Nola LabFest Hosted by Nowak Dental Supplies

Join us in the heart of the Crescent City for an unforgettable experience celebrating excellence in our dental lab industry! Connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge innovations, and enjoy the vibrant culture of New Orleans.

Nearby Accomodations:

Westin Canal Place New Orleans *SOLD OUT*
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans
Hotel Theo New Orleans
New Orleans Marriot
voco St. James Hotel

🗓️ Agenda Highlights Include:

FRIDAY:

French Quarter Fireside Chat
Unfiltered lab talk, Bayou style

Keynote: Service is a Super Power!
Louis Gravance, former Disney Institute legend, shares insights into customer experience

Breakthrough Identity – What Do You Want to be Known for?
Sasha Der Avanessian discusses branding that makes an impact

Supercharge and Optimize Business Strategies in Your Lab
Nicole Jackson, CDT, TE explores whether bots are taking our jobs in this AI session

From Lab Coat to Sold Sign
Chris Bormes covers the good, the bad, and the ugly of selling your lab

Family Feud: Lab Edition
Survey says… this interactive game will be epic

Friday Night: Creole Queen Riverboat Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise down the Mississippi on the Creole Queen

SATURDAY:

Hack the System and Charge Market Price
Jude Grayson shares strategies for finding your niche and charging what you're worth

My Dentist Wants to CAM alone, CAD We Still Work Together??
Dr. Russell Schaffer discusses how labs can work with solo-CAD dentists

Niches, Numbers, and New Normals: DSO Survival
Gregg Harris tackles the DSO conversation you've been avoiding

You Can Change People OR You Can Change People
Stuart Steinbock presents on how to lead like a legend, knowing when to adapt or replace

Art Show + Awards
Celebrating talent, because some of you are downright Michelangelo with a puck of PMMA

Haunted History Ghost Tour
A spooky tour to cap off the day, perfect after discussing DSO’s

💥 WHY ATTEND?

• Vendor networking, giveaways, and yes — crawfish are on standby 
• Live “Voices from the Bench” Podcast with your favorite vendors
• Learn what your competitors don’t want you to know.
• Build connections that actually matter (over drinks, not LinkedIn spam).
• Get real strategies, not recycled PowerPoint fluff.
• And most importantly… experience New Orleans with the Nowak family flair — ghost tours, gumbo, and all.

🎟 Spots are limited. Vendor booths are almost sold out.

Whether you're a solo lab ninja, DSO survivor, zirconia whisperer, or just here for the beignets — this is Nola LabFest.

Tickets to Nola Lab Fest are non-refundable.