Open Call for Host for the World Congress of Chinese Medicine
Release time: May 29,2026
Reading volume: 44
The World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM), hosted by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), is a large-scale, widely participated, and high-level academic event in the field of Chinese medicine worldwide. It has been successfully held in China (2004), France (2005), Canada, Singapore, Macao (China), Australia (2009), the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the United States, Russia, Spain, New Zealand, Thailand, Italy, Hungary, China (online, 2020), Hong Kong (China), Brazil, the Philippines, France (2024), and Australia (2025) for 22 years. The 23rd WCCM will be held in Singapore in October 2026.
The WCCM provides a high-level platform for academic exchange, presentation of achievements, and industry cooperation for Chinese medicine practitioners worldwide. It has gained wide recognition and has become an influential international academic conference. To ensure high-quality conference organization, WFCMS now openly invites bids from its member societies. The relevant details are as follows:
I. Main Content of the WCCM
The WCCM is an annual international academic conference hosted by WFCMS. It aims to bring together experts and scholars in Chinese medicine from around the world to share research findings, discuss cutting-edge developments, and promote international collaboration. The congress features a main venue and multiple academic parallel sessions, along with an accompanying exhibition and working meetings.
II. Eligibility for Bidding
1.In principle, the bidder must be a member society of WFCMS;
2.Possess experience and capability in organizing international academic conferences;
3.Be able to coordinate support from local government, embassies/consulates, and academic resources;
4.Have the financial capacity to advance funds, ensuring sufficient cash flow for conference preparation and operation;
5.Commit to complying with the WFCMS Constitution and the hosting requirements.
III. Bidding Documents Required
The bidder must submit the following materials (templates are attached):
1.Application Form for Hosting the World Congress of Chinese Medicine (to be completed in both Chinese and English);
2.A resolution document from the bidder’s board of directors or general assembly approving the bid;
3.Other supporting materials (e.g., introduction to the conference venue, hotel information, examples of past events organized, etc.).
IV. Bidding Process
1.Submission of bidding documents (deadline for bidding for the 24th WCCM in 2027: June 20, 2026);
2.Preliminary review: The WFCMS Secretariat will conduct a pro forma review of the submitted materials;
3.Investigation: Qualified bidders will be assessed;
4.Evaluation: The WFCMS Secretariat will evaluate the assessment results;
5.Deliberation: The evaluation results will be submitted to the WFCMS Council Board for deliberation to determine the final host;
6.Signing of hosting agreement: Rights and obligations will be clarified, and preparations will commence.
Special Circumstances:
Once the WFCMS Council has deliberated and determined the host for the next WCCM, the decision takes formal effect. If the selected host unilaterally withdraws after the decision but before signing the hosting agreement, it must submit a formal letter to the WFCMS Secretariat explaining the reasons, with its official seal affixed, and shall bear all resulting legal, reputational and economic losses, including but not limited to the expenses already incurred, claims from third parties, punitive measures, and all adverse consequences in future cooperation.
WFCMS will immediately activate emergency procedures to select a substitute or re-initiate the bidding process. Any resulting postponement, change of venue, or cancellation of the congress shall be the sole responsibility of the defaulting party. Any retraction after the Council’s deliberation constitutes a serious breach. WFCMS reserves the right to pursue legal liability and make a public announcement of such breach.
V. Notes
Submitting the bidding materials shall be deemed as the bidder’s acceptance of the final review and decision by WFCMS;
Bidding and hosting are two separate stages: Bidding is the application stage, while hosting is the organization and implementation stage after approval;
Please send all materials to wccm@vip.163.com with the email subject line: “WCCM Bidding + Country/Region + City”.
Eligible member societies that are willing to undertake the congress organization are welcome to submit their bidding materials.
Contact:
International Liaison Department of WFCMS
Tel: 0086-10-58650240
Email: wccm@vip.163.com
WFCMS Secretariat
May 29, 2026
