Irish Pain Society’s 26th Annual Scientific Meeting

We are delighted to welcome you to the IPS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, bringing together clinicians, researchers, trainees, healthcare professionals and colleagues from across the field to share knowledge, showcase innovation and explore the future of our specialty.

The meeting will provide an engaging programme of presentations, scientific sessions, interactive discussions and networking opportunities, creating a forum for colleagues to exchange ideas and share advances in research, clinical practice and education.

We look forward to welcoming you to George Moore Auditorium, UCD, on Saturday, 10th October 2026, for an engaging and inspiring meeting.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON 

Registration for IPS ASM 2026 will open shortly. Please keep an eye on our website and LinkedIn page for updates, registration details and further announcements.

We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting and sharing an exciting programme of learning, collaboration and discussion.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION NOW OPEN!

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:

We are now seeking abstract submissions for short oral and poster presentations from across the island of Ireland. Abstracts are welcomed from all pain disciplines and career stages.

Accepted abstracts will be published on the IPS website and EFIC National Chapters webpage.

A number of Prizes are awarded at the meeting, including

  • Pain Research Medals for the best Clinical Pain Research and Non-Clinical Pain Research posters,
  • Dr Hugh Raftery Medal to Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor(NCHD) for best Research / Case Report / Case Series / Audit presentation (poster or short oral) in Pain Medicine and
  • Best Short Oral Prize.
  • Prof Laserina O’Connor Medal to nurses for best research / case report / case series / audit presentation

Abstracts must be prepared in line with the IPS guidelines and submitted using the link below.

Deadline for submission is 28th August 2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR SHORT ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS