The Great Oral Health Pitch Set for Chicago Midwinter 2026
A national competition focused on oral health innovation, will take place during the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The event will feature live presentations from innovators seeking feedback, visibility, and advancement to a national finale.
Sponsored by the Shils Fund, the Great Oral Health Pitch is happening on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at McCormick Place West in Chicago. Held in the DuSable Room (CC 21), the event will showcase early-stage ideas aimed at improving oral healthcare delivery, access, or outcomes.
Presenters will participate in a live, panel-reviewed pitch format, with one Chicago Midwinter winner receiving a $2,000 cash award and advancing to a national grand finale. The competition is open to students, clinicians, entrepreneurs, practice leaders, and early-stage organizations across the oral health sector. Click here to sign up.
