About WCN ISN s biennial World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is the premiere educational event in nephrology which rotates between continents and is organized in collaboration with local and regional nephrology societies. The congress is targeted to the international nephrology community as well as other healthcare professionals involved in multidisciplinary nephrology care, thus enabling professionals from all parts of the world to exchange views on a wide variety of topics affecting nephrology and those suffering from kidney disease around the world. By bringing together practicing physicians, academics, scientists, international health authorities and clinical researchers, each Congress offers a unique global forum for a free exchange of science and medical strategy.
WCN 2015 Congress Theme: Sustainability and Diversity. Global Event: Attracting over 4,000 delegates from around the world. Regionally Aligned: A congress aligned with local and regional reflections under the overall congress theme. Educational Value: A congress not only delivering the most recent innovations but also state-of-the-art knowledge that is relevant and adapted to renal care practice throughout the world where delegates benefit from practical, practice changing and concrete takeaways. Committed: To advancing kidney care around the world.
Themes Scientific Themes: Infectious and non-infectious risk factors Acute kidney injury (AKI) Translational and clinical nephrology CKD and its consequences Dialysis and transplantation Regionally Aligned: Aligned with local and regional reflections under the overall congress theme of Sustainability and Diversity with scientific topics including: Low birth-weight Maternal malnutrition Pediatric issues HIV nephropathy Treatable AKF Viral hemorrhagic fevers
WCN 2015 Features Ground-breaking program with world renowned faculty Authoritative and innovative keynote lectures 5 Scientific themes Pro and con debates Interactive case presentations/ discussions Late breaking science and clinical trials sessions Interventional nephrology and renal pathology courses CNE sessions, starting pre-congress on Friday, March 13 NEW CNE sessions in French NEW Pre-congress Allied Health Professionals Symposium (Friday, March 13) NEW Daily moderated poster sessions Post congress satellite symposia Industry lunch symposia Integrated industry exhibition Exhibitor spotlight NEW Face-to-face networking opportunities with thousands of peers from around the world Exclusive optional social program Features
Congress Committee Members Congress Organizing Committee (COC) Members Giuseppe Remuzzi, ISN President & WCN 2015 Chair Pierre Ronco, WCN 2015 Scientific Program Chair Charles Swanepoel, LOC Chair & Scientific Program Co-chair Ricardo Correa-Rotter, ISN Secretary General Tom Coffman, ISN Treasurer Adeera Levin, ISN President Elect Luca Segantini, ISN Executive Director Wessel Nieuwenweg, ISN Congress Director Scientific Program Co-Chairs Pierre Ronco, Scientific Program Chair Julie Ingelfinger, Scientific Program Co-chair Jürgen Floege, Scientific Program Co-chair Charles Swanepoel, Scientific Program Co-chair
Deadlines & Contacts Deadlines Registration Opens Abstract Submissions Open Abstract Submissions Deadline Early Bird Registration Deadline Regular Registration Deadline July 14, 2014 July 14, 2014 October 27, 2014 December 14, 2014 February 9, 2015 Contacts Website: www.wcn2015.org Email: registration@wcn2015.org
Organizers and Supporting Organizations Organizers An event by Hosted by International Society of Nephrology South African Renal Society In partnership with African Association of Nephrology Renal Care Society of South Africa Supporting Organizations International Pediatric Nephrology Association African Pediatric Nephrology Association