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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

IASP World Congress on Pain

ConferenceAwardedPain management, Pain science, Healthcare, Medical researchIn-personBiennial
Bangkok, TH26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 20265 days

Delegates

6,500+

Countries

133+

Duration

5 days · 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Frequency

Biennial

About this congress

The IASP World Congress on Pain is the largest global gathering of pain professionals, bringing together thousands of scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers from around the world and across pain disciplines. The 2026 meeting will immerse attendees in breakthrough research with Keynote Prize Lectures, Award Lectures, Plenary Lectures, Topical Workshops, Poster Abstracts, CASP Symposium, PainHack Tracks, Cadaver Workshops, Hands-On Workshops, and SIG Symposia. It offers an unparalleled chance to connect with leaders across pain disciplines, discover innovations from more than 100 international exhibitors, and enjoy Bangkok's vibrant culture and hospitality.

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Key details

City & country
Bangkok, TH
Dates
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Duration
5 days
Frequency
Biennial
Format
In-person
Rotation pattern
North American/Europe rotation with the possibility of every third rotation being in Asia, Australia, or South American.
Commercial type
Professional ConferenceB2B ExhibitionMedical Congress
Official website
www.iasp-pain.org/event/iasp-2026-world-congress-on-pain — register free for link access

Who attends

Scientistsclinicianshealthcare providers (pain physiciansanaesthesiologistsneurologistsrehabilitation specialistspalliative care specialistsprimary care physicians)researchers in pain biologyneurosciencepharmacologytranslational scienceallied health professionals (nursingphysiotherapypsychologyoccupational therapy)clinical trial teamsdrug/device developerspolicy makerseducatorsand students/trainees

Programme

Tracks

PainHack Tracks

Networking events

  • Welcome Reception

Host city history — 16 congresses since 1973

2024AmsterdamNL← current
2022TorontoCA
2021VirtualN/A
2018BostonUS
2016YokohamaJP
2012MilanIT
2010MontrealCA
2008GlasgowGB
2005SydneyAU
2002San DiegoUS
1999ViennaAT
1996VancouverCA
1993ParisFR
1990AdelaideAU
1976MontrealCA
1973Issaquah, WAUS
EuropeNorth AmericaOtherAsiaOceania
CA ×4US ×3AU ×2NL ×1N/A ×1JP ×1IT ×1GB ×1AT ×1FR ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Oceania.

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