Last February, my buddy Dr. Marty Jablow launched the inaugural Dental VIP Summit. I was blown away by the first time event. The idea was a great one. Put smart inventors with incredibly good ideas together with people looking to invest in dentistry's 'next big thing'. The result was amazing. If you want to see the future of the dental industry, the place to be is the Dental VIP Summit.
In my 'other job' working in the dental industry, I've always been amazed at the amount of brain power that goes on behind the scenes. Many of the things we now use clinically everyday, things like intraoral scanners and CBCT, were once just sketches on a cocktail napkin. Yet those ideas changed our world. This event gives you a chance to see products that are in development... some in their infancy, and will allow you a sneak peek at what will one day be a product dental professionals reach for or depend on every day. In my opinion, this is a must attend event! I hope to see a lot of you there. Here's the first public information about the event:
Limited-Attendance Event Takes Place February 18, 2026,
Prior to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting
Building 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.
“The 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,” said Marty Jablow, DMD, Co-Chair of the Summit, “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.”
A-List Co-Chairs and Keynotes:
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.
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.
Prominent Speakers:
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:
- Arash Hakhamian, DDS, CEO of Dentulu
- Shervin Molayem, DDS, Co-Founder of Trust AI
- Ali Shazib, DMD, Dean of Highpoint University Workman School of Dental Medicine
- Kathryn Alderman, DDS – Founder & CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance
- Mariya Filipova, Managing Director of The 4100 Group
- Johnny Chang de Gruiter, Strategic Partnerships Lead for CareQuest Innovation Partners
- Andrew Smith, CEO at The Association of Dental Support Organizations
- Eva Allan, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor
Exciting Agenda
This 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.
- Keynote: Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration
- The Digital Dentist of 2026
- Emerging Tech Showcase Shark Tank
- AI and Predictive Dentistry 2.0
- Innovation Showcase 1: The Smart Operatory
- Funding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026
- Dental Disruptors Panel: New Models of Care
- Innovation Showcase 2: Bio + Tech Convergence
- Voices of Influence: Deans vs DSOs
- Industry Perspectives on Scaling Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
- Networking and Relationship-Building
There 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.
The First Annual Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards
Making 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.
Visit the Dental VIP Summit Landing Page
Full 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.
Deeply discounted hotel rooms are available for The Intercontinental Magnificent Mile through the Chicago Dental Society. https://book.passkey.com/event/51037825/owner/9214/home
About the Dental VIP Summit
The 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.
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