【May 2026 | Salvador, Brazil】The 5th WFCMS Americas Forum on Traditional Chinese MedicineCooperation and Development2nd Round Notice
In November 2024, China and Brazil signed a joint statement designating 2026 as the “China-Brazil Cultural Year, ” aiming to strengthen cultural ties and promotion of the two countries’ diverse and creative cultures. In May 2025, the leaders of both countries reaffirmed their commitment to establishing 2026 as the “China-Brazil Cultural Year,” pledging to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in culture, science, technology, healthcare, and other fields.
The World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), an international academic organization in the field of TCM, currently boasts 303 society members from 78 countries and regions. To promote the high-quality development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the Americas and deepen China-Brazil cooperation and people-to-people exchanges in the health sector, the “The 5th WFCMS Americas Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine Cooperation and Development ” will be held in Brazil in May 2026.
The “5th Brazilian Congress of Traditional Medicine” is planned to be held concurrently with the Forum. The Brazilian Congress of Traditional Medicine is Brazil’s largest comprehensive and complementary medicine health event. In 2006, techniques such as acupuncture were incorporated into the Brazilian National Public Health System (SUS). In 2024, Brazil announced the permanent legislation RDC 901, marking a legal and compliant registration basis for Chinese patent medicines in Brazil. The holding of these conferences will further promote the development of traditional medicine in Brazil.
TCM, as a treasure of Chinese civilization, and this conference have been listed as key projects of the “China-Brazil Cultural Year” .
Relevant details are hereby notified as follows:
1. Date & Venue
Date:May 5-9, 2026
Venue:Salvador, Brazil
2.Organizational Structure
Host:World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS)
Organizer:Base de Cooperação Internacional China-Brasil para Promoção da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa
3. Participants
Government officials from American countries; experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs engaged in healthcare, education, research, management, production, and trade in the fields of TCM, traditional medicine, integrated Chinese and Western medicine, modern medicine, and related areas from various countries; WFCMS members from around the world.
4. Conference Program
Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, Keynote Speeches, Parallel Session Presentations, Live Demonstration Workshops, Exhibition, Welcome Banquet, etc.
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Agenda |
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May 6 |
Registration, Opening Ceremony, Welcome Banquet |
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May 7 |
Keynote Speeches, Parallel Session Presentations, Live Demonstration Workshops, Exhibition |
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May 8 |
Parallel Session Presentations, Live Demonstration Workshops, Exhibition |
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May 9 |
Parallel Session Presentations, Live Demonstration Workshops, Exhibition, Closing Ceremony |
5. Main Topics & Call for Papers
(1) Basic Theoretical Research on TCM in the Americas/Brazil;
(2) TCM Clinical Practice in the Americas/Brazil: Innovation and progress in clinical research methods, research on clinical efficacy evaluation systems, summary of experienced TCM practitioners' clinical insights, experience and promotion of characteristic therapies, research on TCM health preservation and preventive treatment, etc.;
(3) Acupuncture and Tuina Research & Practice in the Americas/Brazil: Clinical research on acupuncture combined with herbal medicine, introduction of clinical experience with special acupuncture techniques, characteristics and advantages of acupuncture in treating regional diseases, etc.;
(4) Research on Chinese Materia Medica in the Americas/Brazil: Herbal formula science, clinical compatibility research, application and research of Chinese herbs, etc.;
(5) Research on Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine in the Americas/Brazil: Theoretical innovation, latest advancements, practical innovation, experience summary;
(6) Inheritance and Development of TCM Manual Therapy Schools in the Americas/Brazil;
(7) Research on International Standardization and Informatization of TCM in the Americas/Brazil;
(8) Development and Legislation of TCM in Various Countries of the Americas/Brazil, Current Status of TCM Education, Educational Systems, and Scientific Research;
(9) TCM Culture and Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection in the Americas/Brazil;
(10)Development of Time-honored TCM Brands in the Americas/Brazil and Development of Local Time-honored Pharmaceutical Companies;
(11)International Trade Research on Genuine Regional Medicinal Materials and Endangered Medicinal Plants & Animals in the Americas/Brazil;
(12)Development and Research of Ethnic Medicine in the Americas/Brazil;
(13)Theoretical Research, Practice, and Experience Exchange on TCM Service Trade in the Americas/Brazil, etc.
7.Conference Registration and Payment
(1) Participants from outside China
To register, please click the link below: https://f.wps.cn/g/XRPX2NGe, or scan the QR code on the top using WeChat.
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Participation Dates |
Registration Fee |
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May 6–7 |
USD 600 / RMB 4,200 |
Includes conference materials (e.g., program handbook), electronic proceedings, coffee breaks, lunches on May 6–7, and one Welcome Banquet. |
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May 6–9 |
USD 690 / RMB 4,800 |
Includes conference materials (e.g., program handbook), electronic proceedings, coffee breaks, lunches on May 6–9, and one Welcome Banquet. |
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Payment method: Bank transfer NAME: WFCMS ACCOUNT NO.:110060971018002604480 BANK NAME:BANK OFCOMMUNICATIONS,BEIJINGBRANCH SWIFT CODE:COMMCNSHBJGADD: No.33,Jingrong Street,XichengDistrict,Beijing, China.ZIPCODE:100032WFCMS ADD.:Room505,BuildingA,Wealth Garden,No.19 Xiao YingStreet,Chao YangDistrict,Beijing,P.R.China Note: Brazil Conference + Participant’s Name + Session/Track Number (Example: “Brazil Conference + Zhang San + 22WCCM Track 1”)
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Note: All participants must complete online registration and pay the registration fee. The Organizing Committee will confirm successful registration based solely on the final payment receipt.
If a participant holds a private passport and applies for a visa independently, the Organizing Committee can provide a notarized invitation letter and international mailing service upon request. The total cost for notarization and mailing of each invitation letter is USD 50 (RMB 350), which is separate from and not included in the registration fee.
8.Conference Contact
World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
January 16, 2026
