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WCN'26 · International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

World Congress of Nephrology 2026

ConferenceAwardedNephrology, Kidney Health, MedicalHybridAnnual
Yokohama, JP28 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 20264 days

Delegates

5,000+

Countries

130+

Duration

4 days · 28 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is the flagship scientific, educational, and networking event of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). Held annually, WCN brings together kidney care professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, showcase innovative research, and participate in cutting-edge training and regionally relevant symposia and courses. WCN'26 is a global kidney care congress that brings together nephrologists and kidney health professionals from every region to share the latest advances in acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation and global kidney health.

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Key details

City & country
Yokohama, JP
Dates
28 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026
Duration
4 days
Frequency
Annual
Format
Hybrid
Rotation pattern
Global rotation
Commercial type
B2B
Official website
www.theisn.org/wcn/2026 — register free for link access

Who attends

Kidney care professionalsNephrologistsinternistspaediatric nephrologists and transplant specialistsKidney nursesallied health professionals

Programme

Tracks

Global Kidney HealthOnco-NephrologyDialysis and TransplantationClinical Trials DesignRegistry DevelopmentStrategies to reduce the burden of kidney disease worldwide

Networking events

  • Opening Ceremony
  • Welcome Reception
  • Spotlight sessions
  • Table Talks
  • Interactive activities

Host city history — 30 congresses since 1960

2025New DelhiIN← current
2024Buenos AiresAR
2023BangkokTH
2022Kuala LumpurMY
2021MontrealCA
2019MelbourneAU
2017Mexico CityMX
2015Cape TownZA
2013Hong Kong SARCN
2011VancouverCA
2009MilanIT
2007Rio de JaneiroBR
2005SingaporeSG
2003BerlinDE
2001San FranciscoUS
1999Buenos AiresAR
1997SydneyAU
1995MadridES
1993JerusalemIL
1990TokyoJP
1987LondonGB
1984Los AngelesUS
1981AthensGR
1978MontrealCA
1975FlorenceIT
1972Mexico CityMX
1969StockholmSE
1966Washington DCUS
1963PragueCZ
1960Geneva & EvianCH
AsiaLatin AmericaNorth AmericaOceaniaAfricaEuropeMiddle East
CA ×3US ×3AR ×2AU ×2MX ×2IT ×2IN ×1TH ×1MY ×1ZA ×1CN ×1BR ×1SG ×1DE ×1ES ×1IL ×1JP ×1GB ×1GR ×1SE ×1CZ ×1CH ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Oceania.

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