Registration
8:30 - 9:30
We’re excited to launch the fifth edition of exocad Insights, our global event for dental innovators and professionals from around the world, taking place April 30–May 1, 2026. exocad Insights is where cutting-edge dental technology, clinical expertise, and forward-thinking ideas come together to shape the future of digital dentistry. Whether you're just starting your digital dentistry journey or want to enhance your skills with exocad software, the event offers the inspiration, education, and connections you need.
We're offering an exciting program filled with in-depth software demonstrations, keynotes by digital dentistry trailblazers, exclusive access to top industry partners, and an evening event you won't want to miss.
This year's theme, "Calling All Heroes," celebrates the clinicians, technicians, and innovators leading the charge toward more collaborative and patient -focused care.
Get ready to transform your workflow and unlock your digital superpowers! Join us at exocad Insights 2026. Be part of the future of digital dentistry.
At exocad Insights, we believe in the power of global connection and knowledge exchange in digital dentistry. Our new spotlight country initiative kicks off with China, recognizing its dedication to dental technology and vibrant exocad community. Each Insights, we’ll shine a light on a different country to showcase unique perspectives and inspire collaboration across borders.
Take the next step into the future of digital dentistry.Get your Insights 2026 ticket today! Don't miss your chance to learn from dental industry trailblazers and cutting-edge software specialists while connecting with friends in a beautiful, beachside location.
Access to software and partner session, and lectures
Meet exocad experts in person
Certificate of participation
Exhibits from leading CAD/CAM suppliers
Up to 12 Education credits*
Full catering
exoGlam Night
Evening celebration, dinner and a live DJ
*Our education partner IDDA will make CE credits available for Insights 2026 attendees from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithunia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA and United Kingdom. Check out the detailed program.
Our program spans the full spectrum of digital dentistry, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and seamless collaboration between labs and clinics. Clinicians, technicians, and industry partners alike will gain practical insights and inspiration to level up their digital workflow.
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The event will be held in English, with simultaneous translation in Chinese, German, Italian, and Spanish (excluding partner sessions).
Registration
Coffee reception and dental exhibition
Welcome and opening
Christine McClymont (Global Head of Marketing & Communications at exocad)
exocad: What’s new, what’s next
Tillmann Steinbrecher (exocad CEO)
The inside track: exocad’s take on digital dentistry
Maik Gerth (exocad CTO), Novica Savic (exocad CCO), Tillmann Steinbrecher (exocad CEO)
One vision, one smile: Creating esthetic benchmarks through global lab–dentist synergy
Lukas Wichnalek
Lunch and dental exhibition
Clinical sessions
• A 360° approach: Redefining dental care with advanced data acquisition
Dr. Zhiqiang Luo
• Turning plans into results: Communication is the key
Dr. Alexis Ioannidis
• Less time, less waste, more smiles: Working smarter with digital workflows
Michaela Sehnert
Smile + stack + split = predictable and accurate fit
exocad lab sessions with exocad application specialists Joh Härich, Pina Maginot, Clemens Schwerin, and Friedemann Stang
Coffee break and dental exhibition
Digitizing dentures: A wake-up call for crown and bridge technicians
Caroline Kirkpatrick
Minimally invasive excellence through an interdisciplinary approach: The future is ART
Prof. Dr. Marco Tallarico
End of day 1
Leisure activity
Tai chi on the beach (Free-of-charge registration required)
with Michael Kohnen
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Leisure activity
5k fun run (Free-of-charge registration required)
with Ben Laroche
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Exclusive diamond partner session
Coffee reception and dental exhibition
Partner sessions
Diamond, Platinum and Gold Partner sessions
Women in dentistry lunch (Free-of-charge registration required)
Marjorie Andrade (Dental technician), Beth Collington (President, exocad America), Christine McClymont (Global Head of Marketing & Communications, exocad), and Michaela Sehnert (Dentist)
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All attendee lunch and dental exhibition
Lecture title will follow soon
Diamond partner speaker
Mastering the exocad game: Transform efficiency into profit
Seth Potter
Coffee break and dental exhibition
Namasté Motherf**kers—based on her bestseller of the same name
Cally Beaton
exoGlam Night
Dinner and evening celebration on the rooftop of the congress center
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Tai chi on the beach
Ease into the day with a guided tai chi session on the beach, led by a local expert and Michael Kohnen, exocad Global Head of Application Support and Education. This gentle, flowing practice is perfect for all experience levels and offers a calming way to reset, focus, and prepare for a full day of Insights. Breathe in the sea air, move with intention, and start your morning feeling grounded and refreshed. Register here!**
**To register, please click the “Get tickets” button on our Eventbrite page. Under “Add-ons,” you can select and register for this activity at no cost.
5k fun run
Lace up your running shoes and join exocad Application Support Engineer Ben Laroche for a relaxed 5k fun run along the Mallorcan coast. Whether you’re running, jogging, or walking, this is a great way to get moving, enjoy the scenery, and connect with fellow participants in an upbeat, social setting. No pressure—just good vibes and a strong start to the day. Register here!**
**To register, please click the “Get tickets” button on our Eventbrite page. Under “Add-ons,” you can select and register for this activity at no cost.
Women in dentistry lunch
Join us on day two, for a lunch celebrating the vital role women play in dentistry. Network with colleagues, enjoy a symbolic tea ceremony, and get some fantastic insights. The panel will be moderated by Christine McClymont, Director of Global Marketing and Communications at exocad, and features dental lab tech and digital nomad Marjorie Andrade, president of exocad America Beth Collington, and dentist and business owner Michaela Sehnert.
All genders are warmly welcome. Participation is limited to 50 seats. Register now to secure your spot.**
**To register, please click the “Get tickets” button on our Eventbrite page. Under “Add-ons,” you can select and register for this activity at no cost.
exoGlam Night
Join us on the rooftop of the congress center for exoGlam Night, our bold, playful dinner and evening celebration. No registration needed—just bring your energy and style! DJ Keziah, known for her eclectic, high-energy sets at exclusive venues across Europe, Russia, India, and Morocco, will keep everyone dancing through the night. exoGlam night is bold and playful, rock-glam meets luxury party, styled however feels like you. Be extra if you want, but don’t worry—we’ll have glam accessories onsite to help you turn it up.
Join us in Mallorca for one of our morning sessions designed to energize, inspire, and connect. Flow into the day with Michael Kohnen, Global Head of Application Support at exocad doing tai chi on the beach or head out on a 5k fun run with Ben Laroche, Application Support Engineer at exocad America. Bought your ticket already? No worries! You can still register for one of these super fun activities!**
**To register, please click the “Get tickets” button on our Eventbrite page. Under “Add-ons,” you can select and register for this activity at no cost.
Join us for the “Women in dentistry lunch” at exocad Insights 2026 on May 1, from 13:10 to 14:00 (day two of exocad Insights). Network over lunch, enjoy a symbolic tea ceremony, and clock some fantastic insights. The panel will be moderated by Christine McClymont, Director of Global Marketing and Communications at exocad, and features dental lab tech and digital nomad Marjorie Andrade, president of exocad America Beth Collington, and dentist and business owner Michaela Sehnert. All genders are welcome and seats are limited to 50. Register now.**
**To register, please click the “Get tickets” button on our Eventbrite page. Under “Add-ons,” you can select and register for this activity at no cost.
Join us on the rooftop of the congress center for exoGlam Night, our bold, playful dinner and evening celebration. No registration needed—just bring your energy and style! DJ Keziah, known for her eclectic, high-energy sets at exclusive venues across Europe, Russia, India, and Morocco, will keep everyone dancing through the night. exoGlam night is bold and playful, rock-glam meets luxury party, styled however feels like you. Be extra if you want, but don’t worry—we’ll have glam accessories onsite to help you turn it up.
Check out exocad’s limited edition Insights T-shirt and Hero of digital dentistry T-Shirt, available exclusively at Insights in Mallorca 2026. All proceeds go to charity! Stop by to grab yours, give back, and show your exocad pride.
Voices from the Bench podcast hosts Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner Wojdan will be at the exocad Insights to capture interviews with visitors, exocad partner companies and dental experts. Stop by for a chat.
Voices from the Bench is a weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. The podcast features a wide variety of dental professionals from all over the world. Read more about VFTB in our exoBlog interview.
We hear from the best in the dental industry. Tips, tricks, deep insights and new approaches — get a front row seat to it all.
Dr. Alexis Ioannidis, PD Dr. med. dent., graduated from the University of Zurich in 2009 and completed postgraduate training in reconstructive dentistry at the same institution, followed by a research fellowship in Athens. In 2021, he received his Venia Legendi in minimally invasive prosthodontics and has served as head of fixed prosthodontics at the University of Zurich, a role he held until October 2025. From 2025 onwards, he has also run his private clinic in Zurich. Alexis is a certified specialist in reconstructive dentistry by the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry and holds master’s degrees in oral implantology and periodontology from the University of Zurich. His research and clinical work focus on minimally invasive restorations, implant dentistry and digital technologies in prosthodontics. He has published extensively in international journals, contributed to textbooks and remains affiliated with the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry at the University of Zurich.
Clinical Dental Technician
Digitizing dentures: A wake-up call for crown and bridge technicians
Caroline Kirkpatrick, a clinical dental technician with more than 30 years of experience, has transitioned from analog to digital in ceramic, prosthetic and implant-retained restorations. As founder of OTS Dental Laboratory, she has led the adoption of digital innovation in full-arch and removable prosthetics. Working directly with patients, she tests materials and refines workflows in real clinical settings. A Nightshift ambassador and educator, Caroline shares insights through lectures and workshops, encouraging open discussion on the digital transition. She aims to inspire crown-and-bridge technicians to recognize the full potential of removables in a digital era.
Dr. Zhiqiang Luo is a clinical instructor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he teaches, conducts research and provides patient care in digital dentistry. He earned his DDS from the West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, and a master’s degree in prosthodontics from Peking University before advanced training in digital workflows and implant prosthodontics. With more than a decade of experience, Zhiqiang specializes in esthetic rehabilitation, full-arch reconstruction and 4D virtual patient integration. His current research focuses on deep learning applications in digital impressions and validating fully digital restorative protocols.
Read Zhiqiang’s exoBlog interview to learn how he uses digital smile design tools to improve patient communication and increase trust.
Digital Dental Designer
Mastering the exocad game: Transform efficiency into profit
Seth Potter, an Independent Certified exocad Trainer and digital dental designer, is originally from Alberta, Canada, and now works across the Americas. He is the founder of Dental Design Services and his online exocad-focused academy, which helps dental professionals master exocad software and refine their digital workflows. Seth delivers clear, practical methods that enable dentists and specialists to bring design in-house and boost efficiency. Known for his clarity, precision and optimization, he transforms complex software into intuitive, hands-on learning experiences. His work has empowered teams worldwide to streamline production and elevate results.
Read Seth’s exoBlog interview to find out how he built his business, learn about his favorite exocad features, and get tips on how to start out in digital dentistry.
Dentist
Less time, less waste, more smiles: Working smarter with digital workflows
Michaela Sehnert is a dentist and practice owner based in Halle (Saale), Germany. She graduated top of her class from Leipzig University in 2013 and founded her first practice, gesundesweiss, in 2016, where she focuses on a holistic and patient-centered approach. Her expertise includes aligner therapy, implantology, and preventive dentistry, with an emphasis on digital workflows and individualized care. Sehnert is a sought-after speaker for Align Technology, the C.L.E.A.R. Institute and Straumann, and serves as president of the German Society for Interdisciplinary Aligner Therapy (DGiA). In 2025, she expanded her work by founding gesundesweiss group GmbH and opening a second practice to advance modern, accessible dentistry. Michaela is the mother of two children and stands for a forward-looking, human-centered dentistry that unites innovation with responsibility.
Prof. Dr. DDS, RTDB, MSc
Minimally invasive excellence through an interdisciplinary approach: The future is ART
Prof. Dr. Marco Tallarico, DDS, RTDB, MSc, is associate professor of fixed and removable prostheses on natural teeth and implants, and gnathology at the University of Sassari, Italy. He graduated with honors from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and completed advanced training in oral surgery, periodontology and implantology in Rome and Florence. He received EAO certification in implant-based therapy in 2013 and the Aesculapius Research Prize from the University of Florence in 2019. A former president of Osstem OIC Italy, he is currently director of Osstem OIC Europe and co-director of OIC Middle East. Marco is an active member of IAO, DDS, EAO and AIOM, and lectures internationally on implant surgery. In 2024, he was recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide and maintains a private practice in Rome limited to implant surgery and prosthetics.
Dental Technician
One vision, one smile: Creating esthetic benchmarks through global lab–dentist synergy
Lukas Wichnalek, CEO of HIGHFIELD.DESIGN Mexico, is a German-born dental technician known for combining analog artistry with advanced digital technology. He trained at the HIGHFIELD.DESIGN laboratory in Germany and Zirkonzahn’s headquarters in Italy. Based in Mexico, Lukas’ work has been featured in leading dental publications and presented at major global congresses. As an educator, he teaches courses from foundational techniques to advanced full-arch workflows. His mission is to help clinicians and technicians achieve exceptional, predictable results.
Read the exoBlog interview with Lukas to discover how digital workflows help fuel his freedom and why he’s an exocad “purist.”
Performer, broadcaster and best-selling author
Namasté Motherf**kers—based on her bestseller of the same name
Cally Beaton is a business leader, performer, best-selling author and broadcaster. She was the youngest and only female member of the ITV board before spending 10 years as senior vice president at U.S. studio giant Paramount, overseeing brands such as MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. So if you’re looking for someone to thank—or blame—for bringing South Park and SpongeBob to the world, look no further.
Numerous top companies in dental materials, equipment and CAD/CAM software will demonstrate their latest innovations at the CAD/CAM industry meeting of the year. Participants can stop by to speak with industry experts, test equipment and meet directly with the manufacturers.***
*** More partners to follow
Meliá Hotels International offers special hotel rates for exocad Insights 2026 attendees. Choose from the Meliá Palma Bay hotel (connected to the Palma Congress Center), or nearby Palma Bellver, Meliá Palma Marina and INNSIDE Palma Bosque hotels. Learn more about the accommodation options and rates for Insights' attendees below.
The Palma Congress Center features a sleek and modern design with fantastic exhibition spaces, perfect for learning about the latest product releases and connecting with colleagues in the dental world. The congress center sits directly next to the beach and is only 10-minute drive from the airport.
Find some answers to the most frequently asked questions about Insights 2026 below.
Our education partner IDDA will make CE credits available for Insights 2026 attendees from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithunia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA and United Kingdom. Check out the detailed program.
No, free cancellation of the tickets is not possible after purchase.
Purchased tickets and registration fees can be transferred to another person. To transfer tickets or if you have further questions, please contact insights@exocad.com.
Each participant must present their ticket to the entrance at the start of the event, either printed or digitally.
The name on the ticket must match the name of the participant. To transfer tickets or change your name, please contact us at insights@exocad.com.
The official language of the event is English. The main stage speakers and clincal sessions will also be simultaneously translated into Chinese, German, Italian and Spanish. Insights lab sessions will include expert multilingual commentary by our own application specialists.
The fastest and easiest way to get to the island is by air. Mallorca is connected with 164 different airports. The event location, Palau de Congressos de Palma, is 10 minutes away from the airport by car. The conference center's garage offers space for 245 autos and has five electric car charging stations.
Apart from your ticket and your ID or passport, bring your positive vibes to Mallorca.
For questions about your registration and the event itself, please contact us at [email protected]. You can find up-to-date information on Insights 2026 at exocad.com/insights2026.
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