The scientific program of the 7th WCRAPM will offer highly structured tours covering technique, technology, science and care systems.

 

Advanced pathways in regional anesthesia will cover the entire spectrum, from "classic" peripheral blocks to the latest fascial plane and nerve block techniques used as primary anesthetic strategies, along with motor-preservation variants optimized for early mobilization and ERAS protocols in orthopedic, oncological, and minimally invasive surgery. Within these pathways, instructors will address strategies using continuous catheters, elastomeric technologies versus infusion pumps, home follow-up models, and specific considerations for pediatrics, obstetrics, and frail patients or those with multiple comorbidities.

 

Pain therapy sessions will be organized around clinical syndromes—acute postoperative pain, persistent postoperative pain, cancer pain, neuropathic and nociplastic pain, headaches and facial pain, musculoskeletal and interventional pain—emphasizing rapidly evolving non-opioid strategies. These will include novel targeted molecules (such as sodium channel and NGF pathway modulators), ketamine and lidocaine infusions, cannabinoids when appropriate, neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulation, DRG, PNS, and non-invasive brain stimulation), as well as integrative and behavioral interventions incorporated into perioperative pathways.

 

A robust education and technology component will showcase AI-powered ultrasound platforms with automated nerve and fascial plane recognition, clinical decision support tools for block selection and dosage, semi-autonomous and robot-assisted needle guides, and tele-monitoring models for remote and rural practice. Simultaneously, simulation and competency-based training will include high-fidelity scenarios with mannequins, task trainers, serious games, procedural training with VR/AR, and structured assessment tools.

 

The cross-disciplinary symposia will explicitly connect basic and translational pain science—ion channels, neuroimmune interactions, central sensitization, and brain network plasticity—with big data registries, real-world evidence, and patient-reported outcomes, emphasizing safety, sex- and gender-based differences, equity, and indicators of value-based care.

 

Finally, a dedicated Scientific Communications track will highlight the most innovative work presented at the congress through peer-reviewed abstracts, moderated poster sessions, and short video presentations. The top submissions will compete in prestigious finals, culminating in awards for Best Poster and Best Video Presentation , presented during a plenary recognition session celebrating excellence in research, clinical translation, and educational innovation.