Dear Colleagues, 

It is with great excitement that the Board of Directors of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry invite you to attend the 4th Global Summit of IAPD: Early Orthodontics Anchored in Evidence: An Integration Between Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. This premier event will be held in Barcelona, Spain from  November 13-15, 2026. 

This summit will bring together leading clinicians and scientists from across the globe to explore the critical intersection of paediatric dentistry and orthodontics in early intervention strategies. Over three intensive days, renowned experts will share the latest research and clinical protocols addressing craniofacial growth patterns, space management strategies, evidence-based approaches to managing malocclusions across all dimensions, dental trauma with orthodontic implications, airway-focused interventions, and the integration of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary therapies in modern interceptive treatment. 

This is a unique opportunity to learn from world renowned specialists in paediatric dentistry and orthodontics, who will share evidence-based protocols that can be immediately implemented in your practice. You’ll develop expertise in early orthodontics, while contributing to IAPD’s mission to improve oral health outcomes for children and adolescents through enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration between paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. 

As the global voice for children’s oral health, IAPD is proud to facilitate this exchange of ideas and evidence-based approaches. We invite our National Societies, individual members, and industry partners to participate in this premier scientific event. 

And what location could better capture the spirit of this event than Barcelona. Where Gaudí’s visionary architecture and a tradition of bold design continue to inspire new ways of seeing, learning, and connecting. Like the IAPD itself, Barcelona balances imagination, care, and community. Be sure that during the IAPD 4th Global Summit, ideas will move beyond lecture halls into the city’s vibrant rhythm: into its plazas, seaside conversations, and evening gatherings that will align ideas and spark new collaborations. 

In Barcelona, a city that dreams boldly and builds beautifully, the integration of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics will find not just a venue, but a living source of inspiration. 

See you there!