Sponsors: American Dental Association, Chicago, IL
Site: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas USA
Dates: October 16 - 18, 2008
Industry: Healthcare Technologies
Fees: Exhibits – USD25-USD250; Conference – Included;
Size: 170,600 nsf Exhibitors: 676; Attendees: 31,837
Show Description: The American Dental Association's Annual Session strives to be the premier international dental meeting. As such, it includes the most up-to-date products in the dental industry worldwide. Dental professionals gather to earn continuing education credit, network with other dental professionals, and learn about the latest products and services.
Product Categories: Materials & Infection Control; Instruments and Equipment; Dental Services & Business Supplies; and Over the Counter and Prescription Products.
Technical Program: TBD
Marketing Program: The ADA promotes its Annual Session to the international dental community through: ADA booths at international trade shows, advertisements in a international publications, e-mail campaigns, partnerships with international organizations and dental associations, press releases, a multi-language promotional booklet available in five languages, describing content on ADA.org devoted to international attendees, great relationship with a Brazilian tour company, and direct mail campaigns.
Attendee Benefits: International hospitality lounge with food, beverages, and internet services; multilingual staff at the International Registration Desk; a welcoming reception to all International attendees and exhibitors at no cost, which is attended by senior staff and elected officials of the ADA; a certificate of attendance for all dentists who participate in the Annual Session; and a letter of invitation to help facilitate the visa process.
International Audience Profile: International dental manufacturers, importers, and distributors and individual dentists and dental associations from around the world, especially in developing and emerging countries/regions such as Eastern Europe, Russia, India, China, Brazil, and Southeast Asia.