IDEM 2028 will take place from 21–23 April 2028 at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.

Sands Expo and Convention Centre is at 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands. You can reach the venue by:

• MRT: Bayfront Station, Exit B (Circle & Downtown Lines)
• Grab or taxi: Drop-off at Bayfront Avenue entrance
• Official shuttle buses closer to event — details to follow

Full transport options are available on the Venue page at idem-singapore.com/venue/

Yes — IDEM is a professional trade exhibition and conference. All attendees must be dressed in business attire with covered shoes. Bermuda shorts, shorts, and slippers are not permitted.

IDEM is strictly for trade and dental professionals, including:

• Dentists and dental specialists
• Dental hygienists, therapists, and nurses
• Dental technicians and students
• Traders, distributors, and manufacturers
• Academic staff, service providers, and hospital staff

Visitors under 18 years of age are not permitted in the exhibition or conference halls.

Registration for IDEM 2028 is expected to open in mid-2027. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified the moment it goes live — early bird rates will be available for a limited time.

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Your trade visitor pass entitles you to:

• Full access to the IDEM trade exhibition floor
• Access to the exhibition app and digital exhibitor directory

As part of our sustainability commitment, IDEM uses e-badges for all trade visitors — no printed badge required. Your e-badge will be available on our digital platform closer to the event date.

Yes — entrance to the trade exhibition is free for pre-registered visitors. A walk-in fee will apply for onsite registrations. Detailed registration fees will be published when registration opens in 2027.

Yes. CPE points are available for attendance at conference sessions and workshops. Accreditation is determined by each country’s national dental council — points awarded may vary by jurisdiction.

Attendance is recorded via badge scanning at the entrance of each lecture hall. No CPE points will be recorded if scanning is not completed.

For Singapore delegates: the SDA will upload your CPE report to the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) within one month after IDEM 2028. For overseas delegates, a digital Certificate of Attendance will be issued within the same timeframe.

CPE enquiries: idem@sda.org.sg

Delegates attending the Scientific Programme using the Standard Conference Pass can look forward to the following group registration discounts:

5% off the Scientific Conference for groups of 5 persons or more*
10% off the Scientific Conference for groups of 10 persons or more*
*Group registration discounts are not applicable for SDA, AOHT Members and Saver Conference Tickets. Group registration discounts cannot be used for Hands-On Workshops or in conjunction with any other discounts or rebates.  

For group registration, please contact our registration team at idem-reg@koelnmesse.com.sg.

No, only registrants of the Scientific Conference can register for the limited attendance courses or forums.

Name changes are possible during the early bird and regular rate period only. Name changes are only allowed to the same registration ticket category. Each name change will cost SGD $80.00.   

Requests must be made by the original registrant via email to idem-reg@koelnmesse.com.sg.

Online registration will close on 19 April 2026 (1600 hrs, GMT +8).

Yes. Entrance to the trade exhibition is free if visitors pre-register online before 3 April 2026 (2359 hrs, GMT +8). Please note that a nominal fee will apply for onsite registrations. For detailed information of the registration fee, please click here.

Yes, CPE points can be attained by attending the conferences and workshops.   

(Note: It is up to the individual National Dental Council to accredit the CPE points awarded at IDEM. Accreditation may vary for different countries.)

Attendance at all scientific lecture sessions will be recorded via badge scanning at the entrance of each lecture hall. Please ensure your badge is scanned to receive CPE accreditation hours.

No CPE points will be recorded if scanning is not done.  

For Local Delegates – The Singapore Dental Association (SDA) will arrange for your CPE report to be uploaded to the Singapore Dental Council (SDC), please allow up to one month after IDEM 2026 for this.  There is no need for you to submit any documentation.

For Foreign Delegates – The organisers will prepare your digital Certificate of Attendance, please allow up to one month after IDEM 2026 for this.

Do note that the SDA will not be liable for any discrepancies in CPE Reports. It is the sole responsibility of the delegate to ensure that their attendance is recorded through our scanning system.

For any enquiries on CPE matters, you can contact the SDA via email: idem@sda.org.sg.

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For further enquiries on your registration, please email us at idem-reg@koelnmesse.com.sg.

Yes, Sands Expo and Convention Centre is supported with free Wi-Fi. All attendees can surf the net seamlessly around the venue by connecting to the available free Wi-Fi hotspots.

Yes, there are Family Rooms with nursing room facilities within Marina Bay Sands. The nearest Family Room to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre is located at Level 1 (Bay Level), in the Mall (The Shoppes) next to the store Orient Crown (Store Number: L1-70). 

Click here for more information on the Family Rooms and its facilities.

There are 2 money changer outlets within Marina Bay Sands Mall (The Shoppes). One is located at store number L1-06 (Bay Level) and store number B1-03 (Coach Bay).

To ensure the safety of your children, we do not allow minors below 18 years old to enter both conference and/or exhibition hall. IDEM is strictly for Trade & Professionals only.

There will be a prayer room located at Basement 2.