The Largest Global
Gathering of Pain Professionals
The IASP 2026 World Congress on Pain will bring together more than 5,000 scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26 – 30 October 2026. This year’s meeting will immerse attendees in breakthrough research with:
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Networking is central to the World Congress experience. Across five days, attendees will have dedicated opportunities to meet peers, exchange ideas, and build collaborations through poster sessions, coffee breaks, receptions, early-career attendee activities, and an interactive Exhibit Hall featuring the Innovation Stage, the Technology & Innovation Pavilion: VR Immersion Hub, and the Thai Traditional Medicine Pavilion.
Hosted by the International Association for the Study of Pain, the World Congress offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with leaders across pain disciplines, engage with the latest research and clinical advances, and explore innovations from more than 100 international exhibitors.
Pre-Congress Event
The IASP Early Career Network (ECN) will launch IASP’s first Painhack, taking place 25 - 26 October at the 2026 World Congress on Pain in Bangkok, Thailand.
Painhack is a hackathon-based event that will foster interdisciplinary collaborations and push the boundaries in pain research and management.
The Painhack: Project Track and Painhack: Early Career Professional Development Track will bring together diverse perspectives from scientists of any background, clinicians, and persons with lived experience.
Register today to advance your professional skills and push the boundaries of pain science through collaboration.
Congress Venue
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
88 Debaratna Road (km. 1) Bangna Tai.
Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand
