2012

February

The 10th IASP Research Symposium
The Genetics of Pain: Science, Medicine and Drug Development

DATE:	February 7-9, 2012
SPONSOR:	International Association for the Study of Pain
LOCATION:	Miami Beach, Florida, USA
COMMENTS:	Abstract submission for poster presentations will open soon. For further information, please visit the symposium website, PainGenetics.org, or contact us at info@PainGenetics.org.

March

15th World Congress of Anasthesiologist (WCA 2012)

DATE:	25-30 March, 2012
SPONSOR:	Federacion Argentina de Asociaciones , Anestesia, Analgesia y Reanimacion (FAAAAR)
LOCATION:	Buenos Aires, Argentina
HOTEL:	La Rural
CONTACT:	Janet McCready Phone: 00 44 1462 471833 E-mail: info@wca.com
COMMENTS:	The 15th World Congress of Anaesthesiology (WCA) will be the benchmark for best practice in Anaesthesiology in 2012. Building on an established history, it is the major international exposition of the speciality of anaesthesia and its many related disciplines.

April

Australian Pain Society 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting Integrated Perspectives of Pain: People, Policies, Science, Education

DATE:	01-04 April 2012
LOCATION:	Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC
COMMENTS:	www.dcconferences.net.au/aps2012/home

May

APS 31st Annual Scientific Meeting

DATE:	May 16-19, 2012
SPONSOR:	American Pain Society
LOCATION:	Honolulu, Hawaii

August

14th World Congress on Pain

DATE:	August 27-31, 2012
SPONSOR:	International Association for the Study of Pain
LOCATION:	Milan, Italy
HOTEL:	Milano Convention Centre
CONTACT:	Email iaspdesk@iasp-pain.org or visit www.iasp-pain.org/Milan
COMMENTS:	Join your international colleagues in the study of pain in one of the world's trendiest cities, Milan, Italy, for the 14th World Congress on Pain. The 2012 event features 2 distinguished lectures, 13 plenaries, and 70 workshops, as well as the option to choose from 19 Refresher Courses.

September

23rd Annual Clinical Meeting

DATE:	September 20-23, 2012
SPONSOR:	American Academy of Pain Management
LOCATION:	JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge 5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
HOTEL:	JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
CONTACT:	American Academy Of Pain Management 13947 Mono Way Suite A Sonora, CA 95370
COMMENTS:	At this meeting, you will find the answers to the questions your patients are asking about the role of wellness and prevention in managing their pain. We will teach the basics of pain management, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using pharmacologic therapies, functional restoration techniques, and psychological and behavioral approaches. We will also provide evidence-based programming on nutrition, supplements, acupuncture, and the role of spirituality in pain management from Eastern and Western perspectives.

2013

May

1st World Congress on Pelvic Pain

DATE:	May 20 - June 1, 2013
LOCATION:	Amsterdam, The Netherlands
CONTACT:	Congress secretariat: Congress Consultants P.O. Box 30016 6803 AA Arnhem The Netherlands s.debruin@congressconsultants.com tel: +31 26 3890680 fax: +31 26 3890686
COMMENTS:	Information on programme, registration and abstract submission will be available through www.pelvicpain-meeting.com This meeting is organised by PUGO, IPPS and CPP.