AAPM Call for Flash Talks
The AAPM Call for Flash Talks is Open. Submit your Flash Talk proposal for a chance to present your work on the national stage at PainConnect 2026, AAPM’s Annual Meeting, in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 5-8, 2026. The AAPM Call for Flash Talks is a great opportunity share your work, present from the podium, and build your C.V. in a meaningful way.
See the table and checklist below for important dates and submission criteria.
Flash Talks Deadline to Submit: November 17th
Submission Process:
- A LIMITED number of Flash Talk slots exist.
- Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis
- Early submissions will be prioritized for acceptance
Important Dates
- 11.01.25: Flash Talk Submissions Open
- 11.17.25: Flash Talk Submissions Close
- 12.15.25: Acceptance Notifications Sent
What are Flash Talks?
Flash Talks are 8-minute individual scholarly presentations. They are brief, punchy, and convey information about a novel clinical protocol, perspective, technique, or research results. Think TED Talk for Pain Medicine. For instance, one Flash Talk may describe an innovative interdisciplinary program. Another may describe results for a translational clinical trial or pilot study.
Each Flash Talk presentation is limited to 10 slides. No Exceptions. Slides must adhere to the AAPM guidelines and receive approval from the conference planning committee.
Flash Talk topics may be wide-ranging and may include the following regarding acute and chronic pain:
- Pain evaluation and diagnosis
- Interprofessional pain treatment
- Telehealth
- Pharmacology
- Treatment mechanisms
- Basic and translational science
- Analgesic clinical trials
- Technological advances
- Pain disparities and underserved populations
- Behavioral health
- Professional pain education
- Patient education
- Public policy
- Advocacy
- Legal issues and pain ethics
- Special populations
Additional Guidance on Flash Talks:
- Only one presenter per Flash Talk
- Only two Flash Talk proposals per person
- Flash Talk presentations will occur during the main conference
- No financial/travel benefits are given to Flash Talk presenters
- A limited number of Flash Talk slots exist. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions will be prioritized for acceptance.
- The presenter must be registered for PainConnect 2026 before the final presentation date and time is secured.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the advancement of pain management knowledge. Space is limited; we recommend submitting early, as it will help ensure you have a spot to present your Flash Talk.