Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026 Wrap-Up

The Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026 brought the dental community together at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 21 August for a full day of professional learning, industry connection and practical ideas.

A Full Day Of Learning

Across two dedicated education streams, attendees explored a mix of aesthetic and practice-focused topics, with sessions designed to provide practical takeaways and fresh perspectives.

Keynote speakers Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt also inspired attendees to think differently, bringing their perspectives on performance, resilience, leadership and navigating change to the Adelaide stage.

Connecting With The Dental Industry

The exhibition featured 50+ exhibitors, giving delegates the opportunity to discover new technology, equipment and solutions, speak directly with suppliers and reconnect with colleagues from across the dental industry.

Thank You To The Adelaide Dental Community

Thank you to our presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, partners and everyone who joined us for the Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026. We were pleased to bring the dental community together for a day of learning, conversation and connection, and we look forward to doing it again.

Relive The Adelaide Dental Symposium

Take a look back at some of the people, conversations and moments from the Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026 in our event photo gallery.

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A focused day of clinical excellence, business strategy and genuine connection

Adelaide Dental Symposium returns to the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 21 August 2026, bringing South Australia’s dental community together for a focused day of professional learning, clinical updates, business strategy and industry connection.

Designed for dental professionals who want practical ideas to take back to their teams, the 2026 symposium will feature two focused learning streams across aesthetic dentistry and practice management, an exhibition and standout keynote speakers: Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt.

Two keynote speakers you will want to hear from

This year’s program brings together two powerful keynote voices, each offering a different perspective on performance, resilience, communication and leadership.

Todd Sampson will bring his well-known insight into creativity, behaviour and big-picture thinking, giving attendees a chance to step outside the day-to-day of practice and consider how people think, make decisions and respond to challenge.

Turia Pitt will close the symposium with a keynote centred on resilience, mindset and determination. Her story is widely known, but her message continues to resonate because it is practical, human and deeply relevant to anyone working in a demanding profession.

A full day designed around real practice needs

Adelaide Dental Symposium provides a timely opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, hear from experienced presenters and connect with peers who are navigating the same opportunities and challenges. Across the program, attendees can expect practical learning, relevant discussion and the chance to explore new products, services and solutions from over 45 leading exhibitors. See the full lineup here. 

Two streams of CPD 

The 2026 program features two focused streams, giving attendees the flexibility to choose sessions of interest while staying part of one connected event experience. The Aesthetic Stream explores composite bonding, veneers, whitening and digital workflows, while the Practice Stream focuses on the business, operational, strategy and leadership skills that support stronger practice performance. View the full program here. 

Why attend?

• Hear from Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt in two memorable keynote sessions
• Learn from an exceptional lineup of clinicians and dental experts across the Aesthetic and Practice streams 
• Connect with colleagues from across South Australia’s dental community and enjoy fully catered networking breaks
• Explore the latest products, materials and practice equipment from Australia's leading dental suppliers 
• Take advantage of exclusive show-day purchasing specials 
• Return to work with fresh ideas and useful takeaways 

Secure your spot

For dental professionals across South Australia, the Adelaide Dental Symposium is a practical opportunity to learn, connect and reset for the year ahead. With two specialist streams, a curated exhibition and keynote presentations from Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt, this is one date worth blocking out early.

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