The Chronic Pain Symposium 2026 will open to dog caregivers for the first time, in a change to an event that is usually reserved for veterinary professionals and allied specialists.
Organisers state that caregivers will be able to access the Allied Stream, providing exposure to sessions led by veterinarians, rehabilitation specialists and behaviourists covering canine chronic pain, research and practical care approaches.
The change forms part of a wider update to the event structure for 2026. The symposium will move from a four-day format to a three-day event, with organisers indicating this is intended to make attendance more manageable and reduce scheduling intensity.
The event will begin on Friday 24 April with a “Bitesize” on-demand day. Sessions will be available from 8am and, for 2026, will remain accessible throughout the entire weekend.
Saturday will introduce two concurrent content streams. One stream is designed for veterinary professionals and will focus on live lectures with a clinical and practice-based emphasis. The second stream is aimed at allied professionals and will consist of recorded lectures focused on communication and collaboration.
On Sunday, the event will bring both audiences together for combined live sessions involving contributors from multiple disciplines.
Organisers have also confirmed changes following attendee feedback, including longer and more frequent breaks across the weekend.
Recordings of live sessions are expected to be available approximately two hours after each lecture and will remain accessible throughout the event, extending access compared to previous formats.
FAQs
What is the Chronic Pain Symposium 2026?
It is an educational event focused on canine chronic pain, delivered by Canine Arthritis Management.
Who usually attends the Chronic Pain Symposium?
The event is usually reserved for veterinary professionals and allied specialists.
What is changing in 2026?
For the first time, dog caregivers will be able to attend through access to the Allied Stream.
What will dog caregivers be able to access?
Organisers say dog caregivers will have access to the Allied Stream.
When is the event taking place?
The event will run over three days, beginning on Friday 24 April.
Will any sessions be available on demand?
Yes. Friday will be a “Bitesize” on-demand day, and organisers say those sessions will remain available throughout the weekend.
Will recordings be available after live sessions?
Yes. Organisers say recordings of live sessions will be published around two hours after each lecture and remain available throughout the event.
What This Means for Dog Guardians
- A professional-only event is opening to dog caregivers for the first time
- Caregivers may gain access to specialist-led sessions through the Allied Stream
- The revised format may make it easier to engage with content across the weekend
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Canine Arthritis Management – Chronic Pain Symposium 2026 event information
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