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In-Depth and Multidisciplinary Presentations
SIG Symposia at the IASP World Congress on Pain provide an opportunity for in-depth and multidisciplinary presentations and discussions on a single, specific research or educational topic within the pain field.
These symposia are 3.5 to 4 hours in length and should have no more than eight speakers. If necessary for the learning scope and objectives, the faculty can be increased; however, this is provided as general guidance.
SIG Symposia will be presented on 26 October 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. You must be a SIG leader or provide written permission from the SIG leaders to submit a symposium.
Diversity and inclusion are organizational priorities of IASP, and programming must ensure representation of all members. IASP encourages and promotes participation, accessibility, active representation, and leadership from diverse populations, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, age, and religion. Beyond promoting diversity, the association promotes an environment that is supportive of all diverse groups in the interest of advancing science.
Key Dates
15 June 2025 - Call for SIG Symposia Submissions Opens
01 August 2025 - Deadline to Submit SIG Symposia Proposals
After 15 October 2025 - SIG Symposium Acceptance/Rejection Notifications Sent
End of February 2026 - Symposium Agenda Confirmed
Mid 2026 - Speaker Agreements Due to IASP
Submission Guidelines
SIG Symposia proposals must be submitted via the online submission site only. Proposals submitted by email or fax will not be accepted.
Log in with your IASP credentials. If you do not have an IASP account, you can create one.
After clicking on “Start Application,” you will be required to agree to a privacy notice. You will then see a drop-down menu; click on SIG Symposia.
SIG Symposia proposals must be received by 1 August 2025. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
All presenters are required to register and attend the IASP 2026 World Congress on Pain. Please note that speaker discounts are not available for the 2026 World Congress on Pain.
Submission of SIG Symposia proposals acknowledges your acceptance of the symposium for inclusion in the official meeting publications.
SIG Symposia proposals must be submitted and presented in English.
If accepted, a final agenda for the symposia must be received by the end of February 2026.