#EFIC2025 Scientific Programme
Under the theme “Comorbidity of chronic pain and mental health disorders: Breaking the cycle“, Prof. André Mouraux is leading an excellent, multidisciplinary Scientific Programme Committee currently hard-at-work building an ambitious programme of lectures, workshops, refresher courses and networking initiatives on acute, chronic, cancer and non-cancer pain. In addition to the latest developments in basic, translational and clinical science, #EFIC2025 will also focus on pain management in primary care, as well as multimodal interdisciplinary care.
PLENARY LECTURES
Spanning the three days of the congress, we will feature 13 plenary sessions, including a 90-minute Plenary Debate on Nociplastic Pain, fostering discussion on its classification, pathophysiology and clinical implications, and an Early Career Plenary session spotlighting emerging speakers at the forefront of pain research, and several sessions dedicated to the overarching theme of #EFIC2025. All Plenary Sessions will be held in the Auditorium Lumière, located on Level -1 of the Congress Centre. These sessions bring together some of the world’s leading experts in pain science, offering invaluable insights into the latest research, clinical advancements, and interdisciplinary approaches to pain management.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are held in the mornings and afternoons throughout the three Congress days. The 90-minutes sessions run in parallel, covering a range of focused topics in both clinical and basic/translational science and aim to promote discussion around new ideas, evidence or theories, while providing sufficient time for discussion. This year, the Scientific Programme Committee developed 3 workshops formats:
TOPICAL WORKSHOPS: sessions presenting basic, translational or clinical research specific to a topic through three or more linked presentations and a discussion time between the faculty and the audience. Several topical workshops also feature a short oral abstract communication selected by the workshop chair.
DEBATE WORKSHOPS: interactive session to discuss emerging issues and diverse perspectives within the field.
DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOPS: practical sessions providing hands-on experience with techniques and interventions used in pain management.
MASTERCLASS COURSES
Masterclass Courses, taking place in Session Room Rhône 3AB (Level Rhône Pasteur) cover important fundamentals of pain science and pain management. The 10 masterclasses scheduled across the three days of the Congress (eight Clinical, one Research and one Nursing Masterclass) aim to reinforce foundational knowledge and introduce recent advancements in the field. All registered delegates are welcome to attend: no additional registration or fees apply.
FRENCH TOUCH SESSIONS
One French Touch Session will take place on each day of the Congress (in Salon Pasteur on Level Rhône Pasteur): Presenting in French, with slides in English, pain experts of the francophone world will cover topics of multidisciplinary pain management, ocular pain, and history of pain management in France.
FRENCH RESEARCH NETWORK SESSION
The French pain network currently brings together 30 entities (UMRs, teams, groups) from various organizations (Inserm, CNRS, CHUs, Universities) focusing on both fundamental and clinical research topics. This collaborative network comprises nearly 400 individuals, including researchers, faculty researchers, clinicians, research assistants, post-doctoral fellows and students. This special session will bring together leading experts to explore the mechanisms of pain perception, pain modulation, pain chronification and therapeutic interventions. Through a multidisciplinary lens, they aim to unravel the intricate interplay of molecular, cellular, and psychosocial factors contributing to pain and its persistence.
GUIDED POSTER WALKS
Short oral poster presentations in Guided poster walks will highlight a selection of topically relevant abstracts, paired with a scientific workshop on the same topic. Workshop chairs will take on the role of moderators and lead the discussion among poster presenters. These poster walks will also serve as an extension of the workshops, providing additional time to pursue discussions and strengthen interactions beyond the workshop session. Eight Poster walks will be taking place daily in the Poster Exhibition between 12:45 and 13:45, two in each of the four Poster Areas: A – Pain Syndromes, B -Basics in Pain, C – Diagnosis and Measurement in Pain, D – Pain Therapies)
POSTER PRIZE SESSIONS
A selection of 30 outstanding posters, chosen by the Scientific Programme Committee, will be showcased in digital format through short 5-minute presentations before a jury of experts. These sessions will take place daily from 08:00 to 09:00 in Foyer Rhône.
Thursday: Dedicated to exceptional abstracts in basic and translational science
Friday: A mix of both basic/translational and clinical science research
Saturday: Focused on clinical science research
The jury will select two winning posters per category, awarding a total of four prizes. The winners will be invited to present their work once more during the “ECR Rising Stars Session” on Saturday from 16:00 to 17:00, just before the final plenary sessions
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlights
#EFIC2025 CME/CPD Accreditation
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, Lyon, France, France 24/04/2025 – 26/04/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 24.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Interview with SPC Chair André Mouraux
To find out more about the #EFIC2025 Congress Theme and Scientific Programme, please watch the video below with Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee André Mouraux:
