World congress of nephrology 2026


world congress of nephrology 2026

WCN 2026 Yokohama

WCN is a premier gathering for kidney care professionals worldwide, uniting science, education, and networking in one exceptional annual event. It offers a unique platform to engage in scientific debate, share expertise, and forge collaborations that advance global kidney health.

Expand your knowledge
A 4-day program featuring the latest advancements in global kidney health, presented by internationally recognized experts

Advance your career
Gain global recognition as you present and share your research, and learn best practices from across the world

Grow your network
Connect with peers and engage in spotlight sessions, table talks, and interactive activities

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Abstract submissions
    Opening in May 2025
  • Registration
    Opening in September 2025

Nephrology Conferences 2025/2026/2027

  • Sep 11 International Conference on Hematology (ICH) - Rome, Italy
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) - Singapore, Singapore
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) - New York, United States
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) - Melbourne, Australia
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Hematology (ICH) - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) - Rome, Italy
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Hematology (ICH) - Singapore, Singapore
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Hematology (ICH) - Melbourne, Australia
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Urology and Nephrology (ICUN) - New York, United States
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Hematology (ICH) - New York, United States
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Urology and Nephrology (ICUN) - Melbourne, Australia
  • Sep 11 International Conference on Urology and Nephrology (ICUN) - Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Sep 11 I
    (30th International) 15th WCN (with Indian Society of Nephrology)
    New Delhi, India2025 (Feb 06-09)3,746 participants(29th International) 14th WCN (with SAN and SLANH)
    Buenos Aires2024 (April 13-16)4,539 participants(28th International) 13th WCN (with NST and APSN)
    Bangkok & Virtual2023 (March 30-April 02)3,288 participants(27th International) 12th WCN (with MSN and APSN)
    Kuala Lumpur & Virtual 2022 (February 24-27)3,764 participants(26th International) 11th WCN (with CSN and SQN)
    Planned for Montreal, held virtually
    2021 (April 15-19)3,900 participants(25th International) 10th WCN (with APSN and ANZSN)
    Melbourne, Australia
    2019 (April 12-15)3,580 participants(24th International) 9th WCN (with SLANH)
    Mexico City
    2017 (April 21-25)4,400 participants(23rd International) 8th WCN (with AFRAN, SARS and RCSSA)
    Cape Town, South Africa
    2015 (March 13-17)4000 participants(22nd International) 7th WCN (with HKSN and APSN)
    Hong Kong
    2013 (May 31-June 4)6,000 participants(21st International) 6th WCN (with CSN)
    Vancouver, Canada
    2011 (April 8-12)5,000 participants(20th International) 5nd WCN (wit

    Ali G. Gharavi, MD

    Chair for the Department of Medicine Columbia University Vagelos College of Physician and Surgeons, United States of America

    Jeffrey Cadeddu, M.D.

    UT Southwestern Clinical Center for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Urologic Cancer, United States of America

    Delia Timofte.

    Spitalul Universitar de Urgenta Bucuresti - Emergency University Hospital,, Romania

    V Voinov M.D

    I.P.Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, , Russia

    John K. Maesaka MD

    NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, New York, United States of America

    Huang Wei Ling

    Medical Acupuncture and Pain Management Clinic, Franca, São Paulo, Brazil

    Kensuke Joh

    The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan

    Meet Experts

    Global Networking

    Learning In a New Space

    New Tips & Tactics

    Certification

     Supporting Journals

    Transport

    To get to the venue place, you can take one of the city bus lines, tube or railway service. All the services are comfortable to reach into the place.


    ASN's Mission

    To create a world without kidney diseases, the ASN Alliance for Kidney Health elevates care by educating and informing, driving breakthroughs and innovation, and advocating for policies that create transformative changes in kidney medicine throughout the world.

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    Contact ASN

    1401 H St, NW, Ste 900, Washington, DC 20005

    email@asn-online.org

    202-640-4660

    • Registration and Housing Are Now Open

      Early Registration Closes in 3 Days

    The World's Premier Nephrology Meeting

    Join Your Colleagues in Houston

    Join ASN and over 12,000 kidney professionals from across the globe at Kidney Week 2025 in Houston, TX. The world's premier nephrology meeting, Kidney Week provides participants exciting and challenging opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field.

    Key Meeting Details

    • Most Kidney Week activities will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
    • Early Programs will take place in Houston on November 5.
    • The Annual Meeting will take place in Houston on November 6-9.
    • There is no virtual or hybri