Start the day with a delightful buffet-style Continental Breakfast. Enjoy a refreshing fruit salad featuring a mix of seasonal berries, complemented by a selection of home-baked muffins. Choose from an assortment of breads and bagels, served with fruit preserves, jams, and butter for a satisfying spread. Quench your thirst with a variety of chilled fruit juices, and savor freshly brewed coffee alongside an international blend of herbal teas.

Dr. Michael Epstein | Change Leadership in the Integrative Health Sector: A Competency-Building Workshop & Training Needs Assessment Over the past 30 years, the number of clinical trials for integrative and complementary medicine has increased sharply, from a few hundred in 1994 to more than 25,000 today. There have also been approximately 600 reviews of complementary medicine in the Cochrane database. Levels of utilization and patient satisfaction have also consistently been very high. The challenge and opportunity facing the integrative health community today, is how to translate this evidence into sustainable change in healthcare. The purpose of this workshop is to begin addressing this challenge. Through experiential exercises and group discussion, we will explore the challenges associated with leading change in the integrative health sector, and identify some practical strategies for addressing these challenges.

Take a refreshing morning break! Enjoy a selection of assorted fruit mousse squares for a light and flavorful treat. Complement your snack with freshly brewed coffee and an international blend of herbal teas. This is also the perfect time to stretch and recharge with a movement break, helping you stay energized for the rest of the day.

Dr. Heather Boon, Dr. Tim Cook, Leisa Bellmore & Dr. Nadine Ijaz | 'Traditions, Transitions & Tipping Points: Exploring the Relevance & Impact of Integrative Health Research on Individuals, Communities, and the Planet’

Dr. Jeremy Y Ng | Enhancing TCIM Research Quality through Open Science and Meta-Research This workshop introduces traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) researchers and practitioners, among other TCIM stakeholders, to the foundational concepts of open science and meta-research, with a focus on how these practices can enhance the quality and rigour of TCIM research. Through a dynamic fishbowl discussion, participants will engage with topics such as protocol registration, preprinting, data sharing, and reporting guidelines, with the general aim of exploring how open science and meta-research practices can offer solutions to the TCIM field. Designed for those new to these concepts, the session will provide a supportive environment for learning and reflection, encouraging participants to consider practical strategies for integrating these approaches into their own research.

Opa! Experience a delightful Greek-inspired lunch with a vibrant array of flavors. Start with a Chef's soup from the kettle and freshly baked rolls with butter. Enjoy a traditional Greek salad, followed by marinated chicken souvlaki with lemon and oregano broth. Accompanying your main course are Greek-style lemon pepper roasted potatoes, a medley of steamed vegetables, saffron rice, and a selection of baklava and assorted pastries. Complement your meal with coffee or tea.

Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon break with freshly baked cookies, perfect for a sweet pick-me-up. Refresh with a variety of fruit juices and soft drinks, and enjoy freshly brewed coffee along with an international blend of herbal teas.