DIA 2026 Annual Conference
Driven by a strong community spirit, the DIA is committed to working together to advance the dental industry.
Join us for the 2026 DIA Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee! This dynamic event focuses on the intersection of technology and business within the dental industry.
Reclaiming Control: From Reactive Operations to Intentional Leadership
This year’s DIA conversation focuses on reclaiming control over how you run your business, how you work with clients, and how you spend your time. As MSPs grow, operations often become reactive and leadership becomes centralized by default. Reclaiming control means designing the business intentionally, building leadership beyond the owner, setting clearer boundaries with clients, and making decisions that reduce dependency instead of reinforcing it. This conference centers on real experiences and practical insights for MSP leaders who want their business to support long-term growth and sustainability.
We can’t wait to see you in Nashville!
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2026 SPEAKER LINEUP
Dave Cava, PeopleSharp
Building the Leadership Bench: How MSPs Identify, Develop, and Retain Their Next Leaders
Dave Cava is the owner of PeopleSharp, a company focused on helping MSPs scale by getting the right people in the right seats through consultative outsourced recruiting services. Previously, Dave co-owned Encore Strategic, a firm that does MSP coaching and peer groups. Prior to that, Dave co-owned Proactive Technologies, a NYC-based MSP. Dave served as COO/CFO from their 2007 inception until their acquisition in 2019. Proactive made the INC 5000 seven times during that period. Dave is the co-author of The Pumpkin Plan for MSPs, released in February of 2024. Dave has been a featured speaker at IT Nation Connect, BuildIT, The Big BIG, Halo PSA Orbit, GTIA ChannelCon, and multiple business incubators.
