#EFIC2027 Registration

Get ready for a celebration of pain science and education at the next EFIC Congress – Pain in Europe XV in Glasgow, Scotland, from April 21-23 2027! Under Prof. Daniel Ciampi de Andrade’s theme, “Building Bridges in Pain: Thriving Through Communication“, our #EFIC2027 scientific program promises immersive in-person sessions, engaging interactions, and thought-provoking discussions. Don’t miss out on the largest international scientific congress in pain in 2027! Join us for #EFIC2027 in Glasgow as we celebrate, learn, and break new ground to advance a more connected and patient-centered future for pain management.

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“Supported countries” refers to all low and lower middle income countries shown here, along with Albania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Kosovo, Turkey.

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The registration fee includes:

Participation at the largest international scientific meeting on pain in 2027
A scientific programme featuring dynamic new session formats for both plenaries and workshops
Networking activities
Light lunch
The opportunity to present and discuss your accepted poster on-site and be eligible for poster prizes
Free participation in interactive refresher courses
Access to the on-site exhibition
Participation at the Opening Ceremony

Accommodation

The EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, will be held at Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland. You can find out more here: https://europeanpainfederation.eu/efic2027/our-venue/

Unfortunately, we do not offer hotel contingents for #EFIC2027 in Glasgow.

CAUTION: Be aware of fraudulent individuals and companies that claim to offer registration for Pain in Europe XV and hotel accommodation in Lyon through fraudulent websites and/or by contacting you directly via email. These fraudulent agencies will look similar to the official EFIC 2027 Pain in Europe XV but are not. The only official agency handling registration and accommodation is K.I.T. Group GmbH located in Berlin, Germany. The only email addresses you should communicate with will end in @efic.org or @kit-group.org.

#EFIC2027 Attendee Justification Letters

Whether you are looking to attend #EFIC2027 as a clinician or a researcher, you might need to persuade your employer/superiors of the benefits of attending #EFIC2027. You are free to use the template relevant to you and customise any elements to develop a proposal for your attendance at #EFIC2027 in Glasgow in April 2027.

#EFIC2027 Attendee Justification Letter – Clinicians

#EFIC2027 Attendee Justification Letter – Researcher

#EFIC2027 Attendee Justification Letter – PhD Student

Additional Information

Registration Deadlines

The registration deadlines are as follows:

Early registration deadline: until 14 December 2026, 23.59 CET
Standard registration deadline: until 22 March 2026, 23.59 CET
Late registration: from 23 March 2027

Group Booking Deadline (10 or more delegates): 13 April 2027, 24.00 CET

Our venue

Group registrations

The European Pain Federation EFIC is happy to offer discounts for group registrations at #EFIC2027. The following terms apply:

For a group above 20 participants: 10% discount
For a group above 50 participants: 20% discount
For a group above 75 participants: 25% discount

Please send your request to EFIC-registration@kit-group.org.

Trainees (Student/Fellow)

In order to register as a trainee, student or fellow, a supporting letter from your Head of Department at a recognised university or college, or a valid student ID providing proof of full-time enrolment at a recognised university or college at the time of registration is necessary.

Allied Health Professional

Allied Health Professional applies to non-medical professions such as nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers. A proof of status is necessary. Please note that the registration category Allied Health Professional is offered by EFIC to subsidize the registration cost for delegates working in pain management within professions typically with lower salaries. This registration category is not intended for pharmaceutical company employees, even if they work in one of the fields above. Physicians and commercial company employees must register as full paying attendees.

Member of EFIC Chapter or EFIC Academy

The reduced registration fee for Members will be granted only to Members with an active membership at the point of registration. To register as an EFIC Academy or Member of EFIC Chapter, information regarding your membership will be required upon registration.

Attendees from Low-Middle Income Countries

Reduced registration rates are available to attendees from all low and lower middle income countries shown here, along with Albania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Kosovo, Turkey. Proof of your country of residency will be required for validation of the status (e.g. supporting letter from the local company or hospital) at the time of registration.

Representatives of Patient Organisations

In order to register as participant from a Patient Organisation, a proof of affiliation to the Patient Organisation will be required for validation of the status (working for a Patient Organisation, either paid or voluntary) at the time of registration.

Accreditation

TBA

Code of Conduct

Please familiarise yourself with the official #EFIC2027 Code of Conduct before the Congress.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Notification of cancellation must be made in writing and sent to the Congress Secretariat by email at efic-registration@kit-group.org. The notification must include all the relevant information regarding the bank account to which a possible refund may be remitted.

If the written notification of cancellation for the Congress registration and Pre-Congress Courses is received before the early registration deadline (15 November 2024), a full refund minus a handling fee of 50 EUR will be made. For cancellations received between 16 November 2024 and 6 January 2025, a full refund minus a 150 EUR (50 EUR for Allied Health Professionals, Trainees/Students/Fellows and Patient Organisations) cancellation fee will be made. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 7 January 2025.

Caution: Fraud

Be aware of fraudulent individuals and companies that claim to offer registration for Pain in Europe XV and hotel accommodation in Glasgow through fraudulent websites and/or by contacting you directly via email. These fraudulent agencies will look similar to the official EFIC 2027 Pain in Europe XV but are not. The only official agency handling registration and accommodation is K.I.T. Group GmbH located in Berlin, Germany. The only email addresses you should communicate with will end in @efic.org or @kit-group.org.

For any questions or assistance regarding registration and hotel recommendations, please contact our EFIC Registration Team: efic-registration@kit-group.org

Terms and Conditions

Please view the full Terms and Conditions here for further information.