General information

The highlight of the British Pain Society calendar is the Annual Scientific Meeting. The Meeting is held over four days and takes place annually at a different location throughout the UK. Since 2003, the meeting has attracted between 900 and 1,050 attendees. The Meeting includes a comprehensive scientific programme, a poster exhibition, a trade exhibition, sponsored commercial satellite meetings and a social programme.

The aim of the Meeting is to encourage professionals from all disciplines involved in the management of pain to exchange ideas and increase understanding in all aspects of pain and pain management.

Scientific Programme
The Meeting’s unique structure is designed to ensure that the scientific programme reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the Society. It succeeds in doing so through a balance of plenary sessions and numerous workshops and seminars. We have an internationally renowned faculty contributing not only to the plenary sessions but also to the more in depth workshops and seminars where exchange of ideas and audience participation are key.

Special Interest Groups of the Society are also invited to organise workshops at the Meeting as part of the scientific programme.

The Poster Exhibition
The Exhibition runs throughout the duration of the Meeting and provides a means of new work and research to be presented to other professionals working with pain.

The authors of the five best abstracts judged by the committee are invited to present their work during dedicated Prize Paper Presentation sessions. A prize will be given to the best presentations.

The Technical Exhibition
The Technical Exhibition continues to grow year on year. The exhibition is primarily made up of pharmaceutical and equipment companies, book companies and other pain organisations. The exhibition continues throughout the duration of the Meeting.

Sponsored Satellite Meetings
Sponsored satellite meetings run alongside the Annual Scientific Meeting. These meetings are very well attended and have proved so popular with both participants and commercial companies, that they have now become an integral feature at the Meeting. Attendance at the satellite meetings is included in the registration fee. Full details are announced in the run up to the meeting.

The Social Programme
To help delegates unwind after a day of seminars the Meeting offers a full social programme. The Drinks Reception, included in the price of the registration fee, provides a perfect opportunity for delegates to meet and network over a drink in a more relaxed environment. The last evening of the Meeting sees the British Pain Society’s Annual Dinner – a highly enjoyable evening consisting of a drinks reception, a three course meal and dancing.

The Annual General Meeting
For members of the Society, the Annual General Meeting is held in the morning of the final day.