The objects for which the Society is established are:
- To promote exchanges of knowledge and foster collaboration among different Specialty Groups (as defined in the Articles of Association) who are interested in the research and management of pain
- To promote training and continued education in the field of pain medicine
- To promote public education and knowledge of pain and its management
- To promote research in the science, practice and development of techniques and technologies related to pain medicine
- To advise relevant regional agencies and organizations on the advances of pain medicine