Unprecedented Joint ACA-WFC-ACC Conference Will “Impact Spinal Health” with Cutting-Edge Content
Academic program and schedule details are now available for DC2017, the premier chiropractic event of 2017, set to take place March 15-18 in Washington, D.C. The first-of-its kind program is united under the theme “Impact Spinal Health” and combines the 14th World Federation of Chiropractic Biennial Congress, the 24th Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) and the American Chiropractic Association’s 2017 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) into one action-packed event.
It will bring together a world-class selection of education programs, thought leaders and corporate supporters, including keynote speakers Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation; Nick Buettner of the Blue Zones Project; Brian Goldman, MD, a Canadian doctor, author, public speaker and radio personality; Greg Kawchuk, DC, PhD, chiropractic researcher and professor at the University of Alberta, Canada; and Steven Wiley, president of The Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettysburg, among many others.
More than 1,500 attendees are expected to participate in this unprecedented program that features compelling scientific research, global perspectives on the future of the profession and inspirational sessions delivered by the profession’s foremost thought leaders and content experts.
“DC2017 promises to be one of the most important and influential gatherings of the profession in history, bringing together the greatest chiropractic leaders from around the globe,” said WFC Secretary-General Richard Brown, DC. “WFC is honored to join with ACC and ACA in this unprecedented event.”
“ACA is proud to host this cutting-edge conference in our nation’s capital,” said ACA President David Herd, DC. “Attendees are in for an unforgettable experience that will include unmatched educational offerings and social events that will showcase all that Washington, D.C., has to offer.”
“Not only will this first-of-its-kind conference provide doctors of chiropractic with individual opportunities for growth and development,” added ACC President David O’Bryon, JD, “but it will also bring together the profession’s most dynamic and innovative thought leaders to help advance the latest clinical and scientific research to benefit patients around the world.”
Made possible by the generous support of premier sponsors Foot Levelers, NCMIC and Standard Process, the conference will also offer a first-rate Expo Hall showcasing the profession’s top corporate supporters and the latest products, services and technology available to chiropractic professionals.
Register by Jan. 15, 2017 and save $100 off the full rate. For more information on the academic program and schedule, registration, hotel and travel accommodations and more, click here or visit www.dc2017.org.
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About the American Chiropractic Association
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional association in the United States representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA promotes the highest standards of ethics and patient care, contributing to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients.
About the Association of Chiropractic Colleges
The Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) is comprised of accredited chiropractic educational programs in North America and affiliate member institutions worldwide. The ACC represents accredited chiropractic colleges in North America and seeks to advance chiropractic education, research and service.
About the World Federation of Chiropractic
The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is a global not-for-profit organization that exists to support, empower, promote and unite chiropractors and the chiropractic profession. The WFC’s national association members represent 88 countries in 7 world regions. As an NGO of the World Health Organization, the WFC is committed to supporting public health initiatives and advancing spinal health and well-being.
