SPS & SGPMR Joint Congress 2025

The scientific and organizational committee is pleased to welcome you to the congress “Rehab meets Pain meets Rehab” on 13 and 14 November 2025 in Aarau, which is jointly organized by the Swiss Pain Society (SPS) and the Swiss Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SGPMR).

What can you expect?

  • In-depth discussions: Benefit from exciting presentations and interactive discussion sessions with leading experts who will highlight new perspectives and solutions for the interfaces between pain management and rehabilitation.
  • Networking opportunities: Meet colleagues from a wide range of specialist areas, exchange experiences and make valuable contacts for future collaborations and research projects.
  • Pioneering research: Gain an exclusive insight into the latest scientific developments and ground-breaking research approaches in the field of pain and rehabilitation.

Who should attend?
The congress is aimed at a multidisciplinary audience of physicians, nurses, researchers, psychologists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. Here you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts from various disciplines and discuss innovative concepts for integrative patient care.

Be part of it!
Take the opportunity to find out about the latest trends and scientific findings and gain new impetus for your daily work. We look forward to welcoming you in Aarau!

 

For the scientific committee

Swiss Pain Society (SPS)                       Reha Schweiz (SGPMR)

PD Dr. med. Marc Suter                          Dr. med. Stefan Goetz
SPS Präsident                                            SGPMR Präsident

Dr. phil. Ben Brönnimann                      Dr. med. univ. Maximilian Schindler
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Gantenbein    Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Bachmann
Dr. med. Michael Harnik                        Dr. med. Yan Eggel

Date:

Thursday, 13. November 2025 – Friday, 14. November 2025

Venue:

kultur & kongresshaus aarau
Schlossplatz 9
CH-5000 Aarau

Topic:

Rehab meets Pain meets Rehab

Recognition of the SPS:

SPS will award continuing education points to maintain the title «SPS pain specialist». The exact number will be determined later with the final program.

PROGRAM

We have the pleasure of putting together a comprehensive congress program for you on the subject of “Rehab meets Pain meets Rehab”. The program will be published in spring.

SPEAKERS

Get to know the invited speakers here soon.

REGISTRATION

Registration opens in spring 2025.

ABSTRACTS

Abstract submission for the SPS & SGPMR Joint Congress 2025 opens in spring 2025.

GENERAL INFORMATIONEN

kultur & kongresshaus aarau

Schlossplatz 9
CH-5000 Aarau
T +41 62 843 50 50
kuk@aarau.ch

 

The KUK is easy to reach by car or public transport in Switzerland:

Coming from Zurich
Exit Aarau-Ost, right lane direction Aarau/Suhr (T5). Enter the city of Aarau via the left lane (Lucerne/Bern/Olten/Aarau) onto Rohrerstrasse/Laurenzenvorstadt. About 10m before entering the old town, you will see the Schlossplatz with the kultur & kongresshaus aarau on your right (no parking available there). The nearest parking garage is Kasernenparking.

Coming from Bern
Take the Aarau-West exit (Schöftland, Kölliken, Suhr) in the direction of Aarau/Zentrum. At the Rosengarten traffic circle (with turbine) turn right into Hintere Bahnhofstrasse (access to the “Behmen” parking garage here!). At the Gais traffic circle, take the 3rd exit and drive straight ahead in the middle lane towards the old town. About 10m before entering the old town, you will see the Schlossplatz with the kultur & kongresshaus aarau on your right (no parking available there). The nearest parking garage is Kasernenparking.

Arrival by train
Walk towards the city (approx. 8 min.):

  • Follow Bahnhofstrasse in the direction of the city center
  • after the Confiserie Brändli/90 Grad Café turn right into Kasinostrasse
  • continue straight ahead until the end of Kasinostrasse, cross the street
  • turn left, continue straight ahead for approx. 20 meters
  • at Valiant Bank turn right onto Schlossplatz, where you will find the kuk

In order to provide you with the best possible support in planning your participation at our SPS & SGPMR Joint Congress 25, we have organized a contingent of hotel rooms to the following conditions. Please reserve your hotel room via this booking link.

Hotel Aarauerhof Self-Check-In Hotel
One person for one night in a one bed room, breakfast included | CHF 124.-

Hotel Kettenbrücke 4-Star Hotel
One person for one night in a one bed room, breakfast included | CHF 220.-

Hotel Bären 3-Star-Hotel
One person for one night in a one bed room, breakfast included | CHF 140.-

In addition to an interesting and informative program, we look forward to a colourful trade exhibition, industry symposia and personal exchange on site, as we do every year.

If you are also interested, please contact us at info@swisspainsociety.ch

FAQ

Registration gives you access to all keynote speeches, parallel SIG sessions and networking opportunities. You will also receive login details to use our mobile conference app to help you navigate the conference.

Registration gives you access to the morning and afternoon coffee breaks, the welcome reception and lunch. The social program in the evening will be charged separately.

All cancellations must be sent in writing to info(a)swisspainsociety.ch. Cancellations received on or after June 31, 2025 and before October 10, 2025 will be refunded less CHF 50 for administrative costs. No refunds will be given after October 11, 2025. It is advisable to take out insurance in the event of a cancellation due to illness/accident.

We ask all participants to register for the conference in advance. This way we can plan the number of participants accordingly and organize the necessary catering.

If you arrive at the conference and need to register, please contact the SPS team at the registration table for assistance.

During the breaks there will be the opportunity to study the posters and, if necessary, interact with the authors of the posters and discuss their research with them. Under the section “Abstracts” you will find information on the guidelines for posters and the set-up and dismantling times.

Free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue during the conference. Passwords will be issued on site at the conference.