ADEA Deans’ Conference
2025 ADEA Deans' Conference
The only thing that seems certain these days is uncertainty. In an era where change is the only constant, oral health education leaders face unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
The focus of the 2025 ADEA Deans’ Conference—Leadership in a Time of Change and Uncertainty—will provide dental school deans with information, insights and skills to help them thrive amid disruption.
Our speakers will explore the leader’s role in navigating uncertainty with vision and resilience, the impact of AI and other technological advances on the future of higher education and oral health education, and the impact of the evolving political and policy landscape on our work and the future of our profession.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate and emerge stronger as visionary leaders ready to transform challenges into catalysts for innovation.
This meeting is by invitation only (i.e., dental school deans, their second faculty representatives and corporate sponsors).
Registration Information
The deadline for online registration is Friday, Oct. 10. After this date, registrations will only be taken onsite.
Registration includes all materials, hosted meals, refreshment breaks and the reception. Lodging and travel costs are at the registrant’s expense.
Attendance Policy
This meeting is by invitation only (i.e., dental school deans, their second faculty representatives and corporate sponsors).
Non-Dean Attendees
For those invited attendees who are not dental school deans (i.e. faculty representatives and corporate sponsors), conference programming ends at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov 10.
There will be an ADEA COD Business Meeting and an ADEA Corporate Council Business Meeting from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Guest Policy
Guest registration is limited to one adult guest (18 years or older) who is not a dental education colleague. The registered adult guest may attend all non-ticketed meal functions and evening receptions.
Individuals under the age of 21 are not permitted at events where alcohol is served.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, please submit a written cancellation message to the registration team at meetings@adea.org.
Notice
ADEA may take photos, screenshots and video recordings at this event. By registering for this event, you give ADEA and its media partners permission to use any photos, screen shots and videos taken during the event (live or virtual) in which you appear, as well as any written comments you submit on evaluation forms, in chat-box or on social media to be recorded or used for ADEA’s promotional purposes.
In response to member requests to share the rich content found in chats, ADEA may download chat-box posts and share this unedited content with conference attendees for their individual informational purposes.
Media Policy
Registrants of ADEA events are not permitted to invite media to ADEA events without the express written consent and approval of the ADEA Chief of Staff. Requests for media attendance should be sent to Nirah Forman at FormanN@adea.org.
The American Dental Education Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org.
The American Dental Education Association designates this activity for up to 11 continuing education credits.
All speakers agree that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.
Hotel Reservation Information
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
The hotel reservation deadline is Friday, Oct. 10.
| Room Rate | |
| Standard Single/Double | $219 |
- All rates are per room, per night and are subject to a 17.4% room tax.
- Rates are available three days before and after the conference, based on availability.
Hotel room reservations can be made online or by calling (312) 787-2200 or the hotel’s reservation department at (800) 553-7253.
The deadline to make hotel reservations at the group rate is Friday, Oct. 10, or when the group rate rooms sell out—whichever occurs first. After Oct. 10, reservations at the group rate will be accepted only on a space-available basis. The room block may fill before the deadline, so we encourage you to make reservations early.
You are responsible for making your hotel arrangements directly with the property. The meeting registration does not include hotel arrangements, flight, ground transportation or any incidentals related to traveling to the meeting.
Failure to adhere to or comply with the safety protocols in place may result in removal from the event and/or event premises. Please check this page regularly for the latest conference updates.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. or earlier as rooms become available. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Cancellations
Please contact the hotel directly if you need to cancel your hotel reservation.
Reservations may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to reserved arrival date at no charge. For cancellations made after the time noted, the hotel will retain the room deposit of one night plus applicable taxes.
Questions
- For registration changes, please contact:
Registration Team
meetings@adea.org - For housing and transportation, please contact:
Nirah Forman
Senior Director of Meetings, Conferences and Educational Technology
FormanN@adea.org - For program content, please contact:
Marsha Pyle
Senior Scholar in Residence
PyleM@adea.org
