The 18th European Congress for Integrative Medicine (ECIM) is held jointly with the 4th International Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine. It takes place on 3–6 December 2026 at the Gloria Golf Resort Convention & Event Center in Belek, Antalya, Türkiye, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye. The theme is "In the Trace of the Past, to the Future of Health: Integrative Medicine – Building Bridges Between Cultures."
The congress is organised by the TÜSEB Turkish Institute of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TÜGET) and the European Society of Integrative Medicine (ESIM). It is supported by the Turkish Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organization is listed as a partner. It brings together researchers, clinicians, policymakers and health professionals to strengthen the scientific basis of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM).
Scientific focus
The programme follows the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034. It promotes evidence-based, patient-centred approaches and interdisciplinary work across clinical practice, research and health policy. Priority areas include women's and children's health, prevention, and long-term care. The congress aims to connect traditional knowledge with modern research to build more inclusive and resilient health systems.
Workshops
The congress lists around 40 workshops, including:
- AI and Prompt Engineering for TCIM Researchers, Educators and Clinicians: Assoc. Prof. Jeremy Y. Ng and Dr. Hiba Boujnah
- Functional Medicine and Longevity: Prof. Nuray Yazıhan, Dr. Richard Z. Cheng, Prof. Mehmet Mahir Atasoy and Dr. İrem Ergün
- The Role of Intestinal Nosodes in Homeopathic Practice: Dr. Dora Pachova
- Ozone Therapy: Dr. Ana Moreira and Dr. Adas Darinskas
Congress presidents
- Prof. Nurullah Okumuş, Congress President (Türkiye)
- Prof. Elif Güler Kazancı, Congress President and President of TÜGET (Türkiye)
- Prof. Georg Seifert, ESIM Congress President (Germany)
- Dr. Ana Moreira, Founder, General and Clinical Director
Selected speakers
- Prof. Gabriele Berg, Head of the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, TU Graz (Austria)
- Dr. Shyama Kuruvilla
- Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
- Prof. Gerhard Litscher
- Dr. Idania Rodeiro Guerra (Cuba)
- Prof. Jeena Neendoor Janardhanan
- Dr. Kavita Chandak
Registration
Fees depend on category (academic, public sector, private sector and others) and are listed on the official registration portal. We couldn't confirm the current fee amounts, so none are shown here. Abstract submission and the presentation guide are on the official congress website.
