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NDA National Convention

114th NDA Annual Convention

The 114th NDA Annual Convention, July 22 to 25, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago: schedule, sponsorship, exhibiting and things to do in Chicago.

The 114th NDA Annual Convention

Join the National Dental Association in the heart of downtown Chicago for four days of continuing education, leadership development, networking, advocacy and celebration. Connect with colleagues, industry leaders, educators, students and corporate partners as we shape the future of organized dentistry and advance oral health equity.

DatesThursday, July 22 to Sunday, July 25, 2027

HotelHyatt Regency Chicago

Address151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

RegistrationOpening soon

Become a Sponsor Exhibit in Chicago

Save the date: 114th NDA Convention, July 22 to 25, 2027, Chicago, IL, over an aerial view of the Chicago lakefront and skyline

Convention Schedule

Draft schedule, subject to change

Wednesday, July 21 Offsite

2 to 3 pmEddie G. Smith Training Institute Session
3:15 to 4:45 pmJoint BoT/HOD Meeting
5 to 6:30 pmBoard of Trustees Meeting
5 to 6:30 pmHouse of Delegates Meeting
7 to 10 pmLeadership Reception in President’s Suite

Thursday, July 22

9 am-12 pmDr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Faculty Forum
12:15 to 1:45 pmDr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Awards Luncheon
2 to 4:15 pmDr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Research Forum
4 to 6 pmOpening Session
6 to 7 pmExhibit Hall Grand Opening
6 to 9 pmPresident’s Welcome Reception

Friday, July 23

6:30 to 7:30 amMorning Workout
8:30 to 9:30 amMorning Plenary
9:30 to 11 amMain Stage
11 am-12 pmMain Stage
12 to 1 pmLunch in Exhibit Hall
12 to 1:30 pmC.O. Simpkins-Smith Commemorative Social Justice Luncheon
12 to 2 pmStudent Poster Competition
12 to 2 pmStudent Recruitment Fair
12 to 3 pmBlk & Local Expo
2 to 3:30 pmMain Stage
2 to 5 pmHands-on Sessions
3:30 to 3:45 pmBreak in Exhibit Hall
3:45 to 5 pmBoard of Trustees Meeting
4 to 5 pmFamily Networking Mixer
6 to 6:45 pmDistrict Caucus Meetings
7 to 10 pmAlumni Receptions

Saturday, July 24

5:45 to 6:30 amMorning Workout
7 to 8 amBoard of Trustees Meeting
8:30 to 10 amPresident’s Symposium
10 to 11 amMain Stage
11 am-2 pmHands-on Session
11:30 am-1:30 pmWHS Symposium Awards Luncheon
12 to 2 pmLunch on Own
2 to 5 pmHands-on Session
2 to 3 pmMain Stage
3 to 4 pmMain Stage
4 to 5 pmClosing Plenary
6 to 6:45 pmVIP Reception
7 to 11 pmPresident’s Gala

Sunday, July 25

6:30 am-4 pmGolf Tournament
7 to 8 amSunrise Service
8 to 9 amHouse of Delegates Meeting
8 to 9 amPast Presidents Breakfast Meeting
9 am-12 pmHands-on Session

See You in Chicago

Video courtesy of Choose Chicago.

Things to Do in Chicago

Make time for the city. Explore Black culture in Chicago: museums, history, food, music and neighborhoods to visit before and after the convention.

Black Culture in Chicago