The Wellness and Healthcare Working Committee (WHWC) of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) plans to hold its committee election meeting in Beijing on the afternoon of October 18, 2026 to elect the next committee. We cordially invite you to attend. The details are as follows:

I. Conference Organizers

Hosts: World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Organizers: WFAS Wellness and Healthcare Working Committee (WHWC), School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

II. Meeting Theme and Agenda

(1) Meeting Theme

Bringing together international academic expertise to advance innovation in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine wellness and healthcare.

(2) Meeting Content

WFAS Wellness and Healthcare Working Committee Election Meeting, Acupuncture and Non-Pharmacological Therapies Innovation Forum.

III. Date and Venue

Date: October 17-18, 2026.

Venue:

October 17, the Term Renewal Meeting of the Health Preservation and Wellness Working Committee of WFAS, in the Roundtable Conference Room, Second Floor, Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hepingjie Campus, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine;

October 18, Acupuncture and Non-Pharmacological Therapies Innovation Forum of World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026, in Conference Room 223, second floor, Phase II, Beijing National Convention Center(Separate registration is required).

IV. Participants

Leadership of WFAS, Candidates for the next WFAS WHWC, and invited experts.

Requirements: All candidates for WFAS WHWC membership are expected to attend in principle. Candidates unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances must submit a written request for leave to the Secretariat and appoint a representative to attend. Absence from three consecutive working meetings during the term will result in cancellation of committee membership.

V. Registration

(1) Fees

No registration fee will be charged. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and travel expenses.

(2) How to Register

Please scan the QR code to register by 17:00, October 8.

VI.Accommodation and Transportation

No accommodation arrangements will be made for this meeting. Participants should arrange their own accommodation and round-trip transportation at their own expense. Directions to the venue are provided in Appendix 1.

VII. Contacts

1. WFAS Wellness and Healthcare Working Committee (WHWC)

Contacts: Yang Jingwen and He Jie

Telephone: 18511020484、13810231965

2. WFAS Secretariat

Contact: Lei Li

Telephone: 010-87194954

World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies

September 20, 2026

Appendix 1

Directions to the Venue

Beijing Railway Station to Hepingjie Campus, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: approximately 11 km; 25–35 minutes by taxi or 45 minutes by subway. Take Line 2 toward Jianguomen and transfer at Dongzhimen to Line 13 toward Xizhimen. Get off at Guangximen, use Exit D and walk 400 m to the campus.

Beijing South Railway Station to Hepingjie Campus, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: approximately 20 km; 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi or 1 hour by subway. Take Line 14 toward Zhangguozhuang and transfer at Jingfengmen to Line 19 toward Mudanyuan. At Beitaipingzhuang, transfer to Line 12 toward Dongbabei. Get off at Guangximen, use Exit D and walk 400 m to the campus.

Beijing West Railway Station to Hepingjie Campus, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: approximately 20 km; 1 hour by taxi or 1 hour 5 minutes by subway. Take Line 9 toward National Library and transfer there to Line 4 toward Anheqiao North. At Renmin University, transfer to Line 12 toward Dongbabei. Get off at Guangximen, use Exit D and walk 400 m to the campus.

Beijing Capital International Airport to Hepingjie Campus, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: approximately 24 km; 45 minutes by taxi or 1 hour 20 minutes by subway. Take the Capital Airport Express toward Beixinqiao and transfer at Sanyuanqiao to Line 12 toward Sijiqingqiao. Get off at Guangximen, use Exit D and walk 400 m to the campus.

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Hepingjie Campus, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: approximately 63 km; 1 hour 40 minutes by taxi or 1 hour 30 minutes by subway. Take the Daxing Airport Express toward Caoqiao and transfer at Caoqiao to Line 19 toward Mudanyuan. At Beitaipingzhuang, transfer to Line 12 toward Dongbabei. Get off at Guangximen, use Exit D and walk 400 m to the campus.