Session 2: May 14, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 PM (CT) Topic: Dental insurance benefits innovation Differentiating plan design through emerging benefit structures and implementation considerations. Recommended Job Areas: Product Development, Product Strategy, Actuarial, Underwriting, Network Strategy, Sales and Account Management, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Operations   Jill Purcell Head of Dental and Vision Product and Network…

Session 3: June 17, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 PM (CT) Topic: The mouth is part of the body Holistic health-focused dental innovations, chronic condition programs, and medical dental integration. Recommended Job Areas: Clinical Affairs, Product Development, Value Based Care, Population Health, Medical Dental Integration Teams, Provider Network, Care Management, Quality Improvement   Dr. Suzanne Ebert…

Session 4: July 15, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 PM (CT) Topic: Technology innovation in dental insurance AI, automation, teledentistry, and advanced data tools for insurers, providers, and members. Recommended Job Areas: Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Operations, Claims and Payment Integrity, Data Analytics, Fraud Waste and Abuse, Provider Network Operations, Member Experience This session is sponsored by…

Session 5: August 26, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 PM (CT) Topic: Provider Network and Access Innovations Innovations in information flow and connectivity among patients, providers, and insurers, including the move toward real-time provider data and optimizing networks for patient access. Recommended Job Areas: Provider Network, Network Access and Adequacy, Credentialing and Provider Enrollment, Clinical Affairs, Care…

Get Ready for the Ultimate Industry Experience at CONVERGE 2026! Mark your calendars for September 28-Oct. 1, 2026, and join us at the JW Marriott Indianapolis for an electrifying 2.5 days of game-changing insights, powerful networking, and face-to-face connections with the biggest innovators and decision-makers in the dental benefits industry. This is more than just a conference—it’s…

Session 6: October 1, 2026 8:30 - 12:00 PM (ET) CONVERGE In-Person Workshop Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis Collaborating with industry experts to develop model documents and best practices that can be implemented across dental plans. Recommended Job Areas: All areas       Teresa Duncan, MS President, Odyssey Management Founder, Dental Revenue Network Teresa is a speaker…