6th World TCM & Acupuncture Week Announced

April 7, 2026

[Opening Ceremony]

Time: July 26, 2026, 1:00–3:00 PM

Venue: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus (8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC)

We cordially invite you to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 6th World TCM & Acupuncture Week and the 4th BC TCM Practitioners & Acupuncturists Week, and to join us in celebrating this important occasion.

The Opening Ceremony will welcome dignitaries from all three levels of government in Canada, representatives of the Consulate General, leaders of major community and cultural organizations, representatives from educational institutions and businesses, members of the media, representatives of Western medical associations, academicians and National TCM Masters in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, renowned TCM and acupuncture experts, Western medical experts and scholars, professors and scholars in health-related fields, and distinguished guests from all sectors of society.

The program will feature a variety of performances, including Tai Chi, Baguazhang, qipao fashion show, and martial arts demonstrations. Integrating the TCM concept of “preventive treatment of disease” with a broader culture of holistic health, the event will present a vibrant range of sports, cultural, and entertainment activities that are widely enjoyed by the public. Tens of thousands of people are expected to follow and participate both online and in person.

The event will also include the launch ceremony for the third issue of *World TCM & Acupuncture Journal*. More than 100 media outlets, including Lahoo.ca, Phoenix TV, and Qihuang.com, are expected to provide coverage or livestream the event, with projected online readership and views reaching several million. The event will also be livestreamed through the World TCM & Acupuncture Week media platform.

[TCM Exhibition Market]

Time: July 26, 2026, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Venue: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus (8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC)

Highlights:

• Diverse booths and eight major TCM exhibition zones

• Large LED screen and stage

• Multi-ethnic community participation

• Large-scale free TCM charitable clinic

The TCM Exhibition Market of the 2026 6th World TCM & Acupuncture Week is a featured event that combines traditional TCM culture with modern health concepts. It aims to popularize knowledge of TCM and acupuncture, promote healthy lifestyles, and provide the public with opportunities to experience TCM services.

The market will offer rich and diverse content, covering TCM diagnosis and treatment, herbal medicine displays, cultural experiences, and health education. It will serve not only as an important platform for promoting TCM culture, but also as a health-focused gathering that integrates inheritance and innovation.

The TCM Exhibition Market carries significant meaning. It helps disseminate TCM culture, promote a shift in health awareness, advance the development of the TCM industry, protect and transmit intangible cultural heritage skills, and strengthen community interaction.

The eight major TCM exhibition zones include:

1. TCM Cultural Market

2. TCM Health Services Zone

3. TCM Health Products Zone

4. TCM Food and Beverage Market Zone

5. TCM Medical Equipment Zone

6. Chinese Herbal Medicine Display and Education Zone

7. TCM Health Lectures and Free Consultation Zone

8. Comprehensive Services Zone

The TCM Exhibition Market is not only an important platform for sharing traditional TCM culture, but also a meaningful bridge for promoting health and bringing people closer together. In modern life, it gives new vitality to TCM culture and provides a harmonious stage where tradition and modernity can coexist.

[International Forum on AI-Enabled Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment in TCM & Acupuncture]

Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026

Venue: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus (8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC)

Invited Guests

Authoritative academic and clinical experts: National TCM Masters and renowned senior TCM physicians representing traditional authority; leading clinical experts in TCM and acupuncture; and leading overseas TCM practitioners.

AI and medical technology experts: Scientists in AI-powered healthcare, including AI diagnosis and large medical models; experts in medical data and algorithms; and founders of digital health companies and online healthcare platforms.

Cross-disciplinary representatives: Western medical experts in integrative medicine, health industry investors, and representatives from medical policy and regulatory fields.

International organizations and industry representatives: Representatives from the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies and international TCM organizations, leaders of TCM associations from various countries, and representatives from government and consular institutions.

Core Forum Topics

Frontiers of AI + TCM diagnosis and treatment: AI-assisted syndrome differentiation and treatment systems; intelligent recognition of tongue and pulse diagnosis; TCM large language models; intelligent prescriptions and personalized treatment.

Intelligent development of acupuncture: Smart acupuncture devices, including robotic acupuncture; meridian data modeling; quantitative evaluation systems for therapeutic outcomes; AI-based acupuncture education and standardization.

Digitalization of classical theory: Knowledge graphs of *The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic*; AI modeling of formulas and syndromes; and databases of renowned physicians’ clinical experience.

Clinical Application Scenarios

Chronic diseases, including pain conditions, allergies, and gynecological disorders; neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and insomnia; sub-health and emotional health management; and overseas remote diagnosis and treatment through AI + telemedicine in TCM.

Business and Industrialization

AI-powered TCM clinic models, digital TCM education platforms, global TCM telemedicine networks, and investment opportunities in TCM + AI.

Standards and Ethics

Standards for AI-assisted TCM diagnosis and treatment, data security and privacy, and the rebuilding of trust between practitioners and patients.

Forum Format

Main forum with keynote speeches; roundtable forums on controversies and trends in AI + TCM; AI product exhibition area; intelligent diagnosis and treatment experience zone featuring onsite AI-assisted syndrome differentiation; successful case presentations based on real clinical cases; and international online forums connecting participants around the world.

Core Significance of the Forum

• Promoting the modernization of TCM: moving from experience-based medicine to data-driven medicine, while improving the standardization and reproducibility of diagnosis and treatment.

• Creating new productive forces in TCM AI: advancing intelligence, digitalization, and globalization.

• Addressing key challenges in the industry: variations in practitioner skill levels, difficulties in transmitting clinical experience, and challenges patients face when choosing appropriate care.

• Advancing the globalization of TCM: establishing international diagnostic and treatment standards, building an exportable system of “digital TCM,” and serving global health needs.

• Establishing a benchmark forum for the industry: creating a global trendsetting platform for intelligent diagnosis and treatment in TCM, using artificial intelligence to reconstruct the diagnosis and treatment system of TCM and acupuncture, and building a global benchmark forum for the intelligent development of TCM.

[Professional Technical Training in TCM & Acupuncture]

Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026

Venue: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus (8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC)

Training Objective:

To provide public-interest training for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists.

Academic Level of Training Faculty:

1. National TCM Master teams will be invited to teach.

2. Academician teams will be invited to teach.

3. Renowned physician studio teams will be invited to teach.

4. Clinical instructors specializing in appropriate practical techniques will be selected globally to provide training.

[Implementation Showcase of the “Greater TCM” Concept]

Time: Monday, July 27, 2026, 2:00–6:00 PM

Venue: 6411 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

To further promote TCM culture and help more BC residents of diverse ethnic backgrounds understand and choose TCM and acupuncture, thereby advancing the role of TCM and acupuncture in community healthcare services, the Implementation Showcase of the “Greater TCM” Concept will be held both in person and online.

This showcase is also an important component of the 2026 6th World TCM & Acupuncture Week. The event will be fully covered by major media outlets, including Lahoo.ca and Phoenix TV, and will be livestreamed through Qihuang.com and the World TCM & Acupuncture Week platform.

Event activities include:

Free TCM services:

1. Free consultations

2. Free tongue and pulse diagnosis

3. Free Tui Na massage

4. Free tasting of healthy foods

Exhibition content:

1. Display and explanation of TCM books, magazines, acupuncture needles, moxa sticks, cups, Chinese herbal samples, and related items

2. TCM Tai Chi performance

3. TCM health consultation

4. TCM Tui Na massage experience

5. Tasting of TCM health foods

[Series of Health Promotion Lectures for Global TCM and Acupuncture Professionals and the General Public, in Chinese and English]

To further advance the global development of TCM and acupuncture, promote the popularization of traditional medicine, and disseminate health knowledge, a series of health promotion lectures will be held for TCM and acupuncture professionals worldwide as well as the general public.

This lecture series will focus on frontier research and practical health knowledge in the fields of TCM and acupuncture. It aims to strengthen international academic exchange and enhance the global influence of TCM and acupuncture.

I. Lecture Time and Format

Time: July 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2026

Format: Online livestream + in-person interaction

Venue: Online livestream through international TCM platforms, with in-person satellite venues established in major partner cities.

II. Lecture Highlights

1. Renowned experts and authoritative content

The lectures will invite internationally renowned experts and scholars in TCM and acupuncture to deliver keynote presentations and share their valuable experience in clinical practice and scientific research. Roundtable forums will also be organized to explore the role of traditional medicine in modern healthcare systems.

2. Timely topics and professional analysis

3. The scientific mechanisms and practical case studies of TCM and acupuncture in the treatment of chronic diseases.

4. The application of acupuncture in improving sleep quality, relieving stress, and managing pain.

5. The key role of TCM in post-pandemic health management.

6. Practical skills benefiting the public

7. Basic TCM health maintenance courses will be offered to teach simple and practical wellness methods, such as meridian massage and dietary therapy recommendations.

8. Health consultation sessions for the general public will provide personalized health guidance.

9. Interactive sessions with Chinese and English language support

The lectures will be offered in both English and Chinese to facilitate participation by audiences around the world. Participants may ask questions online and interact with experts in real time.

III. Purpose of the Lecture Series

Through this series of health promotion lectures, we hope to:

1. Enhance global awareness and recognition of TCM and acupuncture.

2. Improve public health literacy and promote the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

3. Provide a platform for exchange and collaboration among practitioners in the field of TCM and acupuncture, working together to advance the modernization and internationalization of traditional medicine.

IV. Invitation to Participate

Whether you are a professional in the field of TCM and acupuncture or a member of the general public interested in health and wellness, we warmly welcome your participation. Let us work together to contribute to global health.

VIII. BC TCM Development Roundtable Meeting (Internal session)