The Innovation Pavilion – located at the center of the Exhibit Hall – is the interactive and collaborative environment where you not only learn about – but contribute to – the industry’s most exciting new solutions.
F.R.E.D Talks
When AAO exhibitors talk – people listen!
At the AAO’s Annual Session suppliers take the stage and offer these Free Relevant Exhibitor Driven talks on how their product or service is advancing the specialty. The two FRED Talk stages found near the Innovation Pavilion make it easy to learn what’s new from a wide range of companies. Please check the Non-CE schedule by clicking the button below for the full schedule.

TechSelect & TechSelect LIVE!
Demo this comprehensive, unbiased learning and money-saving resource for in-house aligners, digital indirect bonding and remote monitoring. Presentations and panel discussions happen every day on a FRED Talk stage. Please check the Non-CE schedule by clicking the button below for the full schedule.

Ortho Innovator Award Showcase
Learn about the break-through solutions that advance our specialty, as selected by AAO’s Committee on Technology for uniqueness, originality, functionality or feasibility, and value to the orthodontic practice. The award will be presented from one of the FRED Talk stages. Please check the Non-CE schedule by clicking the button below for the full schedule.

OrthoTank Pitch Event
Inspired by Shark Tank and hosted by Dr. Trista Felty, promising start-ups pitch to a panel of judges for a possible investment from the AAO Innovation & Transformation Fund. Be part of the action! Also happening from one of the FRED Talk stages. Please check the Non-CE schedule by clicking the button below for the full schedule.

Best New Product Award
Orthodontists, what’s the best new product on the show floor? You be the judge in this exciting new contest! Stop by the Innovation Pavilion to get started.
