Scientific Programme

Four days of African nephrology, at the edge of the Indian Ocean.

A provisional programme of plenaries, parallel symposia, oral & poster abstracts, pre-congress workshops, and industry sessions — 22–25 June 2027 at the JNICC.

Provisional programme — subject to change
4
Days · 22–25 June
6+
Plenary Sessions
20+
Parallel Symposia
500+
Oral & Poster Abstracts
4
Pre-Congress Workshops
10+
Industry Symposia
Daily Schedule

A day-by-day look at the Congress

Tap a day to explore session blocks, halls and types. All times are East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3).

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Sunday, 22 June 2027 · Pre-Congress & Opening

  1. 08:30 – 12:30
    Pre-Congress Workshop · Dialysis Access & Vascular Care
    Workshop Hall A
    Workshop
  2. 08:30 – 12:30
    Pre-Congress Workshop · Kidney Transplantation Masterclass
    Workshop Hall B
    Workshop
  3. 13:30 – 17:00
    Pre-Congress Workshop · Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Nephrology
    Workshop Hall A
    Workshop
  4. 13:30 – 17:00
    Pre-Congress Workshop · Peritoneal Dialysis in Low-Resource Settings
    Workshop Hall B
    Workshop
  5. 17:30 – 19:00
    Opening Ceremony · Welcome to Dar es Salaam
    Plenary Auditorium
    Ceremony
  6. 19:00 – 19:45
    Presidential Plenary · The State of Nephrology in Africa
    Plenary Auditorium
    Plenary
  7. 19:45 – 22:00
    Welcome Reception · Oceanfront Terrace
    JNICC Terrace
    Ceremony
Scientific Streams

Nine streams shaping the agenda

Dialysis

Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, access, quality.

Transplantation

Building sustainable transplant programmes.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Staging, slowing progression, multidisciplinary care.

Hypertension

Detection, control, and cardio-renal risk.

Prevention & Early Detection

Population screening and NCD integration.

Paediatric Nephrology

Children's kidney health across Africa.

Glomerular Diseases

Diagnosis and therapy for glomerular and autoimmune disease.

Critical Care Nephrology

AKI, dialysis in the ICU, sepsis-associated injury.

Nursing & Allied Health

Workforce, education and patient-centred care.

Pre-Congress Workshops

Hands-on workshops · Sunday 22 June

Small-group, faculty-led sessions designed for skills you can take home on Monday morning. Separate registration required.

Dialysis Access & Vascular Care

Half day · Morning

AV fistula creation, ultrasound mapping, salvage techniques and tunnelled catheter care.

Kidney Transplantation Masterclass

Half day · Morning

Recipient work-up, donor evaluation, immunosuppression and post-transplant follow-up in African settings.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Nephrology

Half day · Afternoon

POCUS for volume status, native and transplant kidneys, vascular access — with live scanning.

Peritoneal Dialysis in Low-Resource Settings

Half day · Afternoon

Programme set-up, catheter insertion, training, and managing PD-related complications.

Keynote & Plenary Highlights

World-class faculty, in conversation

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Ready to plan your Congress week?

Download the provisional programme and secure your place in Dar es Salaam.