We are pleased to announce that workshop submission for the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV is now open! We look forward to receiving your suggestion for a session that considers relevance, general interest, quality of speakers, and balance of gender and nationality. The theme for #EFIC2027 is ‘Building Bridges in Pain: Thriving Through Communication’. Communication is understood not only as human exchange but also as a biological process – between cells, brain areas, body systems, and even genes – acknowledging that disruptions in these pathways are central to pain and may be restored. The theme of #EFIC2027 highlights communication as the essential bridge between science, practice, and society. Despite advances in pain research and treatment, translating knowledge into clinical application remains a challenge. The Congress will foster meaningful dialogue across disciplines: connecting researchers, clinicians, healthcare providers, patients, policymakers, and society at large.
For #EFIC2027, the Scientific Programme Committee has decided to offer 3 different formats of Scientific Sessions:
Topical Workshop
A topical workshop is a session presenting basic, translational or clinical research specific to a topic.
Debate Workshop
A debate workshop is a session designed to facilitate discussion and debate on a topic for which there may be divergent views or where the novelty of the field invites hypothesis.
Demonstration Workshop
Demonstration workshops aim to showcase clinical skills and hands-on techniques relevant to multidisciplinary pain management, including pain assessment, patient communication, body awareness and specific therapeutic/ diagnostic approaches.
