The World's Leading Dental Congress Comes to Prague
The FDI World Dental Congress 2026 (WDC26) takes place from 4 to 7 September 2026 at O2 Universum (Ceskomoravska 2345/17, Prague 9-Liben, Czech Republic). Co-organized by FDI World Dental Federation and the Czech Dental Chamber (CSK), this is the premier annual gathering of the global dental profession. FDI represents over one million dentists through approximately 200 national dental associations across more than 130 countries.
What to Expect
The scientific programme, published in January 2026, features a strong focus on artificial intelligence and digital dentistry alongside the full breadth of dental science and practice. The event brings together world-class invited speakers from every continent for lectures, interactive forums, and hands-on workshops. The industry exhibition showcases technologies and solutions from leading international dental manufacturers. The World Dental Parliament will convene during the congress, making key decisions shaping the future of global dentistry. Continuing education credits are available for attendees.
Who Should Attend
WDC26 is designed for dentists, dental researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and dental students from around the world. Registration fees (in EUR, including 21% VAT) offer multiple tiers: standard, young dentist (graduated less than 4 years before the congress), student, and auxiliary categories. Group discounts of 5% (5-9 participants) and 10% (10+ participants) are available. Special rates apply to residents of Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries per the World Bank classification.
Key Dates
Abstract submission opened on 1 December 2025 and closed on 15 March 2026. Notifications of acceptance were sent by 30 April 2026. Early registration closes on 4 June 2026, and regular registration runs until 3 September 2026. The congress operator is GUARANT International ([email protected]).
Social Events
The congress features a Gala Dinner, Prague Night, and organized tours of Prague and the Czech Republic, alongside multiple networking opportunities. Prague offers an extraordinary cultural backdrop for the event.
Getting There
O2 Universum is located in Prague 9, connected by metro (line B, Ceskomoravska station). Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is 30 minutes away by taxi or airport express bus. Prague is one of Europe's best-connected capitals with direct flights from major cities worldwide. Accommodation booking is available through the official congress website.
FAQ
When does early registration close? 4 June 2026. Group registration discounts of 5-10% are available.
What is the venue? O2 Universum, a modern multifunctional venue in Prague 9 (Ceskomoravska 2345/17).
Who organizes the congress? FDI World Dental Federation with the Czech Dental Chamber (CSK). The operator is GUARANT International.