If learning about innovation is a priority for you, you will want to spend some time at the Innovation Pavilion during the 2023 Annual Session. Located by the AAO Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall, the Innovation Pavilion is the interactive and collaborative environment where you not only learn about – but contribute to – the specialty’s most exciting new solutions.
Making its debut at the 2022 Annual Session, the Innovation Pavilion was a center of dynamic activity and exchange of ideas throughout the meeting. The International Association of Exhibits and Events gave the AAO Innovation Pavilion its 2022 Innovative Business Solution Award.
Visit the 2023 Innovation Pavilion to meet exhibitors representing start-up companies and to:
● Vote in the first-ever New Products Showcase Award competition. Orthodontists, you be the judge of which is the best new product on the show floor. Start at the Innovation Pavilion and see the entries on the show floor. Cast your vote on the iPad in the Innovation Pavilion, or from your mobile phone via the QR code available on page 8 of the OnSite Program & Exhibit Guide from Saturday, April 22 through 12 p.m. Monday, April 24. The winner will be announced in Theatre 2 in the Exhibit Hall on Monday at 2 p.m.
● Demo AAO TechSelect, the comprehensive, unbiased learning and money-saving, AAO member-exclusive online resource to learn about, compare and receive best pricing on equipment needed for in-house retainers and aligners, digital indirect bonding, remote monitoring and automation. In addition, TechSelect LIVE! returns for 2023 featuring panel discussions with members of the AAO Committee on Technology (CTECH) and other experts.
Visit Theatre 2 in the Exhibit Hall for TechSelect LIVE! programs:
• Saturday, April 22, 11:30 am: In-House Aligners
• Sunday, April 23, 11:30 am: Digital Indirect Bonding and Custom Bracket Systems
• Monday, April 24, 11:30 am: Remote Monitoring
In addition, don’t miss these events:
• Saturday, April 22, 1 pm in Theatre 2
2023 Ortho Innovator Award Presentation
Recipient: Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis for the Dental Pain Eraser
• Sunday, April 23, 1 pm – 2:30 pm in Theatre 2
OrthoTank
Be part of the audience as entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to potential investors as they try to secure a capital investment during “OrthoTank.” Hosted by Dr. Trista Felty, with a format inspired by the popular ABC show, Shark Tank, Ortho Tank presentations will be judged by investors who may elect to work with presenters.
● Learn more about the breakthrough solutions that advance our specialty at the Ortho Innovator Award Showcase, as selected by the AAO Committee on Technology for uniqueness, originality, functionality or feasibility and value to the orthodontic practice from submissions to the 2023 Ortho Innovator Award competition.
* TechSelect LIVE! and other Theatre 2 events are not for CE credit.
