IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, health care providers, and policy makers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide. The World Congress on Pain is the premier professional forum devoted to research, clinical practice, education, and treatment of pain. Every two years, the Congress boasts a hearty program of refresher courses, plenary lectures, topical workshops, and poster presentations. The Scientific Program Committee determines the content, and an esteemed faculty from around the world conducts the sessions.