ITI World Symposium
Study Club Games
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What are the ITI World Symposium Study Club Games?
A unique global format that unites local expertise, teamwork, and healthy competition. Watch how the Games work.
Opening Ceremony
March 11, 2026
Our 40 Sections/regions will be grouped into 5 disciplines, with 8 Sections per discipline.
Section-level Games
March 12 – Aug 31, 2026
Our 40 Sections conduct internal competitions among its Study Clubs. Each Section will select one winner.
Global-level Games
Sep 1 – Dec 11, 2026
The winning Study Club from each Section will advance as a finalist, with 8 clubs per discipline. Five live events will determine one winner in each discipline.
ITI World Symposium 2027 in Milan
May 6-8 2027
5 Gold Medalists from the global-level Games will be invited to the World Symposium 2027 to be awarded their trophy
Stay in touch with us throughout this journey
From local to global
40 ITI Sections
40 Local Winners
5 Gold Medalists
The rules you need to know
- Teamwork is more important than individual success
- Learn from each other
- Have fun and enjoy the journey
- Celebrate excellence together
Structure and rules
The ITI Study Club Games follow a clear, step-by-step structure, from local Section competitions to global finals and awards at the ITI World Symposium 2027.
Section-level Games
Each ITI Section is assigned to one of the five World Symposium disciplines during the Opening Ceremony on March 11, 2026.
From March 12 to August 31, 2026, Study Clubs take part in the Section-level Games.
What Study Clubs need to do:
- Organize a Study Club meeting using the World Symposium Study Club Box
- Work together on a treatment planning exercise
- Submit their treatment plan according to their Section’s instructions
Important to know:
- Each Section organizes its competition in its own way
- Each Section selects one winning Study Club
- Each Section announces its winner by September 1, 2026
Global-level Games
The winning Study Club from each Section advances to the Global-level Games.
From September 1 to December 11, 2026, each of the 8 finalist Study Clubs per discipline prepares:
- A treatment planning video
- A short “Vote for us!” video for public engagement
For each discipline:
- A live online event is held
- One Gold Medalist is selected per discipline
Jury, voting & global medalists
The Golden Medalists are selected based on a combination of:
- Expert jury evaluation
- Public voting
Who is on the jury:
- The moderators of the five ITI World Symposium 2027 sessions
How the Golden Medalists are selected:
- Jury evaluation and public votes are combined
- One winner is selected for each discipline (5 Gold Medalists in total)
Awards & recognition
The 5 Gold Medalist Study Clubs receive special recognition:
- Free ITI World Symposium 2027 registration for Study Club Directors and members
- Award ceremony at the World Symposium sessions
This is where local teamwork becomes global recognition.
How can I level up my Study Club?
Best practice for Study Club Directors.
Participation, preparation, and teamwork make the difference.
Use the Study Club in a Box to support your meeting
Plan & publish your meeting early and involve all members
Use the ITI App to manage meeting attendance
Stay up to date with the Study Club Tools
Follow and join the live streams and online events
ITI World Symposium Study Club in a Box
Each Study Club will receive an ITI World Symposium 2027 Study Club Box tailored to the assigned discipline. Each Study Club will then organize a meeting to work together on a treatment plan exercise using the Study Club Box.
What is Study Club in a Box?
A digital toolkit with ready-to-use ITI resources for implant dentistry learning and discussion at ITI Study Clubs meetings, organized into different topics.
What will you find in each Box?
Initial documentation of a clinical case provided by an ITI World Symposium Speaker. The clinical documentation supports Study Clubs in completing the treatment planning exercise.
A framework to guide Study Clubs in structuring their treatment planning and using ITI resources for the exercise.
Assessment of the clinical topics and trivia quizzes on ITI history and fun facts
Find an ITI Study Club in your area
There are more than 1,000 ITI Study Clubs worldwide. Study Club meetings are free to ITI Fellows and Members, while non-ITI Members can attend two meetings free of charge as guests before taking out membership.
To find a Study Club in your area, consult the list of ITI Study Clubs below. Fellows and Members can join the Study Club of their choice and may attend any Study Club meeting worldwide. To attend a Study Club meeting of which you are not a member or if you are not an ITI Member, you need to put in a request. Do this by clicking on an upcoming event shown in the list below. The ‘Request participation’ button can be found at the bottom of the Study Club meeting page you have selected.