9th World Conference on Research Integrity

May 3 – 6, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity!

Indigenous ways of being, artificial intelligence, and research security: shaping the future of research integrity

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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 specific themes, but all cater for the entire range of research integrity issues and responsible research practices. The Vancouver edition will highlight the following three themes.
Artificial intelligence

The first theme are the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for research integrity. In academia and among practitioners, AI is recognized as a powerful tool that can improve the quality and integrity of research and be a helpful tool to detect research misconduct. Risks of AI are that it makes fraudulent and fake research much easier, and that inappropriate use can lead to fatally biased or ethically unacceptable research.

Artificial intelligence

Research Security

The second theme concerns the tension between research security and research integrity where there is a need to balance the protection of sensitive, or proprietary, information with the principles of openness and transparency in scientific research. The tension arises because stringent security measures can conflict with the open sharing of information that is fundamental to scientific progress. For example, restrictions on international collaborations or the sharing of research data can hinder scientific advancements and the free exchange of ideas. Conversely, a lack of security measures can lead to, for example, theft of sensitive information or undue foreign influence.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems

The third theme will be the relation between Indigenous perspectives and research integrity. This entails meaningfully engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, embarking on new ethical journeys, and exploring what this means for our understanding of research integrity. This theme will be highly relevant to practitioners, academics, and policy makers.
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

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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.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that the 9^th 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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Published on March 27, 2025