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Official Notice of 2026 AGM

DIAC's 2026 Annual General Meeting (covering the financial year ending June 30, 2026) is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. The meeting will be held in-person attendance at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel.

Key Details:

  • Advance online registration is required.
  • Free to attend for members, $299 for non-members
  • $199 early bird special for non-members — extended until October 19, 2026
  • Member companies in good standing may send as many representatives as they wish, but only one representative is allowed to vote.
  • An election will be held to fill open positions on the Board of Directors.
  • A social reception will follow the meeting including the inagural Excellence Awards from 5 - 8pm. 

What the day includes [At a Glance]:

  • DIAC State of the Industry - an update on the Association’s year, strategic priorities, and the formal launch of the 2026 Future of Dentistry Survey
  • 2026 Future of Dentistry Survey findings, presented by Ipsos - highlighting key themes, shifts, and trends emerging from the latest research
  • AI in Dentistry: Are You Keeping Up? - examining why AI is becoming a competitive necessity across the dental sector
  • Data Spotlight: DSOs, Independence & What the Numbers Tell Us - a discussion on consolidation, independent practices, and implications for the supply chain
  • The CDCP & The Road Ahead - a look at how the CDCP will reshape practice and product demand over the coming year and beyond
  • Industry Hot Topics - focused discussions on workforce shortages, the grey market, and the evolving Canadian Dental Care Plan
  • The Whole Mouth: Every Profession at One Table - bringing together representatives from Canada’s regulated oral health professions for a cross-industry conversation
  • National Networking Lunch - dedicated time for relationship-building across the dental industry
  • DIAC Excellence Awards & Evening Reception - the inaugural awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement and leadership across the Canadian dental industry

Join us LIVE at the

Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

Book your room at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel by October 15, 2026.

Reserve a room during the DIAC 2026 AGM from Nov 18 - 20, 2026 for only $229.00 CAD per night using the Group Code: DIAC.

Book the Group Rate Now

Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel - (416) 674 9400
901 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON. M8W 1J5

Election Notice for Open Positions on the DIAC Board of Directors

There are three (3) vacancies on the DIAC Board of Directors for the election to be held at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET, pursuant to the Corporate By-Laws, as adopted by our members at the Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2021.

The Directors whose terms are expiring and who are standing for re-election are:

• Lisa Lewis, AMD Medicom Inc. - seeking re-election for a 4-year term to November 2030

• Scott Kennedy, Henry Schein Canada - seeking re-election for a 4-year term to November 2030

• Karl Boivin, Solventum - seeking re-election for a 4-year term to November 2030

Although the Directors with expiring terms are standing for re-election, nominations for all open positions are encouraged and welcome. Any member in good standing may submit a nomination for the available vacancies. Nominations should be sent to the Executive Director at hbassirullah@diac.ca by Thursday, November 5, 2026.

If you wish to submit a nomination, please consider individuals in senior management roles who can represent your organization and contribute meaningfully to the Board of Directors. In particular, the Board would greatly benefit from someone with extensive experience in regulatory and/or government affairs. A separate form must be completed for each nomination. Please review the Director Accountability and Attendance Policy.

Individuals must understand and be prepared for the time commitment, averaging over 10 hours per month, which includes Board meetings, committee meetings, and project work. As DIAC is a national organization, some travel may be required at the member company’s expense, including attendance at events across Canada. Please make sure to obtain your nominee’s consent, along with a photo and a brief biography, before submitting the nomination.


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