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Pre‑Congress Events

World Congress on Pain registration does not include admittance to Pre‑Congress Events. The following Pre‑Congress Events require additional registration:

Painhack: Early Career Professional Development Track: 25 October
Painhack: Project Track: 25 – 26 October
Ultrasound Hands-On Workshops: 26 October
Hands‑On Workshops: 26 October
SIG Symposia: 26 October
Cadaver Workshops: 26 October

All Pre‑Congress Events, except Cadaver Workshops, require an accompanying World Congress on Pain registration. The World Congress on Pain begins with the Welcome Reception on 26 October at 5:00 pm.

IASP Members Save up to $460 on Early Bird Registration

By joining IASP today, you will become part of a global network of pain professionals, receive all IASP benefits, and enjoy discounts when you register for the World Congress.

IASP Membership

Full Registration

All prices listed are in U.S. Dollars.
Lower‑Middle Income Country and Upper‑Middle Income Country status

Daily Registration

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Pre‑Congress Event Registration

Painhack: Project Track

Project Track and Description >

Anyone can register to attend the project track regardless of their background, career stage, or demographics.
All prices listed are in U.S. Dollars.

Painhack: Early Career Professional Development Track

Early Career Professional Development Track and Description >

The Early Career Professional Development Track is reserved for trainees or early‑career professionals
(up to 5 years after completing their student or fellowship training).
All prices listed are in U.S. Dollars.

Group Registration Discounts

Groups of five or more attendees from the same institution/organization may be eligible for a group discount. Please email IASP at Congress@iasp-pain.org with the information below to receive more information about group discounts.

Institution/Organization
Number of Attendees in your Group
Group Country of Origin (or Majority)
Primary Contact Name
Primary Contact Email

Group registrations must be submitted directly to IASP to facilitate processing. Group registration must be paid by a single payment transaction, either by credit card or wire transfer. Previously registered attendees cannot be added to a group registration.

Full Registration Includes:

Scientific Sessions and Lectures (Keynote Lectures, Plenary Lectures, Award Lectures, and Topical Workshops)
Poster Sessions
Exhibit Hall Access
Innovation Hub Access
Access to the Virtual IASP General Assembly in early October
Early Career and Trainee Lounge and Activities (Exclusive to Early Career and Trainee attendees)
Coffee and Refreshment
Select Session Recordings Available After Congress (Keynote Lectures, Plenary Lectures, Award Lectures, and Topical Workshops)

Press and Media Participation

Attendees are welcome to share their personal experiences from the IASP 2026 World Congress on Pain on social media. However, the unauthorized use, reproduction, or commercial redistribution of content is strictly prohibited.

Media seeking formal accreditation and complimentary passes must agree to the Comprehensive Press & Media Accreditation Policy and submit an application. The policy clarifies eligibility, verification, access rights, usage conditions, embargos, and revocation/appeal procedures. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, 18 September 2026. No applications will be accepted for consideration after the deadline.

Read the Comprehensive Press & Media Accreditation Policy

Submit a Press Pass Application

Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible. If you submit an application and do not get a response after 20 business days, please email media@iasp-pain.org.

All media representatives who intend to report on any aspect of the event – whether or not they are seeking accreditation or complimentary passes – must abide by all Congress Event Policies, register for the event, and notify IASP that they are media representatives by emailing media@iasp-pain.org no later than noon Eastern Time on Friday, 16 October.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations are to be sent in writing to IASP at congress@iasp-pain.org. Cancellations received before 30 September 2026 will be refunded less $100 for administrative costs. Starting 1 October 2026, no refunds will be granted.

By registering for the 2026 World Congress on Pain, you agree to abide by IASP's Event Policies.

AIFA (Italian Medicine Agency) Submission

Fargo International has been appointed as the ofﬁcial agency for AIFA submission to support Italian sponsors and exhibitors. Italian Pharmaceutical companies that require authorization from AIFA are advised to contact Benedetta Cambria at Fargo International by 27 May.