9th World Conference on Research Integrity
May 3 – 6, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Welcome to the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity!
We invite you to join the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI), which will be held from May 3 to 6, 2026, in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. The WCRI is open to all disciplines, all professional ranks, and all career stages, and involves all stakeholders in research integrity, including universities, research institutes, research funders, publishers, and governments. We aim to ensure the program will interest academics, practitioners and policy makers. The conference is lively and interactive, and the program consists of a mix of research findings, reflection and policy development. Previous WCRI conferences typically produce an influential policy statement such as the Singapore Statement, the Hong Kong Principles and the Cape Town Statement. The intention with WCRI 2026 is to do likewise.
WCRIs take a strong view on ethnic, gender, geographical, disciplinary and career stage diversity, and ensure that this is reflected in the program, the keynote speakers, the committee members, and the participants. We give special attention to early career professionals, and we organise a doctoral forum, workshops, and meet-the-expert sessions for them during the conference.
Each WCRI emphasizes a specific theme, but all cater for the entire range of research integrity issues and responsible research practices. The Vancouver meeting will be similar and highlight Indigenous ways of being and research integrity and will also further explore the relation between artificial intelligence and research integrity.
Please consider participating in the 9th WCRI, either in-person in Vancouver or remotely online. If you would like to receive updates on the conference preparations, please register for our Newsletters.
David Moher Chris Graf Lex Bouter
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
About the Conference
The World Conferences on Research Integrity are uniquely international, with each event hosted on a different continent, providing a powerful platform to raise awareness and foster education on responsible research practices in the host country.
Accommodation
The hotel rooms at The Westin Bayshore offer a contemporary accommodation with modern décor, soothing hues, plush beds and picturesque views of Vancouver Harbour and the city skyline. The conference has negotiated preferred rates available upon registration.
Travel and Visa
Travelling to Vancouver offers stunning natural beauty and vibrant urban culture. Visitors from most countries require a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter. Ensure your passport is valid and check entry requirements in advance for a seamless journey.
Explore Vancouver
Vancouver is a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia and among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. Surrounded by water and mountains, it is a popular destination for outdoor lovers but also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that the 9th WCRI will be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to gather on these lands and recognize the enduring connection Indigenous communities have to this region. We honor their history, traditions, and stewardship of the land and commit to fostering respect and understanding through our gathering.
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