To promote the global standardization of TCM education, deepen China-Arab traditional medicine exchange and cooperation, and build a bridge of dialogue between the Yellow River Civilization and the Nile River Civilization, the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) and Egyptian Chinese University (ECU) will jointly host The 8th World Education Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cairo, Egypt, from November 13 to 15, 2026, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of China-Egypt diplomatic relations.

This Congress is the first authoritative international TCM education event to be held in the Arab region. It will feature diverse academic exchange formats, bringing together global TCM experts and scholars, government officials, academic representatives, and industry delegates to share experiences and discuss key issues in the internationalization of TCM education.

The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

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I. Organizing Institutions

Hosts:  -World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS)

    - Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt

Organizers:  - Egyptian Chinese University (ECU) 

                      - Education Instruction Committee of WFCMS (EIC)

Co-organizers: - Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM)

              - China Press of Chinese Medicine

Partner: Zhejiang Yongfeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

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II. Congress Theme

Oriental Wisdom, Shared Globally

— TCM Education for a Global Community of Health for All

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III. Time and Venue

(A) Time

November 13–15, 2026 (Full-day registration on November 13)

(B) Venue

Al Manara International Conference Center, New Cairo, Egypt

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IV. Congress Format and Topics

(A) Congress Format

1. Opening Ceremony — Gathering Chinese and Egyptian senior officials and guests from home and abroad, creating a cross-cultural, high-level international platform for TCM education exchange.
2. Keynote Addresses — Focusing on topics such as Globalizing TCM Education and building a human community with a shared health, this Congress will feature authoritative academic presentations.
3. Demonstration Workshops — Demonstrations of TCM education achievements, appropriate therapeutic technologies, and teaching auxiliary products.
4. Institutional Visits & Field Seminars — On-site exchange and discussion at local TCM institutions in Egypt.

(B) Parallel Sessions

1. International Education of Traditional Chinese Medicine — International education standards, curriculum system development, talent training, etc.
2. High-quality Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Innovation of Chinese material medica, digital-intelligence TCM, technology empowerment of new devices, etc.
3. Improvement of Clinical Service Capacity — TCM, acupuncture, rehabilitation and other new technologies and new methods, intelligent diagnosis and treatment, etc.
4. Policy Dialogue and Global Governance — International policy ,  cooperation, governance pathways for TCM education.

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V. Participants

Relevant government officials; representatives of international organizations; institutions related to TCM academic education, continuing education, master-apprentice & lineage inheritance worldwide; research institute experts and teaching management personnel; TCM clinical educators and practicing supervisors; publishing and digital education resource development enterprises; industry organizations, institutions, and practitioners committed to TCM international education exchange; and members of WFCMS branches and overseas TCM practitioners.

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VI. Important Dates

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VII. Registration Types and Fee Standards

(A) Registration Types

1. In-person Registration: Full attendance at all Congress activities, with payment of the registration fee.
2. Virtual/Remote Registration: Paper submission only, without attending the Congress in person. Payment according to this circular. Eligible for acceptance certificate, Conference Abstract Compendium (Digital Version), and virtual video presentation broadcasting rights.

(B) Fee Standards

1. In-person Registration

1. 1. Fee includes: 

1. 1. Conference materials (conference manual, name badge, participation certificate), Conference Abstract Compendium (Digital Version), coffee/tea breaks & refreshments, welcome dinner, and shuttle bus between designated hotels and the venue.

1. 2. Fee excludes: 

1. 2. International travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, and all personal expenses.

1. 3. Refund Policy:

1. 3. All refund requests must be submitted via email to itd@vip.163.com. Verbal requests will not be accepted.
   4. Once the registration fee has been applied to incurred costs such as conference materials, services, or invoicing, the corresponding portion is non-refundable.
   5. Refund requests submitted within 30 days before the Congress or after the Congress will not be processed.
   6. Any bank handling fees or exchange losses resulting from the refund shall be borne by the applicant.
   7. In the event of postponement or cancellation due to force majeure or reasons attributable to the organizers, participants unable to attend may receive a full refund or have their registration transferred to the next Congress.
   8. Upon approval by the Organizing Committee, refunds will be processed within 30 working days after the conclusion of the Congress.

2. Virtual/Remote Registration

1. Registration Fee includes: 

1. Paper review, expert evaluation, Conference Abstract Compendium (Digital Version), and the acceptance certificate (downloadable from the registration system upon approval).

2. Video Service Fee includes: 

2. Video review, revision, platform usage, etc. Approved virtual video presentations will be broadcast on the “World Week of TCM Education” section of the WFCMS member service platform for one month, openly shared with global members and the industry. Specific requirements regarding video duration, format, and recording background shall follow the guidelines of the registration system.

3. Refund Policy: 

3. The registration fee is paid online through the conference registration system and is non-refundable after payment. The video service fee is non-refundable after the video has passed review.

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VIII. Registration and Payment Methods

(A) Registration Methods:

1. Scan the official QR code to log into the conference registration system and complete registration. 

(B) Payment Methods:

1. WeChat Pay within the conference registration system.
2. Corporate bank transfer (please include the memo: Participant Name + 8WE).

(C) RMB Account

(D) Foreign Currency Account

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IX. Important Notes

1. Participants must strictly comply with the laws and regulations of their host countries and respect local customs and etiquette.
2. Misuse of public funds for non-official travel or non-compliant participation in the Congress is strictly prohibited.
3. The organizers plan to organize post-Congress TCM exchange activities in Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco (open exclusively to experts holding Chinese passports). These activities do not involve any tourism programs. Specific itineraries and registration methods will be detailed in a separate notice.

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X. Congress Contact
(A)  Chinese Side (World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies)

       Contact Persons: Ms. Sun Qi, Mr. Jiang Feng, Ms. Shan Bao Zhi

       Tel: +86 18810050627; +86 15902299786; +86 13661626696

       Email: itd@vip.163.com; wecm@sina.com

(B)  Egyptian Side (Egyptian Chinese University)

       Contact Persons: Mahmoud Sabri Abdel Mawgoud Shalaby, Liu Yongfeng

       Tel: +20 1223921721; +86 17709558989

       Email: msabry@ecu.edu.eg; xuanjidianshang@163.com

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World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

September 22, 2026