Advancing kidney care through global partnerships and collaboration: WCN’26 joint sessions
Kidney care challenges vary from region to region, but the drive to find solutions is universal. WCN’26 joint sessions bring together global partners to present diverse experiences and practical insights to advance best practices in kidney care and improve patient outcomes, no matter where they live.
Discover a selection of standout sessions each day and explore more in the program online.
March 28 (Saturday)
How do gender disparities affect outcomes in chronic kidney disease and dialysis? How can clinical trials be designed to include more women? This session will explore these questions, highlight strategies to improve sex- and gender-based reporting and inclusion, and offer actionable insights for making kidney care and research truly inclusive worldwide.
March 29 (Sunday)
ISN–KDIGO Joint Session: Implementing Updated KDIGO AKI/AKD Guidelines Worldwide
What are the current definitions and best practices for managing acute kidney injury and acute kidney disease? How can clinicians prevent complications and optimize kidney replacement therapy in acute settings? Join in and learn practical strategies to help improve patient outcomes globally.
March 30 (Monday)
ISN–Lancet Joint Session: Advancing Chronic Kidney Disease Research and Care
How do biological and clinical sex differences affect chronic kidney disease outcomes? What system-level challenges need to be addressed to deliver equitable and sustainable CKD care? This high-profile session examines emerging strategies for fair and effective care and offers insights into advancing scientific dialogue and global policy for CKD management.
March 31 (Tuesday)
ISN–JSN–APSN Joint Session: Delivering Kidney Care in Humanitarian Crises
How can kidney care be delivered effectively in resource-limited and crisis settings? What strategies help optimize resources, ensure continuity of care, and build resilient services under challenging conditions? Hear about real-world experiences, lessons learned, and collaborative approaches to support nephrologists working in humanitarian contexts.
Explore the complete WCN’26 scientific program
Register for WCN’26 at the early bird rate until January 14!
