GNYDM 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is GNYDM?
The single largest dental meeting in the United States, consistently drawing 30,000-36,000 attendees to the Javits Center. If you sell to general dentists and want maximum eyeball volume in a single show, GNYDM is the top pick, especially for companies targeting the densely populated Northeast market.
What are the key facts about GNYDM?
- Host organization: Greater New York Dental Meeting
- Primary specialty: general dentistry
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~20%
- See all Dental conferences
Which device categories fit GNYDM?
Which buyer stages does GNYDM fit?
What does GNYDM charge for booth space?
Read from the GNYDM exhibitor prospectus published by Greater New York Dental Meeting. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (10x10) | n/a | n/a | Min 100 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $8,000-$15,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the GNYDM booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends GNYDM?
Largest dental convention in the US. 2023 recorded 36,081 attendees (record). 2024 had 30,000+. Over 600 exhibitors with 1,600+ technical exhibits. Strong international presence given NYC location. 5-day event (Sun-Wed exhibit days + Fri seminars).
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~14,850
- Cost per effective buyer: $0.77 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 14,850 buyers)
- International attendance: ~20%
Where is GNYDM held?
- Venue: New York, NY (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center)
- Management company: GNYDM (in-house)
- Move-in: November 28-29, 2026
- Move-out: December 3-5, 2026 (all materials out by Dec 5 12pm)
Who else exhibits at GNYDM?
Exhibitor data coming soon for GNYDM.
Is GNYDM worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The single largest dental meeting in the United States, consistently drawing 30,000-36,000 attendees to the Javits Center. If you sell to general dentists and want maximum eyeball volume in a single show, GNYDM is the top pick, especially for companies targeting the densely populated Northeast market.
Why Skip
The sheer size means high noise levels and exhibitor saturation. Javits Center logistics and NYC costs (union labor, hotels, shipping) push all-in costs well above the booth fee. If your product needs focused clinical conversations, smaller specialty meetings deliver better ROI.
What should exhibitors know before GNYDM?
Managed in-house, not by Spargo or A. Fassano. Freeman is official contractor (same as many other large shows). Pricing not public. Contact Carla Borg directly. NYC venue means premium drayage and labor costs.
What is the Buzzbox Score for GNYDM?
9.4 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.4 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by growth trajectory (9.7: mega-scale and stable and 600+ exhibitors signals strong demand). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.7, society-run exhibits (in-house)). The single largest dental meeting in the United States, consistently drawing 30,000-36,000 attendees to the Javits Center.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead.
Strong (8.7): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 55:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (33,000 attendees).
Strong (8.4): $53.70/sqft, slightly above the $42.50 median, ~$0.77 per qualified buyer, and union convention center (drayage / labor adds up).
Standout (9.2): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Solid (7.7): society-run exhibits (in-house), purpose-built convention venue, and mega-show logistics are well-rehearsed.
Standout (9.4): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.7): mega-scale and stable, 600+ exhibitors signals strong demand, and 33,000+ attendees.
When are the GNYDM exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Program Guide Entry Cutoff | July 31, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at GNYDM?
GNYDM publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $8,000-$15,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend GNYDM?
GNYDM draws approximately 33,000 attendees. Largest dental convention in the US. 2023 recorded 36,081 attendees (record). 2024 had 30,000+. Over 600 exhibitors with 1,600+ technical exhibits. Strong international presence given NYC location. 5-day event (Sun-Wed exhibit days + Fri seminars).
When and where is GNYDM 2026?
GNYDM 2026 takes place November 27 - December 1, 2026 (exhibit days Nov 29 - Dec 1). The venue is New York, NY (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center). Greater New York Dental Meeting hosts the meeting. Exhibitor move-in is listed as November 28-29, 2026.
How many GNYDM attendees have purchasing authority?
About 45% of GNYDM attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 14,850 effective buyers out of approximately 33,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score GNYDM?
GNYDM carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.4 out of 10 (Exceptional). The score weighs six factors: audience quality, cost efficiency, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is growth trajectory at 9.7 and the lowest is exhibitor experience at 7.7.