northern europe dso leadership summit

20 & 21 May 2025  |  Sheraton Nice Airport


The DSO Leadership Summit aims to provide valuable industry insights, explore future opportunities, foster strategic collaboration through a diverse thought leadership program, and connect influential executives, promoting idea exchange and building meaningful connections to drive innovation.


Program dedicated to delivering actionable insights

Trends and insights from your market presented by strategy consulting firm LEK

The cost of attendance includes a bespoke package of market insights unique to your country for you to use in your organization.


Strategies to adress changing customer demands

Presentations and workshops by Straumann Group Enterprise Consulting, external thought leaders, industry leaders, and Straumann Group Partners.


Networking and community building through an evening program and exclusive dinner in the heart of Nice.


OUTSTANDING VENUE

480 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, France

Conveniently located, Sheraton Nice Airport Hotel connects seamlessly to the city, airport, and Mediterranean.

  • 10-minute walk from the Nice Airport terminal
  • 4-star hotel with amenities such as a rooftop pool & gym


Shaping the future of patient experience and brand growth

Tuesday – May 20

Wednesday – May 21

9:30 – 9:45: Welcome


9:45 - 10:45 Market Trends and Patient Insights
To kick off the Northern Europe DSO Leadership Summit, we’ll lay the groundwork for deeper conversations by aligning on the key opportunities and challenges shaping our industry. To help us do that, we’ve partnered with LEK Consulting—one of the world’s top healthcare strategy firms—to deliver a powerful, insight-driven foundation that will fuel the sessions to come.

This session will be led by Katya Zubareva.

Katya Zubareva (k.zubareva@lek.com) is a Partner at L.E.K. in London and a leading expert in strategy and transaction support across the dental sector, working with DSOs of all sizes across Europe. She is also a champion of workplace diversity and co-founded the firm’s Women’s Network in London.

Katya Zubareva


10:45 – 11:15: Break


11:15 - 12:00 DSO Panel: Patient Insights & Behavioral Trends in Dental Care


12:00 – 13:15: Lunch


13:15 - 14:45 Workshop: Addressing Pain Points in the Patient Journey

The customer journey extends well beyond the final treatment. Every interaction with your brand influences patient perception and satisfaction. This workshop will help you identify key touchpoints in the treatment journey and explore ways your organization can address gaps to enhance the overall patient experience.

This workshop is led by Dr. Herbert Staehr and Dr. Shruti Singla, MBA, members of Straumann Group’s Enterprise Consulting Team. Together, they bring over 30 years of combined experience in medicine and healthcare business management.

Dr. Herbert Staehr

STG ES Consulting

Dr. Shruti Singla

STG ES Consulting


14:45 - 15:45: Networking Break


15:45 - 16:30 Keynote: Inspiring Communication: Transforming Patient and Team Engagement
This inspiring, story-led session explores the transformative power of communication—on patient trust, team engagement, and business performance. Through real-world examples and compelling data, we’ll uncover how communication shapes loyalty, productivity, and retention, and reflect on its evolving role in the age of AI.

This keynote will be delivered by Dr. Prav Solanki.

Dr. Prav Solanki is a medical doctor and PhD graduate from the University of Oxford who has built a career at the intersection of healthcare, marketing, and technology—owning multiple dental practices and advising over 500 clinics and corporates on brand strategy and growth. He is the founder of The Fresh consultancy, director at IAS Academy, and creator of Leadflo®, an AI-powered dental CRM platform designed to optimize patient conversions and experience.

Dr. Prav Solanki


16:30 – 16:45 Closing


18:30 – 22:30 Networking Evening and Dinner



Wednesday – May 21

9:30 – 9:45: Welcome


9:45 – 10:30: Keynote: Building Brands That Last: Lessons in Loyalty and Market Differentiation

To kick-off day two, we will discover what truly defines a brand, why it’s a strategic business asset – not just a logo – and how lasting brands build loyalty through clarity, consistency, and differentiation. This keynote will inspire new ways to think about brand purpose, trust, and the power of emotional connection.

This session will be led by Crispin Reed, a seasoned brand and strategy expert with over 40 years of commercial experience across industries including FMCG, luxury, pharmaceuticals, and beauty. As an executive coach, consultant, and lecturer, he helps senior leaders and organizations worldwide unlock growth through strategic insight, innovation, and impactful leadership.

Check out more of his work at Skyscraper Consulting

Crispin Reed


10:30 – 11:00: Break


11:00 – 11:45: DSO Panel: Building a Patient-Centric Brand


11:45 – 13:00: Lunch


13:00 – 14:45: Workshop: From Insights to Action: Crafting a Brand Strategy

Building on the power of communication, this session explores how brand identity, language, and experience shape every facet of a DSO—from patient trust to team alignment. Following a short talk unpacking the core elements of brand, participants will engage in hands-on exercises to define their brand voice, craft communication principles, and identify critical moments where better communication can elevate patient and team experience.

This workshop will be delivered by Dr. Prav Solanki.

Dr. Prav Solanki is a medical doctor and PhD graduate from the University of Oxford who has built a career at the intersection of healthcare, marketing, and technology—owning multiple dental practices and advising over 500 clinics and corporates on brand strategy and growth. He is the founder of The Fresh consultancy, director at IAS Academy, and creator of Leadflo®, an AI-powered dental CRM platform designed to optimize patient conversions and experience.

Dr. Prav Solanki


14:45 – 15:15: Break


15:15 – 16:00: Check-out & Summit Reflection



Frequently Asked Questions

Is the event open to more than one person from my organization?

Each attendee will be granted a plus-one, which will be paid for by the attendee at a cost of € 500.

What is included in the cost of the event?

Two nights of accommodation including breakfast and a catered lunch on both days, a social activity and dinner following day one of the Summit, market intelligence provided by LEK, and the insights delivered through our thought-leadership program and by industry peers

When should I arrive?

Attendees should plan to arrive the day or evening before the event, as the Summit will start the morning of 20 May.

How can I get in contact with your team directly?

Reach out to our event team at DSO.EMEA.events@straumann.com


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