DGAO Congress 2026 – Aligners in all dimensions
Registration phase for the 9th Scientific Congress of the DGAO has started.
The countdown to the 2026 DGAO Congress has officially begun. Orthodontists interested in attending the 9th Scientific Congress of the German Society for Aligner Orthodontics can now register – once again at particularly attractive rates. The pre-registration phase runs until December 31, 2025, and allows registration at significantly reduced prices – even before the full scientific program is published. Those who plan early benefit twice over: financially and logistically.
The DGAO Congress will take place on November 13th and 14th, 2026 in Cologne, preceded by a full-day pre-congress on November 12th at the Dorint Hotel. This pre-congress will focus on practical aspects of treatment planning and billing. All ticket categories are now available for booking. Tickets for the legendary DGAO Night on November 13th are particularly popular and, based on past experience, tend to sell out quickly. While the price remains stable throughout all booking phases, seating is limited – early booking is highly recommended.
Top-level science
Under the conference title "Aligners in All Dimensions," the DGAO 2026 conference will feature a scientific program of international standing. Conference President Dr. Julia Haubrich and the DGAO board have succeeded in inviting renowned international experts from around the world to Cologne.
Among those already confirmed are Dr. Tommaso Castroflorio, Prof. Vincenzo d'Antò, and Dr. Kenji Ojima – names synonymous with profound expertise and clinical relevance. The full program will be published in early 2026. The organizers promise a multifaceted, high-quality scientific exchange that will illuminate current findings, clinical strategies, and groundbreaking developments in aligner therapy.
Exchange, atmosphere & evening program
What would the DGAO Congress be without its legendary networking moments? Here, the DGAO relies on two formats that combine professional exchange and relaxed interaction in a breathtaking atmosphere:
- Get-together on November 12th at Harry's New York Bar in the Dorint Hotel – for the
Participants of the pre-congress and all colleagues who
Arrive earlier. Perfect for reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. - DGAO Night on November 13th, a festive evening that has been one of the highlights of the year for many years
The congress weekend counts.
Note: Cologne and November 11.11th.
Speaking of travel: The congress takes place immediately after the start of Carnival – in Cologne, a date of
of a kind of sacred significance. Hotel rooms become scarce and expensive during this time. The DGAO therefore recommends
It is advisable to reserve accommodations early – ideally right now during registration.
For years, the DGAO Congress has stood for excellent continuing education, top-class speakers and a community.
which embraces international exchange. The pre-registration phase offers the opportunity to secure a position in good time.
To secure a spot and then go into the congress year relaxed.
The complete press release:
20251114_DGAO_Congress_2026_Registration_starts.pdf (German) (256 kb)
