“国际中医药针灸高峰论坛”暨“2024 第 11 届加拿大注册中医师针灸师继续教育学术大会” 和

首届“张缙国际中医针灸发展贡献奖”颁奖礼

    2024.08.24-26，加拿大•多伦多
    （线下和ZOOM线上会议）​​

Welcome Message from the Organising Chairperson Prof. Bin Jiang Wu

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Hello to everyone!

"International TCM and Acupuncture Summit Forum" and "2024 11th Canada Acupuncture and TCM Continuing Education Conference", along with the inaugural "Zhang Jin International Contribution Award for the Development of TCM Acupuncture" will be held in-person and online in Toronto, Canada , on Saturday, August 24 to Monday, August 26, 2024.

The conference is hosted by Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine from China and the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Canada; and co-organized by Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, International Association of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Manipulation Technique (IAAMMT), Dr. Wu's Head Massage of International Association, and World Federation of Acupuncture  Moxibustion Societies - Inheritance Working Committee, the Translation Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. The supporting units of the conference include the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), Canadian Alumni Association of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, American Alumni Association of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, British Alumni Association of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Hungarian Alumni Association of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, American Medical College of Healthcare, Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, Georgian College of Canada, International Health Qi Gong Federation, World Acupuncture Federation Toronto International Heritage Base, Dr. Wu Naturals Canada Inc., Zhang Jin TCM Acupuncture Clinic, Dr. Benjamin Wu Publishing and Media Ltd, World Chinese Medicine Magazine (Chinese/English Canadian Edition), Zhang Jin International Charity Foundation for the Development of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Starjay Medical Supplies, Carbo Medical Supplies, Yunlong Company, Vanztec Company Limited, Bethune Herbs Enterprise Inc., Shanghai Medicinal Materials Co. Ltd, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Yihui Yuncui TCM Big Data Cloud Platform, Qi Huang website and many others.

The theme of the conference is, "Maintaining Integrity, Fostering Development and Innovation, and Benefiting the World". The purpose of the conference is "to give full play to the advantages of TCM and improve clinical efficacy of TCM ."

This academic conference and summit forum will bring together heavyweights in the academic circles of Canada and China. Professor/Vice President Zhang Hao will lead the clinical and teaching elites of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine to teach the clinical treatment experience of dominant diseases of TCM while experts and scholars from various provinces in Canada share their many years of overseas experience in TCM and acupuncture. This is a rare international academic feast of TCM and Acupuncture!

During the academic conference, the award ceremony for the inaugural “Zhang Jin International Contribution Award for the Development of TCM Acupuncture” will be held. This ceremony aims to honor and recognize experts, scholars, and outstanding individuals who have made significant achievements and contributions to the field of international TCM and acupuncture, particularly in promoting its development.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine. During the academic conference, the Canadian Alumni Association of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine will join hands with the British Alumni Association, the Hungarian Alumni Association, and the American Alumni Association to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the university's establishment.

Thanks to the approval of the City of Markham's Members of Council, the last week of August (August 25-31) will be designated as "Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Week" in Markham. Later in the academic conference, we will promote TCM and Acupuncture and offer free appointments for citizens.

Here, we would like to express our gratitude to the educators and scholars of TCM who have traveled from afar to attend this conference, as well as to the participants and supporters of the previous ten academic conferences held in 2009, 2011, and 2016 to 2023 from various provinces of Canada and around the world. Thank you all!

We sincerely invite domestic and overseas Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists, researchers from various Chinese medicine universities, and leaders of major pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment companies to participate in this conference.

Thank you very much for your support. We look forward to all of our fellow experts and friends exchanging knowledge with each other.

In August, Toronto is characterized by gentle breezes and stunning views of the colourful Lake Ontario, while the awe-inspiring natural wonder of Niagara Falls leaves visitors with unforgettable memories. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners of Toronto welcome guests from all over the world with open arms.

Finally, I wish for the conference to be a complete success!

 
Prof. Bin Jiang Wu, Ph.D., R. TCMP, R. Ac.
                                                                    

Chairperson of the Organizing Committee
President, Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Canada
Vice Chairman, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS)
Vice Chairman, The World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)

March 5, 2024