Bennett Napier, MS, CAE, is a Certified Association Executive and serves as Executive Director of the NADL and the NBC. Napier has been involved in the dental industry since 1994 having served as a Chief Staff Executive for state and national organizations in both dental hygiene and the dental laboratory industry. Prior to his career in association management, he worked in Washington DC, as a congressional assistant and policy analyst.

Jeff Lowthorp, EVP of Global Business Development at Argen since 2011, has extensive experience in the dental laboratory industry, starting at age 16 under the mentorship of his father, a renowned CDT. Jeff has led the development of Argen's digital and ceramic portfolio, becoming a respected international lecturer and industry leader.

Juston Gates, Argen's EVP of Global Sales since 2024, is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries. Formerly Worldwide VP at DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson, he excels in driving business transformations, innovation, and above-market performance across global healthcare markets.

Dr. Mike DeFee is the founder of MOD Aesthetics and oversees all clinical operations at the private practice. He is also the managing director of MOD Research, directly overseeing new research initiatives. He previously founded My Friend's Dentist, a private practice in North Carolina which became the 1st Certified B-Corporation practice on the east coast. He stewarded the organization through a digital transformation leading to triple digital growth during his leadership. The practice was acquired by Light Wave Dental in early 2021. An alumnus of The Dawson Academy, Dr. DeFee has published over 10 articles in peer reviewed journals including The Journal of Virology and Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Rune Fisker, 3Shape's Vice President of Product Strategy, has been with 3Shape from its inception and is an integral driver of the company's solution-orientated innovation. With a PhD from Denmark's Technical University, he fills his presentations with concrete CAD/CAM technology methods and his vision of the future.

Charles Banh, a UC Berkeley graduate in microbiology and chemistry, has extensive expertise in cone beam CT, guided surgery, and dental lab operations. As owner of Ceramics West Dental Lab, he's an ITI Fellow, published author, and recipient of multiple awards, including LMT Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 in 2021.

Kurtis Helm, CDT, owns Helm Dental Laboratory in Wylie, Texas, employing 60+ technicians specializing in advanced prosthetic fabrication. A biochemistry graduate and former USAF Dental Lab Technical Trainer, he opened his lab in 1993. Kurtis lectures nationwide, leads CE programs, and is a member of Dentsply Sirona Peers.

Sue B., is an insightful, energetic, and in-demand online marketing educator, influencer speaker, and a no-BS business coach. Sue B. is a popular CreativeLive Instructor and has been named by Huffington Post as one of the "Top 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs" as well as "The Top 50 Social Media Marketing Influencers" by TopRank Marketing, and "Top Female Business Influencers of 2019" by Fit Small Business. Sue's blog was ranked as one of the Top 10 social media blogs in 2017 by Social Media Examiner. Follow Sue B. on Instagram.

Minh Tran, RDT, is a dental technician originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada and is now based in Southern California, US. Minh has served on numerous committees, has been published, and sits on the editorial board for numerous industry publications including Spectrum, IDT, LMT, and DTG Magazines. He is the founder and creative director of DentalTechTips, an online independent publication and blog focusing on unbiased product reviews, offering tips, tricks, tutorials, and the latest and greatest in the dental laboratory industry.

Paul Cascone is the Senior VP of Research and Development at Argen, leading alloy and zirconia product development since 1996. With fifty years of experience, he has published numerous articles, book chapters, and patents. Paul assembled Argen's zirconia factory and holds degrees from NYU, Rutgers, and a certificate from Harvard. He is a global seminar speaker and the proud owner of his beloved Basset Hounds, Gus and Roscoe.

Alexander Wuensche, CDT, obtained his accreditation as a CDT in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Now President of Zahntechnique Dental Lab in Miami, FL, he specializes in complex implant cases and CAD/CAM technology. Wuensche has lectured for numerous leading dental education programs including Seattle Study Club and the Pankey Institute, and published articles for many dental publications.

Pam Rehm is a Registered Dental Technologist with 10 years of experience working with removable workflows. She started her journey into digital workflows 7 years ago designing full arch implant bars and restorations. From volunteering as the treasurer of the provincial College of Dental Technologists to becoming a 3Shape beta tester; she has always been committed to expanding her knowledge of the dental field and has a passion for furthering technology in her profession. Pam started sharing her knowledge by assisting in the creation of several local denturist study groups focused on training for implant retained dentures. She quickly grew into lecturing for larger audiences and training one one-on-one for denturists across North America. Her specialty is not only equipment training but also integrating digital manufacturing workflows with clinical and patient workflows to create optimized and seamless Denture clinics that are transitioning away from analog workflows.