Nephrology Update 2026
ISN Endorsed Events
Organized by the nephrology department of Hospital Kuala Lumpur, an ISN Regional Training Center and ISN Interventional Nephrology Center, the practical, case-driven, one-day cardio-kidney-metabolic (CKM) workshop is for medical officers and physicians managing kidney patients, nephrologists, trainees, and aspiring nephrologists. Participants will gain a practical framework to recognize CKM phenotypes, stratify risk, interpret congestion physiology, and apply modern therapies to prevent kidney and cardiovascular disease progression in real-world clinical scenarios.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Workshop: Pediatric Dialysis Ins & Out
ISN CMEs
The focus of the workshop includes various aspects of Pediatric dialysis like hands on training on dialysis machine, catheter, dialyzer, circuits, prescription writing and management of common complications.
The program will be facilitated by local and international faculties.
Purpose: To spread the knowledge on pediatric dialysis across the countries.
Friday, April 10, 2026.
Shaheed Dr Milon Hall
Block-B, Ground floor, Bangladesh Medical University, Shahbag
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
26th Update in Nephrology, Metabolic Disorders, and Transplantation
ISN Endorsed Events
Hosted by the Emirates Medical Association Nephrology Society (EMAN), the Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Science University, and Fakeeh University Hospital, the main goals of the update are to raise the awareness about systemic disease affecting the kidney and how it should be managed (prevention and slowing the progression of kidney diseases), and of the organ donation program. The most frequently raised questions in nephrology and transplantation will be addressed. Regional and international experts in different subspecialities will be invited as speakers.
Website: https://unt-uae.com/.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Dubai, UAE.
For more info visit unt-uae.com. 8th International Conference of Paediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh
ISN Endorsed Events
Organized by the Paediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh, the theme of this year’s conference is ‘Advancing Child Kidney Care Together.’ The conference will include workshop and scientific presentations with regional and international faculty. The objectives of the conference are to disseminate updated knowledge of paediatric nephrology, to provide a better understanding of primary as well as emergency case management of kidney patients among physicians from different parts of the country, and to encourage young physicians to present their research and increase capacity for further research.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
46th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Nephrology: EMERALD: A Renal Renaissance (Empowering Renal Care using Artificial Intelligence and Learning Diversity
ISN CMEs
The Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) Annual Convention 2026 is the country’s premier nephrology meeting, gathering nephrologists, allied healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners. Its purpose is to advance renal care in the Philippines and the broader Southeast Asian region by integrating artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, and learning diversity into clinical practice, education, and research. The convention seeks to reimagine renal care for the future by merging scientific innovation with inclusive education.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
For more info visit psn.org.ph. EMAN-T 6th Glomerulonephritis Update Conference
ISN Endorsed Events
Hosted by the Emirates Medical Association-Nephrology and Transplantation Society (EMAN-T), this year’s conference has been developed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments on glomerulonephritis as well as insightful clinical cases. Thought leaders in the glomerulonephritis field from around the world will share their knowledge in the format of lectures, clinical cases, discussions, and workshops providing a unique educational program and a great opportunity to review updates in the field.
Website: www.glomerulonephritis.org.
Friday, April 24, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Dubai, UAE.
3rd Qatar Nephrology Conference
ISN Endorsed Events
Organized by the Nephrology Department of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the 3-day conference will include presentations given by renowned local, regional, and international speakers from Europe and North America. The sessions will cover: General nephrology – different modalities of dialysis , Vasculitis and glomerulonephritis – acute kidney injury , Pediatric nephrology – kidney transplantation , Pregnancy and kidney disease , Kidney histopathology. , Workshops for hands-on dialysis techniques, The objectives of the conference are to provide an update on the different disciplines for nephrology including general nephrology, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation, and to discuss cutting edge knowledge in nephrology. The conference is targeted to nephrologists with different sub-specialities, physicians, general practitioners, and nurses with interest in kidney medicine.
Website: https://www.hamad.qa/EN/All-Events/3QNC2026/Pages/default.aspx.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Doha, Qatar.
For more info visit www.hamad.qa. Navigate AKI Comprehensive Course (3rd Kasr Al Ainy AKI Navigator)
ISN Endorsed Events
Hosted by the Kasr Al Ainy Medical School - Cairo University Hospital, an ISN Regional Training Center, the 3-day course will include workshops, lectures, and oral abstract presentations from young nephrologists. The workshops are related to POCUS and volume assessment, introduction to mechanical ventilation, plasma exchange, and CKRT. The lectures cover AKI and critical care nephrology and will be given by experts in the fields of nephrology, critical care, cardiology, vascular surgery, and urology representing the multidisciplinary nature of critical care nephrology. Speakers will be from Egypt with three guest speakers from the USA. The main objective of this course is to increase post graduate physician knowledge regarding AKI and critical care nephrology.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Cairo, Egypt.
4th International Conference on Extracorporeal Organ Support
ISN Endorsed Events
Hosted by the Croatian Society for Organ Support, the hybrid 4th International Conference on Extracorporeal Organ Support will take place over 4 days. The conference provides a comprehensive review of advances in clinical care, research and technology in critical care medicine, not only with a focus on the kidney and continuous kidney replacement therapies, but also in other extracorporeal organ support techniques. The conference is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary interactions among physicians involved in the management of patients in intensive care units and dialysis units.
Website: https://www.extracorporeal-organ.com/.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Zagreb, Croatia - hybrid.
For more info visit www.extracorporeal-organ.com. 7th Congress of Ivoirian Society of Nephrology
ISN CMEs
La Société Ivoirienne de Néphrologie (S.I.NEPH) organise son 7ième congrès du 7 au 9 mai 2026 au GOLDEN PALACE HOTEL de Grand – Bassam.
Le thème principal du congrès cette année est " LA MALADIE RENALE CHRONIQUE A L’ERE DE L’INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE ".
Plusieurs sous-thèmes seront abordés :
-Néphroprotection
-Hémodialyse
-Dialyse péritonéale
-Transplantation rénale
En marge du congrès, il y aura :
-Un teaching course de néphrologie pédiatrique,
-Une formation des infirmier(e)s,
-Une formation des techniciens biomédicaux.
Le public cible de ce congrès comprend les néphrologues, les néphrologues en formation, les pédiatres, les infirmières en néphrologie et dialyse, les techniciens biomédicaux.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
For more info visit www.sinephweb.org. Update in Nephrology and Organ Allocation
ISN Endorsed Events
Organized by the Cho Ray Hospital, an ISN Regional Training Center, the 3-day hybrid meeting will provide updates on clinical nephrology for clinicians and kidney care nurses. The program will cover AKI, CKD, glomerular diseases, advanced CKD with kidney replacement therapy, pre-dialysis care, waitlist for kidney transplantation, and potential donor resuscitation for the deceased donor program. In addition, the KDIGO 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anemia in CKD will be discussed.
Website: http://www.bvchoray.vn.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - hybrid.
For more info visit www.bvchoray.vn. XXI National Russian Dialysis Society Conference and XXVII International Nephrology School
ISN Endorsed Events
Hosted by the Russian Dialysis Society, the 3-day conference will be a hybrid meeting. The conference is one of the largest events in the nephrological calendar of the Russian Dialysis Society. This conference merges three important events: XXI National Russian Dialysis Society Conference, XXV North-Western Nephrology School of the Russian Dialysis Society, and XXVII International Nephrology School (CME). The conference program includes a wide range of topics that are of interest to both practicing nephrologists and specialists in related specialties: clinical nephrology, pediatric nephrology, kidney replacement therapy, CKD prevention and management, AKI, AKD, kidney transplantation, and many other important issues. Clinical-pathology workshop and an error-analysis interactive session are traditionally included as a part of the CME course. During the event there will be a session for NIS and Russia Young Nephrologists Community members.
Website: https://nephro.ru/.
Friday, May 29, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026.
St. Petersburg, Russia.
For more info visit nephro.ru. 46th Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Nephrology (KSN 2026)
ISN Endorsed Events
Organized by the Korean Society of Nephrology, KSN 2026 will cover a wide range of hot topics as well as the most recent updates in various fields of nephrology. The KSN will invite key opinion leaders in the global nephrology community, and organize joint symposia with related societies. The objective of KSN 2026 is to provide various educational opportunities and to add depth to the international exchanges for their society members and all participants.
Website: https://www.ksnmeeting.kr
Important Dates: Early registration deadline by Tuesday April 28, 2026 , Regular registration deadline by Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Seoul, South Korea.
For more info visit www.ksnmeeting.kr. 44th Vicenza Course AKI-CRRT-EBPT and Critical Care Nephrology
ISN Endorsed Events
The 44th edition of the Vicenza course will focus on recent advances in the areas of acute kidney injury (AKI), continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT), extracorporeal organ support (ECOS), and a mix of basic principles and new experimental findings. In AKI, experts will discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, progression to AKD and CKD, recovery pathways, mechanism of injury, prevention and diagnosis through biomarkers. Mitigation and actionable prevention strategies in different settings such as cardiac surgery, intensive care unit, cardiology and nephrology will also be discussed. In the area of CRRT, faculty will present indications, timing modalities, prescription and delivery, monitoring and quality control, different techniques and clinical results. Special emphasis will be given to management of AKI, sepsis, fluid overload, and AKI in particular conditions such as oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery, trauma and sepsis, and septic shock. New membranes, machines, and sorbent…
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Vicenza, Italy.
For more info visit www.irriv.com.