PSI CONFERENCE & REUNION
5-6 June 2026, Budapest
It is with great pride that we welcome you to the PSI Conference & Reunion. Over the past decade, Pain School International (PSI) has established itself as a global leader in pain management education. Through a series of live courses, we have brought together more than 300 dedicated specialists from around the world to advance their skills, share knowledge, and build a stronger community of practice.
These courses have been more than training events; they have been opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and lasting professional relationships. This conference marks not only a celebration of what we have achieved together but also an invitation to look forward to new breakthroughs, deeper collaborations, and a continued commitment to excellence in pain education.
ADVANCED TOPICS IN FOCUS
The PSI Conference & Reunion will feature a rich program of advanced and emerging techniques in interventional pain management, offering participants the chance to learn from leaders at the forefront of the field. Open to all board certified physicians interested in learning more about pain management.
• Intrathecal in 2025
• Basivertebral nerve ablation
• Percutaneous discectomy
• SI fusion
• Facet fusion
• Difficult cases of vertebral augmentation
• Vagus nerve stimulation
• Advanced cancer pain treatment
• MILD
• Endoscopy
• Cryoablation in joints
• Cryoablation for spasticity
• PNS-craniofacial
• Hormone replacement
• Subchondral BMC
• Whiplash associated disorder, MADLC
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE
June 5-6, 2026
VENUE
Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
Budapest, Krisztina krt. 41-43, 1013, Hungary.
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZERS
Agnes Stogicza MD, FIPP, CIPS, ASRA-PMUC
Andrea Trescot MD, DABIPP, FIPP, CIPS
Edit Racz MD, FIPP
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
CongressLine Ltd.,
Contact person: Ms. Bea Golovanova,
E-mail: golob@congressline.hu
Address: H-1065 Budapest, Révay köz 2.
Phone, Viber, WhatsApp: +36 70 6086806
SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRIES
psi@painschoolinternational.com
E-POSTER SUBMISSION
E-POSTER
We are delighted to invite all PSI alumni to showcase their work by submitting an e-poster for the upcoming 2026 Reunion. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your insights, research, and experiences with fellow alumni while contributing to a rich exchange of knowledge. We look forward to your participation in making this event both engaging and inspiring.
E-poster’s maximum length: 250 words
Important dates:
- E-poster submission deadline: May 25, 2026
E-poster submission is powered by Oxford Abstracts. By using the system, you agree to Oxford Abstracts’ terms of service and privacy policy.
CASE SUBMISSION
We invite attendees to submit interesting and educational clinical cases related to Pain Management for possible discussion during the workshops. Submitted cases should align with the PBL (Problem-Based Learning) case discussion workshop topics, and contributors are encouraged to review the scientific program in advance to ensure topic relevance.
A case submission template is available and must be used for all submissions, DOWNLOAD HERE.
Completed case submissions should be sent by email to golob@congressline.hu
Please note that workshop faculty will bring their own cases for scheduled discussions. Submitted cases will be considered as time allows and may be incorporated at the discretion of the workshop moderators.
All case submissions will be reviewed by the Scientific Organizing Committee and may be accepted or declined based on educational value, relevance to workshop topics, and time constraints.
Important dates:
- Case submission deadline: April 30, 2026
- Notification deadline: May 10, 2026
We encourage early submission and look forward to reviewing your contributions.
CME CREDITS
CME CREDITS
International (UEMS-EACCME®)
The PSI Conference & Reunion 2026, Budapest, Hungary 05/06/2026 – 06/06/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 13.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Hungary (OFTEX)
Kódszám: SE-SZTOK/2026.I./00339
Pontérték: 32 pont
Célcsoport szakképesítések: aneszteziológia-intenzív terápia, fiziotherápia, fogászati anaesthesiológia, idegsebészet, kézsebészet, klinikai neurofiziológia, neurofiziológia, neurológia, neuroradiológia, ortopédia, ortopédia és traumatológia, radiológia, rehabilitációs medicina, reumatológia, rezidensek és szakorvos jelöltek, röntgenológia, sebészet, sportfiziológia, sportorvostan, traumatológia.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open to all physicians interested in learning more about pain management.
All registrations should be sent online. Please register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Early bird discounted rate available.
| Early Bird fees until February 28, 2026 | Regular fees from March 1, 2026 | Onsite Fees | |
| Full Conference fee | €650 | €700 | €750 |
| Hungarian Physicians | €400 | €450 | €500 |
| Residents* | €100 | €150 | €200 |
| Non-exhibiting Industry Reps | €800 | €900 | €1000 |
| Extra Exhibitor Badge | €250 | €250 | €350 |
Registration fees are per person, in Euros, including 27% VAT and 400 Euro of subcontracted catering service.
* Proof of resident status is required.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- Access to all conference sessions and commercial exhibition
- Final Program
- Conference Dinner on Friday
- Coffee breaks & Lunches
ACCOMMODATION
ONSITE HOTEL
Hotel Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
Budapest, Krisztina krt. 41-43, 1013, Budapest, Hungary
ABOUT
Hotel Mercure Budapest Castle Hill is located in the neighborhood of the historical Castle District. The city center can be reached in few minutes by public transportation. The newly renovated hotel has both 3* ibis category rooms and 4* Mercure category rooms within one building. Room rates are per room per night, in Euros, and are including breakfast and all taxes (VAT + city tax).
IBIS room for 1 guest: €115/room/night
IBIS room for 2 guests: €129/room/night
MERCURE SUPERIOR room for 1 guest: €135/room/night
MERCURE SUPERIOR room for 2 guests: €151/room/night
Room rates are per room per night, in Euros, and include breakfast and all taxes (VAT + city tax).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation Policy of Registration and Hotel Reservation
All cancellations should be sent to Conference Secretariat in written form. All refunds will be processed after the Conference.
– 100% refund (minus 50 EUR administrative fee) in case of cancellation received before May 5, 2026.
– No refund in case of cancellation is received on or after May 6, 2026.
Payment
All payments should be made in Euros. All charges due to bank transfers have to be paid by the sender. Payments sent after May 31, 2026, may not be confirmed in written form. In this case, please bring the proof of payment with you to the registration desk.
A bank transfer has to be made to:
– Account Holder’s name: CongressLine Ltd.
– IBAN number: HU19 10404027 50504851 52551011
– Bank’s name and address: K&H Bank Zrt. H-1095 Budapest, Lechner Ödön fasor 9., Hungary
– Swift Code: OKHBHUHB
– Please indicate “2026/05” and the name of the participant.
Credit Card
VISA, EuroCard/MasterCard, American Express
Card number with an expiry date, cardholder’s name, billing address of the cardholder, CVC code (the last three digits on the back of the credit card where the signature is – only in case of VISA and EC/MC), and signature of the cardholder are needed.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
VISA
Hungary is part of the Schengen Area of 27 European countries. For non-Schengen EU, USA, and Canadian citizens, a valid passport is sufficient to enter Hungary. Citizens of other countries should check whether a visa is needed for them when entering Hungary (for more information, please visit the home page of the Hungarian Consular Service (https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en) On request, the Congress Secretariat will issue invitation letters for visa applications. Please apply in due time for a visa if necessary, and note that the visa application takes 30-60 days, and a personal procedure is necessary.
TIME ZONE
Central European Time (CET): UTC+01:00
Central European Summer Time (CEST): UTC+02:00 (observed between the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October)
TRAVEL BY PLANE
Budapest has direct flight connections with every capital of Europe and other major cities and hubs in Europe and worldwide. Most major airlines and several low-cost airlines are also present in Budapest. Any point in the world can be reached from Budapest. Liszt Ferenc International Airport (formerly Ferihegy Airport) has two terminals, roughly 28 kilometers from the city. Click here for the official website of Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
TRAVEL BY TRAIN
Budapest is connected to the European railway system. There are direct railway links between Budapest and 13 capital cities of Europe, and 47 international scheduled trains arrive daily in Budapest. Many international trains have dining and sleeping cars or couchettes. Most international express trains arrive and depart from the Eastern (Keleti) Railway Station. Click here for the official website of MÁV Hungarian Railway Company.
TRAVEL BY COACH
FlixBus, a unique combination of a tech startup, e-commerce platform, and sustainable transportation company, allows travelers to experience the world, no matter their budget. Click here for the official website of FlixBus.
HOW TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT?
Taxi
To avoid any inconvenience, please use any of the recommended taxi companies: Főtaxi and City Taxi. Please note that all licensed Budapest taxi companies have yellow cabs and have uniform fares for all companies, clearly visible on the screens. You should be advised that taking the offers of non-contracted taxi companies and individuals offering their services inside the airport terminal building may pose risks. Fares should be around 27-35 EUR per route (airport-city center) per car. Bank card payment is available in all taxi cabs of both Főtaxi and City Taxi.
- Főtaxi: +36 1 222 22 22 www.fotaxi.hu
Pre-orders by e-mail: rendel@fotaxi.hu, or online: click here
Order at the airport: Főtaxi is the official partner of the Liszt Ferenc International Airport, with onsite dispatch booths on both terminals. Reservations can be made in person at the booths located at the exits of terminals 2A and 2B. - City Taxi: +36 1 211 11 11, www.citytaxi.hu
Pre-orders by e-mail: order@citytaxi.hu
Order at the airport: when you get your luggage, call +36 1 2 111 118 (choose button 1 if you are at terminal 2A, button 2 if you are at terminal 2B).
Budapest also has UBER and BOLT which is an easy option for those who already have their accounts.
Shuttle Bus
The miniBUD service offers reasonable rates for passengers from the airport to the event venue or to inner city hotels. One-way transfer is around 20 EUR, and return transfer is around 36 EUR. (Tel: +36 1 550 0000; official website & orders: https://www.minibud.hu/en)
Public Transport
Public shuttle bus number 100E to the city center (Deák Ferenc tér, with two drop-off points at Kálvin tér and at Astoria) departs every 30 minutes from the airport. From Deák Ferenc tér, the PSI Reunion venue is accessible by Metro line 2 (red line) to Déli pályaudvar (terminal station). This service is available only with a special ticket (2,500 HUF). To see details, click here.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR STAY IN BUDAPEST
Budapest Public Transportation System
Budapest’s public transportation systems are operated by the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK). The service includes buses, trolleybuses, trams, 4 underground train lines (Metro), and above-ground suburban trains (HÉV). Most lines run daily from 4:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Budapest’s excellent night bus system has just been upgraded to 40 lines. Additionally, you can try the MOL BUBI public bike-sharing scheme or other micromobility options, like Lime or Tier.
Tickets or passes must be bought before boarding. They are available at BKK Customer Service Points, ticket offices at metro stations, and from the driver on board (cash only!), but the best option is to use vending machines throughout the city. Please note that the front-door-boarding-only policy is in place on some of the bus lines (including 100E from the airport to the city).
For detailed information on public transportation fares and timetables, please visit https://bkk.hu/en/.
For smartphones, the official, free BUDAPEST GO app is available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
For YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUDAPEST TRANSPORT, please click here
BUDAPEST CARD
Get the most out of your stay with the official city pass: unlimited travel, free entrances, sightseeing tours, thermal bath entry, and much more. See details here
CLIMATE
The weather in Budapest is temperate, and you can expect sun or rain at any time during the year. Average temperatures in May: 11-21°C (52-70°F) and June: 14-24°C (57-75°F). You can check the weather forecast for Budapest at accuweather.com or yr.no.
INSURANCE
The registration fees do not include provisions for participants’ insurance against personal accidents, illness, cancellation, theft, property loss, or damage. Participants are advised to take adequate personal travel insurance.
CURRENCY
The Hungarian currency is the forint (Ft or HUF). If you want to exchange your currency for forint, always do so at an official exchange office. Never exchange money in the streets with random strangers, since this is prohibited by law, and also represents a huge risk anyway. The exchange rates applied in Budapest banks, official exchange offices, and hotels may vary. Average exchange rate: 1 EUR = 390 HUF in January 2026. Money withdrawal from ATMs is mostly in forint, but in the city center, there are multiple non-bank ATMs, where euro withdrawal is available, too.
Cash payments that do not end in 5 or 0 will be rounded to the closest 5 or 0, e.g. for HUF 152 you pay HUF 150, and for HUF 158 you pay HUF 160. All prices in shops are gross prices including VAT.
CREDIT CARDS
In general, VISA, EC/MC, and American Express credit cards are accepted in most restaurants, cafes, shops, and petrol stations, please check the emblem at the entrance.
SHOPPING
The opening hours of Budapest stores are generally 10:00-18:00 on weekdays and 10:00-13:00 on Saturdays. The big shopping centers are open from 10:00-20:00 from Monday to Saturday and from 10.00-18.00 on Sunday.
PHARMACIES
Budapest’s pharmacies (“gyógyszertár” in Hungarian) are well stocked and can provide medications for most common ailments. Each of the 23 districts has an all-night pharmacy open every day, a sign on the door of any pharmacy will help you locate the closest one.
ELECTRICITY
The voltage in Hungary is AC 230 V / 50 Hz. Electrical plugs are „Type F” (for European standard 2-pin sockets).
PARKING
If you drive a personal or rented car, always try to park at a guarded parking lot and do not leave any valuables in the car. Please note that Budapest is divided into paying parking areas, with one parking meter on each street. The maximum parking time duration and tariffs may vary between different parking zones. For detailed parking information, please click here.
ICE (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY)
Emergency hotline: 112
Once you have dialed the number, the dispatcher connects you to the corresponding service (ambulance, police, fire dept.).
Only emergency first-aid assistance is free. Foreign tourists must pay for all other types of medical care and medicines. Costs will vary greatly among doctors working at publicly run clinics and those working privately.
