It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I warmly welcome you to this year's Medical Congress, which will take place from October 16 to 18, 2025, in the beautiful city of Barcelona.

This event represents a unique space where pain management professionals gather to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and explore the latest research and advances in the field of pain management. During these days, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in courses with patients in hospitals, participate in stimulating discussions, participate in practical workshops, and establish valuable connections with colleagues from diverse specialties and backgrounds in a multidisciplinary environment, a hallmark of SEMDOR.

Pain management is a significant challenge in current medical practice, and this year's theme, "Advances in Pain Management: Innovation, Interdisciplinarity, and Quality of Care," resonates with the urgency and importance of the challenges we face in pain management. It invites us to reflect on our practices, innovate our approaches, and work together to find effective solutions to improve quality of life and prevent and treat pain in all its forms.