IASP · International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
World Congress on Pain (IASP)
ConferenceAwardedGovernmentIn-personBiennial
Bangkok, TH26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 20265 days
Countries
130+
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. Attendees will experience a world-class lineup of hundreds of international speakers with comprehensive sessions, bringing the latest pain research and treatment. The congress features plenary lectures, topical workshops, poster abstract presentations, and an exhibition showcasing advancements in pain management.
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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
- B2BProfessional ConferenceMedical Exhibition
- Official website
- www.iasp-pain.org/event/iasp-2026-world-congress-on-pain — register free for link access
Who attends
Pain physicians and clinicians across specialties (eanaesthesiologyneurologyrehabilitationpalliative careprimary care)Researchers in pain biologyneurosciencepharmacology and translational scienceAllied health professionals involved in pain care (nursingphysiotherapypsychologyoccupational therapy)Policyeducation and healthcare leaders shaping pain services and standards of care
Programme
Networking events
- Welcome Reception
Host city history — 3 congresses since 2021
2024AmsterdamNL← current
2022TorontoCA
2021VirtualN/A
EuropeNorth AmericaOther
NL ×1CA ×1N/A ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to North America.