Surprise Guest Speakers & Patient Panel Discussion

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Vera Wang

​Vera Wang is a globally recognized designer and brand visionary who has built one of fashion’s most distinctive lifestyle brands. Since transforming the bridal industry in 1990, she has expanded her signature aesthetic across fashion, beauty, jewelry, and home. Her pioneering influence has earned her the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, France’s Legion of Honor, and the National Medal of Arts.

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Joe Plumeri

Joe Plumeri is a distinguished business executive and authority on leadership, teamwork, and motivation whose career has spanned more than six decades. He has served as Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings, CEO of Citibank North America, President and Managing Partner of Shearson Lehman Brothers, and Senior Advisor to KKR. Recognized among the most influential figures in finance, Plumeri is also a renowned speaker and the bestselling author of The Power of Being Yourself.

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Paul Vigario

As the founder and CEO of SurfCT, he has spent over two decades engineering the future of dentistry and healthcare, transforming more than 12,000 practices worldwide. Paul Vigario doesn’t follow trends, he builds what’s next. He’s the force behind some of the most iconic healthcare brands in the world, built by aligning vision, design, technology, and treatment philosophy into one seamless system of growth. These aren’t speeches. They’re rewires. And when Paul steps off the stage, the real transformation begins.

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Dr. Sam Rizk

Dr. Samieh (Sam) Rizk is a renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and an expert in beauty, facial harmony, and aesthetic transformation. Having performed thousands of complex rhinoplasty and facelift procedures, he is recognized for combining surgical precision with an artist’s understanding of proportion and form. His background in both fine arts and plastic surgery has made him a sought-after authority on creating natural, balanced, and highly individualized results.

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Patient Panel: Hear the Patient's Perspective

One of the symposium's most valuable experiences is the live patient panel. Hear directly from patients who have undergone the cosmetic procedures being discussed throughout the program as they share their personal journeys, treatment decisions, and outcomes.
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Gain a deeper understanding of what patients value most, how they experience the treatment process, and the factors that build confidence and trust. These firsthand perspectives provide valuable insights that can strengthen your patient communication, treatment presentations, and overall approach to aesthetic dentistry.