# NADP Converge 2026

- Dates: 28 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United States
- Organiser: National Association of Dental Plans
- Industry: Insurtech
- Expected attendance: 281

## Who attends

CONVERGE attendees are the leaders of the dental benefits industry and represent a wide array of national, regional, and state dental plans. The majority, 71%, influence purchase decisions.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://community.nadp.org/converge/home)
- [Registration](https://community.nadp.org/converge/registration)
- [Agenda](https://community.nadp.org/converge/2026-schedule)

## Topics

- Design
- Innovators
- Education
- Career
- Innovation
- Professional Development
- Educational
- Industry
- Development
- Power
- Association
- Networking

## Speakers

- Juan Bendana
- Ben Baenen, West Monroe
- Dr. Mark Jurkovich, HealthPartners
- Dr. Carolyn Brown, The Health Plan of San Mateo
- Jeremy Jonckheere, PDS Health
- Bernard LaPine, United Concordia Dental
- Jaci Strube, Principal
- Lisa Layman
- Bianca Balale, NADP
- Arna Meyer, Stedi
- Tom Mort, Vyne
- Dan Barker, Fluent
- Don Polite, SKYGEN (moderator)

## Sponsors and partners

- DenteMax
- SKYGEN
- MetLife
- Anthem
- Delta Dental of CA
- UnitedHealthcare Dental
- GEHA Solutions

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown**: 130 m from the venue, 108 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inddhgi-hilton-garden-inn-indianapolis-downtown/)
- **Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, 31 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, 46204
- **Conrad Indianapolis**: 150 m from the venue
- **Home2 Suites**: 200 m from the venue, 115 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indhtht-home2-suites-indianapolis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 317-423-3636
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis - Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indwwes-embassy-suites-indianapolis-downtown/)
- **Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites**: 230 m from the venue, 120 West Market Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inddnhf-hilton-indianapolis-hotel-and-suites/)
  - Phone: +1 317-972-0600
- **Aloft**: 250 m from the venue, 136 East Market Street, Indianapolis, 46204
- **Hyatt Regency Indianapolis**: 320 m from the venue, 101 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-us/indri-hyatt-regency-indianapolis)
  - Phone: +1 317-632-1234

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