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:

  • Keynote Prize Lectures

  • Award Lectures

  • Plenary Lectures

  • Topical Workshops

  • Poster Abstracts

  • CASP Symposium

  • PainHack Tracks

  • Cadaver Workshops

  • Hands‑On Workshops

  • SIG Symposia

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.

2026 Run of Show  

Pre-Congress Event

Assessing Pain Processing in Older Adults: What Is Necessary and What Works Best

This Hands-On Workshop provides participants with practical, evidence-based training in the assessment of pain processing in older adults. Led by experts:

  • Miriam Kunz, PhD (Germany)

  • Laura Petrini, PhD (Denmark)

  • Michael Alec Owens, PhD (USA)

  • Stefan Lautenbacher, PhD (Germany)

  • Lene Vase, PhD (Denmark)

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Congress Venue


Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
88 Debaratna Road (km. 1) Bangna Tai.
Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand

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Keynote Prize Lecturers, Plenary Speakers, Prize and Award Lecturers