The world comes closer in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine so that our journey continues. The 43rd European Society of Regional Anæsthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA) annual congress will take place in historic city of Lisbon, one of Europe’s oldest cities, founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC. The city flourished during the Age of Discovery until devastated by an earthquake in 1755. The city was rebuilt with a new grid-like layout in the downtown area.

The Congress Scientific and Local Organizing Committees, supported by an extensive International Experts Group, have built a comprehensive and high-quality Scientific Program for both young and experienced Delegates.

More than 100 well-respected international experts and KOL, as well as the rising stars of the future, all serving on our faculty team. Joining together an audience of many thousands of participants, with a representation from more than 50 countries from all over the world, this is Your opportunity in 2025 to network, as well as to share and underpin the latest updates, advancements and leading–edge research and innovation across the spectrum of Regional Anæsthesia (RA), Perioperative care, PocUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) and Acute Postoperative & Chronic Pain Management.

Traditionally, the ESRA Annual Congress is included amongst the most influential Anæsthesia and Pain Medicine platforms for clinicians, researchers, scientists and industry representatives from all over the world, with its high scientific standard being recognized and highly rated by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
We again drive interactivity, deepen collaboration, accelerate promotion of science and networking, and encourage knowledge sharing, via state-of-the-art presentations on our fields, as well as by highlighting new insights into basic science, clinical research and therapeutic interventions.

This Meeting Format will again encourage an active interplay in between faculty and delegates, framed by your input, commitment and pro-action. Accordingly, the Scientific Program will comprise of:

• multiple exciting learning opportunities specifically designed for Residents, Trainees and Fellows.
• Free Papers and E–Posters Sessions to be rewarded with numerous prizes on RA and Chronic Pain
• Video, Infographics- & Photo-Contest.
• a busy large exhibition area will be available for the presentation of latest innovations from our industry supporters.
• written and oral exams of the well–established ESRA-DRA and ESRA-DPM Diplomas will take place in parallel with the congress main scientific program, or as a post-congress activity.

Counting everybody’s support, enthusiasm and fruitful participation, we are preparing another inspiring congress, and we are excited to have you all along our side! On behalf of the organizing team, we look forward to sharing and interacting with our colleagues across the globe and meet you all in!

September 2026, for another memorable experience

Eleni Moka

ESRA President