Good news: We are extending the workshop submission deadline by one week. The new and final deadline is 14 September 2026, 12.00 noon CEST. No further extensions will be granted, so this is your last opportunity to shape the #EFIC2027 Scientific Programme.
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.