Lifelong Learning: Advancing Chiropractic Education for the Future

This submission portal is for education research abstracts, innovations abstracts, and workshop proposals.
Abstract submissions due: Saturday June 13, 2026 11:59pm Eastern Time
Workshop proposals due: Monday June 1, 2026 11:59pm Eastern Time
Dear Colleague,

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, chiropractic education must embrace innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This conference will bring together educators, researchers, administrators, and thought leaders from around the world to explore how we can foster and sustain lifelong learning in our students, our institutions, and our profession.

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) cordially invites you to submit your research abstracts for consideration to the 13th WFC Global Education Conference, Lifelong Learning: Advancing Chiropractic Education for the Future, October 14-17, 2026, in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

The 2026 conference theme, “Lifelong Learning,” celebrates the curiosity and growth mindset that are at the core of effective teaching and professional excellence. As chiropractic educators, we understand that learning does not end at graduation; instead, it is an ongoing process that shapes the future of our graduates, institutions, and profession, as well as the communities we serve.

The World Federation of Chiropractic's conference Lifelong Learning: Advancing Chiropractic Education for the Future will ask attendees to reimagine what it means to teach and to learn within a constantly evolving world. Together, we will explore how Lifelong Learning not only enriches the educational journey but also strengthens chiropractic’s role in the modern, evidence-informed healthcare environment.

The deadline for submissions will be 11:59pm Eastern Time (WFC official time zone) on Saturday, June 13. For more information about the WFC Congress, please visit www.wfc.org If you have questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Green at Brighthall.inc@gmail.com

We look forward to your participation!

On behalf of the WFC Global Education Conference Peer Review Committee

John Maltby, DC
WFC Interim Secretary General and WFC Past President
and
Bart Green, DC, MSEd, PhD
Editor in Chief, Journal of Chiropractic Education

Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions due: Saturday June 13, 2026 11:59pm Eastern Time
Workshop proposals due: Monday June 1, 2026 11:59pm Eastern Time

INSTRUCTIONS

All topics related to education and training in chiropractic will be considered.

Submissions:
a. Submissions must be in English and are limited to 250 words maximum. Word count does not include title, author names, or affiliations.
b. The submission categories are as follows and the structure for each is given below, in the submission fields.
- Education Research and Literature Reviews
- Innovations Descriptive Report details about format for descriptive reports may be found here
- Workshop Proposal - include workshop proposal form, that may be found HERE
c. Submissions should not include references, tables, graphs, figures, pictures, or video.
d. All works related to chiropractic education and training will be considered. Works related to lifelong learning are especially welcomed.
e. Submissions that have been previously presented at a WFC Education Conference or that are out of scope for this conference will not be considered.
f. A submission may be submitted if it has been presented at another conference or if it has been published after the date of the last WFC Education Conference (after November 1, 2024).
g. To be fair and allow space for others, presenters may not present more than 2 of any combination of presentations. Thus, no more than two (2) submissions of any combination of the following: education research/literature reviews, education descriptive reports (innovations), or workshops, will be considered by the same presenter.
h. Although all will be considered, not all submissions will be accepted. Submissions that are abstracts of education research/literature reviews and abstracts of descriptive reports will undergo the peer review process. Workshop proposals will not undergo peer review, instead will be selected by the conference planning committee.

Author responsibilities:
a. The presenting author will be the contact person responsible for the submission of all required materials and all correspondence. The presenting author is responsible for the accuracy of the submission.
b. Abstracts that are accepted for presentation will be published as submitted. It is the responsibility of all authors to ensure that all requirements are met and that the work is free from factual or other errors (spelling, grammar, etc.)
c. The presenter may be any author (primary or coauthor) of the work. Only primary or coauthors are allowed to be a presenter at the conference. Non-authors are not allowed to present the study.
d. By submitting an abstract, the authors consent that an accepted abstract will be published in the Journal of Chiropractic Education.
e. It is the presenting author’s responsibility to secure funding and to register in advance, and attend the conference.

Peer Review Process:
a. All abstract submissions will be evaluated for completeness, strength of contribution, and relevance to the conference by the peer review committee.
b. Presenting authors will be notified of the committee’s decision no later than August 1, 2026.

Attendance:
a. Presenting authors must complete paid (non-refundable) registration by August 15, 2026 to be included in the program and proceedings.

Questions about submissions should be directed to the peer review chair Dr. Bart Green at Brighthall.inc@gmail.com

For conference information, such as program and registration, please visit www.wfc.org

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* 1. Authors: Only include actual authors. Each author must be qualified as an author of the presentation and be able to make a presentation of the complete work. Each must have been active in the actual project, research, and analysis of the data. Each author must be capable of defending all content, such as during a presentation. We follow author criteria according to ICMJE www.icmje.org

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* 7. If there are more than 6 authors, please list additional authors in order here. Include full name, academic institution, conflicts of interest and email. (if no other authors, please leave blank) Only include actual authors. Each author must be qualified as an author of the presentation and be able to make a presentation of the complete work. Each must have been active in the actual project, research, and analysis of the data. Each author must be capable of defending all content, such as during a presentation. We follow author criteria according to ICMJE www.icmje.org

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* 8. Presenting Author's Name. This person is designated as the corresponding author. The presenting author may be any of the authors and is required to register, attend the conference, and present the material. Only authors or co-authors may make presentations. It is the presenting author’s responsibility to secure funding in advance and to register and attend the conference.

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* 9. Please confirm that the presenting author has already secured or promises to secure the necessary visa (if needed) and/or funding to register and attend the conference if accepted for presentation.

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* 10. Select the presentation category for this submission

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* 11. Title of submission. Limit to 18 words or fewer.

The title should provide an accurate and succinct description of the contents of the work. For research abstracts, the study design and aim should be understood from simply reading the title. Typically, the title includes keywords. Avoid writing titles as questions, declarative statements, or conclusions. If possible, include variables, who/what was studied, circumstances of data collection, and research design (if research).

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* 12. Submission - Limit to fewer than 250 words. Do not include title, author names, figures/tables, or references.

  • Education Research and Literature Reviews abstracts should include objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Innovations Education Descriptive Report should include rationale, description of findings from the completed innovation, and potential impact on chiropractic education. (no concept proposals). (more information on reports can be found here)
  • Workshop proposal should include a brief description, skill-based learning objectives, and a presentation description. In addition to the abstract, please complete and upload a workshop proposal form to item #15. Workshop proposal forms may be found here)
    Insert 250 words or fewer abstract in the box below.

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    * 13. Please select one of the following as it relates to ethics review and approval/exemption of your submission

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    * 14. Please upload ethics board approval or exemption for your study. This is required for any study that involves human subject data or descriptions. Not required for workshops.

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    * 15. For Workshop Proposals. Upload your completed workshop proposal form. You may find the form here.

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    * 16. Are you interested in submitting your research study to an AWARD Competition? More details about award competition categories will be posted on the WFC website. Your indication of interest at this time does not commit you to the award competition. This is only to determine interest.

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    * 17. Terms & Conditions:

    1. As authors, we understand that submitting an abstract or proposal is a commitment to register and present if it is accepted. At least one author of the accepted submission will register by the due date, will attend the conference, and will be present at the scheduled presentation time. We understand that withdrawing after acceptance could lead to sanctions, which may include not being allowed to submit to the next WFC conference.
    2. As authors, we confirm that each of us is qualified as an author of this presentation according to ICMJE (www.icmje.org) criteria; each has been active in the actual project, research and/or analysis of the data. Each author is capable of defending all content.
    3. As authors, we have listed all relevant conflicts of interest.
    4. As authors, we understand that presentations may not be used to market products or services. Instead, exhibit space is available for the purpose of promotion. All presentations are to be done in a non-commercial and non-self-promotional manner.
    5. For accepted abstracts we give permission for: 1) presentation by the presenting author listed, and 2) publication of the abstract in the conference proceedings.
    6. As authors, we give permission for the accepted abstract to be printed in a supplemental conference proceeding in the Journal of Chiropractic Education. This will still allow us to publish any full and completed paper in any journal we wish. We recognize that the Conference reserves the right to publish the abstract or any details or data submitted for the purposes of the Conference either in electronic or printed format before, during and after the Conference.
    7. For any educational research that requires ethics review, we will provide the proper documentation (IRB/REB/Ethics approval) since this is a requirement to present at this conference.

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