4th–6th September 2026 | Kolkata, India
Overview of the Scientific Programme
The Scientific Programme of ICRAPAIN 2026 is designed to bridge evidence, innovation, and real-world clinical application in pain medicine. This multi-day academic event integrates structured plenary lectures, focused parallel sessions, masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and interactive case discussions.
The programme is carefully curated to ensure a balance between foundational principles and advanced interventional techniques, making it relevant for both early-career physicians and experienced pain specialists.
Core scientific themes include:
- Interventional Pain Procedures
- Regenerative Medicine (PRP, BMAC, Orthobiologics)
- Ultrasound-Guided Interventions
- Fluoroscopy-Guided Spine Procedures
- Neuromodulation and Electrical Therapies
- Complex Regional and Cancer Pain
- Pain Pharmacology and Evidence-Based Medicine
- Artificial Intelligence in Pain Practice
- Clinical Decision-Making and Outcome-Based Practice
Pre-Conference Hands-On Workshop
3rd September | C-Arm Guided Interventions on Real Bone Manikins
The pre-conference workshop is an intensive, small-group, hands-on training programme focused exclusively on fluoroscopy (C-arm) guided pain procedures.
Participants will practice interventions on real bone manikins under live C-arm imaging, emphasizing anatomical alignment, needle trajectory planning, contrast flow interpretation, and procedural safety.
Structured Rotation Format
Participants will be divided into:
- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
Each group rotates among three procedure tables.
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Lunch Break)
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Each rotation lasts 2 hours, ensuring deep procedural immersion.
Table 1 – Lumbar Spine Interventions
Procedures covered:
- Lumbar facet joint injections
- Lumbar medial branch blocks
- Selective nerve root blocks
- Kambin’s triangle transforaminal approach
- Lumbar discography
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- S1 nerve root injection
Focus areas include:
- AP, oblique, and lateral C-arm positioning
- Pedicle targeting techniques
- Safe triangle vs Kambin’s triangle
- Contrast pattern recognition
- Complication avoidance
Table 2 – Sacral, Sympathetic & Plexus Blocks
Procedures covered:
- Superior hypogastric plexus block
- Splanchnic nerve block
- Celiac plexus block
- Lumbar sympathetic block
- Rami communicantes block
- Caudal epidural injection
Learning emphasis:
- Retroperitoneal anatomy under fluoroscopy
- Vertebral body alignment techniques
- Anterior vs posterior approach considerations
- Contrast confirmation and safety zones
Table 3 – Cervical & Cranial Interventions
Procedures covered:
- Cervical facet joint injections
- Cervical medial branch blocks
- Stellate ganglion block
- Sphenopalatine ganglion block
- Gasserian ganglion block
Participants will learn:
- Cervical oblique view optimization
- Vertebral artery avoidance strategies
- Skull base fluoroscopic orientation
- High-risk needle trajectory planning
Pre-Conference Workshop Faculty
- Dr. Gautam Das
- Dr. Pabitra Biswas
- Dr. Hari Poudel
- Dr. Shruti Rekha Hota
- Dr. Sushpa Das
- Dr. Sirish Amatya
This is an intensive, faculty-supervised procedural workshop with limited seats to maintain optimal hands-on experience.
Main Conference – Day 1
4th September
The first main conference day begins with plenary sessions featuring international and national experts discussing major advances in pain medicine.
Plenary Session Structure
- 20-minute focused expert talks
- Integrated panel discussion and Q&A
- Evidence-to-practice translation sessions
Key focus areas include:
- Regenerative pain therapies
- Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions
- Fundamentals of chronic pain assessment
- Pharmacological advancements
- Pain neuroscience updates
Parallel Scientific Halls
Following the plenary sessions, delegates will be divided into multiple halls:
Hall A & Hall B
International and senior national faculty sessions on advanced interventional techniques and evidence-based updates.
Hall C
- Podium presentations
- Poster presentations
- Rapid-fire three-minute talks
- Young faculty sessions
Hall D – Masterclass Hall
Small-group masterclasses (pre-registration required).
Focused interaction with senior experts.
Hall E
Reserved for special sessions (to be announced).
Main Conference – Day 2
5th September
The second conference day continues with high-impact plenary lectures followed by interactive discussions.
Plenary Format
- Six 20-minute plenary lectures
- 45-minute consolidated Q&A with all speakers
- Focused scientific dialogue
Themes include:
- Advanced neuromodulation (SCS, DRG, PNS)
- Complex spine interventions
- Ultrasound-assisted spine procedures
- AI integration in pain practice
- Evidence-based outcome measurement
- Minimally invasive pain procedures
Parallel Scientific Tracks
Halls A, B, C, D, and E will run parallel sessions including:
- Advanced ultrasound-guided techniques
- Endoscopic spine discussions
- Neuromodulation programming
- Case-based debates
- Clinical decision-making panels
- Masterclass workshops
Post-Conference Workshop
6th September | Comprehensive Ultrasound-Guided Interventions
The post-conference workshop is dedicated entirely to ultrasound-guided interventional pain procedures.
This structured programme includes:
- 12 ultrasound stations
- 30-minute rotational modules
- Small-group hands-on scanning
- Live faculty demonstration
- Needle trajectory planning
Regions covered include:
- Face and trigeminal nerve branches
- Cervical spine and stellate ganglion
- Thoracic paravertebral and truncal blocks
- Lumbar spine and QL block
- Shoulder joint and shoulder nerve blocks
- Elbow, wrist, and hand interventions
- Knee joint and genicular structures
- Ankle and foot interventions
Participants rotate through all 12 stations to complete the full workshop cycle.
Educational Objectives of the Scientific Programme
- Strengthen evidence-based pain practice
- Enhance fluoroscopy and ultrasound procedural accuracy
- Improve complication avoidance strategies
- Advance neuromodulation knowledge
- Integrate regenerative therapies into clinical workflow
- Foster collaboration between global pain specialists
Who Should Attend
- Pain physicians
- Anesthesiologists
- Spine intervention specialists
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound practitioners
- Fellows in pain medicine
- Researchers in pain science
Join a Structured, Multi-Dimensional Academic Experience
ICRAPAIN 2026 offers a comprehensive blend of:
- Evidence
- Hands-on learning
- Technology
- Innovation
- Clinical applicability
This scientific programme is structured not only to educate but to elevate clinical precision in modern pain medicine.
International faculty:
Philip Peng (Canada)
(He will deliver a lecture and QnA online) Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada. Founder in Pain Medicine recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. A leader, researcher, and educator, he pioneered ultrasound applications in pain medicine and developed innovative interventional procedures. He has received major educational honors, including the John J. Bonica Award and ESRA recognition.
Jin-Woo Shin (South Korea)
Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Asan Medical Center. President of the Korean Pain Society. A leading pain physician and academic, he developed the world’s first spinal epidural balloon decompression technique and helped systematize genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation. He has also contributed to key publications in epidural balloon neuroplasty and spinal epidural decompression, with international research experience at Harvard Medical School.
Jae Chul Koh (South Korea)
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine. International Director of the Korean Association for the Study of Pain (KASP). Head of the Pain Center at Korea University. He has established clinical and academic contributions in neuromodulation and epiduroscopy, and is also a computer scientist focusing on artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies for immersive digital twin applications in interventional pain medicine.
Chen Chee Kean (Malaysia)
President, Malaysian Society of Interventional Pain Practitioners. Interventional Pain Physician at Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kuching), Malaysia
C J Toh (Malaysia)
Past President, Malaysian Society of Interventional Pain Practitioners. Consultant Neurosurgeon & Interventional Pain Specialist (Sunway Medical Centre / Sunway Neuroscience)
Gopinathan Raju (Malaysia)
Past President & Founding Member, Malaysian Society of Interventional Pain Practitioners. Pain Specialist at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur / Pain Management services.
Lee, Pyung Bok (South Korea)
President of the Korean spinal pain society; Past President of Korean Neuromodulation Society; Past President of the Korean Pain Society; President of World Society of Pain Clinicians; Professor, Head of pain center, Seoul National University
Tasrif Hamdi (Indonesia)
Anesthesiologist, Intensivist, and Pain Management Consultant, RS Adam Malik Medan, Indonesia. He translated “Basics of Pain Management” book by Gautam Das in Bahasa Indonesia language.
T Makuloluwa (Sri Lanka)
President of the Sri Lanka Association for the Study of Pain (SLASP); She is a Professor in Anaesthesia at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Other International Faculty
| Name | Country |
| A A R A Benn | Botswana |
| Peter Boles Armeya | Egypt |
| Mathew Tung | Singapore |
| S R Bugwandeen | South Africa |
| Sura Belias Ramadhani Ngofira | Namibia |
| Amaka Amadi | Nigeria |
| Lina El Hosain | Netherlands |
| Kenneth Tilberg | Netherlands |
| John Sitepu | Indonesia |
| Ronnie Paul Kaddu | Kenya |
| Fathi Abousnina | Libya |
| Asma | Maldivies |
| Champika Sujeewani | Sri Lanka |
| Bouarroudj Noreddine | Algeria |
| Eltayeb Gadir | UAE |
| Ananya Abate Shiferaw | Ethiopia |
| Jesse Jane Paco | Philippines |
| Anastasia Komba | Tanzania |
| Consolata Kinuthia | Kenya |
| Joeriz Philippines | Philippines |
| Lasman Dissanayaka | Sri Lanka |
| Thiloka Perera | Sri Lanka |
| Shrish P Amatya | Nepal |
| Hari Poudel | Nepal |
| Niru Nepal | Nepal |
| Anamul H Milton | Bangladesh |
Registration Rate
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Conference with or without workshop for: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bangladesh
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Conference only for All countries except India, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bangladesh
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Conference + Workshop for all, except India, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bangladesh
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
ICRAPAIN 2025 will be held from 3-6 September 2026 at the Vediac Village Spa Resort, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
The conference includes a pre-conference hands-on workshop with fluoroscopic guidance on 3rd Sept, followed by two full days of lectures, panels, and scientific sessions on 4th-5th September 2026 and post-conference workshop on hads-on scanning of USG guided anesthesia and pain procedures.
This event is ideal for anesthesiologists, pain physicians, physiatrists, orthopedicians, neurologists, and any healthcare professionals interested in advanced interventional pain management techniques.
Yes. Early bird registration is available until 31st July 2025. Fees are INR 9,500 for the conference only and INR 15,000 for the conference plus workshop.
