27/02/2026
👉 Going to ARA in March? Read This First.
Before you book (or if you already have), make sure you’re not paying more than you need to.
CMIR members receive:
✔️ Discounted ARA conference tickets
✔️ Partner hotel rates
✔️ Ongoing professional support and updates
And right now?
You can join CMIR free for one year.
Which means you can access the lower ARA member rate straight away — along with the full range of CMIR benefits.
👉 Join CMIR here: https://cmir.org.uk/professionals/join-cmir-free-one-year
This is more than CPD.
It’s a chance to step out of clinic, reconnect with the wider profession, deepen your practice and be inspired by world-class teaching all in one place, on one powerful day.
✨ All are welcome. This is a day for the whole profession.
The ARA Conference 2026 is open to ARA members and non-members and brings together practitioners, students, educators and clinicians from across acupuncture and East Asian medicine for one exceptional day of learning, connection and inspiration.
Held at University College London, this full-day conference is designed to support you clinically, professionally and personally whether you are early in practice or decades into your career.
What the day includes:
🎓 Over 7 hours of high-quality CPD
🎤 An outstanding international line-up of speakers across acupuncture, East Asian medicine, integrative health and modern clinical practice
🧠 Lectures covering Five Element acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and brain health, Tibetan medicine, menopause care, emotional health, gut health and microbiome science
Hands-on workshops running throughout the day:
• Qigong for chronic pain with John Millar
• Scalp acupuncture and brain health with Prof. Tianjun Wang
• Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Therapy for effective pain relief
• Japanese acupuncture and Manaka Style approaches • Specialist technology and clinical tools workshops with Sedatelec
• Herbal and integrative workshops with Herb Prime
• Plus additional practical sessions designed to take learning straight back into clinic
A professional experience designed with care: 🥗 A nourishing, high-quality lunch ☕ Unlimited teas and coffees throughout the day 🍷 Complimentary wine reception to unwind and connect
🛍️ Access to the Trade Exhibition Hall with exclusive conference-only discounts from trusted suppliers
Event details: 📍 University College London 📅 Saturday 21 March 2026 ⏰ 9am–6pm 🎓 7hours CPD
🎟️ Open to all | Book now
https://conference.acupunctureregulatoryauthority.org.uk/tickets/