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Pacifico Yokohama
Located in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Pacifico Yokohama is one of Japan’s largest convention and exhibition centres. It offers a premier experience with a prime waterfront location, excellent accessibility, and a range of commercial facilities.
WCN’26 delegates have access to the sessions and activities in the Conference Center and the Exhibition Hall (Hall B).
The congress venue is easily accessible and conveniently located near Japan’s two major airports. You can see travel times to Yokohama as well as train networks on Pacifico Yokohama’s website. Google Maps and Navitime for Japan Travel can help you map out your journey.
Public transport in Yokohama includes an extensive network of trains, subways, buses, and taxis. The city is served by several major rail lines, including JR East (such as the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Yokohama Line), Tokyu Toyoko Line, Keikyu Main Line, and the Yokohama Municipal Subway.
One of the best ways to explore the city is by using the Yokohama Municipal Subway and JR lines. The subway system, with its Blue and Green lines, efficiently connects key parts of the city, including business districts, shopping areas, and tourist attractions. Combined with frequent and punctual train services, Yokohama’s public transport system is reliable and convenient.
Registration
The registration area is located by the entrance on floor 2F (Conference Center).
Opening hours:
- Friday, March 27: 2 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29: 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 30: 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 31: 7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please save your toolkit email which includes a QR code to be used when printing your badge at the “Scan & Go” kiosks.
Badges
Official WCN’26 badges must be worn at all congress activities for security reasons. You may be asked to leave the premises if you are not wearing your badge. If lost, a replacement badge can be purchased at the registration desk ($75 fee will apply for re-printing a lost badge).
Accreditation
Get your accreditation for the hours you’ve spent at WCN educational activities. Scan your badge onsite at the designated “Badge Scanning Zones” on floors 1F and 2F.
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®)
The ISN World Congress of Nephrology, Yokohama, Japan (28/03/2026 – 31/03/2026) has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 20.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity.
American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
EACCME® credits can be converted to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Board Certified Nephrologist of the Japanese Society of Nephrology accreditation
(腎臓専門医単位 / Jinzou Senmoni)
JSN members attending WCN’26 onsite, online, or both are eligible to receive 15 credits.
Certificates
Registered participants will be able to download their EACCME certificate (with credits) and a certificate of attendance (without credits) after the congress. Japanese delegates will receive a specific certificate with credits.
Certificates will be available exclusively on the ISN Events Portal after WCN’26.
Note: Delegates with incomplete profiles on the ISN Events Portal will not be able to download their certificate. Participants registered by third parties or through group registrations should ensure their profiles are completed before the congress.
Some sessions are expected to fill quickly. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended.
If a room reaches capacity, Main Hall (Plenary Hall) sessions can still be followed via the live stream.
Make the most of your 4 days at WCN’26. Explore the dynamic program combining the latest scientific advancements in kidney care with a broad range of networking opportunities.
New this year: Your registration to WCN’26 includes complimentary access to WCN courses (except the Interventional Nephrology Course, which required separate registration). Please arrive early as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The official language of the congress is English. Live translations are available for sessions directly from your mobile device. Please bring headphones.
You’ll have access to:
- Live translated audio
- Subtitles
- Session transcripts
- Same-language captions
Available in over 50 languages including Arabic, Bahasa, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese/Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Note: Translation services are powered by Wordly and intended solely for real-time use during sessions. WCN and sponsors are not responsible for translation accuracy.
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As a WCN delegate, you have access to live streaming of all 13 sessions in the Main Hall (Plenary Hall) taking place from March 28–31, with live transcription provided in 50+ languages.
Selected industry symposia will also be available for live streaming.
Welcome Reception
All delegates are invited to join the Welcome Reception from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall on Saturday, March 28.
Wellness activities
Take a break and recharge. Play table tennis at the Exhibition Hall (supported by DaVita) or join creative activities at the ISN booth such as writing haiku or creating origami kidneys.
Big Data Lab
Join one-on-one, hands-on training focused on data sets, mining techniques, and digital research tools tailored to kidney health. Spots are limited, so book ahead!
Spotlight Stage
Visit the WCN’26 Spotlight Stages in the Exhibition Hall for interactive sessions and activities.
Table Talks
Come and have a chat. Join informal, moderated group conversations on pressing topics in nephrology. Want to lead your own Table Talk? Space may be available for spontaneous discussions—just ask onsite!
Engage on social media
Share your moments using #ISNWCN to see your posts on the social media wall. Tag @ISNkidneycare and follow us on social media.
Minors (individuals under 18 years of age) may access the congress venue.
- Minors must be registered (no fee). Contact registrationswcn@theisn.org.
- Each minor must be accompanied by a registered adult delegate.
- Adults are responsible for the behavior of accompanying minors.
- Minors are not admitted to the opening ceremony, plenary sessions, exhibition area, Interventional Nephrology Course, and industry sessions.
Venue facilities
- Breastfeeding area – 3F
- Children’s playroom – 3F
- Complimentary lunch is provided for industry symposia during 12:50 p.m. sessions on March 29–30.
- Breakfast and afternoon refreshments are available for select morning and 5 p.m. industry symposia.
- Refreshments are served during the Welcome Reception and Poster Receptions.
- Food can be purchased from vending machines in the Conference Center.
Water stations are available throughout the venue. Bringing a reusable bottle is encouraged.
Coffee and tea are served during coffee breaks:
- March 28 & 31 – Outside session rooms
- March 29–30 – Exhibition Hall
Interested in exploring Yokohama?
Visit the Yokohama Tourism information desk on floor 1F.
Relive the highlights and catch up on insightful content from WCN’26. Recordings of sessions are available within 24 hours of each live presentation (delegates who register after March 20 get access as of April 1). ISN members enjoy unlimited access to WCN’26 content on demand. All other WCN’26 delegates have 30-day access via the ISN Academy. Industry symposia recordings are open-access.
Dive into the WCN’26 Kidney International Reports® supplement.
WCN’26
Abstracts – Supplement to KI Reports
April 2026
Volume 11 Issue 4S
Supplement to Kidney International Reports
ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2026 (WCN’26) Abstracts
Yokohama, Japan
March 28-31, 2026
Explore the WCN’26 visual abstracts and discover the research presented during the Congress.
WCN is committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
- Be respectful, inclusive, and collaborative.
- Refrain from offensive language or conduct.
- Do not record presentations or discussions without explicit consent.
Violations may result in removal from the event without refund and exclusion from future ISN events.
Report concerns to registrationswcn@theisn.org.
Japan is located in a seismically active region where minor earthquakes are common. Buildings are designed to withstand seismic activity, but delegates should be aware of basic safety procedures:
- Do not panic or run outside during shaking
- Follow staff instructions, especially local Japanese staff
- If indoors, open doors, take cover under a sturdy table, and stay away from windows/glass
- Emergency numbers: Police 110 | Fire/Ambulance 119
During congress hours, please visit the registration desk.
You can also contact WCN staff at infowcn@theisn.org.
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