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First-Time Attendee Guide
Make your first World Congress on Pain easier to navigate with this overview of key events, planning tools, networking opportunities, and Exhibition/Poster Hall activities.
Getting to BITEC
The World Congress takes place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), 88 Debaratna Road (km. 1), Bangna Tai, Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand.
- Airport access: BITEC is approximately 14 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport and 39 km from Don Mueang Airport. Allow extra time for Bangkok traffic.
- Train/Metro: Use BTS Skytrain to arrive at the Bang Na Station (E13), Exit 1, then follow the approximately 160-metre indoor skywalk with travelators to BITEC.
- Taxi: Taxis are available at Event Hall 101 and the Business Centre; advance taxi bookings can be arranged through the Business Centre.
- Car Share and Taxi Service: The Grab app can be used throughout Bangkok to book private cars or taxis. Enter BITEC as your destination and confirm your exact pick-up or drop-off point in the app.
Using the BTS: Rabbit Card
A Rabbit Card is a reloadable card for BTS Skytrain travel. With a stored-value card, fares are deducted for each journey; it is not an unlimited-travel pass.
Airport pickup: You can pre-purchase a card through Klook and collect it at its counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Choose that pickup option and check the current price, included travel credit, and collection instructions before booking.
Registration and top-ups: Bring your original passport for the required card registration. BTS station ticket offices can assist with registration and cash top-ups. Cards can also be purchased at BTS station ticket offices.
Other rail services: The card is not valid on the Airport Rail Link. Check ticketing requirements separately for other rail services.
World Congress Hours
All times are Bangkok local time. All times and dates are subject to change. Confirm final details in the Full Scientific Program.
Registration
| 25 Oct: | 07:00–18:00 |
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| 26 Oct: | 07:00–18:00 |
| 27 Oct: | 07:00–18:00 |
| 28 Oct: | 07:00–18:00 |
| 29 Oct: | 07:00–18:00 |
| 30 Oct: | 07:00–12:00 |
Exhibit Hall
| 26 Oct: | 17:00–19:00 |
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| 27 Oct: | 09:00–17:00 |
| 28 Oct: | 09:00–17:00 |
| 29 Oct: | 09:00–17:00 |
Plenary Sessions
| 27 Oct: | 08:15–09:30 14:00–15:15 |
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| 28 Oct: | 08:15–09:30 14:00–15:15 |
| 29 Oct: | 08:15–09:30 14:00–15:15 |
| 30 Oct: | 08:15–09:30 11:15–12:45 |
Early Career Networking Center
| 27 Oct: | 09:00–17:00 |
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| 28 Oct: | 09:00–17:00 |
| 29 Oct: | 09:00–17:00 |
Poster Presentations
| 27 Oct: | 09:30–11:00 15:15–16:45 |
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| 28 Oct: | 09:30–11:00 15:15–16:45 |
| 29 Oct: | 09:30–11:00 15:15–16:45 |
Speaker Ready Room
| 25 Oct: | 07:00–17:00 |
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| 26 Oct: | 07:00–18:30 |
| 27 Oct: | 07:00–18:30 |
| 28 Oct: | 07:00–18:30 |
| 29 Oct: | 07:00–18:30 |
| 30 Oct: | 07:00–12:00 |
First-Time Attendee Checklist
Review the Full Scientific Program
Confirm times and locations and identify the sessions and posters most relevant to you.
View the Full Scientific ProgramDownload the mobile app
Build your schedule, use BITEC maps, connect with attendees, and receive updates.
Download the Mobile AppFood and Drink at BITEC
Plan meals and coffee breaks with the locations and opening hours below.
Food Yard
Location: Third floor, EH 98 zone, BITEC BURI. Access via the green escalator or yellow elevator.
Event-day hours: 07:00–19:00.
Food Yard Market: Monday–Friday, 10:00–14:00. These market hours are separate from the food court’s opening hours.
Non-event days: Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00; closed on weekends and public holidays.
SAMA Restaurants, Cafés, and Shops
Options are located on the G and B1 floors. Opening hours vary by outlet. Selected options include:
- Artisan Bakery: G floor, 08:00–19:00.
- KFC, MK Express, and Dairy Queen: B1 floor, 10:00–20:00.
- 7-Eleven: B1 floor, 06:00–22:00.
GAYA Restaurant and Tea Room: G floor; closed on Mondays.
G = ground floor; B1 = basement level 1. Hours are from venue-provided information, are in Bangkok local time, and are subject to change. Confirm individual outlet hours onsite.
Networking Events
Monday 26 October
First-Time Attendee Meet-and-Greet
Meet returning attendees, speakers, and IASP leaders for introductions and practical advice on planning your first Congress. Make connections before joining the Welcome Reception.
Meet colleagues across pain research and care, reconnect with collaborators, and make introductions for the week ahead. Visit exhibitors and the IASP Marketplace while the commercial exhibition is open.
Tuesday 27 October
Mastering Mentorship & Speed Mentoring
Learn how to strengthen mentoring relationships in a discussion for IASP members at all career stages, followed by speed mentoring for early- to mid-career attendees.
Wednesday 28 October
Early-career attendees can meet peers and build connections at an indoor sports and entertainment venue. This reception is only for early-career attendees.
Special Interest Group (SIG) Business Meetings
Find the dates, times, and rooms for SIG business meetings below. All times are Bangkok local time. Check the Full Scientific Program for schedule updates.
Tuesday 27 October
| Time | Meeting | Room |
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| 09:30–10:30 | Neuromodulation SIG Business Meeting | Nile 1 |
| 12:30–13:45 | Abdominal and Pelvic Pain SIG Business Meeting | Nile 1 |
| 12:45–13:45 | Pain and Placebo SIG Business Meeting | Nile 2 |
| 13:00–13:45 | Genetics & Pain SIG Business Meeting | Nile 3 |
| 15:45–16:45 | Pain Registries SIG Business Meeting | Nile 3 |
| 18:30–19:30 | NeuPSIG Business Meeting | Nile 4 |
Wednesday 28 October
| Time | Meeting | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00–13:45 | Pain Education SIG Business Meeting | Nile 2 |
| 12:30–13:30 | Clinical Trials SIG Business Meeting | Nile 1 |
| 12:45–13:45 | Pain in Older Persons SIG Business Meeting | Nile 4 |
| 12:45–13:45 | CRPS SIG Business Meeting | Nile 3 |
Thursday 29 October
| Time | Meeting | Room |
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| 10:00–11:00 | Acute Pain SIG Business Meeting | Nile 2 |
| 12:45–13:45 | MESISIG Business Meeting | Nile 1 |
| 17:00–18:15 | Orofacial and Head Pain SIG Business Meeting | Nile 4 |
| 17:00–18:00 | Social Aspects of Pain SIG Business Meeting | Nile 3 |
Exhibit/Poster Hall Activities
Poster Sessions and Discussions
Date |
Morning |
Afternoon |
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Tuesday, 27 October |
09:30–11:00 |
15:15–16:45 |
Wednesday, 28 October |
09:30–11:00 |
15:15–16:45 |
Thursday, 29 October |
09:30–11:00 |
15:15–16:45 |
Innovation Stage
| Date and Time | Session |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 27 October12:45–13:00 | The 2026 Global Year and You |
| Tuesday, 27 October13:15–13:45 | Innovation through Policy Change: How and Why IASP Advocates |
| Tuesday, 27 October16:15–16:45 | Fire & Ice: Two Methods, One Goal: Minimally-Invasive Treatment of Pain with Radiofrequency and Cryoanalgesia |
| Wednesday, 28 October13:15–13:45 | How to Improve Animal Welfare in Pain Research |
| Thursday, 29 October10:30–11:00 | Tonmya®: Clinical Development and Scientific Evidence in Fibromyalgia |
Technology & Innovation Pavilion: VR Immersion Hub
Explore virtual reality applications in pain research, care, rehabilitation, and self-management through expert-led demonstrations and guided experiences. Demonstrations and live experiences will be held during scheduled breaks.
| Date | Times |
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| Tuesday, 27 October |
10:00–11:0012:45–13:4515:30–16:30
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| Wednesday, 28 October |
10:00–11:0012:45–13:4515:30–16:30
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| Thursday, 29 October |
10:00–11:0012:45–13:4515:30–16:30
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Thai Traditional Medicine Pavilion
Learn about Thai massage and traditional approaches to pain care through demonstrations and supervised experiences with trained therapists.
Date |
Hours |
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Monday, 26 October |
17:00–19:00 |
Tuesday, 27 October |
09:00–17:00 |
Wednesday, 28 October |
09:00–17:00 |
Thursday, 29 October |
09:00–17:00 |
IASP Marketplace
Booth 103, Exhibit Hall. Meet staff to learn about IASP membership, programs, and publications; add to the community world map; and shop for IASP and Congress merchandise. Donate US$50 or more to the Support a Member Fund and choose one merchandise item as our gift to you, while supplies last.
Company-Sponsored Lunch Symposia
Tuesday 27 October
- Haleon: Quality of Life and Pain Relief: Real-World Evidence & Clinical Practice.Room: 224–225
- Viatris: Mixed Pain in Chronic Low Back Pain: Closer to the Rule Than the Exception?Room: Grand Hall 202
Wednesday 28 October
- Eli Lilly and Company: Advancing the Science of Analgesic Assessment in Chronic Musculoskeletal Disease.Room: Grand Hall 202
- Daiichi Sankyo: Neuropathic Pain Management with the Next Generation Gabapentinoid: From Pharmacological Insights to Real-World Clinical Practice.Room: 222–223
- Grünenthal: Clinical Challenges in PSNP: Unmet Needs and Latest Data.Room: 224–225
Thursday 29 October
- Merz Therapeutics: Research in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain with IncobotulinumtoxinA: Pre-clinical and PaiNT Phase 2 Study Results.Room: Grand Hall 202
For registration or general questions about the 2026 World Congress on Pain, consult the FAQ or contact congress@iasp-pain.org.