Past Events

SIP related events

Wednesday, 06th November 2019
Launched in 2015, the MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain is an initiative of the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE). It focusses on the below themes in an attempt to improve the quality of life of all those living with brain, mind and pain disorders across the EU, as well as their families and carers: Eradicate stigma, isolation and discrimination Ensure equitable access to treatment, services and supports Promote patient empowerment for increased involvement and engagement The meeting will take place on November 6th in the European Parliament from 12:00 – 14:30. It will will focus on

Meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain

Launched in 2015, the MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain is an initiative of the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) and P…

Active Citizenship Network launched the second edition of the bi- annual research-project at the European level “EU Civic Prize on Chronic Pain - Collection of good practices” with the aim to highlight existing good practices in several European countries in terms of struggle against pain. On 6th November 2019 (starting at 19:00) the Active Citizenship Network will arrange the ceremony for the “European Civic Prize on Chronic Pain - Collecting Good Practices (2nd edition)

Award Ceremony for European Civic Prize on chronic pain

Active Citizenship Network launched the second edition of the bi- annual research-project at the European level “EU Civic Prize on Chronic Pain - Co…

Saturday, 19th October 2019
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 travels to Orlando, Florida October 19 – 23, 2019 for another highly anticipated annual meeting. This location is especially exciting as it’s a family friendly spot with many attractions for attendees to enjoy as a brief hiatus from each day’s sessions. Join more than 14,000 peers, thought leaders and anesthesia providers from more than 80 countries to discuss topics affecting the specialty. ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 - The Human Side of Medicine: Putting Patients First will focus on this core aspect of health care and explore methods for improving patient outcomes. You can find more information here.

American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 travels to Orlando, Florida October 19 – 23, 2019 for another highly anticipated annual meeting. This location is especially exc…

Friday, 18th October 2019
An exciting event will take place on October 18th in Portugal. The SIP Portugal Event will be held at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation - Auditorium 3.  The theme of the event will be

SIP Portugal Launch Event

An exciting event will take place on October 18th in Portugal. The SIP Portugal Event will be held at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation - Auditorium …

Thursday, 10th October 2019
An exciting national event will take place on October 10 in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 13:00 - 18:00. It is organised by the SIP SLO national platform which has just started its work in 2019.  In 2011, the first national meeting on societal impact of pain took place in Slovenia. It is great that a new SIP national platform is active also in Slovenia and arranging their second SIP national meeting in 2019.

SIP Slovenia National Event

An exciting national event will take place on October 10 in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 13:00 - 18:00. It is organised by the SIP SLO national platform w…

Wednesday, 25th September 2019
The Germany Society for Neurology will hold their 92. Congress in 2019 in Stuttgart. The Event will take place between the 25th and the 28th of September. Find more eiformation about his event here.

92. Congress of the German Society for Neurology

The Germany Society for Neurology will hold their 92. Congress in 2019 in Stuttgart. The Event will take place between the 25th and the 28th of Septem…

Thursday, 19th September 2019
On 19th September 2019, from 2.00 to 3.00pm, the EU Health Policy Platform will host a live webinar in English on: Employment and Chronic Conditions in Europe – Facing the challenge It aims to share information on chronic conditions in the work sector and how Chrodis Plus is dealing with it. One of the tools developed by WP8 will be presented - the Training Tool for managers to help them understand the benefits of the inclusion, integration and reintegration of people suffering from chronic diseases. Managers are encouraged to implement the Training Tool to evaluate inclusiveness and workability of their teams, so as to create facilitating environments for reaching desirable organisational outcomes: productivity, job satisfaction of all employees, and organisational commitment. The webinar will demonstrate the importance to inform managers, HR and employers regarding the capacities of people with chronic conditions to continue working, return to work, maintenance of work, fighting stigma and inappropriate behaviors when there is disclosure of a chronic condition. Your participation in the webinar would contribute to increased awareness on the issue of having people with chronic conditions in the workplace and dealing with maintenance, reintegration and returning to work. Participation is open to anyone who is interested!  

CHRODIS+ Webinar

On 19th September 2019, from 2.00 to 3.00pm, the EU Health Policy Platform will host a live webinar in English on: Employment and Chronic Conditions i…

Saturday, 07th September 2019
The 32nd ECNP Congress will take place from 7-10 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ECNP Congress that occurs annually is Europe’s largest meeting on applied and translational neuroscience.  Held in autumn every year, the Congress brings together a vibrant group of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, neurologists and psychologists from around the world to discuss the latest developments in the science and treatment of brain disorders. With around 6000 participants, the ECNP congress is Europe’s premier showcase for new research, treatments and technologies in applied brain science. Spanning the spectrum of human mood, behaviour, cognition and emotion, the congress covers most brain-related aspects from basic science to clinical care. You can be a part of the ECNP Congress if you are: • Medical researcher in neuropsychopharmacolgy, psychiatry and neurology • Clinician/practitioner • Neuroscientist  • Public health professional  A great line-up of an exciting scientific programme with a broad range of topics is awaiting you at the next ECNP Congress. More information can be found on the official Congress website.  

32nd ECNP Congress

The 32nd ECNP Congress will take place from 7-10 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ECNP Congress that occurs annually is Europe’s largest m…

Wednesday, 04th September 2019
The European congresses of the European Pain Federation give access to leading lecturers and a scientific program consisting of the latest evidence-based and best-practice-based medicine in all relevant disciplines in the field of pain management. The 11th Congress of the European Pain Federation, Pain in Europe XI, will take place in the Spanish town of Valencia, from 4-7 September 2019. This major biennial gathering brings together the most recognized experts in the field of pain medicine to exchange medical science. Why should you attend? EFIC​​​​​​​​​​​​​® is the largest European Pain Congress. ​EFIC® shines a spotlight on current trends and future developments in pain medicine.​ Join other international physicians and scientists to be a part of this unique opportunity to share cutting edge research ​and network with distinguished experts in the field. Relevance of EFIC Congress 2019 for SIP The biennial EFIC congress is an important event to bring different stakeholders in the area of pain together (healthcare professionals, patient representatives, industry and others) The topics of the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) receive increasing attention from these stakeholder groups EFIC 2019 is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the relevance that pain has on individuals and society and to share the SIP policy recommendations For the first time this year, the SIP national representatives will meet to share their experiences on how to build a SIP national platform with relevant stakeholders and how to identify their priorities   All information at http://efic-congress.org/

11th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC

The European congresses of the European Pain Federation give access to leading lecturers and a scientific program consisting of the latest evidence-ba…

Monday, 22nd July 2019
To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] is hosting events in four European capitals – Brussels, Bucharest, Dublin and Warsaw! The aim of these events is to hear what matters most to neurology patients in terms of their health outcomes – #BrainLifeGoals – and to discuss how this can be better integrated in the policy and decision-making at both the national and EU level. Come along to hear patient testimonies, learn about the ongoing advocacy and awareness-raising work which aims to address the challenges outlined, and to question our elected representatives on how they can help. You can find additional information and register for any of the events on the website of EFNA.

World Brain Day

To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] is hosting events in four European capitals – …

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