The American Society for Laser Acupuncture Therapy (ASLAT) warmly invites practitioners, researchers, educators, and students to the TCM 4.0 – 2026 Virtual Conference. Held on May 23–24, 2026, this fully online event will bring together international experts to explore innovations at the intersection of laser acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern photobiomodulation health technologies.

Attendees can look forward to keynote presentations, demonstrations, interactive panels, and networking opportunities with global colleagues. The conference will highlight the latest scientific findings, clinical applications, and technological progress shaping the future of laser acupuncture and laser-based therapies.

Join us for two inspiring days dedicated to advancing safe, effective, and visionary approaches in integrative medicine.

Photo Legend (© G. Litscher): From left to right: Gerhard Litscher, Honorary President of ASLAT; Steve Liu, President of ASLAT; and Volkmar Kreisel, Vice President of ASLAT — the three speakers of the conference. The photo was taken several decades ago in the Weser Highlands, Germany.

More information about the conference will soon be available on the ASLAT website: https://www.aslat.org/about/

It is our great pleasure to announce that Prof. DDr. Dr. h.c. TCM univ. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of ^OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine and Publishing Director at LIDSEN Publishing Inc., has been awarded the ICMART Science Award 2025. The award was presented during the 38th ICMART World Congress on Medical Acupuncture, held in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, France, on November 7-9, 2025. More details are provided at: https://icmart.org/

Prof. Litscher’s PowerPoint presentation from the award lecture is available here: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-04-049/obm.icm.2504049-supplementary.pdf

Meanwhile, Prof. Litscher also contributed an Editorial for this conference. The article has been officially published on our journal’s website and is now available for readers at: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-04-049

Citation:

Litscher G. And the ICMART Science Award 2025, Presented at the World Congress on Medical Acupuncture, Goes to…. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2025; 10(4): 049; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2504049.

The International Exchange of Professionals – Thematic Event in Life Science, held on October 15-17, 2025, in Nice, France, inaugurated a global congress series focused on frontier topics in biomedical sciences. Key themes included translational medicine, neuromodulation, gene therapy, cancer treatment, and integrative approaches to healthcare.

Prof. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of ^OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine and Publishing Director at LIDSEN Publishing Inc., served as the Moderator of the Opening Ceremony & Welcome Banquet and delivered a brilliant speech. The presentation is available here: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-04-044/obm.icm.2504044-supplementary.pdf

Meanwhile, Prof. Litscher also contributed an Editorial for this conference. The article has been officially published on our journal’s website and is now available for readers at: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-04-044

Citation:

Litscher G. Life Sciences Worldwide – Global Perspectives and Networking for International Professionals¹. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2025; 10(4): 044; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2504044.

It is our great pleasure to announce the successful convening of "World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)/Acupuncture Science Association Sweden (ASAS) 2025 International Congress", held in Stockholm, Sweden, from September 19th-21th, 2025. More details are provided at: https://www.wfas-asas2025.com/

Prof. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of ^OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine and Publishing Director at LIDSEN Publishing Inc., participated in the conference and gave a keynote lecture. The presentation is available here: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-03-040/obm.icm.2503040-supplementary.pdf

Meanwhile, Prof. Litscher also contributed an Editorial for this conference. The article has been officially published on our journal’s website and is now available for readers at: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-03-040

Citation:

Litscher G. World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)/Acupuncture Science Association Sweden (ASAS) 2025 International Congress – Personal Report¹. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2025; 10(3): 040; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2503040.

The 3rd Scientific TCM Congress, held in August 14-17, 2025, in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, focused on bridging current scientific research with clinical practice under the theme "From science to clinical practice." It brought together more than 100 researchers, therapists, physicians, and students for knowledge exchange, practical training, and networking, offering recognized continuing education credits. More details are provided at: https://tcmcongress.ch/

As part of the congress, Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of ^OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, was awarded an honorary doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. h.c. TCM univ.) by the first and currently only university in Europe dedicated to Traditional Chinese Medicine.

It is our great pleasure to announce the successful convening of "The 27th International ISLA Conference on Medical Laser Applications", held in Beverungen, Germany, from June 13th - 14th, 2025. More details are provided at: https://www.isla-laser.org/en/27th-isla-conference/

Prof. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of ^OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine and Publishing Director at LIDSEN Publishing Inc., participated in the conference and gave an excellent lecture on June 13, 2025. Meanwhile, Prof. Litscher also contributed an Editorial for this conference. The article has been officially published on our journal’s website and is now available for readers at: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-10-02-024

The eyes are the window of the mind.” With the increasing popularity of electronic products, people are paying more and more attention to eye protection. Exciting programs will broadly cover basic research, advanced technology, clinical ophthalmology and drugs and therapies of ocular diseases. More details are provided at: https://www.bitcongress.com/ophthalmology2025/index.asp

This congress offers a valuable opportunity to explore the latest advancements in orthopaedics, spanning research, technology, and clinical practice. The scientific program will cover a wide array of topics, including innovative surgical techniques, orthopaedic trauma management, joint replacement technologies, and rehabilitation strategies. Experts in the field will present their groundbreaking work, providing a forum for knowledge exchange and collaboration. More details are provided at: https://www.bitcongress.com/wcort2025nice/

The Annual World Congress of Neurotalk (NT), initiated from 2010, has successfully organized in Beijing (China), Shanghai (China), Hangzhou (China), Xi'an (China), Gyeonggi (South Korea), Osaka (Japan), Sapporo (Japan), Singapore, Lisbon (Portugal) and has attracted more than 5000 participants from over 30 countries and regions in the previous years. The scientific program will cover a broad spectrum of topics, spanning basic research, cutting-edge technology, and clinical applications. It will serve as a platform for experts to present their latest research and achievements.
More details are provided at: https://www.bitcongress.com/nt2025/index.asp

The World Cancer Congress provides a dynamic platform for leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to share their latest findings and advancements in cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. More details are provided at: https://www.bitcongress.com/cancer2025nice/

 

World Gene Convention (WGC), initiated from 2010, has been successfully organized in Haikou (China), Qingdao (China), Shanghai (China), Macau (China), Singapore, Tokyo (Japan), Nagoya (Japan) and Nara (Japan), and it has attracted more than 5,100 participants from over 53 countries and regions since the first year. WGC meeting is an international event focusing on the fields of biotechnology and life sciences, providing a platform for all experts to discuss latest researches and achievements. More details are provided at: https://www.bitcongress.com/wgc2025europe/

It is our pleasure to announce that "The 7th Plenary Meeting of Eurasia Pacific Uninet" is being held in Vienna, Austria. Prof. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-chief of ICM Journal, participated in the meeting and gave an excellent lecture on September 26, 2024. The photos show Prof. Gerhard Litscher with some of the participants, with the President of Eurasia Pacific Uninet Prof. Wolf-Dieter Rausch and the Former President of Austria Dr. Heinz Fischer respectively. We wish this meeting a complete success.

It is our great pleasure to announce the successful convening of "2nd Scientific TCM Conference", held in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, from August 15th - 18th, 2024.
This conference is a place where experts, practicing physicians, therapists, researchers, students and anyone interested in the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine meets to discuss current research, learn new techniques, and make new connections. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of the ICM Journal, was one of the guest organizers of the conference and gave an excellent lecture at the conference.

If you have information about upcoming conferences in 2024, please share it with us, we are always open to cooperating with conferences in all areas of integrative medicine.

As in the first conference, the scientific program will address current research findings in TCM and will focus on studies in patients. In addition, the conference will offer the opportunity to learn new TCM techniques in practical courses and will be a unique platform for scientific exchange and networking among experts, practicing physicians, therapists, researchers and students interested in TCM.

More details are provided at: https://www.tcmuni.ch/en/2nd-scientific-tcm-conference-en/

Budapest, Hungary

It is our great pleasure to announce the successful convening of "The 14th Annual World Congress of Neurotalk", held in Budapest, Hungary, from June 12th - 14th, 2024.
This conference focuses on basic research, advanced technology, and clinical application, providing a platform for all experts to discuss latest researches and achievements. Specific areas of interest include Neuroscience, Brain Development & Disorders, Advanced Technology, Neurodegenerative Disease, Drug Discovery, Clinical Biotherapy Development, Neuropathic Pain & Management, etc..
If you have information about upcoming conferences in 2024, please share it with us, we are always open to cooperating with conferences in all areas of integrative medicine.

The Annual World Congress of Neurotalk (NT) has been successfully organized 13 times in the previous years and has attracted more than 1000 participants from over 50 countries and regions. The 14th NT will be held on June 12-14, 2024 at Budapest, Hungary. It is an international event focusing on basic research, advanced technology, and clinical application, providing a platform for all experts to discuss the latest researches and achievements.

More details are provided at: https://www.bitcongress.com/neurotalk2024europe/

It is our great pleasure to announce the successful convening of "The 11th International Symposium on Auriculotherapy ", held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from September 8th - 10th, 2023. Dr. Gerhard Litscher, Editor-in-Chief of the ICM Journal, was the chair of the opening session and also gave a keynote lecture in the opening session.
This symposium is designed to build bridges between Auriculotherapy and psychotherapy. Auriculotherapy, a complementary therapy based on the stimulation of specific points on the ear, is gaining recognition for its potential to enhance psychological well-being. Researchers and practitioners are invited to share their interdisciplinary knowledge, experience, and inspiration, contributing to complex multidisciplinary approaches, a milestone in integrative medicine.
If you have information about upcoming conferences in 2023, please share it with us, we are always open to cooperating with conferences in all areas of integrative medicine.

For more details, please visit: https://auriculosymposium.com/

The IOP2023 congress in Geneva will again bring together scientists from different backgrounds who are engaged in research relevant to the understanding of the interplay between mind, brain, and body. Please find the objectives below:

1.The world-wide dissemination of information regarding psychophysiological research, teaching and apppcations

2.The estabpshment and stimulation of psychophysiological research, teaching and apppcations

3.The development and promotion of international collaborations and discussion in the field of psychophysiology

For more details, please visit: https://web.archive.org/web/20230130230359/https://iop2023.com/

In the last years, a lot of research has been performed in the field of medical laser therapy. The overall results show that medical laser therapy’s potential is even higher than expected. Up to now, already thousands of practitioners worldwide are using external, interstitial and intravenous laser therapy for the benefit of their patients.

Current focus of research:

1. Photodynamic Tumortherapy

2. Anti-microbial photodynamic Therapy (Malaria and Tuberculosis)

3. Interstitial and intra-articular Lasertherapy (Arthrosis knee joint)

4. Transcranial Lasertherapy (Strokes)

For more details, please visit: https://www.isla-laser.org/en/

In the last years, a lot of research has been performed in the field of medical laser therapy. The overall results show that medical laser therapy’s potential is even higher than expected. Up to now, already thousands of practitioners worldwide are using external, interstitial and intravenous laser therapy for the benefit of their patients.

Current focus of research:

1. Photodynamic Tumortherapy

2. Anti-microbial photodynamic Therapy (Malaria and Tuberculosis)

3. Interstitial and intra-articular Lasertherapy (Arthrosis knee joint)

4. Transcranial Lasertherapy (Strokes)

For more details, please visit:

https://www.isla-laser.org/en/

In the last years, a lot of research has been performed in the field of medical laser therapy. The overall results show that medical laser therapy’s potential is even higher than expected. Up to now, already thousands of practitioners worldwide are using external, interstitial and intravenous laser therapy for the benefit of their patients.

All the data is collected and presented at the annual ISLA conferences.

Current focus of research:

1. Photodynamic Tumortherapy

2. Anti-microbial photodynamic Therapy (Malaria and Tuberculosis)

3. Interstitial and intra-articular Lasertherapy (Arthrosis knee joint)

4. Transcranial Lasertherapy (Strokes)

For more details, please visit:

https://www.isla-laser.org/en/

WFAS 2019 International Symposium on Acupuncture – Moxibution to be held on November 14 – 17, 2019 at the Kaya Palazzo Belek Hotel & Convention Center in Antalya – Turkey. The theme of this year’s symposium is ‘International Consensus on Acupuncture and Complementary Medicine’.

The symposium aims to bring together the health professionals from around the world working on acupuncture and complementary medicine to share their knowledge, skills and practices; to learn new techniques and complementary applications and to get take-home messages and practices for their daily workflow.

The scientific program will include plenary sessions, keynote lectures, panel discussions, workshops, practical applications on the clinical practices of acupuncture, moxibustion and complementary medicine in order for the participants to improve the quality and success of their daily practice. We are confident that this will be a very good opportunity for you to update the relevant data and their clinical applications and interactive moments will clarify the uncertainties.

We aim to create an environment that generates a great deal of dialogue among participants and the experts, leading to idea exchange and discussions, collaborations and most importantly friendship.
We would be delighted to welcome you in a socially enjoyable, scientifically rich, comfortable and warm environment. We want to feel completely at home, in Antalya, and in Turkey. Your participation and your contribution will be our strength.

MAIN TOPICS

• Scientific Studies about Acupuncture
• Cardiology
• Cosmetics
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• General Medicine
• Genetics
• Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Immunology)
• Neurology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Oncology
• Opthalmology
• Orthopedics and Rheumatology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Urology

DISCIPLINES

1. ACUPUNCTURE
2. OTHER DISCIPLINES (TRADITIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE)
   • Apitherapy
   • Chiropractic
   • Cupping Therapy
   • Hirudotherapy
   • Homeopathy
   • Hypnosis
   • Maggot Therapy
   • Mesotherapy
   • Musicotherapy
   • Osteopathy
   • Ozone Therapy
   • Phytotherapy
   • Prolotherapy
   • Reflexology

For more details, please visit:

https://web.archive.org/web/20190110050335/http://www.wfasturkey2019.com/en/

Next International Forum Neural Therapy that will take place in Vienna from October 4th to 6th 2019. Traditionally this is a high quality scientific symposium not only on Neural Therapy, but also addressing issues of broad interest in complementary medicine. It will certainly catch your attention. A choice of very specific topics and a wide range of workshops compose a colorful scientific program and provide hands- on experiences.
We hope to open a lively panel discussion concerning neural therapeutic techniques: A lecture on “The respective benefits and disadvantages of deep and superficial injection techniques” should lead to a professional debate about efficiency and safety of Neural Therapy.
Topics:
Neural Therapy
NT and Acupuncture
Neuromodular trigger (Interference fields)
Matrix
NT and Lasertherapy
NT and Orthomolecular Medicine
Mesotherapy
NT and Manuel Medicine
NT and Gynaecology
PRP – additional therapeutic possibilities
Nutritional supplements

For more details, please visit: http://forum-ntaustria.at/

• 18 high-profile lectures and presentations from the areas:

• Medical Laser Therapy
• PRP and Laser
• Pain Therapy
• Transcranial Laser Therapy
• Regenerative Medicine
• Photodynamic Tumor Therapy
• Laserneedle Acupuncture
• Sonodynamic Tumor Therapy
• Intravenous Laser Therapy
• Stem Cells and Laser
• Interstitial and Intra-articular Laser Therapy
• Immunotherapy

• Speakers and participants from over 25 countries
• Numerous workshops, live demonstrations and panel discussions
• Selected exhibitors
• Attractive supporting program

For more details, please visit: https://www.isla-laser.org/en/

Ear acupuncture - both in research and in clinical practice – is gaining increasing emphasis worldwide. In 2013, we have launched the tradition of creating a platform -  by raising this profession higher level  -  for professional  workers to  on the one hand  to be informed of the results of quality, evidence -based research,  and on the other hand to learn of inspiring case studies, which they may  integrate in their daily practice to improve people's quality of life.
We cordially welcome our guests to the exhibition stalls to ensure the effectiveness of their work with new tools and information.

Featured Topics

• New Paradigm in International Ear Acupuncture
• The complementary and integrative application of Western and Easter medicine in acupuncture and other holistic medical procedures
• The importance of exact localization of ear acupuncture points
• Placebo – as the healer’s attitude, which is an important part of the healing process
• The efficacy of soft laser in ear acupuncture therapy
• Yoga, Qigong, Tai-chi, meditation, etc..

For more details, please visit: http://www.earacucongress.com/en/

Welcome to the 4th Asian Conference for Medical Laser Applications and Regenerative Medicine presented by the International Society for Medial Laser Applications (ISLA). This conference aims at bringing together physicians of various specialties sharing a common interest in advancing Laser Therapy for the patients‘  benefit. This meeting is an excellent chance to get into contact with the leading experts from both fields and to meet old and hopefully new collaborators and friends.
Topics: 
Basic Mechanisms of Low-Level Lasers and Latest Research
Pain Management
Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Stem Cells, Injectables)
Anti-Microbial Therapies (Malaria, Hepatitis B/C, Lyme Disease)
Revolutionary Cancer Diagnostics
Photodynamic and Sonodynamic Cancer Therapy
Topical, Intravenous and Interstitital/Intra-articular Laser Applications
Laser Acupuncture
For more details, please visit:
http://www.isla-laser.org/en/events/ 

The Annual World Congress of High-Tech Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (HTA&IM), initiated from 2014, had been successfully organized in Hangzhou and twice in Nanjing, and attracted more than 700 participants from 50 countries. HTA&IM congresses contribute to offering professionals in the field of high-tech acupuncture a multidisciplinary informative cooperative platform, and it has been the most definite and grand High-Tech Acupuncture event in Asia. The HTA&IM2017, with the theme of “Exploring Different Kinds of Modern Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine” will be held during September 25-27, 2017 in Xi’an, China.

To read the welcome letter from the Chair and more information, please visit: http://www.bitcongress.com/
HTA&IM2017/.

Welcome to the 9th International Auriculotherapy Symposium to be held August 10-12, 2017 in Singapore. At the 8th Symposium at John Hopkins University, Montgomery Campus, Maryland in May 2014, Singapore was chosen as the next symposium destination as it is a truly modern green city and gateway to South East Asia and the Asia Pacific nations. The symposium will suit both the novice and advanced clinician with the length and breadth of knowledge to be presented. We invite you to contribute to the evidence base for auriculotherapy in 2017. There will be awards for the best research project and best poster presentation. In 2017, lifetime achievement awards will also be presented. Sponsors are very welcome to support one/several of the speakers, contribute towards the awards and the gala dinner.

For more details, please visit: https://web.archive.org/web/20171110070417/http://www.auriculotherapysymposium.com/.

Welcome to the XXI^st International Congress "Phytopharm 2017" in conjunction with 10^th Anniversary of the TCM Research Center Graz to be held on July 2-5, 2017, Graz, Austria. More details are provided at: http://www.doclinika.ru/phyto2017.html.

To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of China Pharmaceutical University, the 3rd High-Tech Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Congress (HTA&IM-2016) will be held during November 16-19, 2016, at Nanjing, China. With 7 Supporting Concurrent Conferences in Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Cancer Immunotherapy, Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells, Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis, Microbes, and Modern Chinese Medicine, as well as Variety Social Events, the conferences will attract 4000+ Participants from 80+ Countries with 500+ Poster and Exhibition Presentations to join in the grand festival!

HTA&IM-2016 as one Concurrent Conference of the Celebration Event will organize 12+ Parallel Sessions as well as Keynote Forum, and will approach 100+ Oral Presentations and 300+ Participants. You can enjoy other 8 concurrent conferences Free with Only One Registration Pass of HTA&IM!