The Exhibition element of the British Dental Conference and Exhibition has gone from strength to strength over the last nine years and regularly sells out. The event is the UK’s largest combined dental conference and exhibition and the second largest dental event in the UK (second only to the BDTA’s Dental Showcase Exhibition).

It is the British Dental Association’s (the representative body and trade union for dentists in the UK) annual event, and runs for three days during the spring and provides the UK dental profession the opportunity to network, learn and socialise in the exhibition hall and at the popular social events.

Why attend the British Dental Conference and Exhibition?

The British Dental Conference and Exhibition is the most effective way to achieve a face to face interaction with a large number of dentists and dental care professionals. 78 per cent of those who exhibited this year considered the event 'Excellent', 'Very Good' or 'Good'. 71 per cent of those who exhibited have already confirmed that they will exhibit at the 2012 event with a further 25 per cent considering exhibiting again.

Our exhibitors tell us they exhibit to:

1. Generate leads
2. Launch a new product
3. Generate sales
4. Maintain high profile
5. Public relations

84 per cent say they achieved their objective.

Who attends the British Dental Conference and Exhibition?

Attendees are made up of members of the dental profession from across the UK and come from overseas. The 2011 event in Manchester attracted 4,516 attendees in total of which 1,376 were exhibition only.

*Please note that due to the nature of the BDA’s governance structure these figures are fully audited for the association’s annual accounts.

Exhibiting

The 2012 exhibition is once again being held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. The hall has the following benefits:

• The exhibition is free to all visitors.
• Free 'Demonstration Theatre' providing seminars, qualifying for verifiable CPD for dentists and the whole dental team.
• Numerous catering and tea and coffee points around the halls.
• Massage areas - within the exhibition hall to help delegates relax and unwind after a hard day of lectures and exploring the exhibition.
• The Thursday night Exhibition hall drinks reception.
• Free 'Training essentials theatre' providing seminars, qualifying for verifiable CPD for both dentists and DCP’s.

How to make the most of the exhibition

All stands are released on Friday 1 September 2011 via email and post, (except for major sponsors who receive first view of the stand plan and those exhibitors from the previous years event who pre-book their space), but stands book up quickly so make sure you decide on your stand position as soon as you can. We sold out in 2011 and had to extend the exhibition in 2009 to accommodate the demand.

Booking your stand:

Make the most of free publicity

As an exhibitor you will receive a listing on the conference website, a logo in the Conference Brochure, a logo and a 75 word entry in the Show guide.

As an exhibitor you are entitled to use the British Dental Conference and Exhibition logo on your promotional materials; please contact Rebecca Hancock at events@bda.org if you wish to receive an electronic copy.  If you use the logo on your website and provide a hyperlink to our event then we will reciprocate.

Plan your branding, advertising and sponsorship early!

Sponsorship opportunities start from just £200, there are many cost-effective ways to increase your organisation’s profile at the event.

Make sure that your prospective clients know well in advance that you will be exhibiting; send out mailshots, emails and advertise your presence in BDA News, BDJ, Vital magazine, Launchpad or other dentistry publications and websites.