PainConnect 2026, the AAPM annual meeting, is an in-person-only event hosted at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City from March 5–8, 2026. Designed for pain medicine professionals across disciplines, PainConnect 2026 offers a rich and immersive experience that blends cutting-edge education, hands-on training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for personal wellness.
2026 registration includes access to all core programming: main conference sessions, Thursday breakout courses, SIG meetings, keynote and plenary sessions, PainConnect breakout sessions, poster presentations, the exhibit hall, networking breakfasts, the Saturday Gala and Awards Event, and wellness offerings such as the Sunday Swim Stroke Clinic.
Attendees will be prompted during the registration process to select their preferred Thursday breakout course and can add an Ultrasound Lab ticket at that time. Breakout courses are included with both Full Registration and Thursday-only Registration.
Cadaver and Ultrasound Labs are high-demand, limited-capacity experiences that require an additional fee. Guest registration is available for select events, including the exhibit hall receptions and the Saturday Gala and Awards Event.
PainConnect 2026 delivers everything you expect from the AAPM annual meeting—expert-led education, real-world clinical relevance, and meaningful professional connection, all in a premier in-person setting. Register early to secure your seat and make the most of this career-advancing opportunity.
Questions? Contact AAPM at (443) 399-1502 or info@painmed.org
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Fundamentals of Pain Medicine
A full-day educational event designed to deepen your knowledge of pain management on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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Emergency Medicine
A full-day, hands-on workshop focused on pain management in the Emergency Dept. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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APPs
Full-day workshop for advanced practice providers for both the experienced and new to pain medicine. Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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Cancer Pain
A two-and-a-half-hour workshop devoted to cancer pain management on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Review the agenda for details.
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Cadaver Lab
Half-day cadaver lab with hands-on training and didactic lecture on Thursday, March 5, 2026. There is an additional fee for the cadaver lab, and space is limited
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2026 Registration Pricing
Registration Categories & Rates
| Registration Category | Early-Bird Dec 11 | Regular Dec 12 – Feb 19 | Late Feb 20 – Mar 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician (Active Member) of AAPM | $895 | $995 | $1,125 |
| Physician Nonmember of AAPM | $1,295 | $1,425 | $1,575 |
| Active Duty Military/Federal * | $495 | $595 | $695 |
| Advanced Practice Provider (Clinical & Non-Clinical Affiliate) Member of AAPM | $479 | $599 | $749 |
| Advanced Practice Provider Nonmember of AAPM | $650 | $770 | $920 |
| Student/Resident/Trainee Member of AAPM * | $188 | $199 | $225 |
| Student/Resident/Trainee Nonmember of AAPM * Membership is FREE for students, residents, and fellows. Join today to get the member rate. | $425 | $450 | $475 |
| Industry Full Conference Registration | $1,295 | $1,425 | $1,575 |
| Day Rate - Member | $575 | $695 | $825 |
| Day Rate - Nonmember | $600 | $770 | $920 |
| Faculty * (promo code from faculty invitation required – supplied once invitation is accepted) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ultrasound Workshop AAPM Member (add ticket during registration) | $150 | $150 | $199 |
| Ultrasound Workshop AAPM Nonmember (add ticket during registration) | $250 | $250 | $299 |
Cadaver Lab Registration Coming Soon!
| Registration Category | Early-Bird Dec 11 | Regular Dec 12 – Feb 19 | Late Feb 20 – Mar 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADAVER LAB REGISTRATION COMING SOON! | |||
| Cadaver Lab – Physician Member | $425 | $425 | $500 |
| Cadaver Lab – Physician Nonmember | $575 | $575 | $625 |
| Cadaver Lab – Fellow Member | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Cadaver Lab – Fellow Nonmember | $250 | $250 | $295 |
Special Events
| Special Event | Early-Bird Jan. 9 | Regular Jan. 10 – Mar. 20 | Late Mar. 20 – Apr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Networking Receptions Guest (free to attendees) | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Saturday Night Cowboy Boots & Karaoke Awards Guests (free to attendees) | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Cancellations and Refunds
Registration fees are refundable, minus a $100 processing fee, if cancellation is received in writing to info@painmed.org no later than three (3) weeks before the event commencement. Under no circumstances will refunds, transfers, or credits be granted after February 11, 2026.
No cancellations will be accepted over the phone or via voicemail.
Who Should Attend?
Clinicians from all specialties and general medical practices treating patients in pain are invited to join leading experts in pain medicine at PainConnect 2026. The program has been designed by a multidisciplinary, multimodal committee of experts at the forefront of pain medicine practice for a primary audience of physicians whose scope of practice is targeted at the multidisciplinary practice of pain medicine and a secondary audience of non-physician healthcare clinicians, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, psychologists, and pharmacists who are part of the multidisciplinary pain management team.
Objectives and Desired Outcomes
After attending the meeting, participants should be better able to
- describe recent advancements in research, clinical best practices, patient management, practice management, and the diagnosis and treatment of patients in pain
- assess, treat, and improve outcomes for patients suffering from multiple types of pain through the use of evidence-based, integrative/multidisciplinary pain management strategies and patient-centered treatment plans
- improve patient safety and decrease the rate of opioid- and pain- analgesic–related adverse events.
PainConnect is presented by the American Academy of Pain Medicine through Joint Accreditation
An application has been submitted for this program to be eligible for CME, ACPE, and APA CEUs. Final CME and CEU credits available will be provided before the event. To help attendees plan, PainConnect 2025 was eligible for 24.5 credits.
You will be provided with a link to evaluate and claim your credits at the email you used to register for the meeting. You will be required to evaluate and claim your credits for this meeting no later than August 31, 2026.
Evaluation Tool & Claiming CME Credit
Meeting registrants will be provided a link to access the Online Evaluations & CME/CE Certificates. Online evaluations may be completed after the meeting. Attendees cannot receive credit for simultaneous sessions. Participants will receive their CME certificate only after they submit their evaluations online. Certificates may be downloaded upon demand after completing the online evaluation. All attendees are encouraged to complete the meeting evaluation by July 31, 2026, regardless of whether they are seeking continuing education credits. The final evaluation deadline for the PainConnect 2026, the AAPM annual meeting, is August 31, 2026.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
On December 10, 2020, ACCME announced new Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. These newly evolved standards, formerly known as Standards for Commercial Support, “serve the needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and the public in changing healthcare environment”.
It is the policy of AAPM to plan and implement educational activities in accordance with ACCME to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. As an ACCME joint-accredited provider, AAPM may receive support from ineligible companies (defined by ACCME as any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients) but does not receive guidance, either nuanced or direct, on the content of the activity or on who should deliver the content. All program faculty and planners are required to disclose all financial relationships they may have or have had within the past 24 months with ineligible companies. Any real or apparent conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the information presented at PainConnect 2026 to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Further, the opinions expressed at PainConnect 2026 are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of AAPM. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
**This is a paperless meeting. All materials are provided via the PainConnect website and meeting app.
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