Milan, May 19, 2026 – The 2026 edition of Expodental Meeting closes with results that exceeded expectations, confirming its steady growth over the years and strengthening its position as a leading event for the Italian and international dental industry. The exhibition recorded a significant increase in attendance, with more than 21,000 visitors over the three-day event and 4,000 more unique visitors compared to 2025. Particularly noteworthy was the rise in international participation, with a 40% increase in foreign visitors compared to the previous edition, further demonstrating the event’s growing global appeal.
Thanks to the program organized by UNIDI in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and Italian Exhibition Group, the event hosted more than 100 foreign dealers from 38 countries, facilitating around 800 B2B meetings between Italian companies and international buyers and further strengthening Expodental Meeting’s role as an international hub for the dental industry and a showcase for Italian excellence worldwide.
The 2026 edition welcomed 400 exhibitors from Italy and abroad, occupying six halls of the Rimini exhibition center and offering visitors a comprehensive overview of the latest technological, digital and clinical innovations in the dental sector. The congress and scientific program was also highly successful: spread across 16 conference rooms, featuring more than 200 speakers and dozens of educational sessions, it engaged thousands of professionals throughout the three days. The thematic areas, live on-stage sessions and corporate workshops transformed the exhibition into a dynamic environment for professional development, networking and continuous education. The conference halls and exhibition areas, constantly animated by professionals and industry operators, once again highlighted the energy, innovative spirit and strategic role of Expodental Meeting as a benchmark event for Italian and international dentistry.
Among the many events held during Expodental Meeting, particular attention was given to the conference jointly organized by UNIDI and the National CAO, which addressed the highly topical and controversial issue of Artificial Intelligence in dentistry, accompanied by an important reflection on ethics and professional conduct.
“Expodental Meeting 2026 closes with results that surpass every expectation and sends a strong message of confidence to the entire sector,” stated Fabio Velotti, President of UNIDI. “The extraordinary participation of companies, professionals, speakers and international operators confirms the value of the event as a place for meeting, growth and development for the entire dental supply chain. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this edition and look forward to seeing you again in 2027, from May 13 to 15 in Rimini, to continue together on this path of innovation and collaboration.”
“This edition once again demonstrated how Expodental Meeting has become an unmissable event for the national and international dental market,” commented Linda Sanin, Director of UNIDI. “The growth in visitor numbers, including from abroad, the high quality of the scientific content and the strong engagement of companies confirm the exhibition’s ability to continuously evolve, responding to the needs of the sector and creating concrete opportunities for business and professional development.”
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