Education Conferences

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) was established during the World Chiropractic Congress in Sydney, Australia, in 1988. Representing national associations of chiropractors in over 90 countries, the WFC serves as the global voice for the chiropractic profession within the international community.

Since its inception, the WFC has championed the growth and advancement of chiropractic education worldwide. Today, there are over 50 chiropractic educational programs in institutions spanning the globe, reflecting the significant international expansion of the profession and its commitment to academic excellence.

The WFC Education Conferences have become premier events for showcasing innovation and collaboration in chiropractic education. Hosted in iconic locations, past conferences include Fort Lauderdale, USA (2000); São Paulo, Brazil (2002); Toronto, Canada (2004); Cancun, Mexico (2006); Beijing, China (2008); Madrid, Spain (2010); Perth, Australia (2012); Miami, Florida, USA (2014); Montréal, Canada (2016); London, UK (2018); St. Louis, Missouri, USA (2022); and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2024).

The WFC's first international meeting concerned with chiropractic educational was held in 1998 in Manila, Philippines. This pivotal event not only spotlighted the rapid international growth of chiropractic education but also underscored the urgent need for regular global gatherings to provide an opportunity for networking, sharing of best practices and the promotion of consistency in chiropractic education worldwide.

Biennial international education conferences were initially convened in partnership with the U.S.-based Association of Chiropractic Colleges, marking the beginning of a significant and fruitful collaboration that spanned over two decades. This partnership became a cornerstone of efforts to unite chiropractic educators and institutions from around the globe, fostering an environment of shared learning, innovation, and the exchange of best practices. These conferences established a platform for addressing critical challenges, sharing groundbreaking research, and setting international benchmarks for the advancement of chiropractic education.

The enduring success of these events speaks to their pivotal role in shaping the global chiropractic educational landscape. They provided an invaluable forum for dialogue between educators, researchers, and practitioners, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of robust academic standards. The tradition of these education conferences has become a hallmark of the WFC's commitment to excellence, ensuring that the chiropractic profession continues to adapt to emerging scientific evidence, embrace diversity in educational approaches, and meet the evolving needs of healthcare systems worldwide.

Today, the WFC education conferences remain a beacon of progress, innovation, and collaboration, upholding their original mission while adapting to the changing demands of the global chiropractic community. They exemplify the enduring commitment to advancing chiropractic education, ensuring it continues to thrive as a vital and respected component of the healthcare ecosystem.