PROGRAM
Lifelong Learning: Advancing Chiropractic Education for the Future
13th World Federation of Chiropractic
Global Education Conference
October 14–17, 2026
Utrecht, the Netherlands
Lifelong Learning
The World Federation of Chiropractic hosts regular global gatherings that provide opportunities for networking, sharing best practices, and promoting excellence in chiropractic education worldwide. Through keynote presentations, plenary panels, workshops, education research presentations, networking opportunities, and consensus-building processes, the conference brings together leaders and international experts to discuss and advance current and emerging trends in chiropractic education.
Lifelong Learning: Learning occurs by acquiring new knowledge of current and best practices that integrate clinical expertise, the best available scientific evidence, and patient values and preferences. By continuing to learn and advance their skills, chiropractors meet mandatory licensing requirements and remain adaptable in a changing healthcare field. Continued learning ultimately leads to better patient outcomes, professional growth, and career longevity. Therefore, lifelong learning was selected as the theme of this conference.
Below is an overview of the schedule. Click on the box "View more detail" to see the details of each session, speaker names, and download handouts.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Exhibitor setup
1:00 PM Registration open
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM International Chiropractic Education Alliance (ICEA) and the International Chiropractic Regulatory Society (ICRS)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception: for 2026 WFC Global Education Conference registrants
Recption location: The "Transit" room, which is the location of the registration booth. Go up the escalator to the main hall of conference venue: Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Overview
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM The Journey of Lifelong Learning: Preparing the Future Workforce. Keynote: Peter de Jong
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Overcoming Barriers to Lifelong Learning: How to Become Better Learners. Keynote: Molly Meri Robinson Nicol
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Chiropractic Advances as a Healthcare Profession in the Netherlands: Current Place in Healthcare and Education
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Toolkit for Designing Implementable Interprofessional Learning Activities
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Chiropractic and Sports: Treatment and Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity and Effects on the Spine
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 1
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Best Practices in Establishing Chiropractic Programs: Lessons from the Field
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Assessing Rehabilitation Competency with Standardized Patients: A Global Overview
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Women’s Health and Chiropractic: Best Practices in Chiropractic Practice
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 2
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Networking break
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Best Practices in Chiropractic Accreditation: The Future for Global Regions
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Designing Your Personal Learning System: How to Be a Better Lifelong Learner
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Chiropractic Care of Children and Adolescents: What to Know About Pediatric Care
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Importance of Chiropractic Research in Universities: What Needs to Happen Next
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Lifelong Learning: How to Maximize Your Professional Development Plan
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sports Chiropractic: Impact of Chiropractic Care on Athletes
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 4
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:45 PM – 8:45 PM Social Reception at the Leeuwenbergh (advance ticket purchase required - tickets are limited)
Depending on the walking route you choose, the walk is between 1.5 and 2 km.
Please note that if you choose to hire a cab, provide the driver with the address so they can drop you off at the correct location.
The address is: Servaasbolwerk 1a, 3512 NK Utrecht. Google Map location https://maps.app.goo.gl/sic7VeQVw8T8kxcB8
Friday, October 16, 2026
Overview
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Advancing Chiropractic Education Globally
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Chiropractic Education: Substance and Quality
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Boon or Bane? The Distance Learning Debate in Chiropractic Education
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM How to Implement Continuous Quality Improvement in Chiropractic Practice
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM How to Succeed in Practice: Improving Evidence Literacy for Chiropractors
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 5
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Regional Expansion of Chiropractic Education: Lessons from the Field
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Maximize Your Program through Learning Management Systems and Curriculum Mapping
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Leveraging World Spine Day to Grow Your Chiropractic Practice
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Chiropractic Care of Children and Adolescents: Excellence in Pediatric Care
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 6
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Networking break
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Regulation Matters: A Discussion About the Myths and Facts of Regulation
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children in Chiropractic Practice
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 7
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Accreditation Matters: A Discussion About the Myths and Facts of Accreditation
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Neurology for Chiropractic Practice: Neuroscience-Informed Clinical Decision-Making in Eye Movement Assessment
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 8
Friday, October 16, 2026
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Netherlands Chiropractors’ Association Membership Meeting (closed meeting)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Overview
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Future of Chiropractic: Improving the Lifelong Learning Journey for Chiropractors
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Meet the Authors and Book Signing and Networking break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chiropractic Excellence in Education and Presentation of the CERF-WFC Alan Adams Education Research Awards
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning: Building a Consensus Statement for the Chiropractic Profession
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Practical Chiropractic Applications of Functional Testing: Bodyweight Squat as a Movement Screen for Patients
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Diagnostic Imaging Pearls and Practice for Chiropractors
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Lifelong Learning for the Chiropractic Profession: What Lessons Have We Learned?
Jaarbeurs floorplan
SPONSORS
WFC thanks the sponsors of the 2026 WFC Global Education Conference.
