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ADSO Summit 2026 – New this year: Group Dentistry Now’s Emerging Groups to Watch in 2026 – DISC20GDNMEM to save 20%!
The ADSO Summit is Dentistry’s Main Event for the DSO industry’s top leaders and their partners, offering three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, innovation, and networking. Planned by DSOs for DSOs, the Summit facilitates peer connections and meaningful conversations on the most pressing issues in the dental industry. When: June 15-17, Where: Chicago, IL.
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📣 Big news! Group Dentistry Now will present the Emerging Groups to Watch in 2026 Awards live at the ADSO event on June 16 from 12:00–1:00 PM. This is more than an awards presentation. It’s a front-row seat to the future of the DSO industry. Join us for a dynamic panel highlighting the innovative dental groups that are redefining growth, showcasing bold strategic models, and demonstrating a true commitment to proactive, patient-centered care. These organizations are not just expanding, they are shaping what modern group dentistry looks like. If you want to know where the industry is heading next, this is the session to attend. Don’t miss it!
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Agenda
June 15 – 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
June 16 – 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.
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
12:15 – 13:15 – 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
June 17 – 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
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