Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products is proud to sponsor the 2006 American Dental Association (ADA) Distinguished Speaker Series at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, October 16-19, 2006.
This year, the 147th ADA Annual Scientific Session and Marketplace Exhibition attendees have the chance to hear inspiring stories and words of wisdom from distinguished speaker Sir Richard Branson, adventurer and chairman of the Virgin Group of companies, and journalist Ted Koppel, longtime host of Nightline and 42-year veteran of ABC News. Both distinguished speakers will be introduced by Johnson & Johnson Company Group Chairman, Michael Sneed.
Sir Richard Branson is one of Britain’s best known entrepreneurs. He takes time off from running the Virgin Group of companies for high-risk, high-adventure, world record-breaking attempts. From Virgin Records to mega-store music retailing to Virgin Atlantic Airways, Sir Richard has built a nearly $5 billion business empire through his noteworthy leadership. Sir Richard will describe his unparalleled adventures, including setting the world record for crossing the Atlantic by boat and the Pacific by hot air balloon. Recently, Sir Richard made international news by announcing that he will invest about $3 billion over the next decade to combat global warming and promote alternative energy. Sir Richard will speak on Tuesday, October 17 from 8:30 – 10:00 am.
Drawing on his 45 years as a journalist, Ted Koppel will captivate listeners with compelling insight on current events, politics, international affairs, and economics. After 41 Emmy Awards, his long tenure as Nightline anchor, and experiences as an “embedded” reporter during the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Mr. Koppel is uniquely positioned as an observer of historic events. A superb storyteller, Mr. Koppel will entertain and enlighten with his personal anecdotes, insight, and humor on Wednesday, October 18 from 8:30 – 10:00 am.
This is the second consecutive year that Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products has sponsored the Distinguished Speaker Series at the ADA event. Last year, the program featured presentations from former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell and Katie Couric, longtime host of the Today Show.
“We’re extremely excited to sponsor the appearance of two dynamic speakers such as Sir Richard and Mr. Koppel,” remarked Lyn S. Soloway, Product Director, Professional Oral Care. “This year’s Distinguished Speaker Series will
set a positive and inspirational tone for what promises to be one of the most successful and well-attended ADA sessions in recent history.”
"The support that Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products has provided allows us to feature these two incredible speakers and has created a new level of excitement that ADA members are feeling about coming to Las Vegas," said Dr.
Robert L. Kittredge, 2006 Chair of the Council on ADA Sessions. "We’ve
been proud to take the ADA General Sessions and Distinguished Speaker Series to the next level with Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products’ support and set the tone for future events."
For more information about the Distinguished Speaker Series or the 147th ADA Annual Scientific Session and Marketplace Exhibition, please visit www.ada.org.