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In the Trace of the Past, to the Future of Health: Integrative Medicine – Building Bridges Between Cultures

Knowledge Diversity, Well-Being Societies and Planetary Health

Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) represents a significant and increasingly recognized component of global healthcare. With a long-standing historical foundation and widespread use across populations, TCIM contributes to health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of chronic and complex conditions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 underlines the role of TCIM in strengthening health systems through evidence-based integration. Similarly, the outcomes of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (Gujarat Declaration, 2023) highlight the contribution of TCIM to advancing universal health coverage and achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WHO Declaration of Astana (2018) on primary health care and the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (2023), both of which recognize the value of integrating diverse health knowledge systems. The inclusion of traditional medicine within the WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) reflects its growing relevance within global health policy and practice.

In this context, TCIM is increasingly viewed as a key element in promoting the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet, while supporting more inclusive, sustainable, and culturally responsive healthcare systems.

Aligned with these global priorities, this congress aims to foster the responsible, evidence-informed integration of traditional, complementary, and conventional medicine. Particular emphasis will be placed on strengthening the scientific evidence base through multidisciplinary and innovative research approaches that acknowledge the complex, holistic, and individualized nature of integrative medicine.

Event Overview

Over four days, the congress will feature a comprehensive scientific and professional programme including:

Keynote Lectures

Presentations by internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, and global leaders in integrative medicine.

Oral and Poster Presentations

Scientific sessions presenting original research findings, clinical studies, and innovative approaches in integrative healthcare.

Scientific Panels and Symposia

Interdisciplinary discussions addressing challenges and opportunities in TCIM research, clinical practice, health policy, and education.

Workshops and Interactive Sessions

Practical and educational sessions focusing on clinical applications, research methods, and professional training.

Networking and Collaborative Activities

Opportunities for international networking, professional exchange, and collaboration among researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and healthcare professionals.

From Tradition to Evidence,
Shaping the Future of Health

The 18th European Congress for Integrative Medicine (ECIM) and the 4th International Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine will take place 3–6 December 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.

The meeting aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance evidence-based integrative medicine globally, aligned with the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.

The Congress is organized in collaboration with the European Society of Integrative Medicine (ESIM) and Traditional and Complementary Medicine Institute (TÜGET) of the Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB), and supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health.

Ten Principles of the 18th European Congress for Integrative Medicine

Find out what values guide discussions on TCIM at the World Congress.

1. Inclusivity
Ensure representation and participation from all world regions, diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and sectors within the field of TCIM and public health.

2. Diversity
Recognize the critical importance of biodiversity and cultural diversity to the wellbeing of people and the planet, and validate the distinct contributions of different forms of knowledge and disciplinary approaches.

3. Evidence-informed
Emphasize respect for diverse traditional and Indigenous knowledges and knowledge holders, as well as evidence-informed practices, policies and research in TCIM, promoting credibility, transparency and cost-effectiveness in the field.

4. Equity
Prioritize equity and social justice in all conference activities, ensuring fair representation and opportunities for meaningful participation.

5. Collaboration
Encourage networking and exchange of ideas among participants, fostering a sense of shared responsibility towards achieving knowledge diversity, well-being societies and planetary health.

6. Sustainability
Integrate principles of biodiversity preservation and sustainability into all aspects of the conference, including venue selection, materials, and programming.

7. Accessibility
Strive to make the conference accessible to all including Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC), considering factors such as physical accessibility, language diversity, and affordability.

8. Innovation
Foster socially-just, ecologically-sustainable innovation, inspired by traditional and Indigenous knowledges, respecting the principles of free, prior and informed consent, to address current and emerging challenges in public health.

9. Transparency
Maintain transparency in decision-making processes and communication, fostering trust and accountability among conference stakeholders.

10. Real-World Impact
Foster opportunities for real-world action related to conference insights.

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Previous Congresses

Berlin ❘ 2017

1st World Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

Rome ❘ 2023

2nd World Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

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About the Organizers

Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN)

CABSIN is a network of more than 300 affiliated researchers and 96 associated researchers, in 14 scientific committees. The Consortium promotes the dissemination of knowledge and the implementation of evidence-based policies to integrate traditional and complementary people-centered products, practices and professionals into health systems. In collaboration with BIREME/PAHO/WHO, CABSIN systematized 2,000 Systematic Reviews into 28 effectiveness evidence maps, evaluating the effect of TCIM Interventions on clinical results.

International Society for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR)

ISCMR is an international multidisciplinary scientific organization established to foster the development and dissemination of new knowledge regarding whole person healing and whole systems healthcare research, including all traditional, holistic, alternative, complementary, and integrative forms of medicine. ISCMR provides a platform for knowledge and information exchange. Since 2003, ISCMR has promoted international communication and collaboration among members from over 50 countries. CABSIN is ISCMR's Chapter Brazil.

European Society of Integrative Medicine

The European Society of Integrative Medicine e.V. (ESIM) is an international European association with the aim to facilitate the advancement of science, research, education and further training, to support best and evidence-based medical care and to provide advice on policy in the realm of Integrative Medicine (defined as interaction between conventional and complementary medicine based on evidence-based results)