD\, President\, Dental Tech Advisors \nPANELISTS:\nAlon Mozes\, PhD\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Neocis Inc. \nJohn Cox\, Chief Growth Officer\, SprintRay \nChristian Coachman\, Founder & CEO\, Digital Smile Design \nWardah Inam\, CEO\, Overjet \n11:30 am\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Voices of Influence on the Future of Dentistry: “Deans vs DSOs” \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nDavid A Kochman\, VP\, Henry Schein Inc \nPANELISTS:\nArwinder Judge\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Aspen Dental \nCarol Anne Murdoch-Kinch\, DDS\, PhD\, Dean\, Indiana University School of Dentistry \nNader Nadershashi\, Sr VP\, Education and Professional Affairs\, American Dental Association \nAli Shazib\, DMD\, Dean\, Workman School of Dental Medicine\, Highpoint University \nAndrew Smith\, CEO\, The Association of Dental Support Organizations \n12:00 pm\nFIRESIDE CHAT:Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration \nStephen Thorne\, Founder & CEO\, PDS Health \n12:30 pm\nNetworking Luncheon \n1:30 pm\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Funding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026 \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nEva Allan\, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor \nPANELISTS:\nShawn Cousins\, Investment Manager\, PDS Health \nStephen Socolof\, Managing Partner\, Tech Council Ventures LLC \nJeremy N. Krell\, DMD\, MBA\, Founder & Managing Partner\, Revere Partners \n2:00 pm\nEARLY-STAGE DENTAL TECH START-UP SHARK TANK\nFour companies will give five minute presentations to a group of sharks. Each presentation will be followed by five minutes of Q&A from the sharks. \n​Sharks: \nTravis Rodgers\, President\, Dental Venture Capital \nArash Hakhamian\, CEO\, Dentulu \nMariya Filipova\, Managing Director\, 4100 Group \nSamantha Strain\, Chief Development Officer & Founding Partner\, HealthStream Ventures LLC \n2:45 pm\nNetworking Refreshment Break \nINNOVATION SHOWCASE\n3:05 pm\nPresentations to be Announced \n4:05 pm\nPANEL DISCUSSION:\nIndustry Perspectives on Strategic Partnerships \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nBrett H. Kessler\, DDS\, Past President\, American Dental Association \nPANELISTS:\nRyan Hungate\, Chief Clinical & Strategy Officer\, Henry Schein One \nAman Kaur\, Founder & President\, Women in DSO \nEric Shirley\, CEO\, VistaApex Solutions \nRich Rosato\, President\, American Dental Association \nJason Woods\, VP of Strategy & Innovation\, Delta Dental of Minnesota \n4:45 pm\nPost Game Wrap-up with Key Takeaways\n5:00 pm\nNetworking Reception \n6:00 pm\nClose of Summit
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