Social and Networking Activities
#EFIC2023 is the best place to meet other pain professionals, network and socialise. At this year’s congress, you will find the following networking opportunities:
Welcome Reception
On Wednesday evening, all attendees are invited to the welcome reception in the exhibition area following the opening ceremony. All attendees mix and meet with food and drinks available.
When – Wednesday evening
Where – EFIC village and exhibition area
Who – Open to all attendees
EFIC TV
Just like in Dublin at #EFIC2022, we will have a dedicated ‘tv studio’ and presentation area, offering a set of novel presentations such as informal Q&As with plenary speakers. The audience both onsite will be able to participate and ask questions of our presenters.
When – Throughout the programme
Where – EFIC TV Studio in the exhibition area
Who – Open to all attendees
Early Career Researchers Advice Sessions
With our ECR advice sessions, we aim to increase the confidence of and expand on the professional skills of early career researchers working in the pain science field.
When – Throughout the programme
Where – EFIC village and exhibition area
Who – Open to all attendees
Early Career Researchers Networking Party
Whatever career stage you are, join our ECR Networking Party at one of Budapest’s famous ‘ruin bars’ to meet people, tell us how we can help you and find out more about the support EFIC can offer to ECRs.
When – Thursday evening
Where – One of Budapest’s famous ‘ruin bars’
Who – Open to all attendees but separate registration required
Poster Networking
At #EFIC2023, all posters will have a dedicated area and time for presentation, whether it’s during the regular poster sessions, oral presentations, guided poster walks or the informal poster presentation during our welcome and networking reception.
When – Throughout the programme
Where – Poster area
Who – Open to all attendees
Happy Hours in the EFIC Village
EFIC will organise various info sessions for clinicians to learn more about EFIC’s projects, seek advice from our leadership on whether to apply, and meet other potential applicants. We will organise these meet-ups for EFIC’s exams for pain medicine and pain physiotherapy, our pain schools, the EFIC Academy and more. The meet-ups will take place at dedicated times at the EFIC village and will be led by EFIC educators and staff. You will be able to find out if a project is right for you, and what you would gain through being involved.
When – Throughout the programme
Where – EFIC village in the exhibition area
Who – Open to all attendees
Networking Reception
We will be organising a networking reception on the final night, with all attendees having the opportunity to get involved in networking activities and entertaining presentations
When – Friday evening
Where – Exhibition area
Who – Open to all attendees
Scientific Networking Roundtables
In 2022, EFIC launched its Pain Scientist Network which connects pain researchers by their scientific expertise. At #EFIC2023, we will be using this information to organise thematic networking roundtables where you can meet researchers from various career stages at these roundtables, discuss your work, seek advice and identify potential career opportunities and collaborations. If you have not done so yet, please complete the Pain Scientist Network form today to help us identify the most relevant themes for our roundtables.
When – Friday evening
Where – EFIC village and exhibition area
Who – Open to all attendees