About

PAINWeek remains the US pain conference with the most expansive curriculum and is the favorite destination for healthcare professionals to enhance their competence in pain management.

CE/CME

75+ hours of CME content will be presented at the conference.

*Attendees can earn up to 21 credits of continuing medical education across multiple therapeutic areas, taught by PAINWeek faculty.*

Register here if you are a practicing healthcare professional, resident, or student. This information will be verified by PAINWeek staff prior to confirmation of your registration.

Practicing Healthcare Professionals

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Register by:

06/30/2024- $599

08/31/2024- $799

On-site Full Price- $899

Industry Registration

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Industry

Register here if you are affiliated with a pharmaceutical company; device manufacturer; medical, healthcare education, or communications company; screening lab; or other PAINWeek sponsor or exhibitor.

DO NOT register as  a practicing healthcare professional, resident, or student. This information will be verified by PAINWeek staff prior to confirmation of your registration.

75+ hours of CME content will be presented

*Attendees can earn up to 21 credits of continuing medical education across multiple therapeutic areas, taught by PAINWeek faculty*

The annual conference presents over 75 hours of accredited continuing medical education, composed of multidisciplinary course concentrations, master classes, special interest sessions, and satellite events geared toward physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, hospitalists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in pain management.

WHY ATTEND

World Class Continuing Education

75+ hours of the most up-to-date evidence-based scientific instruction available

  • Cutting-edge educational sessions
  • Faculty who are leaders in their field
  • Face-to-face interactions with expert speakers during the conference
  • Networking with colleagues in pain management

The conference of choice for busy pain professionals

  • Multiple session offerings allowing you to choose the best fit for your educational needs
  • Universal access to scientific assemblies, symposia, and special presentations on a first-come, first-served basis
  • More than 100 exhibiting companies invite you to visit and browse new products, see demonstrations, and ask questions

Additional activities

  • PAINWeek 101
  • Keynote Presentation
  • Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception
  • Scientific Poster Session
  • Exhibit Hall Closing Reception

Las Vegas

While at PAINWeek, plan on spending a night exploring the City of Entertainment for world class dining options and memorable shows. The 2024 conference will be located right on the Las Vegas Strip with easy access to all Vegas has to offer.

 

Call for Presentations

Click here to submit a proposal

The deadline to submit a proposal is February 9, 2024

Call For Presentations

Are you a clinical, legal, or public policy expert who values exemplary continuing education? Submit a presentation proposal for a course at PAINWeek 2024! While subject matter relevance is paramount, creativity and enhanced learner engagement are essential and equally important in the review and consideration process.

The deadline to submit a proposal is February 9, 2024.

Click here to submit a proposal for PAINWeek 2024


What can you expect as a PAINWeek faculty member?

Elevation and recognition in your field. An Expert Opinion interview session published on painweek.org. Networking with current and emerging opinion leaders.

We are accepting calls for presentations in the following areas:

  • Acute Pain Management
  • Advanced Practice Provider
  • Artificial Intelligence and Pain
  • Behavioral Pain Management
  • Cannabinoids
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Geriatric Pain Management
  • Government and
    Public Policy
  • Health Coaching 
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Integrative Pain Management
  • Medical/Legal Issues
  • Migraine
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pain and Chemical Dependency
  • Pain Clinical Trials
  • Palliative Care
  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Psychedelics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Regional Pain Syndromes
  • Rheumatology
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Technology
  • Urogenital Pain
  • Women's Health

 

What are the benefits of presenting?

If your presentation is selected for the PAINWeek 2024 conference, you:

  • Contribute to the advancement of your profession and your industry
  • Gain visibility and recognition in your field 
  • Access networking opportunities to build your network, including relationships with industry professionals 
  • Utilize the opportunity to receive real-time feedback on your ideas & research

 

What is the proposal review process?

Each proposal that is submitted will be reviewed and evaluated using the following guidelines:

  • Relevance to our target audience & proposed topics
  • Overall quality and well-defined focus
  • Practical application of materials
  • Clearly identified objectives
  • Teaching/speaking experience of presenter
  • All required fields in submission portal must be completed. Proposals with incomplete sections will not be reviewed.

Materials that are not complete and do not follow the proposed guidelines as outlined above will not be reviewed. If you have further questions, please contact info@painweek.org

Thank you for your interest – we look forward to receiving your presentation proposal soon!

Faculty

Click here to view the 2023 faculty. 

Click here to view the 2022 faculty.

Want to see past presenters? Review our 20212020 and 2019 faculty roster.

Exhibitors

Exhibitor List

Below is the list of exhibitors that participated in PAINWeek 2023.

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1st Providers Choice - Pain Medicine Software

A

AAIT Health RCM LLC

AbbVie

American Chronic Pain Association

AMSEC American Security

Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Amylyx

APEX Biologix

AppliedVR

Aspirus Health

AVACEN Medical

Averitas A Grunenthal Company

B

BW - BrainMaster Technologies Inc.

BW - SynapsDX

BW - US Jaclean, Inc.

 

C

CEATUS Media Group

Charlotte's Web

Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP)

Collegium Pharmaceutical

CoxHealth

D

Disc Disease Solutions

Distribution Unlimited (DU Medical)

Burden of Pain

E

electroCore
Electromedical Products International Inc.

Eleve Health

F

Fern Health

H

Harmony Biosciences

HEAL K12 University of Michigan

Hisamitsu America, Inc.

H-Wave

I

IBSA Pharma Inc
Infinity Massage Chairs

International Pain Foundation

J

JAZZ Pharma

K

Kenvue

L

Leadsquared Inc.

Luxor Scientific

M

Medeia
Medical Distribution Group, Inc - Identify Diagnostics

MedSol

Millennium Health

Millennium Healthcare Solutions

Molecular Testing Labs

N

Neurolumen

NeuroMetrix

O

Omni Healthcare

Ora Light Therapy

Orchard Software

P

Pain Medicine News
PainScript

PatchRx

Penumbra, Inc.

Pfizer Inc.

Pro Mal Insurance

Procare funding

Protega Pharmaceuticals

Q

Qunol - Quten Research

R

Regenative Labs
Royal Zin Technologies

S

Salix Pharmaceuticals

Sandoz, a Novartis division

Scilex Holding Company

Sinai Labs

SLT Medical

Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists

T

Theranica

Tris Pharma

U

U.S. Pain Foundation

V

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Satellite Events

About Satellite Events and Symposia

Satellite events complement the PAINWeek curriculum.

These events include both certified and noncertified programs. Course descriptions for certified activities, faculty disclosures, and protocol for obtaining CE/CME credit will be provided by individual event organizers. Please contact the organizers for further details.

Seating is strictly limited for all events. Preference may be given to preregistrants. If you are registered, please still plan on arriving at the door no later than 10 minutes prior to start time to ensure that your seat is held for you. A limited number of meals or refreshments will be served where indicated.

Nonmedical professionals or members of industry may only be allowed to participate at the discretion of the program organizers. Typically organizers do not accommodate family members, office staff, or guests of healthcare professionals.

There are no fees to attend any of these educational activities.

Information provided and opinions expressed have not involved any verification of the findings, conclusions, and opinions by PAINWeek. Opinions expressed by speakers do not necessarily reflect those of PAINWeek. No responsibility is assumed by PAINWeek for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruction, or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of the rapid advances in the medical sciences, PAINWeek recommends that independent verification of diagnoses and medication dosages should be made by each healthcare professional.

Educational Engagement Opportunities

Poster Abstracts

Click here to submit your Scientific Abstract

2024 Abstracts

Scientific Abstracts 2024

PAINWeek invites you to submit scientific abstracts for posters to be presented at the 2024 PAINWeek National Conference. Please review the guidelines below. Abstracts may be research-oriented, or evidence-based, and relevant to specialists and frontline practitioners who manage acute and chronic pain. They may include medication management, devices, and digital therapeutics. Abstracts may be a summary of research findings or a review of current evidence-based recommendations for clinical applications that are pertinent to healthcare professionals who treat patients in pain. 

Abstracts for posters that will report data need to include information on the methods and results sufficient for evaluation (statements similar to “data will be presented” will not be sufficient). 

Deadline

The deadline for electronic submission is 11:59p ET, Friday, June 14, 2024. All authors will be notified via email on or by July 5th. 

Abstract Guidelines

  1. At least one presenting author or presenter of accepted abstracts must register at the current registration rate to attend the PAINWeek National Conference. Submission of an abstract does not automatically register you for the conference.  

  2. PAINWeek will accept abstracts that have already been presented at other medical conferences.  

  3. Abstracts should be 1050 words or less, with maximums as defined below. (Titles, author names, references, and affiliations are not included in that word count) 

    • Background: 200 words

    • Purpose: 150 words 

    • Methods: 200 words 

    • Results: 350 words 

    • Conclusions/Implications for future research and/or clinical care: 150 words 

  4. List affiliations for all authors, such as universities and other institutions. 

  5. List the names of all authors, in the order in which you wish them to appear in printed text. At least one listed author must attend PAINWeek to present.  

  6. List disclosures (financial and/or in-kind support). If none, state “Nothing to disclose by any author(s)”.  

  7. Do not use tables, charts, or graphs in your abstract submission (they can be included in the actual poster).  

  8. There is no limit to the number of abstracts one author may submit for consideration.  

  9. The first author is responsible for communicating all these policies to all involved parties.  

  10. Student authors are permitted to submit. 

Disclosure

PAINWeek requires faculty and poster authors/presenters who have an interest in selling a technology, program, product, and/or service to healthcare professionals to disclose this information to be considered for and/or present at any PAINWeek educational session. 

Publication

If your abstract is accepted, you will be notified on or by July 5, and the abstract will be posted online by July 30th. Only accepted abstracts will be posted online. Posters will not be published online. 

Poster and Presentation Guidelines

  1. After acceptance, format your abstract into a poster which may include graphs, tables, and charts. 

  2. Maximum poster size is 42" high x 90" wide. 

  3. Authors/presenters should bring their posters with them to the conference. Do not send posters to the PAINWeek offices or in the care of PAINWeek. 

  4. Detailed instructions will accompany acceptance notices. 

  5. While first authors typically attend the conference in person, PAINWeek allows other listed authors to attend in his/her place. 

  6. Recording by any means (photographing, audiotaping, videotaping) of any presentation/session is prohibited, except by a PAINWeek authorized agent or by first author(s) who wish to photograph their poster presentation. Violators risk confiscation of their equipment and/or dismissal from PAINWeek. 

  7. QR codes with a maximum size of 1" by 1" are permitted in the lower corner of posters. Scanning of a QR code only by participants using smartphones or other mobile devices is permissible. 

  8. Interactive content/features on printed posters that can be viewed using smartphones or iPads are allowed (for example, additional graphs, animations, and videos related to the printed poster content). 

  9. Presenters may use an iPad or tablet to facilitate their presentation, but it cannot be used in place of a printed poster. Tablets may also be available for viewers to see the interactive content during the poster presentation time. 

  10. Supplementary information on how to download relevant QR codes and access interactive content may be included on the poster, i.e., within the text of the poster or printed on the bottom.

Poster Set-up

All accepted posters will need to be set up in the exhibit hall by 10am on Wednesday, September 4th.

PAINWeek will provide a poster board, pushpins, and poster number. If you would like to provide reprints of your posters for handouts, you may leave them under your assigned poster board.  

Public Viewing Dates/Times for Posters:

Posters will be available for display to attendees in the Exhibit Hall from 10:30am on Wednesday, September 4th to 2:45pm on Friday, September 6th. All posters must be removed immediately following the Closing Reception on Friday.

Poster Reception

The PAINWeek 2024 Networking and Poster Reception will be held Thursday, September 5th from 5:30pm - 6:45pm in the Exhibit Hall. During this time, all accepted posters will be displayed and authors present.

Late-Breaking Abstracts

The PAINWeek late-breaking abstracts policy allows for the submission of late-breaking abstracts only for randomized phase III trials for which no preliminary data is available at the time of the abstract submission deadline of June 14, but for which a preplanned analysis of the primary endpoint is scheduled after that date but before August 9 (deadline for the final, updated late-breaking abstract). During abstract submission, you will be required to provide the date of the planned analysis. The policy is not a mechanism to allow for updated data to be submitted later when preliminary data are available by the abstract submission deadline. 

Submission

The submission portal will open on February 29, 2024. The link will be posted here when available. 

Click here to submit your Scientific Abstract!

Questions? Email abstracts@painweek.org 

Important Dates

June 14- Abstract Submission Deadline: 11:59pm EST 

July 5- Authors/Presenters will be notified of acceptance of abstracts 

July 30- Accepted abstracts will be posted online 

August 9- Deadline for final, updated late-breaking abstracts 

Click here to submit your Scientific Abstract today. 

Accepted Abstract Archive

View photos from the PAINWeek Poster Session

App and Mobile Website

Everything you need to know about PAINWeek is on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

3 easy ways to access PAINWeek mobile: 

Download from the App Store

Download from Google Play


Note: If you have previously downloaded the app, please delete it and download the new one.

Everything you need to know about PAINWeek is on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop:

  • Get maps of the conference venue
  • Stay up-to-date on PAINWeek announcements
  • Access the conference schedule
  • Link to session slides
  • View course credit procedures
  • View and plan a visit to the Exhibit Hall
  • Complete session evaluations

CE/CME and Accreditation

Certified credit for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and more!

2024 Accreditation Information

PAINWeek 2024

9/3/24-9/6/24

AKH

CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare

PAINWeek 2024 Agenda

Agenda

PAINWeek 2024 agenda coming soon

Hotel Info

Secure a special room rate at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

 

 

Special room rate available for attendees

Excitement is building for PAINWeek returning to Las Vegas in September! As such, we encourage you to complete your room reservation as early as possible, as the room block is filling up quickly. Please note the following information and proceed as directed.

PAINWeek has secured an incredible discounted rate of $195/night + tax and mandatory resort fee of $10/day + tax at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The tax rate for Las Vegas is 13.38%.

  Room Rates Resort Fee
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas $195/night + tax $10.00/day + tax
Comparable Las Vegas Hotels $250-$350/night + tax $35.00-$45.00/day + tax

 

  • Unlimited local, toll-free, and domestic long-distance phone calls
  • Complimentary valet parking
  • Fitness center access

Click here to book your hotel room

Hotel Terms and Conditions

Nightly resort fee includes complimentary self and valet parking, unlimited local, toll-free, and domestic long distance telephone calls (all 50 states), 24-hour fitness center access and tennis court access (based on availability). Check-in as early as August 29, 2024, or stay up to September 10, 2024, for the same discounted per-night room rate based upon availability.* Please note limited rooms are available each night at this rate so book as soon as possible. Additional nights outside of August 29 - September 10 will be at prevailing hotel rates. When booking online, please note all room type requests in the comments section. The hotel will accommodate your request based upon availability. Cancellations and changes should be made directly with The Cosmopolitan. PAINWeek staff members are not able to make or change hotel reservations. You will be able to book up to 4 rooms at a time. A credit card is required at the time of booking and a deposit equal to one night’s room + tax will be charged. A valid credit card authorized to cover additional rooms + tax, + $50 a night for incidentals, must be presented upon check-in.

  • Step #1 Register for the conference!
  • Step #2 Reserve your hotel room!

Click here to book your hotel room

Instructions, link, and discount code will be emailed to you after registration.

Beware of Unauthorized Housing and Travel Agencies!

PAINWeek has contracted directly with The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to provide attendees with the lowest possible housing rates. Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of PAINWeek. We have been made aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be at your own risk. All official emails will originate from info@painweek.org.

Cosmopolitan Parking Information

Click here for parking information at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Attendee Support

This section is designed to provide assistance in explaining the value of PAINWeek to your employer, to secure consent for your participation.

Read the winning essay by PAINWeek 2022 Scholarship recipient by Samuel Wasswa-Kintu, MD.

The PAINWeek Advantage

When thinking about continuing education for pain management, do the math:

  • 116 million people in pain
  • 4,000 pain specialists
  • 29,000 patients per pain specialist
  • There are simply not enough pain specialists to go around


At PAINWeek, you can custom design a learning experience from over 75 CE/CME credit hours from the most comprehensive pain education curriculum offered anywhere: in 2022, we presented over 100 hours of continuing education and informational programs. PAINWeek now enjoys the collaborative support of 22 professional and patient advocacy groups, including the American Pain Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the Veterans Health Administration. This curriculum is further augmented by a full complement of satellite symposia, product theatres, interactive activities, and the PAINWeek exhibit hall.

The PAINWeek Scholarship

PAINWeek remains the most expansive US pain conference and the favorite destination for frontline practitioners to enhance their competence in pain management. You can be one of 10 participants to attend the PAINWeek Conference for FREE! Just compose a compelling essay explaining why PAINWeek would be beneficial for your professional area of focus.

The PAINWeek Conference will convene September 5-8. Attendees will include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, hospitalists, and psychologists. There will be over 75 hours of content—participants can earn up to 32 credits—of continuing medical education across multiple therapeutic areas, taught by PAINWeek faculty.

We will award 10 scholarships that cover the cost of registration to the PAINWeek Conference!

Submission Deadline

All essays must be received by midnight ET on June 18, 2023.

Scholarship winners will be notified via email and/or phone no later than July 15, 2023. Winners must respond by July 30, 2023.

Rules and Regulations

Scholarship applicants must be:

  • - At least 21 years of age
  • - Actively involved in healthcare or healthcare education
  • - Willing to be interviewed by PAINWeek

 

Scholarship applicants may NOT be:

  • - Industry-employed
  • - A past scholarship winner

 

Essay requirements

  • - No more than 750 words, and must be copy and pasted into the text box below
  • - The applicant’s full name, email address, job title, contact phone number, mailing address, degree, clinical affiliation, academic affiliation, practice specialty, essay title, essay submission, and photo
  • - A description of the practice setting, patient population, and applicant role in the organization
  • - A description of how PAINWeek can enhance pain management skills and knowledge, and how this knowledge can be used in a clinical setting
  • - A description of the barriers to pain management education/training that exist for the applicant
  • - Essays must address why a scholarship to PAINWeek would be a benefit
  • - Any other relevant points concerning the applicant’s educational and professional goals

Click here to submit your essay!

Event Policies

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing. For verification, if you are calling to cancel, we will still require you to send an email to info@painweek.org with your intent to cancel. You will receive confirmation of your cancellation via email. Cancellations received:

  • We will offer a 100% refund within 72 hours from the time of purchase less $100 credit card processing fee.
  • After 72 hours, refunds will be less 50%. All refund requests must be made in writing and post marked or tax stamped no later than 90 days before the event.
  • No refund will be made if the request is made within 90 days of the educational event. Refunds will not be issued to non-show registrants.
  • Substitutions are always welcome in lieu of cancellation. No transfers to alternate events will be made if the request is submitted within 90 days of the original event.

Persons who register and fail to attend will not receive a refund. PAINWeek, at its sole discretion, may transfer your registration to an upcoming conference or to a healthcare provider colleague. Cancellation of your conference registration does not automatically cancel your hotel room reservation. Please contact the hotel to cancel your room; penalties may apply.

Payment

Checks should be made payable to PAINWeek, 1801 North Military Trail, Suite 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Please include the name of all registrant(s) on the check. Checks must be received within 30 days of registration to qualify for conference rate at time of registration. PAINWeek reserves the right to cancel a registration or increase registration fee (per the published fee structure) if payment is not received within 30 days.

Guest Policy

In order to maintain the clinical nature of the conference, nonclinicians—including, but not limited to, office managers, billing specialists, receptionists, and administrative staff; guests, spouses, friends, and/or family members—may not attend PAINWeek.

Prohibited Activities

  • Sales of goods or services, or the display of goods or services, unless by a confirmed PAINWeek exhibitor
  • Distribution of printed or recorded materials of any kind unless prior approval has been obtained
  • Engaging in any unsafe act that may impede the operations of PAINWeek or any part thereof
  • Unauthorized access or entry into any back of house areas, service areas, or areas designated as conference or venue staff only
  • Unauthorized events, speeches, or use of any flag, banner, sign, or other materials for commercial purposes, or as part of a demonstration
  • Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind, or otherwise engaging in any activity for unapproved commercial or journalistic purposes without prior approval
  • Unauthorized solicitations of any kind, whether commercial, religious, educational, or otherwise, or conducting any unauthorized commercial activities, including solicitations of money or other contributions or donations
  • Obstructing entrances, doors, vestibules, stairways, corridors, halls, etc.

Prohibited Items

  • Firearms, ammunition, knives, and weapons of any kind
  • Self-defense or restraining devices (eg, pepper spray, mace, tasers)
  • Marijuana or any other illegal substances
  • Objects or toys that appear to be firearms or weapons
  • Fireworks or other similarly explosive and/or flammable objects and smoke machines
  • Folding chairs or stools
  • Horns, whistles, megaphones, or artificial noise makers
  • Recreational devices such as drones, remote-controlled toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, or shoes with built-in wheels
  • Selfie sticks, hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, flags, and banners
  • Tripods or monopod stands

 

We reserve the right to prohibit the use or storage of any other item not listed above that we determine may be harmful or disruptive, in our sole and absolute discretion.

Attendee Courtesy and Attire Policies

  • Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that we consider inappropriate or attire that could distract from the experience of other attendees.
  • Please show common courtesy to fellow attendees, conference staff, and venue staff by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behavior, jumping lines, or saving places in lines for others.

Exhibit Hall

  • Registered attendees are encouraged to visit the Exhibit Hall during posted general attendee open hours. If you are a registered attendee, and your company is exhibiting, and you also have an exhibit-only designation on your badge, you are allowed in the Exhibit Hall during closed hours.
  • The PAINWeek Exhibit Hall is not open to the general public. PAINWeek does not offer an Exhibit Hall-only badge. If you would like to enter the Exhibit Hall you must purchase a full access registration.

Raffles/Prizes

  • All winners must be physically present to win.
  • For raffle prizes, the winning number will be announced 3 times. You must physically claim your prize by the third announcement. No prize will be provided to you once the new number is called out.
  • One prize per person for the duration of the conference.

ADA Compliancy

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAINWeek supports the equity and inclusion of individuals with disabilities for whom reasonable accommodations will be provided.

“Reasonable accommodations” may include: assistive listening devices, alternative formats, sign language interpreters, or seats closer to the front of a course room. Disability accommodations at a given event require a minimum of three weeks’ prior notice by emailing info@painweek.org.

Animal Policies

  • “Service animal” means a dog or miniature horse that is trained to do work or perform tasks for, and to assist, an individual with a disability. All other animals, including emotional support, comfort, or companion animals, are not considered service animals.
  • Service animals should remain on a leash or in a harness and under the control of the owner at all times.
  • While the venue is pet friendly, please refrain from bringing your pet into the conference meeting spaces.

Photo and Video Policy

Audio recording, video recording, or photography is allowed for personal use, but not during the CME/CE scientific sessions or sponsored programs. No webcasting or live streaming is permitted.

Audio recording, video recording, photography, webcasting, or live streaming for commercial or journalistic use is strictly prohibited at all conference activities. Commercial entities including exhibitors intending on doing any of the above must request written permission in advance of a conference from both PAINWeek and the venue.

PAINWeek staff and/or authorized contractors will be taking photographs and video material at PAINWeek events and will reproduce them in educational, news, or promotional material, whether in print, electronic, or other media, including websites. By participating at PAINWeek events, you automatically grant PAINWeek the right to use your name, photograph, and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of PAINWeek. Postings may be displayed, distributed, or used by PAINWeek for any purpose.

Furthermore, you acknowledge the right of PAINWeek to crop, splice, treat, and edit any photographs taken of you at the sole discretion of PAINWeek. You waive your right to inspect or approve the finished product, now and in the future, whether that use is known or unknown to you.

You agree to release, defend, and hold harmless PAINWeek and its agents or employees, including any firm publishing and/or distributing the finished product in whole or in part, from and against any claims, damages, or liability arising from or related to the use of the photographs, including but not limited to any misuse, distortion, blurring, alteration, optical illusion, or in the taking, processing, reduction, or production of the finished product, its publication, or distribution.

Company Rights

  • We reserve the right to deny admission, prevent entry, or require a person already admitted to leave PAINWeek without refund, liability, or compensation, for failure to comply with any of these rules, for unsafe, illegal, or offensive behavior, to ensure safety, security, or order, if we consider that the circumstances otherwise so require, in our sole and absolute discretion.
  • We may from time to time, in our sole and absolute discretion, without prior notice and without refund, liability, or compensation, change the course hours, cancel a course, restrict the number of persons having access to a room, and/or suspend or cancel any program if we consider that the circumstances so require.
  • We are not responsible for loss or damage of belongings or property, consistent with applicable law.

Acceptance

By registering for and attending PAINWeek, you hereby agree that you accept the terms stated above and indemnify and hold harmless PAINWeek, its affiliates, and their respective directors, employees, and agents (including, without limitation, any agent acting on its behalf) from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) resulting from attendance at a PAINWeek event.

FAQ - General

Frequently asked questions answered.

Who attends PAINWeek?

PAINWeek attendees come from all medical specialties—including, but not limited to, anesthesiology, neurology, primary care, psychiatry, and physical medicine & rehabilitation.

Our frontline clinicians are physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, hospitalists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. According to our post-conference surveys, one of the significant benefits of participation is the opportunity to interact with colleagues of varying backgrounds and perspectives.

Click here to view our most recent demographic information to better understand the numerous types of practitioners who attend this national conference.

Why should I attend PAINWeek?

As the pain management landscape continues to evolve, treatment considerations have advanced beyond medication management to include interventional, integrative, and behavioral approaches to achieve optimal patient outcomes. To meet this growing need, PAINWeek presents a multidisciplinary agenda of 100+ hours of special interest sessions, master classes, and course concentrations across the 5-day conference.

Remember—there are only 4,000 pain specialists in active practice nationwide! The burden of care for patients with pain falls to the frontline clinician, who must be prepared to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pain conditions.

Where is the conference?

All conference activities including sessions and exhibits take place at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

FAQ - Registration

What is the registration fee for PAINWeek?

Below are fees for practicing healthcare professionals, residents, or students. This information will be verified by PAINWeek staff prior to confirmation of your registration.

Optional workshops for PAINWeek will have additional costs and may be added during registration. Those who registered before workshops were added will be emailed and have early bird priority registration access.

Discount Expiration Dates and Practicing Clinical Professionals’ Price Points

6/30/23 - $699
8/31/23 - $799
On-site Full Price - $899

Industry/Nonclinical Professionals
$999

What is included in the conference registration?

Conference registration includes access to the keynote presentation, general sessions, sponsored programs, Exhibit Hall, networking reception, and raffle drawings.

How do I register for PAINWeek?

Click here to register.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please see our Policies page for details on how to cancel your registration.

What is the hotel's guest policy?

To maintain the educational and professional environment of the conference, guests and children are not permitted at the conference. Nevada law prohibits children in the casino area except for passing through. For childcare services please contact The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Please see our Policies for more information.

Do you offer registration that allows me to only visit the Exhibit Hall?

No. You must purchase a full registration to access the Exhibit Hall.

Do you offer a daily registration, ie, one-day pass?

No. If you would like to attend PAINWeek for specific day(s) you must still purchase a full registration.

Does PAINWeek have a mobile app?

Yes! You will be able to download the mobile app from the iTunes store or Google Play prior to PAINWeek 2023. No smart phone? No problem.

FAQ - Hotel

I would like to book my stay at The Cosmopolitan. When does the PAINWeek block rate open?

The PAINWeek block rate at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ($195/night + tax and a mandatory resort fee of $10/day + tax) is available ONLY after registering for the PAINWeek conference. Upon registering, you will receive a link to book your hotel room. There will also be a phone number and group code if you prefer to call the hotel to book your room. Registrations made before the room block opens will receive a separate email with instructions on how to book a room with the PAINWeek block rate.

Can I extend my stay at the hotel, either before or after the conference?

Additional nights outside of August 29- September 10 will be at prevailing hotel rates. When booking online, please note all room type requests in the comments section. The hotel will accommodate your request based upon availability. Cancellations and changes should be made directly with The Cosmopolitan. PAINWeek staff members are not able to make or change hotel reservations. You will be able to book up to 4 rooms at a time. A credit card is required at the time of booking and a deposit equal to one night’s room + tax will be charged. A valid credit card authorized to cover additional rooms + tax, + $50 a night for incidentals, must be presented upon check-in.

What if I’m not comfortable with walking through a casino?

You can access the meeting spaces and dining options (even the gym and spa) directly from your room, without going through the casino. Please request a sleeping room in the Chelsea Tower when making reservations if you do not wish to walk through the casino.

Can I modify my room reservation after registering for PAINWeek?

Yes, you can reach out to the hotel at any time after booking to change your reservation. PAINWeek staff will not be able to change or cancel your room reservation.

What’s included in the hotel resort fee?

The resort fee is a bundled service package that includes:

  • Unlimited local, toll-free, and domestic long-distance phone calls
  • Complimentary valet parking
  • Fitness center access
  • Tennis court access

The Cosmopolitan is sold out on my requested dates. Does PAINWeek have room blocks at other hotels?

Because of the increasing popularity of the PAINWeek conference, attendees and exhibitors have the meeting details in their calendars years in advance and start reserving as soon as possible. PAINWeek strives to ensure that attendees have access to our discount room block, which is why we provide constant reminders to registrants to reserve early. PAINWeek has not contracted for discount room blocks other than at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Nearby properties include Aria, Planet Hollywood, Bellagio, and Jockey Club. Please contact these properties directly for availability and rates.

Why is there a charge of $214.29 from The Cosmopolitan on my credit card?

The Cosmopolitan charges a deposit amount equal to one night’s stay and tax to your credit card to secure the room reservation. The PAINWeek discount housing rate for standard rooms is $189, plus 13.38% Nevada lodging tax, totaling $214.29.

Can I book my hotel room through a third-party vendor?

PAINWeek has contracted with The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to provide attendees with the lowest possible housing rates. Savings start at over $100 per night when booking with PAINWeek. Also, when attendees and exhibitors make reservations using third parties or even directly with The Cosmopolitan they may be exposing us to penalties for not fulfilling our room block commitments. This could translate to higher rates in the future and fewer rooms available to our attendees.

Also, when booking on third-party sites you may be responsible for paying hidden fees, booking fees, and the hotel’s resort fee. When booking directly with PAINWeek, the resort fee is discounted and optional.

Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of PAINWeek. We have been made aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be at your own risk. All official emails will originate from info@painweek.org.

FAQ - Travel

I’d like to book my travel. When should I plan to arrive and depart?

PAINWeek CME sessions start at 7a on Tuesday and go through 3:30p on Saturday. On Monday at 6p we invite first time participants to PAINWeek 101, an informal gathering to answer all your PAINWeek questions. The conference registration desk opens on Monday at 3p for those wanting to beat the Tuesday rush.

What is the best way to get from the airport to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas?

The most efficient way to get from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport is via a 15-minute taxi/app-based ride that will cost approximately $20, not including gratuity. The Cosmopolitan is 3 miles from the airport.

Does PAINWeek provide shuttle service to The Cosmopolitan?

No. PAINWeek does not provide shuttle service to/from the airport or hotel. A variety of shuttle/limousine services are available along with app-based ride shares, such as Uber and Lyft.

How far will I have to walk from my hotel room to the conference?

PAINWeek specifically chose The Cosmopolitan because, unlike other mega-resorts or convention centers, it allows attendees to take elevators directly from their sleeping rooms to the conference floors without walking through the casino area. Please request Chelsea Tower when making reservations.

FAQ - CE/CME

How will I claim/receive my CE/CME credit?

To receive credit, you must complete the online conference evaluation form and the request for credit form. You will receive an email from PAINWeek shortly after the conference ends with instructions.

Courses must be attended in their entirety in order to receive credit for those 1.0 or 2.0 credit hour sessions.

Hint: Keep notes and key thoughts about each session and faculty speaker so you can refer to them later.

How will I—a pharmacy learner—claim/receive my CE/CME credit?

Special procedures apply to pharmacy learners to request and receive credit.

Courses must be attended in their entirety in order to receive credit for those 1.0 or 2.0 credit hour sessions.

In order to receive credit, pharmacist participants must attend an entire course and complete the online credit application and evaluation form. An NABP number and date of birth will be required to complete these forms and earn credit. Please bring this information with you to the conference for use while completing your evaluations.

If you still need to create an NABP e-Profile and obtain an ID number, please visit nabp.net/.

Notification of successful completion of courses will be communicated by Global Education Group to the ACPE CPE Monitor system, where all pharmacy learners’ credits are stored. Learner errors providing NABP numbers and/or DOB will result in unsuccessful reporting of credits to the CPE Monitor system. These credits will not be recorded. Ensuring records are accurate and complete will be the responsibility of the individual learner.

For more information regarding CPE Monitor and issuance of ACPE credit, please click here.

Do I receive CE/CME credits for attending a PDM program?

No, you will not receive CE/CME credit for attending a noncertified PDM program. You may still be requested to complete an evaluation form, but you will not receive a credit certificate. If you are unsure whether a session is certified for credit, please refer to the program book, which you will receive at PAINWeek, or ask a staff member. There will be prominent signage on site indicating sessions not certified for credit.

Can nurse practitioners earn pharmacology contact hours at PAINWeek?

Yes, PAINWeek is approved for pharmacology credit. Pharmacology hours will be available on our event website in August.

FAQ - Conference

What should I bring to the conference?

  • A sweater or light jacket (air-conditioned rooms may be chilly)
  • Notepad(s) and your favorite pen(s)
  • Business cards—to network!
  • A printout of your conference and hotel reservations (just in case)
  • A few printed copies of your CV or resume (who knows who you might meet)
  • A list of sessions you want to attend (or favorite them in the app)

Should I bring my laptop?

Sponsored complimentary WiFi will be provided in the event meeting space for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is also available in all Cosmopolitan sleeping rooms. Remember to have your devices fully charged as there are limited electrical outlets available.

What is the attire at PAINWeek?

We recommend business casual for most PAINWeek activities. We also suggest bringing a light coat or sweater because conference rooms may be cold.

Will I receive printed copies of the slide presentations?

Our aim is to be as green as possible, so we do not provide attendees with printed copies of the slide presentations. Attendees may access PDF versions of slide presentations via the mobile app.

  1. Select the day
  2. Select the course
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the course listing under Documents
  4. Click on the PDF icon

How do I download the PAINWeek mobile app?

Everything you need to know about PAINWeek is on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop:

  • Get maps of the conference venue
  • Stay up-to-date on PAINWeek announcements
  • Access the conference schedule
  • Link to session slides
  • View course credit procedures
  • View and plan a visit to the Exhibit Hall
  • Complete session evaluations

 

3 easy ways to access PAINWeek mobile:

  • Download from the App Store (coming soon)
  • Download from Google Play (coming soon)

 

Note: If you have downloaded the app from earlier years, please delete it and download the newest version.

Are the lectures/courses available for purchase?

PAINWeek Digital All Access is an online library with over 100 hours of sessions for PAINWeek that you can watch anytime, anywhere. It’s great for people who can’t attend the meeting, or for attendees who can’t fit every desired session into their schedule.

More information will be available soon.

Where do I check in for the conference?

After checking into the hotel at the front desk, please proceed to the Belmont Registration Desk on Level 4 to check into the meeting and obtain your name badge. Registration desk hours are:

Monday: 3:00p - 7:00p
Tuesday: 6:30a - 6:30p
Wednesday: 6:30a - 6:30p
Thursday: 6:30a - 6:30p
Friday: 7:00a - 5:00p
Saturday: 8:00a - 12:00p

Am I required to wear my badge?

Yes. We ask you to wear your badge at all times in order to move freely around the event space. Please understand that room monitors will not allow entry without your badge. Lost/misplaced badges are charged a fee of $100 and may be reprinted at the conference registration desk with valid photo ID.

How do I provide feedback?

Please use our mobile app, available on the app store for your device, or you can use the mobile site at m.painweek.org to complete evaluations on each course. Once in the mobile app, click Agenda, navigate to the course in question, and scroll to the bottom. There you'll have the opportunity to provide feedback specific to that course and its speaker(s). Your feedback is critical to planning future meetings, so we appreciate you completing an evaluation for each course you attend. Please be sure to click Submit for each individual question after indicating the number of stars.

How do I get overall information about the conference?

At registration, you will receive a red program book that contains accreditation information and a listing of all sponsored and nonsponsored events. In addition to the certified activities, the red program book includes noncertified activities like PDM programs (Product Theatre, Disease Awareness, and Medical Information), the keynote address, exhibit information, and other activities. For your convenience, there's also an Agenda-at-a-Glance.

What special events should I be aware of?

Keynote Address and Awards
Wednesday 5:45p - 6:45p
Level 4/Mont-Royal Ballroom
The Keynote address is CERTIFIED FOR CREDIT

Welcome Reception
Wednesday 6:45p - 9:00p
Level 4/Exhibit Hall, Belmont Ballroom

Scientific Poster Reception
Thursday 6:30p - 8:30p
Level 2/Condesa Commons

Closing Reception
Friday 2:30p - 4:30p
Level 4/Exhibit Hall

Can I pop in and out of CME sessions?

You can choose to attend any session/lecture; you do not have to stay in one session the entire time. As an example, if you are interested in attending a stem cell lecture at 1:00p, but want to leave 10 minutes later to listen to a nutrition lecture, you may do so. However, you may claim credit for only one session during any given time slot

How do I share my PAINWeek experience online?

Follow us on social media and use the hashtag #painweek to share your experience at the conference.

Twitter: @PAINWeek
Facebook: @PAINWeek
Instagram: @PAINWeek
LinkedIn: @PAINWeek

FAQ - MATE Act

What is the MATE Act?

The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act took effect in June 2023. It requires that Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered physicians and practitioners complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Are you compliant with the new MATE act?

Here’s more of what you need to know:

  • It’s a one-time, eight-hour training that must be completed by your next scheduled DEA registration submission, or at the time of your initial registration.
  • The required eight hours can be completed in one session, or multiple sessions.
  • Some courses you’ve already completed could qualify toward satisfying the eight-hour requirement.
  • Training can include classroom settings, seminars at professional society meetings such as PAINWeek, or virtual offerings.
  • If you need educational sessions to fulfill these requirements PAINWeek can help.

Future PAINWeek Dates

We know many of you need to plan far in advance to attend conferences. Here are the dates for future PAINWeek national conferences.

2024 Dates

2024

Tuesday, 09/03/2024- Friday, 09/06/2024 Las Vegas, NV

2025 Dates

2025

Tuesday, 09/02/2025- Friday, 09/05/2025 Las Vegas, NV

Program Guide Archive

View previous program guides.

2022 Program Guide

Click here to view the PAINWeek 2022 Program Guide.

2021 Program Guide

Click here to view the PAINWeek 2021 Program Guide.

2019 Program Guide

Click here to view the PAINWeek 2019 Program Guide.

2018 Program Guide

Click here to view the PAINWeek 2018 Program Guide.

2017 Program Guide

Click here to view the PAINWeek 2017 Program Guide.

2016 Program Guide

Click here to view the PAINWeek 2016 Program Guide.

Conference Archive

More information on past PAINWeek conferences

PAINWeek 2019

Click here to view information from PAINWeek 2019.

PAINWeek Live Virtual 2020

Click here to view information from PAINWeek Live Virtual 2020.

PAINWeek 2021

Click here to view information from PAINWeek 2021.

PAINWeek 2022

Click here to view information from PAINWeek 2022.