Global digital dentistry community convenes at exocad Insights 2026 in Palma de Mallorca

Introduction

exocad, an Align Technology company and provider of dental CAD/CAM software, held Insights 2026 from 30 April to 1 May 2026 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The fifth edition of the company’s global digital dentistry meeting ran over two days under the theme “Calling all heroes” and aimed to foster multidisciplinary exchange among laboratory and clinical practitioners.

What was presented and who participated

The programme combined plenary presentations, focused partner sessions, hands-on laboratory content and an innovation expo. International speakers provided perspectives on interdisciplinary workflows, aesthetic concepts, communication-driven treatment planning and the digital patient. Presenters named in the programme included Dr Alexis Ioannidis (Switzerland), Caroline Kirkpatrick (Scotland), Dr Zhiqiang Luo (China/US), Seth Potter (Canada), Prof. Dr. Marco Tallarico (Italy), Lukas Wichnalek (Germany/Mexico) and Michaela Sehnert (Germany).

Diamond partner sessions included Dr Christian Coachman (Brazil) presenting on the “7 steps towards modern dentistry.” A dedicated Advanced Restorative Treatment (ART) session featuring contributors from IDI Evolution (Italy) focused on digital workflows and multidisciplinary collaboration, and addressed the role of exocad ART in supporting clinical outcomes.

exocad leadership delivered a “What’s new, what’s next” update with CEO Tillmann Steinbrecher, CTO Maik Gerth, CCO Novica Savic and senior product marketing manager Nilou Sotouhi. An image from the event captioned by the organiser showed Tillmann Steinbrecher alongside Niloofar Sotouhi.

Key highlights

• An innovation expo showcased new materials, equipment and CAD/CAM solutions from Diamond, Platinum and Gold partners.
• Sixty breakout sessions allowed technicians and clinicians to examine workflow optimisation, practical applications and real-world use cases for exocad software in greater detail.
• In-depth laboratory sessions led by exocad application specialists focused on workflow implementation and practical innovation in digital dentistry.
• Community and networking activities included the “exoGlam night,” a “Women in Dentistry” lunch and other structured opportunities for peer exchange.
• exocad introduced a new spotlight country concept, starting with China, and supported a charitable initiative through sales of branded merchandise to raise funds for a dental non-profit organisation.

Relevance for dental practice

Insights 2026 emphasised multidisciplinary collaboration and practical workflow exchange between laboratories and clinics. Sessions on ART and integrated partner workflows highlighted the potential for digital tools to contribute to predictable restorative outcomes, while the hands-on and breakout formats provided technical and procedural insight for clinicians and technicians using exocad software.

“Insights 2026 once again demonstrated the power of bringing the global digital dentistry community together in person,” said Novica Savic, chief commercial officer at exocad. “The curiosity and collaborative spirit we experienced at Insights reflect exactly what ‘Calling all heroes’ stands for: learning from one another and sharing ideas to help shape the future of digital dentistry.”

Context and limitations

Insights 2026 was an industry-led educational and networking event rather than a clinical trial or systematic research study. Content focused on practical demonstrations, product updates and multidisciplinary discussion; attendees should interpret technical and clinical perspectives presented at the meeting in the context of their own clinical judgement and existing evidence bases.

SOURCE

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