WHAT WAS FRESH IN 2026

We’re constantly looking for ways to enhance your experience at BDIA Dental Showcase by adapting to the current needs of the profession and the industry. We also really listen to feedback from attendees, which we actively seek before and after every show. Combined with the expert insights of our Advisory Boards, we were thrilled to present a number of new features for 2026:

BDIA MAIN STAGE

Theatre

 

Our conference programme had been given a makeover for 2026, and we’re excited to host the BDIA Main Stage for the first time. At the heart of all the action, this stage will present an exceptional line-up of speakers from all walks of life – including some of the most respected clinicians in dentistry, internationally-recognised brands, and even a few famous faces you’ll recognise from TV…

FOOD AND FESTIVAL HUB

Networking

 

BDIA Dental Showcase is more than an exhibition and conference – it's a community. Be part of the conversation, connect with colleagues, and have your voice heard with dedicated areas for networking with others. Plus, enjoy a refreshment while you chat!

FLOORPLAN AND PROGRAMME REDESIGN

Exhibitor and speaker chatting

 

We adapted our floorplan and conference programme for 2026 to create more time for attendees to do what they came to do. Whether you're looking for new equipment, seeking new business partners, or wish to be inspired, the event will provide more time and space for these conversations to take place. With unique access to people, innovations, and ideas, you can make a real difference to your career.

 

 

EXCLUSIVES FOR 2026

Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care

 

Amid the freshly redesigned trade floor will be several companies that you won’t see anywhere else. Several of our exhibitors choose to attend BDIA Dental Showcase and no other UK dental event, so this will be your only opportunity to engage with them face-to-face in such an environment.

Also exclusive to BDIA Dental Showcase is the CDO Zone, government official keynotes, and so much more – can you afford not to be involved?

 

LAB THEATRE

Man taking photo on his phone of conference session

 

Access carefully curated education dedicated to dental technicians and lab managers in the new LAB Theatre. An array of nationally-renowned individuals and teams will lead sessions, spark debate, and offer training on a range of topics relevant to the dental lab community. From digital vs analogue workflows to implant prosthetics, communication with the practice, and so much more, there will be a wealth of practical insights and knowledge to gain from. 

 

 

LAB LEADERS ZONE

Exhibitor and visitor chatting and laughing

 

For lab-dedicated technologies, materials, and training, don’t miss the Lab Leaders Zone among the busy trade floor. It’s an opportunity to do more than read about the latest innovations in the profession – engage with the product specialists directly, try the solutions in your own hands, and explore exactly how each one could elevate the quality standards achieved in your lab on Monday morning. Make the connections and product decisions that will define the future of your career and your lab here.