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58th ESPN Annual Meeting

Organised by the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology
Dates30 Sept – 3 Oct 2026
LocationBordeaux, France
FormatHybrid option
The European Society for Paediatric Nephrology annual meeting brings paediatric nephrology clinicians and researchers to Bordeaux for a four-day scientific congress with abstract presentations, pre-congress courses and networking events.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 30 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe programme includes exhibition networking, a welcome reception and a…View detail

The programme includes exhibition networking, a welcome reception and a ticketed networking dinner at Palais de la Bourse.

Research ValuePeer-reviewed abstracts can be presented as oral communications or posters,…View detail

Peer-reviewed abstracts can be presented as oral communications or posters, with selected abstracts published in Pediatric Nephrology and on the ESPN website.

Trainee RelevanceResidents, students and young paediatric nephrologists have discounted registration routes,…View detail

Residents, students and young paediatric nephrologists have discounted registration routes, abstract eligibility and a dedicated young-professional network around the meeting.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Glomerular and immune-mediated kidney diseaseNephrotic syndrome and B-cell therapiesCAKUT, UTI and bladder dysfunctionTubular, metabolic and genetic kidney diseaseAcute kidney injury, CKD, dialysis and home dialysisHypertension, cardiovascular disease and CKD-MBDKidney transplantation and allograft monitoringAI, green nephrology, workforce and clinical trials
08:00
Registration
Registrations open
09:00-13:00
Pre-congress course
Critical care nephrology; kidney transplantation; apheresis; paediatric nephrology nursing; paediatric nephrology course for French-speaking countries
13:45-16:45
Working group meetings
CKD-MBD, transplantation, inherited renal disorders, dialysis, glomerular diseases, CAKUT/UTI/bladder dysfunction, hypertension, neonatal nephrology, meta-research and quality of evidence
17:00-18:30
Ceremony
Opening ceremony
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
FS
Franz Schaefer
Germany
Hereditary kidney diseases across life-span and emerging concepts
Keynote
GC
Guillaume Canaud
France
From molecular understanding towards precision medicine in kidney diseases
Keynote
WY
Wen Yi Ding
United Kingdom
Gene therapy in kidney diseases
Keynote
OT
Olivier Thaunat
France
Expanding the battlefield: DSA-independent microvascular rejection in kidney transplantation
Keynote
JB
Justine Bacchetta
France
The future of CKD-MBD therapy
LH
Lieke Hoogenboom
United Kingdom
Impact of preterm birth on kidney health
MS
Michiel Schreuder
The Netherlands
Long-term outcome of neonatal AKI
AA
Andrea Angeletti
Italy
Combined anti-CD20 and anti-CD38 approaches in SRNS
OB
Olivia Boyer
France
Optimizing patient care after B-cell-targeted therapies
DB
Detlef Bockenhauer
Belgium
Rational diagnostics in tubulopathies
HR
Hector Rios Duro
Spain
Established and novel therapies
FO
Fatih Ozaltin
Türkiye
When to perform genetics - mainstreaming kidney genomics
KT
Kalman Tory
Hungary
Challenging genetic findings
RS
Rukshana Shroff
United Kingdom
Bridging the gap between paediatric and adult CV risk management in CKD
CF
Charles Ferro
United Kingdom
Bridging the gap between paediatric and adult CV risk management in CKD
TB
Tom Blydt-Hansen
Canada
Chemokines in kidney allograft function
JH
Julien Hogan
France
Cell-free DNA in kidney allograft function
MB
Marjolein Bonthuis
The Netherlands
ESPN/ERA Registry - mapping transition to adult care and long-term outcomes
ON
Olivier Niel
Luxembourg
AI application in paediatric nephrology
AS
Aditi Sinha
India
Personalizing therapy for first-episode nephrotic syndrome
NP
Naomi Pode-Shakked
Israel
Latest models of kidney development and its applications
ZA
Zainab Arslan
United Kingdom
Newborn screening programme - DNA first
AbstractsClosed · 12 Jul 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 12 July 2026
What You Can Submit
oralpostere-posterfree communicationfocused oral presentation
Submission Specifications
Authors
Up to 15 authors per abstract, with a maximum of 5 affiliations per author.
Deadline
Late abstract submission closed on 12 July 2026; acceptance notifications were due from 16 July 2026.
Language
English only.
Structure
Aims / Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
Word Limit
2,500 characters including tables and references.
Publication
Selected abstracts are published in Pediatric Nephrology Journal and on the ESPN website.
Title Rules
Do not use abbreviations in the title; minimise abbreviations in the body text.
Encore Policy
Encore submissions with data recently presented elsewhere or published in scientific journals are eligible.
Embargo Policy
The conference does not enforce an embargo policy on submitted abstracts.
Figures Tables
Either one table or one figure is permitted; more than one item, or both a table and a figure, is not permitted.
Review Process
All abstracts are reviewed by the Scientific Committee, which assigns the final presentation type.
Award Eligibility
Presenting authors under 42 years old are eligible for the Best Abstract Award.
Commercial Content
Direct references to specific medical devices, pharmaceuticals or proprietary technologies are not permitted in abstracts.
Presentation Formats
Free communication (6 minutes plus 2 minutes discussion), focused oral presentation (3 minutes plus 2 minutes discussion), and poster presentation.
Presenter Requirement
The presenting author must register for the ESPN meeting; all presentations, including posters, must be delivered in person.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Urinary tract infections and dysfunction
Genetic kidney diseases / CAKUT
Immune-mediated kidney diseases
Tubular / metabolic diseases
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease, CKD-MBD
Hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Dialysis
Transplantation
Other
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
12 Jul 2026
Abstract submission deadline
30 Sept 2026 · 62 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelPalais des Congrès, Bordeaux Congress Center · Bordeaux
By CarFor the Palais de la Bourse networking dinner, the source lists access via A10, A62, A63 and A89.
ParkingFor the networking dinner, Bourse - Jean Jaurès underground parking is listed as directly under Palais de la Bourse.
By TrainThe congress venue is in the Bordeaux Lake district and the home page says it is accessible by tram from the city centre. The networking dinner venue is near Place de la Bourse tram stop and can be reached from Saint-Jean station on lines C or D.
Venue DetailsPalais des Congrès, Av. Jean Gabriel Domergue, 33300 Bordeaux, France.
Nearest AirportBordeaux Mérignac Airport is referenced on the social programme travel directions via line F to Saint-Jean station.
MedicMess tips7 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Late abstract submission closed on 12 July 2026; acceptance notifications were due from 16 July 2026.
  • Free communications are scheduled as 6 minutes plus 2 minutes discussion; focused oral presentations are 3 minutes plus 2 minutes discussion.
  • Abstracts may include either one table or one figure, but not both.
  • Oral presenters should report to the slide centre at least 1 hour before their session; Mac/laptop users are asked to report at least 2 hours before.
  • Delegate registration is mandatory for oral and poster presenters.
  • The networking dinner is ticketed separately and seats are limited.
  • Accommodation booking should use the official HotelMap route; the site warns about fraudulent hotel reservation emails.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The 58th ESPN Annual Meeting is aimed at paediatric nephrologists, trainees, allied professionals and researchers working in child kidney disease. The Bordeaux programme spans pre-congress courses, working group meetings, state-of-the-art lectures, focused oral communications, guided poster viewing and parallel sessions across glomerular disease, CAKUT, hereditary and tubular disorders, AKI, CKD, dialysis, hypertension, transplantation, AI, green nephrology and workforce issues. Abstract submission is closed; late abstracts were accepted until 12 July 2026 and acceptance notifications were due from 16 July. Submission formats include free communication, focused oral presentation and poster presentation, with in-person delivery required. Abstracts use Aims / Purpose, Methods, Results and Conclusions, with a 2,500-character limit and either one table or one figure. Selected abstracts are published in Pediatric Nephrology Journal and on the ESPN website. Registration is available for in-person and online attendance, with discounted euro fees for ESPN members, residents, students, nurses, allied professionals and delegates from lower-income countries. The meeting takes place at the Palais des Congrès in Bordeaux, with a welcome reception and a ticketed networking dinner at Palais de la Bourse.

Frequently asked
When is 58th ESPN Annual Meeting?
58th ESPN Annual Meeting takes place 30 Sept – 3 Oct 2026 in Palais des Congrès, Bordeaux Congress Center, Bordeaux.
Where is 58th ESPN Annual Meeting held?
58th ESPN Annual Meeting is held at Palais des Congrès, Bordeaux Congress Center, Bordeaux, France. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 58th ESPN Annual Meeting?
The abstract submission deadline for 58th ESPN Annual Meeting (12 Jul 2026) has passed.