The Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting - 2025

The Canadian Pain Society (CPS) Board and Scientific Program Committee welcomes you to join us at the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) at Victoria College on the University of Toronto campus from May 1-4, 2025.

May 1: Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception at the Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West.

May 2: Presentations will be in Convocation Hall, 31 King's College Circle

May 2 Evening: CPS Family Barbeque, Victoria College Quad, 73 Queen's Park Cres E

May 3 and 4: Victoria College, 73 Queen's Park Cres E and Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle (Trainee and PWLE events only)

• Please refer to the agenda and website for added details and information.
• All symposia presentations will be in either Victoria College or Hart House.
• Exhibitors will be located in Victoria College
• Poster Presentations will be in Victoria College

This dynamic event will gather our pain community to enhance interactions, professional development and be the catalyst to exchange evidence-based research on pain mechanisms, assessment, and management.

We invite all basic science and clinical researchers, physician and physician specialists, healthcare professionals, trainees, policy and industry advocates, and persons with lived experiences of pain.

This year we continue to incorporate a concurrent Scientific Program and Practicum Program streams. You are welcome to attend any of the sessions in each stream, and during the registration process we will pose questions to gather your preferences.

Reduce your registration fees and take advantage of membership benefits throughout the year! Access our membership page here.

Please review our disclamers below. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!

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DISCLAIMERS

The 2025 ASM events are discussions between scientists, health professionals, educators, and pain advocates and should NOT to be taken as medical advice. The views, opinions, and commentary expressed by presenters are solely their own, for informational purposes, not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, and do not reflect the opinions of the Canadian Pain Society, Health Canada, or the Government of Canada. Always seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your health care regimen.

GOVERNING LAW

The 2025 ASM event is created with a Canadian adult audience in mind, and its performance shall be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. You consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada, in all disputes arising out of, or relating to this annual event.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

The Canadian Pain Society makes no representations, warranties, guarantees or conditions of any kind, express or implied, regarding the 2025 ASM.

INDEMNIFICATION

You shall defend and indemnify the Canadian Pain Society, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claim, demand, cause of action, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal, accounting and other professional fees, as a result of your attendance at the 2025 ASM.

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SPONSORED EVENTS CONSENT

By registering for the ASM, you are consenting to email and printed material regarding sponsored events that may include breakfasts, lunches and dinners. These are non-accredited events that are separate from the ASM program and will be clearly listed as such. Your participation in sponsored events is purely optional.

Those who attend sponsored events can expect meals as outlined in the ASM agenda. Those who do not choose to attend these sponsored events can access nearby dining options at their own cost.

EXHIBIT HALL ACCESS

The Exhibit Hall will have booths that are independent of the accredited scientific content of the 2025 ASM. The Exhibitor Hall may only be accessed by those who work in the field of pain.

COVID STATEMENT

As part of our commitment to creating the safest possible environment for our in-person event, we strongly recommend that all attendees monitor their health for any potential symptoms. Please feel free to bring your own mask, sanitizer and rapid testing kits.

If you need to cancel at the last minute due to illness or start to feel unwell during the event, please advise us at [email protected].

CPS is not responsible for any airline and hotel cancellation policies, ASM registration fees, or related charges.

VIDEO AND PHOTO CONSENT

By registering for the 2025 ASM, you are consenting to photos and video being taken of you during our event. Photos and video may also be taken by attendees and third parties. These photos and videos may be posted on our website and social media.

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