0730h
Registration and Check In
Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
0900h
Opening Remarks
Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Tania Di Renna
0910h
From Pain to Power: Healing in a System That Wasn’t Built for Me
Ms. Vina Mohabir
0935h
Health, Human Rights, and the Lived Experience of Pain
Ms. Kate Nicholson
1000h
It’s Not Just in Her Head: The Hidden Crisis of Women’s Health in Canada
Dr. Tania Di Renna
1025h
Prioritizing pain in kids: A necessary path to improve health for all people
Dr. Kate Birnie
1050h
Canada: a nation that can beat chronic pain: Lessons from science and a
call to action.
Dr. Yves De Konnick
1115h
Evolution of Research for Veteran Health and Well-Being in Canada:
Lessons for the Pain Community
General Walter Natynczyk
1145h
Break/Networking Time
Take this time to network and explore local eateries within the area. Visit our restaurant guide for inspiration!
1205h
Updates in Headache and Migraine Management
Speakers and Learning Objectives for lunch session forthcoming. *pre-registration is required
1345h
Welcome Back
At Convocation Hall for our afternoon sessions.
1350h
Healing Relations: Chronic Pain and Indigenous Peoples
Dr. Lisa Richardson
1415h
Psychedelics and Pain: Have we found the Answer
Dr. Karim Ladha
1440h
After the War on Drugs
Ethan Nadelmann
1505h
Entraining pain relief in the central nervous system: speed, scope and scale
Professor Beth Darnall
1530h
Cracking the Code of Pain: How Science is Transforming Treatment and Empowering Patients
Dr. Sean Mackey
1555h
Transformative Pain Care: Building an Integrated Ecosystem for Better Outcomes
Dr. Rachel Bosma
1620h
Treating Pain in Canada – The Next Steps
Dr. Hance Clarke and Mr. Graham Lord (PWLE)
1645h
Closing remarks
Day One Concludes
1700h
Canadian Pain Parade
Join us after the conference day for a powerful Chronic Pain Awareness Parade! Help us raise visibility and show support for those living with chronic pain.🕺🎶🚶♀️🚶🏻🚶
1700h
Canadian Pain Family BBQ
End our parade at the Victoria College Quad for with for a fun-filled Family BBQ! Enjoy great food, connect with others, and celebrate our community in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
*Please see footnote in our 'Beyond the Sessions' Section.
A Ticket to all of Friday's Sessions
Full access to all Friday sessions! Industry leaders, policy-makers and people with lived experience offering their perspectives, practical solutions, and inspiring ideas to drive meaningful change.
Limited-Edition Event T-Shirt
More than just a shirt—this exclusive design brings the community together for our Canadian Pain Parade.
Canadian Pain Society Community Parade
The first-ever Canadian Parade for Pain, marching from Convocation Hall to Victoria College through downtown Toronto. We invite anyone to join us!
Canadian Pain Society Family BBQ
The parade will lead us to the Victoria College Quad, where we gather for a community celebration and family BBQ that includes food, music, entertainment and activities for kids.
A Landmark Gathering for Change — Open to the Public!
Take part in a powerful day of insight, and action.
Exclusive access — Grab your ticket today!
The University of Toronto campus is committed to sustainability and is a plastic-free environment, including single use water bottles. The Campus is also entirely smoke free, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all attendees.
Guidelines set by the historic Convocation Hall require that all attendees have an access pass upon entry, which will provided in your check in package. Attendees should also plan accordingly as there is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium.
