The 10 Best Nephrology Conferences in 2026

Nephrology conferences are where you go to stay current on kidney care, connect with peers doing the same work, and pick up CME credits along the way. Here’s a rundown of the 10 best nephrology conferences happening in 2026, sorted by date so you can plan ahead.

1. Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplantation Update

Date: February 13-15, 2026
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (also available via livestream)
Website: Mayo Clinic Nephrology Update

This three-day symposium moved from Lake Buena Vista, Florida to Scottsdale for 2026. Lectures, literature reviews, and case-based presentations cover a range of nephrology topics designed for nephrologists, trainees, PAs, NPs, and primary care physicians. If you can’t make it to Arizona, the livestream option means you can attend from anywhere.

2. Annual Dialysis Conference

Date: February 26 – March 1, 2026
Location: Marriott Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
Website: Annual Dialysis Conference

The 46th Annual Dialysis Conference lands in Kansas City after Las Vegas last year. Presented by the Karl Nolph, MD, Division of Nephrology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the ADC brings together the global kidney care community to cover everything from fundamentals to the latest in renal replacement therapies. Physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and industry professionals all attend.

3. World Nephrology Congress (WNC) — Meetings International

Date: March 9-10, 2026
Location: Singapore City, Singapore
Website: World Nephrology Congress

A note on this one: the 16th World Nephrology Conference is organized by Meetings International, a conference management company, and is not affiliated with the ISN or any major nephrology society. It’s a smaller, two-day event with international speakers. The 2026 theme is “Revolutionary Treatments and Cutting-Edge Technologies in Nephrology.” Worth knowing about, but don’t confuse it with the ISN’s World Congress of Nephrology listed below.

4. Harvard CME: Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology

Date: March 15-20, 2026
Location: Virtual (live-stream)
Website: Harvard CME Nephrology

Harvard’s nephrology CME course stays virtual for 2026, offered through Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Six days of live-streamed sessions with interactive chat and polling, plus on-demand access to recordings through June 30, 2026. The course provides 45.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, which is a significant chunk of your annual requirement in one shot.

Harvard also offers a separate “Intensive Review of Nephrology” online course running August 10-14, 2026.

5. World Congress of Nephrology (WCN)

Date: March 28-31, 2026
Location: PACIFICO Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
Website: World Congress of Nephrology

The ISN’s World Congress of Nephrology moves from New Delhi to Yokohama for 2026, co-hosted by the Japanese Society of Nephrology and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology. WCN returns to Japan after 36 years. This is the big one for international nephrology, with regionally relevant symposia, presentations, training programs, and courses covering the latest science and education in the field.

Note: APCN 2026 (#6 on this list) is co-located at the same venue on the same dates, so attending one effectively gives you access to both.

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6. Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology (APCN)

Date: March 28-31, 2026
Location: PACIFICO Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
Website: APCN 2026 (via WCN)

The 24th APCN moves from Taipei to Yokohama and is co-located with the ISN World Congress of Nephrology (#5 above). Same dates, same venue, joint registration through the WCN 2026 website. Organized by the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology, APCN focuses on regional kidney care advances across the Asia-Pacific. Estimated registration runs $200-550 USD. If you’re already going to WCN, APCN comes with it.

7. International Conference on Advances in Critical Care Nephrology — AKI & CRRT

Date: March 29 – April 1, 2026 (pre-conference workshops March 28-29)
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, San Diego, California
Website: AKI & CRRT Conference

The 31st edition stays in San Diego. Pre-conference CRRT workshops run Saturday-Sunday (March 28-29) with an AKI Symposium and POCUS Workshop on Sunday. The main conference then runs March 29 through April 1, covering pathophysiology of critical illness, acute kidney injury, sepsis management, biomarker advances, and CRRT techniques. Registration for physicians runs around $1,400.

8. National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings

Date: May 6-10, 2026 (pre-conference courses May 6; main conference May 7-10)
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: NKF Spring Clinical Meetings

NKF’s premiere educational event moves from Boston to New Orleans for 2026. SCM is built for the interprofessional kidney health team, covering innovation, research, and best clinical practices in nephrology. If you attend one domestic conference per year, this and ASN Kidney Week are the two to weigh against each other.

9. European Renal Association (ERA) Congress

Date: June 3-6, 2026
Location: Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, United Kingdom
Website: ERA Congress 2026

The 63rd ERA Congress moves from Vienna to Glasgow. A hybrid event with both virtual and in-person attendance options. The ERA Congress covers basic and clinical nephrology research, and abstract submissions are open through their website. If you’re based in Europe or interested in European research, ERA is the one to prioritize.

10. American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week

Date: October 21-25, 2026
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Website: ASN Kidney Week

The largest nephrology meeting in the world moves from Houston to Denver. Kidney Week is where you go for the latest scientific and medical advances, discussions with leading experts, and the biggest concentration of nephrologists under one roof. Housing is available through the ASN housing portal. If you only attend one nephrology conference per year, this is probably the one.

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FAQ

What is the largest nephrology conference?

ASN Kidney Week is the largest nephrology meeting in the world. In 2026, it takes place October 21-25 in Denver, Colorado at the Colorado Convention Center.

What is the World Congress of Nephrology?

The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is the annual scientific and educational meeting of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). In 2026, WCN takes place March 28-31 at PACIFICO Yokohama in Japan, co-located with the Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology.

Are there any virtual nephrology conferences in 2026?

Yes. Harvard CME’s Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology runs March 15-20, 2026 as a fully virtual live-stream course, offering 45.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits with on-demand recordings available through June 2026. The ERA Congress in Glasgow also offers a hybrid virtual/in-person option.

How do I choose which nephrology conference to attend?

It depends on your focus area and career stage. ASN Kidney Week and WCN are the largest and most comprehensive. The Annual Dialysis Conference is strong for dialysis-focused professionals. NKF Spring Clinical Meetings are designed for the full interprofessional kidney care team. For CME credits without travel, Harvard’s virtual course delivers a large credit load in one week.