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.