TCM Academic & Industrial Technical Symposium Speaker Update  

June 14, 2026

The symposium will be held on July 26, 2026, with sessions scheduled as follows:

Morning Session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m

Afternoon Session: 03:00 p.m.– 06:00 p.m

Accompanying the opening ceremony and the TCM exhibition market of 2026 6th World Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Week is the TCM Academic & Industrial Technical Symposium, an academic research and industrial collaboration platform, to bring together leading international and local experts to keynote the latest development in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The core theme of this symposium is "Dedication to the Traditional Art of Healing and Innovation Through Integration". The keynote program will feature a dedicated session on artificial intelligence, exploring the opportunities presented by AI-enabled intelligent diagnosis and treatment strategies as a new pathway for advancing acupuncture treatment. 

Keynote: "Breakthroughs in Acupuncture Treatment Efficacy and Reproducibility in the AI Era: A Case Study of the UTCMH Acupuncture System"

The featured keynote presentation will introduce Prof. Li's pioneering work. For the first time, Prof. Rong Gang Li will unveil his innovation in integrating his independently developed UTCMH Acupuncture System with artificial intelligence. This integration aims to address a long-standing challenge in the field of acupuncture: the difficulty of reproducing treatment efficacy, which has traditionally depended heavily on the individual practitioner’s acupuncture skills and clinical experience. Through standardized diagnostic and treatment models, together with intelligent AI-assisted systems, Prof. Li will share his discoveries and demonstrate how this innovative approach can advance the future development of acupuncture.

The presentation will jointly presented by both Prof. Rong Gang Li and Ms. Yuning Zhu.

Prof. Rong Gang Li - Inventor of UTCMH Acupuncture System

Prof. Li is a disciple of Prof. Zhiming Liu, a National TCM Grandmaster of China. Drawing on 25 years of clinical practice, Prof. Li developed the concept of meridian circulation as the foundation for standardized acupuncture treatment.

His system establishes a solid framework for the reproducibility of acupuncture diagnosis and treatment through standardized, systematic acupuncture theory and operational protocols. It has been recognized in China as one of the World's Top Ten Innovative Acupuncture Systems.

Yuning Zhu - Design Director of Rongfei AI Technology Inc.

Ms. Zhu brings an interdisciplinary background from the University of Southern California and the Rhode Island School of Design. She is responsible for the mobile application development of the UTCMH Acupuncture AI platform, contributing to the transformation of traditional acupuncture methodology into digital and intelligent tools.

This presentation marks the first time in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture that acupuncture technique itself serves as the core focus of a systematic exploration into standardized and intelligent pathways for acupuncture diagnosis and treatment. It also represents a breakthrough practice in the deep integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and artificial intelligence.

Other keynote speakers include:

Prof. Yang Qiuli Yang - Doctoral Supervisor

• Former Director of the Psychology Research Office, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

• Director of the Research Office of TCM Psychology and Narrative Medicine, Institute of TCM Brain Diseases, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

• Advisor and Standing Committee Member of relevant specialized committees under the China Association of Chinese Medicine and the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

Professor Yang has been engaged in medical practice, education, and research for more than 40 years. She specializes in TCM psychology and psychosomatic medicine, and has developed landmark assessment tools such as the Five-State Personality Test. She has led and participated in more than 30 national-level research projects and published over 100 academic papers. A senior expert in the field of TCM psychology in China, Professor Yang has been an important driving force in the development of this discipline.

Topic I: "The Theoretical System and Modern Development of TCM Psychology: From the Seven Emotions to Psychosomatic Medicine”

This presentation will provide a systematic review of the theoretical foundations of TCM psychology, including the doctrine of the five zang organs housing the spirit and the pathogenic effects of the seven emotions. It will introduce classical therapeutic approaches such as emotional counteraction, qi regulation, and spirit-calming methods.

In the context of modern psychosomatic medicine, the lecture will further explore the clinical transformation and application of TCM psychology in conditions such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It will offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the development of psychological services that integrate Chinese and Western medicine.

Topic II: "AI Empowerment in Smart Traditional Chinese Medicine”

This presentation will focus on the integrated application of artificial intelligence in TCM psychology and psychosomatic medicine. Topics will include the digital upgrading of the Five-State Personality Test, AI-assisted emotional recognition, and the generation of personalized intervention plans.

Prof. Yang will share her findings through modern technology to enhance the intelligence, standardization, and accessibility of TCM psychological services, while supporting the clinical implementation of Smart Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Topic: "Clinical Application of the Sevenfold Pulse Method from "Lingshu-Benshu" in Stroke Post-recovery Treatment"

Dr. Yongzhou Li - Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Visiting Professor, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

• Former Member, Traditional Chinese Medicine Advisory Committee, Health Canada

• President, Canadian National Alliance of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Dr. Li has been engaged in TCM clinical practice, teaching, and research for more than 50 years. He has long been involved in professional legislation, education, and international exchange, and is an important driving force behind the development of traditional Chinese medicine in North America.

In this presentation, Dr. Li  references back to the classical foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, transforming ancient methods from "Lingshu" into effective tools for modern post-stroke rehabilitation. He will share new insights for acupuncturists to clinically treat the brain through the meridians.

Topic: “Moon-Phase Pulse Regulation: From the Theory of Correspondence Between Heaven and Humanity to Clinical Application in Acupuncture”

Dr. Guangfang Yang - Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Chair and Professor, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Health, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

• PhD, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

• President, Canadian Alliance of Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges and Universities

Dr. Yang previously served as President of the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists Association of British Columbia and as a Board Director in CTCMA, the BC's TCM regulatory body. He founded the Traditional Chinese Medicine program at KPU, a public university, and has long been engaged in teaching, clinical practice, and academic administration.

In this presentation, Dr. Yang will explain how he integrates classical theory with modern clinical practice, helping acupuncturists develop a holistic diagnostic and treatment approach of "observing the lunar phases, regulating the pulse, and harmonizing qi and blood,” with the aim of enhancing therapeutic efficacy and treatment safety.

Topic: "Master of Chinese Medicine Liu Zhiming’s Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease"

Dr. Xiangyi Pu 

Dr. Pu possesses an educational background that integrates both Chinese and Western medicine. He holds a doctoral degree from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, where he systematically trained by the China's National TCM Grandmaster, Prof. Zhiming Liu. He also completed graduate studies at Heriot-Watt University and earned his undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University. With a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary academic perspective, Dr. Pu is able to interpret classical TCM theory and clinical practice through an international lens.

This presentation will provide an in-depth analysis of Professor Liu Zhiming Liu's clinical experience in the syndrome differentiation and treatment of coronary heart disease. It will systematically examine his unique understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of coronary heart disease, his approach to syndrome classification, and his classical therapeutic principles. The presentation will also share distinctive features of his clinical prescription strategies and key points in syndrome differentiation.

Topic: "Formula Pattern and Clinical Application of Xiao Jian Zhong Tang"

Dr. An Wen  - Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine

• Lineage Successor of Professor Huang Huang’s Classical Formula Academic System

• Scholar of English Translation of Classical Chinese Medicine Texts

Dr. An has been engaged in the clinical practice and teaching of classical formulas for more than 20 years and is active in the field of international TCM education. She has participated in the English translation and publication of multiple classical works of Chinese medicine.

This presentation will combine original classical texts with clinical case studies to provide a detailed explanation of the key points in syndrome differentiation, the essence of formula composition, and modification strategies for Xiao Jian Zhong Tang. It will help clinicians identify the core pattern of "deficiency taxation with internal urgency" amid complex clinical presentations and apply this formula flexibly in practice.

Topic: "Raising the Clear and Descending the Turbid: Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome from the Perspective of the Middle Jiao"

Dr. Jianying Gao - Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Lecturer, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

• Vice President, Specialty Committee of Otolaryngology, Stomatology and Oral Medicine, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

• Council Member, Specialty Committee of Pulse Manifestation, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

Dr. Gao has long been engaged in TCM teaching and clinical practice, and previously served as Vice Chair of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. She specializes in internal medicine, gynecology, and the research and transmission of pulse diagnosis.

This presentation will begin with the core TCM theories of the spleen, stomach, and small intestine to re-examine the root causes of common conditions such as eczema and allergies. It will focus on the widespread clinical relevance of  small intestinal barrier dysfunction in modern practice and reveal its intrinsic connection with "disordered ascending and descending functions of the Middle Jiao."

The TCM Academic and Industrial Technical Symposium is not only an invaluable platform for practitioners and enthusiasts to learn about the latest research trends and clinical practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, but also a vital forum for promoting international exchange and advancing the standardized development of the profession.

We sincerely invite TCM practitioners, scholars, experts, and related professionals from around the world to attend and participate. Together, we will explore the development opportunities and practical pathways for Traditional Chinese Medicine within the modern medical system.

"Inheriting Dedication and Tradition of Healing - Exploring New Opportunities to Advance the Medicine for a sustainable Healthcare Future."