ACA Engage 2026 conference to focus on leadership, AI

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced that Bradley Beira, DC, of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and AI expert Brian Coleman, DC, MHS, will be featured speakers in January at ACA’s annual conference, Engage 2026.

Beira, who will deliver the McAndrews Leadership Lecture, is WFC’s recently appointed secretary-general as well as a director for World Spine Care Africa. He is a seasoned clinician, educator and medico-legal advisor who has worked extensively across clinical practice, executive leadership and global health strategy. His presentation, “Think Global, Act Local: The Politics of Health Systems,” will include an overview of the global history of chiropractic and touch on its progression through education, regulation and legislation. He will also discuss maintaining professional credentials in the healthcare ecosystem and local leadership within practices, communities and associations.

Coleman, who will give the Engage Closing Keynote address, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine, biomedical informatics and data science and biostatistics (health informatics) at the Yale School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist with a primary interest in the application of clinical informatics in pain research. His presentation, “Artificial Intelligence in Chiropractic: Shaping the Future of Care,” will explore the multifaceted integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into chiropractic research, education and practice, including the use of AI to streamline clinical documentation and optimize professional workflows.

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Engage 2026 will take place January 22-24, 2026, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to presentations from chiropractic thought leaders and clinical experts, the event features continuing education (CE) programs, professional and leadership development, networking opportunities and the profession’s only federal lobbying day, Chiropractic’s Day on the Hill.

For more information, visit acatoday.org/engage.

About the American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States. ACA attracts the most principled and accomplished chiropractors, who understand that it takes more to be called an ACA chiropractor. We are leading our profession in the most constructive and far-reaching ways—by working hand in hand with other healthcare professionals, by lobbying for pro-chiropractic legislation and policies, by supporting meaningful research and by using that research to inform our treatment practices. We also provide professional and educational opportunities for all our members and are committed to being a positive and unifying force for the practice of modern chiropractic. Visit acatoday.org.