LAB DAY Chicago 2026: The Industry's Biggest Weekend Delivers Big Time
Posted Feb 23, 2026 in Post-Show Coverage
LMT LAB DAY Chicago delivered on every level. More than 5,100 dental laboratory owners, managers, technicians and dentists and 297 exhibiting companies gathered for our 41st annual event, fueling a weekend of new ideas, collaboration and forward-thinking momentum.
The buzz was impossible to miss. The exhibit halls were alive with conversation about breakthrough technology—from AI-powered solutions to next-generation workflow advancements—underscoring how dynamic our industry truly is. Attendees packed their schedules with shopping, demonstrations and hands-on opportunities and chose from hundreds of exhibitor-sponsored seminars.
“LMT LAB DAY Chicago gets better every year! The seminars were insightful, practical and truly focused on advancing our skills rather than promoting products. The new technology highlights just how quickly our industry continues to evolve,” said Amy Sikes, Director of Operations at Summit Horizon Dental Lab...


