CHICAGO — The Chicago Dental Society’s (CDS) 2026 Midwinter Meeting will feature a revamped Exhibit Hall and more upgrades.
Set for Feb. 19-21 at McCormick Place’s West Building, the event is billed as the largest and most renowned scientific dental meeting in North America.
“Each year, CDS delivers a premier event that brings together tens of thousands of dental professionals from around the world,” Dr. Phil Schefke, 2026 CDS President, explained. “For the 2026 Midwinter Meeting, CDS is once again raising the bar with innovative programming and impactful new enhancements made with attendees and exhibitors in mind. The 2026 Midwinter Meeting is the must-attend event for all dental professionals and dental companies.”
Exhibit Hall
According to Schefke, the Exhibit Hall has been thoughtfully refreshed with attendees and exhibitors in mind.
CDS will introduce a new layout with room for more exhibitors, more reasons for attendees to stay in the Exhibit Hall, more sponsorship opportunities and more exhibitor amenities.
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Exhibit Hall upgrades include:
- Four Relax and Recharge stations
- Two Grab and Go Marketplaces
- Eight coffee and water stations
- A larger, more dynamic Experience CDS Booth where attendees can get exclusive CDS merchandise, enjoy coffee, relax and connect with CDS staff and members, and take complementary headshots.
“New sponsorship opportunities include the Relax and Recharge Lounges, along with exciting Exhibit Hall additions such as Hadley’s Hounds Pet Park, the Onsite Mural Design, attendee lounges — including the International and Early Career Dentists Lounges — and multiple beverage stations conveniently located throughout the hall,” Schefke shared.
Further Enhancements
Also, CDS has improved the show’s digital experience and it will feature new technologies on the front and backends.
“We’re excited to introduce several new enhancements, especially the upgraded registration experience. A new online system and badge printing process will now allow attendees who register in advance to conveniently print their badges at onsite stations or participating hotels. This streamlined approach is designed to simplify check-in and minimize wait times for attendees,” Schefke said.
Also, CDS is offering a new online exhibitor portal, simplifying booth and sponsorship management.
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