{"id":2624,"date":"2025-08-08T12:47:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/?page_id=2624"},"modified":"2025-08-13T12:20:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:20:54","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/support\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"porto-faqs porto-faqs49ab553223d8e77151da72a38c864a5a wpb_content_element \">\n\t<div class=\"page-faqs clearfix \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"faq-filter nav nav-pills sort-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"active\" data-filter=\"*\"><a>Show All<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-filter=\"abstracts\"><a>Abstracts<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-filter=\"practicalities\"><a>Practicalities<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-filter=\"registration\"><a>Registration<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<hr>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"faq-row\">\n\t\t\t\n<article class=\"faq abstracts post-2586 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-abstracts\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Abstract presenter registration<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Abstract presenter registration<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-11T12:04:31+00:00<\/span>Presenting authors must register for the congress by\u202fJanuary 14, 2026, to have their abstract published and to present a poster. Failure to register by this date will result in the abstract not being published or presented. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/abstracts\/#abstract-requirements\">Read abstract submission conditions <\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq practicalities post-2587 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-practicalities\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Access for minors<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Access for minors<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-13T09:43:36+00:00<\/span>Minors (individuals under 18 years of age) may access the congress venue.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Minors must be registered (no fee applies), please contact <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a> to request the appropriate registration form.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Each minor must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian (1 minor = 1 adult). The accompanying adult must be a registered WCN\u201926 attendee. Adults are fully responsible for ensuring appropriate behavior from minors. Any disruption to congress activities will not be tolerated.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The organizers are not responsible for any content presented during the congress that may be considered unsuitable for children.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Minors will not be admitted to the opening ceremony, plenary sessions, exhibition area, interventional nephrology course, and industry sessions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Registered minors will be required to wear a badge or wristband (depending on age), which must include the contact information of their accompanying adult while onsite.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq practicalities post-2588 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-practicalities\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Accreditation and credits<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Accreditation and credits<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2026-02-03T09:36:08+00:00<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ISN World Congress of Nephrology, Yokohama, Japan 28\/03\/2026 \u2013 31\/03\/2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME\u00ae) with\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20.5<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0European CME credits (ECMEC\u00aes). Each<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he\/she\u00a0actually spent\u00a0in the educational activity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each participant can only receive the number of credits he\/she is entitled to according to his\/her actual participation at the event once he\/she has completed the feedback form. Cf. criteria 22 of UEMS 2023.07.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/about\/accreditation-credits\/\">More information here.<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\nThrough an agreement between the Union Europ\u00e9enne des M\u00e9decins Sp\u00e9cialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME\u00ae credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits\u2122. Information on converting EACCME\u00ae credit to AMA credit can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/edhub.ama-assn.org\/pages\/applications%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ama-assn.org\/education\/earn-credit-participation-international-activities<\/a>. Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME\u00ae for EACCME\u00ae\u2019s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2589 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Cancellation<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Cancellation<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-11T12:04:55+00:00<\/span>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Any cancellation or change to your registration must be communicated by email to the registration team at <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a> and will be subject to the following conditions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cancellation\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Cancellation of participation by the registrant<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>On or before February 25, 2026. The registration fee will be refunded, minus an administrative charge of USD 150. <em>Please note: If the registration fee is less than USD 150, no refund will be issued.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>After February 25, 2026: No refunds will be issued.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nRefunds for cancelled registrations will be processed after WCN\u201926.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cancellation\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Name changes\/replacements<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Name changes are only allowed for confirmed and paid registrations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>On or February 25, 2026: Replacements or name changes may be made free of charge.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>After February 25, 2026: Replacements or name changes will incur an administrative fee of USD 50.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cancellation\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Non-attendance\/no-show<\/strong><\/p>\r\nShould a registered delegate be unable to attend the congress for any reason, no reimbursement or waiver of fees will be granted.Your WCN registration includes 30-day access to WCN\u201926 content on-demand after the congress even in the case of a no-show.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cancellation\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Double payment\/overpayment<\/strong><\/p>\r\nIn the event of a double payment or overpayment, an administrative fee of USD 50 will be deducted from the refund.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq practicalities post-2590 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-practicalities\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Certificate of attendance<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Certificate of attendance<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-23T10:49:31+00:00<\/span><p>Registered and paid participants will be able to download a certificate of attendance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The certificate will be available exclusively on the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/wcn26\/user\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISN Events Portal<\/a> after the congress. Further information regarding certificates will be shared closer to the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Delegates with uncompleted profiles at the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/wcn26\/user\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISN Events Portal<\/a> will not be able to download their certificate of attendance. We urge participants registered by third parties or under group registrations to make sure their profiles are completed before the congress.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq abstracts post-2591 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-abstracts\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Changing abstract presenting author<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Changing abstract presenting author<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-11T12:05:06+00:00<\/span><p>If the presenting author is unable to attend, a co-author may present the abstract instead, provided they are registered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The original presenter must inform the abstract team at <a href=\"mailto:abstractswcn@theisn.org\">abstractswcn@theisn.org<\/a> of the change\u202fby January 14, 2026\u202fand provide the registration number of the new presenting author at the same time. Failure to do so will result in abstract withdrawal. No exceptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/abstracts\/#abstract-requirements\">Read abstract submission conditions<\/a><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq practicalities post-3327 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-practicalities\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Code of conduct<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Code of conduct<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-23T10:44:27+00:00<\/span><div>WCN is committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Be respectful, inclusive, and collaborative.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Refrain from offensive language or conduct.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do not record presentations or discussions without explicit consent.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nViolations may result in removal from the event without refund and exclusion from future ISN events. Report inappropriate behavior to <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a>.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2592 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Confirmation of registration<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Confirmation of registration<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-11T12:05:13+00:00<\/span><p>Upon completing your online registration, you will receive an acknowledgment and confirmation email containing all registration details, as well as corresponding invoices and payment confirmations. This information will be sent to the email address provided during the registration process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you do not receive your confirmation within the expected timeframe or cannot access the documents via the portal, please contact the registration team at <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2593 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Discount code issues<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Discount code issues<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-23T10:45:04+00:00<\/span><p>When using a discount code, please ensure it is entered correctly, without any spaces before or after the code. If the code does not work, contact the registration team at <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-3328 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Fees, payment and invoicing<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Fees, payment and invoicing<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-23T10:45:25+00:00<\/span><ul>\r\n \t<li>All fees are in USD. Other currencies are not accepted.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Invoice information (address and personal data) must be set up during registration; changes cannot be made after payment completion.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fees are determined by the date both the registration request and payment are received. Prices indicated applied until midnight midnight, Central European Time (GMT +1) of the date.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Payment by bank transfer is accepted until March 13, 2026. Cash payments are not accepted.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-3330 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Group registration: Onsite badge and material collection<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Group registration: Onsite badge and material collection<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-23T10:45:52+00:00<\/span>The group leader (or authorized representative) must collect all badges and congress materials for the group.\r\n\r\nDistribution to individual members is the group leader\u2019s responsibility.\r\n<div>Collection times:<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>March 27, 2026: 2 \u2013 6 p.m.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>March 28, 2026: 9 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. (noon)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOrganizers are not responsible if badges\/materials are not distributed to delegates.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2594 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>How to register<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">How to register<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-15T11:47:47+00:00<\/span><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;padding-bottom: 0px\"><strong>Before you register:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/registration\/\">Verify your registration<\/a> category to ensure you select the correct option.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carefully read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/wcn26-registration-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>, including payment and refund policies.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check additional fees if you plan to attend the Interventional Nephrology Course.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;padding-bottom: 0px\"><strong>To register online: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/user\/login?bounce=%2Fuser%2Fdashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISN Events Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Once in the portal, click \u201cWCN\u201926\u201d under \u201cCurrent\/upcoming events.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click \u201cWCN\u201926 Individual registration\u201d under the \u201cRegistration\u201d section.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Follow the instructions provided in the system.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease note that registrations are not accepted by phone or email.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq practicalities post-2595 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-practicalities\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Language and translations<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Language and translations<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-10T07:01:32+00:00<\/span>The official language of the congress is English. However, AI-assisted live translations will be available onsite.\r\n\r\nWCN participants will have real-time access on their mobile devices to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Live translated audio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Subtitles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Session transcripts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Same-language captions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAll features are available in over 50 languages. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/attending-the-congress\/#translations\">More information<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-3050 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Letter of invitation<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Letter of invitation<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/jmackinlay\/\" title=\"Posts by jmackinlay\" rel=\"author\">jmackinlay<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-09-23T10:46:05+00:00<\/span>After completing registration and payment, delegates can download a letter of invitation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/user\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISN Events Portal<\/a> to support applications for funding or leave approval.\r\n<div>Please note:<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The letter does not imply any financial or other support from WCN.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This letter cannot be used for visa applications. For visa and passport requirements, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/attending-the-congress\/\">dedicated information page<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2596 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Registration payment issues<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Registration payment issues<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-11T12:05:34+00:00<\/span><p>If you encounter any issues during registration\u2014such as not receiving a confirmation email or your invoice status still showing as \u201cpending\u201d after paying by credit or debit card\u2014please contact the registration team at <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For payments made via bank transfer, kindly send your proof of transfer to <a href=\"mailto:registrationswcn@theisn.org\">registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please note: AMEX is not accepted in the payment system.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq practicalities post-2597 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-practicalities\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>Visa<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">Visa<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-22T09:20:58+00:00<\/span><p>You will need a visa to enter Japan if your country or territory is not on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/short\/novisa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visa exemption list for short-term stay.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Please ensure you verify your eligibility and visa requirements \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/attending-the-congress#visa-and-passport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full information<\/a><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2598 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>What is included in the registration<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">What is included in the registration<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2026-01-26T15:57:45+00:00<\/span><strong>Individual and group registration <\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Complimentary access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/program\/wcn-courses\/\">WCN courses<\/a> (except the interventional nephrology course, which requires separate registration and can be purchased for 165 USD)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Full access to all scientific and industry sessions, with live translations in &gt;60 languages for the scientific sessions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Access to live streaming of <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/wcn26\/program\/search?search-56119=&amp;filter-track-56119%5B%5D=&amp;filter-venue-56119%5B%5D=41179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all 13 sessions in the Main Hall (Plenary Hall)<\/a> taking place from March 28\u201331, with live transcription provided in Japanese and English<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Entry to the exhibition and poster areas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Networking activities, including an invitation to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Networking Reception (March 28)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>30-day access to WCN\u201926 content on-demand after the congress \u2013 ISN members get unlimited access.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Virtual registration<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Live streaming of <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/wcn26\/program\/search?search-56119=&amp;filter-track-56119%5B%5D=&amp;filter-venue-56119%5B%5D=41179\">all 13 sessions in the Main Hall (Plenary Hall)<\/a> taking place from March 28\u201331, with live transcription provided in Japanese and English<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Access to the e-poster area on our WCN\u201926 website<\/li>\r\n \t<li>30-day access to WCN\u201926 content on-demand after the congress \u2013 ISN members get unlimited access.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"faq registration post-2599 type-faq status-publish hentry faq_cat-registration\">\n\t<section class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t<label>WCN courses<\/label>\n\t\t<div class=\"toggle-content\">\n\t\t<span class=\"entry-title\" style=\"display: none;\">WCN courses<\/span><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/author\/isnadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by ISN admin\" rel=\"author\">ISN admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none\">2025-08-22T09:18:10+00:00<\/span><p>The registration to the interventional nephology course is not included in WCN registration fees. It can be <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/user\/login?bounce=%2Fwcn26%2Fuser%2Fdashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purchased separately<\/a> for<span data-teams=\"true\">\u00a0165 USD<\/span>. Places are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn\/program\/wcn-courses\/\">courses<\/a> are included with WCN registration. To attend, for organizational purposes, we kindly ask delegates to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.theisn.org\/user\/login?bounce=%2Fuser%2Fdashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indicate whether they plan to attend the courses<\/a> taking place on March 28. 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