4th IAPD Global Summit

The IAPD Global Summit, held at the Hotel Barceló Sants in Barcelona, is a premier event focused on the integration of paediatric dentistry and orthodontics, particularly in early intervention strategies. This summit unites paediatric dentists and orthodontists, fostering a unique environment where prevention, growth, function, and technology converge. The event is characterized by a close-knit, engaged international community, where participants are familiar with each other's work, emphasizing direct scientific exchange, trust, and long-term professional relationships. The summit anticipates approximately 1,000 attendees, providing sponsors and exhibitors with meaningful access to a specialized audience eager for dialogue and collaboration.

The IAPD Global Summit 2026 invites key leaders from IAPD’s 87 National-Member Societies and industry partners, encouraging participation from various professionals in the field. Attendees will include paediatric dentists, orthodontists focused on early and interceptive treatments, general dentists, dental assistants, dental therapists, hygienists, oral health practitioners, paediatricians, community dentistry specialists, academic faculty, researchers, postgraduate students, and early-career clinician leaders. The summit aims to engage participants with world-renowned clinicians and scientists, offering a platform to exchange innovative ideas and discover the latest evidence-based protocols that are shaping the future of early intervention strategies in children's oral health.

Workshops and sessions will be tailored to enhance clinical skills and integrate new interdisciplinary approaches into practice. The summit will also facilitate discussions on best practices in paediatric dentistry and orthodontics to improve long-term oral health outcomes for children and adolescents. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about emerging trends, innovative technologies, and interdisciplinary strategies that are redefining modern early orthodontic care. In collaboration with the Spanish Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SEOP), the IAPD Global Summit stands as an essential event for professionals dedicated to advancing paediatric oral healthcare.