Midwest Dental Assembly Marketplace 2022

Indiana’s Largest Dental Convention

Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN –May 20-21, 2022

Formerly known as the IDA Annual Session, our Midwest Dental Assembly 2022, held jointly with the IUSD Alumni Dental Conference and Indiana Dental Assistants Association, will take place IN-PERSON at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN May 20-21, 2022. The Midwest Dental Assembly has become the new name of the IDA Annual Session to energize your practice with innovative thinking, create new memories and fuel new experiences for you, your entire team, and families. Our vibrant meeting format will CONNECT colleagues through numerous social events and new Marketplace activities, ENVISION the possibilities of an energized and enhanced dental team, and IGNITE practice growth.

The Midwest Dental Assembly’s Marketplace will be hosted in-person at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN. A loading dock is available for your use and convenience off Webster Street. Please note, non-participating Marketplace vendors are not admitted into the Midwest Dental Assembly. As a reminder to participating Marketplace vendors, each 10’x10′ booth space is $1,450 and includes:

Standard booth package
Company badges (up to five)
Marketplace social events
Host of Friday’s welcome reception inside the Marketplace
Meeting app for endless networking
Greatly reduced hotel room rates
Access to sponsorship opportunities

There’s an app for that! Click here to download the 2022 MDA mobile app

While online vendor registration is now closed, please contact Meetings@INDental.org for availability or to be added to our 2023 prospect list.

SCHEDULE OF MARKETPLACE EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

Noon-3 p.m.	Vendor Load In
3–8 p.m.	Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES!
3-6 p.m.	Marketplace CE Products & Services Showcase
6-8 p.m.	Welcome Reception in Marketplace, FREE

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022

7 a.m.–1 p.m.	Marketplace, Money Booth, Photo Booth & Member Center Open -ENTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES!
7–8 a.m.	Marketplace Breakfast, FREE
9-11 a.m.	Marketplace CE Products & Services Showcase
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Marketplace Lunch, FREE
12:30–1 p.m.	Marketplace Door Prize Winners Announced, must be present to win
1–3 p.m.	Vendor Tear Down

While online vendor registration is now closed, please contact Meetings@INDental.org for availability or to be added to our 2023 prospect list.

Each 10’x10′ standard booth package includes:

One 6’x2’x42” high display table covered in black drape
Two high stools
A waste basket
Convention Hall Carpet
8’ high back blue and white drape
3’ tall side blue drape
An ID sign with your company name and booth number

Contact Mike Smith (msmith@smithexpo.com) with Smith Expo for more information about booth furnishings, electricity and shipping questions.

Each 10’x10′ booth space includes five company badges. If you missed the deadline to submit your vendor badges, visit us onsite in the Grand Wayne Convention Center lobby during the following hours to completed your in-person registration:

Friday, May 20 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

If you submit your badge requests in advance, head directly to your Marketplace booth located in Convention Halls AB1 of the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Please note, non-participating Marketplace vendors are not admitted into the Midwest Dental Assembly.

While online vendor registration is now closed, please contact Meetings@INDental.org for availability or to be added to our 2023 prospect list.

HOTEL OPTIONS

The 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly will be hosted at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN, May 20-22, 2022. While the discounted room blocks have expired, you may still be able to contact the following hotels directly for accommodations and availability:

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center (adjacent to the convention center)
1020 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 422-4002

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown (across from the convention center)
1150 S. Harrison St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 490-3629

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown (across from the convention center)
223 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 247-6915

The Bradley (two blocks north of the convention center)
204 W. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 428-4018

PARKING: Another great perk about staying in Downtown Fort Wayne is the discounted parking! Visit Fort Wayne Parking for all of your parking options and directions.

HAVING FUN: Start planning your Fort Wayne Getaway by going online to Visit Fort Wayne

While online vendor registration is now closed, please contact Meetings@INDental.org for availability or to be added to our 2023 prospect list.

Questions? Contact Us

Email: Meetings@INDental.org Phone: 800-562-5646

2021 Midwest Dental Assembly Snapshot

The IDA hosted 838 total attendees at the 2021 Midwest Dental Assembly in Indianapolis. Below are some fun facts:

Dentists: 307
Dental Team Members: 257
Students: 11
Guests: 262
Marketplace Vendors: 42 Booths total with 133 representatives

924 CE seats filled on Friday, May 14, 2021
606 CE seats filled on Saturday, May 15, 2021
929 special event participants

65 awards given to individuals and organizations–Click here to view our awards slideshow

On behalf of the Midwest Dental Assembly Planning Committee, thank you for your participation and support of the Midwest Dental Assembly!

Keynote Speaker Katherine Eitel Belt gives her speech virtually
2021 House of Delegates
An MDA attendee visits a Marketplace booth
The IDPAC Silent Auction theme was Christmas in May, and IDA members delivered on taking part in the fun
Enjoying outdoor dining at the hotel
The Marketplace had 42 booths with 133 representatives
Entrance to the conference center
Dentists and team members were able to enjoy the conference's CE opportunities and social events
The 2021 MDA offered multiple classes for dentists and team members
House of Delegates
IDDS members serving attendees at the president's Hospitality Suite
The IDPAC Silent Auction offered more than 100 items for bid
Offering help to attendees at the registration desk
House of Delegates
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch addresses members at the First House of Delegates
The IDPAC Wine Pull is a popular attraction at each MDA
One of many CE opportunities at the MDA
The Awards Ceremony gave special recognition to members and dental professionals for both 2020 and 2021
Visiting vendors at the Marketplace
Special items up for live auction at the IDPAC reception
Cheering 2021-2022 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar during the Second House of Delegates
2021-2022 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar accepts the ceremonial gavel as he begins his presidency at the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates debates a resolution in preparation for a vote