Bringing Kidney Care Professionals Together for Education, Innovation, and Collaboration

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Registration is now open for the National Kidney Foundation 2027 Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM27), the nation’s leading interprofessional education conference for kidney health professionals. The event will take place May 11–15, 2027, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, bringing together nephrologists, nurses, advanced practice providers, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, technicians, researchers, trainees, and other members of the kidney care team.

The NKF Spring Clinical Meetings offers an opportunity for kidney health professionals to strengthen clinical skills, explore emerging research, exchange best practices, and collaborate on strategies to improve outcomes for people living with kidney disease.

“Kidney care is rapidly evolving, and professionals need opportunities to explore what those changes mean for their patients,” said Jeffrey William, MD, nephrologist and 2027 Program Chair, NKF Spring Clinical Meetings. “For SCM27, our interprofessional Program Committee has created a program that connects the latest science and guidelines with the questions and challenges kidney care teams address daily.”

Early bird registration is available through March 10, 2027. NKF Professional Members always receive the lowest available registration rates. Kidney health professionals interested in professional membership can join or renew at https://www.kidney.org/membership or take advantage of the simple new Bundle and Save option during the registration process.

Register for the NKF 2027 Spring Clinical Meetings: https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical

SCM27 will feature more than 90 general sessions across seven professional tracks, delivering practical, evidence-informed education for professionals working across kidney disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, dialysis, and transplantation.

The conference emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and translating scientific advances into real-world clinical practice. Attendees will have opportunities to learn from leading kidney health experts, discuss evolving standards of care, and connect with colleagues from across the country.

Educational highlights include:

• Interprofessional conversations: Featuring topics such as AI at the dialysis chairside, caring for older adults with advanced CKD, and education models to improve CKD care and post-transplant success.
• Focused preconference courses: Take a deep dive into topics such as kidney transplantation, home dialysis, critical care, kidney stones, and inpatient care.
• The latest in research and clinical practice: Learn from experts on hot topics like xenotransplantation, hemodiafiltration, Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, glomerular diseases, and more.
• Straight from the Source: Attend sessions that emphasize the voice of individuals living with kidney disease and learn directly from their experiences.

The program will also feature three distinguished award lectures: the Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture, J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished Lecture, and Joel D. Kopple Distinguished Lecture. View all 2027 award winners on the SCM website.

Networking and Career Development for Nephrology Trainees

SCM27 will provide dedicated opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees interested in nephrology and kidney health careers.

Planned activities include the Careers in Nephrology Networking Reception, Trainee Trivia, Fellow Journal Presentations, and a Trainee Poster Tour.

Through networking with experienced clinicians, researchers and leaders in kidney care, trainees can build professional relationships, explore career pathways, and expand their knowledge of the field.

Call for Kidney Research Abstracts: Submit by December 1, 2026

NKF is accepting research abstract submissions for SCM27 through December 1, 2026.

The NKF Spring Clinical Meetings provides a national platform for kidney health researchers, clinicians, and trainees to share scientific findings, present innovative approaches to care and contribute to discussions shaping the future of nephrology.

In 2026, the conference featured more than 650 accepted abstracts, reflecting the breadth of kidney research and clinical innovation represented at the meeting.

Researchers and kidney health professionals are encouraged to review the submission guidelines and submit their work before the deadline.

View abstract submission information: https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical/abstracts 

Conference at a glance:

• Pre-conference courses: May 11, 2027
• General conference: May 12–15, 2027
• Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida
• Early-bird registration deadline: March 10, 2027
• Research abstract submission deadline: December 1, 2026
• Late-breaking abstract submission window: January 13 – February 3, 2027
• Registration and full program: https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical

Register today to secure early-bird pricing and join the national kidney care community at SCM27.

NKF Spring Clinical Meetings

For over 30 years, nephrology healthcare professionals from across the country have come to the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings to learn about the newest developments related to all aspects of nephrology practice; network with colleagues; and present their research findings. The NKF Spring Clinical Meetings is designed for meaningful change in the multidisciplinary and interprofessional healthcare teams’ skills, performance, and patient health outcomes. It is the only conference of its kind that focuses on translating science into practice for the entire healthcare team. This year’s NKF Spring Clinical Meetings will be held May 11-15, 2027, in Orlando, Florida.

About the National Kidney Foundation

The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. For more information about kidney disease, please visit www.kidney.org.    

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