Recent WFC congresses have been in Portugal, Spain (2007); Sydney, Australia (2005); and Orlando, Florida (2003). This is the first WFC Congress in Canada since 1991 (Toronto). 

During the past six months, a planning committee with representatives from the WFC, CCA, and other organizations has developed and confirmed the main elements of the academic and social programs, which are expected to attract more than 1,000 doctors of chiropractic from over 40 countries. You will not want to miss this unique program and this opportunity to celebrate chiropractic with old and new colleagues from around the world.

The congress theme is “Celebrating Chiropractic in the 21st Century” and there will be strong content on each of the science, philosophy and art of chiropractic.  Mornings of this three-day conference will feature plenary lecture sessions, afternoons will feature a choice of many concurrent technique workshops and other panels and presentations, including the best new original research from the profession.  Just some of the many topics covered in the program are: 

·         Management of seniors and youth – including quality of life and prevention strategies for seniors

·         Sports chiropractic – Confirmed speakers include Jack Taunton, MD, Chief Medical Officer,

and Robert Armitage, DC, Manager Chiropractic Services, Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games

·         Integration and collaboration – with speakers from North America, Europe and elsewhere,

describing new practice opportunities and realities

·         Important new clinical research for practising DCs – in diverse areas such as spinal pain, headache,  hypertension, biomechanics, etc.

Opening speaker for the congress will be Dr. Scott Haldeman, President, BJD Neck Pain Task Force, summarizing the new model of neck pain in the Task Force’s recently published report, and what this means for practising chiropractors.

Highlights of the social program include a Wednesday night reception the evening before the Congress commences, a Thursday night cultural night with dinner and show, and a Saturday night gala banquet and dance.