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UK Kidney Week 2027

Organised by the UK Kidney Association
Dates7–9 Jun 2027
LocationNewport, United Kingdom
Abstracts4 Jan 2027
UK Kidney Week 2027 is the UK Kidney Association’s national multi-professional kidney conference, hosted at ICC Wales in Newport.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingStrong: UKKW positions itself as the largest UK event for…View detail

Strong: UKKW positions itself as the largest UK event for kidney professionals, with a multi-professional audience, sponsors/exhibitors and three days of learning and networking.

Research ValueStrong: the 2027 call supports oral presentations, posters, moderated poster…View detail

Strong: the 2027 call supports oral presentations, posters, moderated poster sessions, case reports and QI-style abstracts, with online abstract-book publication for accepted work.

Trainee RelevanceStrong: UKKW invites contributions regardless of role, specialty or career…View detail

Strong: UKKW invites contributions regardless of role, specialty or career stage, encourages trainee collaboration in session proposals, and has grants/bursaries planned for 2027 after funding more than 30 UKKA members in 2026.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
TransplantationAKINursing practiceDieteticsPaediatricsTrials, data and policyInteractive workshopsSpecial interest group sessions
Call for session proposals
Session proposals for UK Kidney Week 2027 open on 31 August 2026 and close on 2 October 2026
Priority themes
Transplantation, AKI, nursing practice, dietetics, paediatrics, trials, data and policy
Workshop content
Interactive hands-on workshops and sessions developed with special interest groups are encouraged
Research
Oral abstract presentations, posters, moderated poster sessions, e-posters, case reports and QI abstracts
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
AbstractsOpen · 4 Jan 2027
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 4 January 2027
What You Can Submit
oralpostermoderated postere-postercase reportQI abstract
Submission Specifications
Ethics
Appropriate methodology and necessary ethical approvals are required
Editing
Submitted abstracts cannot be edited after final submission
Deadline
4 January 2027 at 12:00; hard deadline with no extension
Platform
EventsAir online submission platform
Structure
Introduction / Background and Aim; Methods; Results; Discussion
Body Limit
Maximum 500 words
Publication
Accepted abstracts may be published in the online abstract book and EventsAir platform; no printed abstract book
Title Limit
Maximum 25 words; sentence case
Opening Date
31 August 2026 at 12:00
Ai Disclosure
Submitters must declare whether and how AI tools were used; authors remain responsible for accuracy, originality and integrity
Late Breaking
The Programme Committee may consider genuinely late data after the regular deadline; this is not an extension of the regular call
Figures Tables
Figures and tables are not permitted for 2027
Blind Submission
Do not include author details or unit/hospital identifiers in the title or body
Case Report Scope
Unusual presentation, side effect, safety issue, pathogenesis, treatment/follow-up event or rare disease; no patient identifiers
Prior Publication
The work must not already have been accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Presenter Requirement
At least one author must register for the conference and present accepted work
Quality Improvement Structure
Clear aim; QI methodology; results ideally over time; discussion including sustainability
Categories & Recommended Topics
AKCC
AKI
CKD
Dialysis
Education
Glomerular and tubule-interstitial Diseases
Hypertension and Diabetes
Physiology, Cell Biology and Genetic Diseases (Basic Science)
Supportive Care
Transplant
Other
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline4 Jan 2027, 12:00Checked 27 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
4 Jan 2027
Abstract submission deadline
7 Jun 2027
Conference begins
Venue & travelInternational Convention Centre Wales · Newport
By CarICC Wales is located off Junction 24 of the M4.
ParkingThe venue has over 2,000 visitor parking spaces. Listed charges: 0-1 hour complimentary, 1-5 hours £7, 5-8 hours £12, 8-12 hours £16, 12-24 hours £20.
By TrainDelegates can travel to Newport by rail; the travel page lists example rail times including Cardiff 13 minutes, Bristol 33 minutes and London Paddington 1 hour 47 minutes, and notes an exclusive Great Western Railway conference rate with proof of registration.
What3wordsdrives.shape.region
AccommodationDiscounted delegate accommodation is planned; Newport rates and availability will follow once registration opens in February 2027.
Venue DetailsInternational Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales NP18 1DE, United Kingdom.
MedicMess tips7 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submissions open on 31 August 2026 and close on 31 December 2026; UKKW states this is a hard deadline with no extensions.
  • Session proposals open on 31 August 2026 and close on 2 October 2026, with notification expected on 23 October 2026.
  • Registration opens on 1 February 2027 with a 30-day early-bird period offering 10% off listed prices.
  • UK Kidney Association members can save up to an additional 40% on registration fees.
  • Presenting authors for oral abstracts must register and pay by 30 April 2027 for their abstract to be presented and published.
  • All poster presentations must be delivered in person; pre-recorded and virtual presentations are not accommodated.
  • Accommodation rates for Newport are due after registration opens in February 2027.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

UK Kidney Week 2027 is the UK Kidney Association's annual national meeting for kidney professionals. The UKKW site describes it as the UK's leading conference and exhibition for kidney professionals and the largest UK conference for the professional kidney community, with research, state-of-the-art lectures, symposia, presentations, workshops and networking across the kidney community. The 2027 meeting runs from 7 to 9 June at International Convention Centre Wales in Newport.

The 2027 programme is still being developed. Session proposal and abstract submissions open on 31 August 2026. Session proposals close on 2 October 2026 and UKKW is particularly seeking transplantation, AKI, nursing practice, dietetics, paediatrics, trials, data and policy, interactive workshops and special-interest-group content.

Abstract submissions for UK Kidney Week 2027 close on 31 December 2026. The guidance supports oral presentations, posters, moderated poster sessions, e-posters, case reports and QI-style abstracts. Abstract bodies have a 500-word maximum, should use Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, and for 2027 the submission system will not support figures or tables. Accepted abstracts may be published in an online abstract book and on the EventsAir conference platform; presenting authors for oral abstracts must register and pay by 30 April 2027. Registration opens on 1 February 2027 with a 30-day early-bird period offering 10% off listed prices and up to 40% additional saving for UK Kidney Association members, but numeric fee bands are not visible on the rendered public page yet.

Frequently asked
When is UK Kidney Week 2027?
UK Kidney Week 2027 takes place 7–9 Jun 2027 in International Convention Centre Wales, Newport.
Where is UK Kidney Week 2027 held?
UK Kidney Week 2027 is held at International Convention Centre Wales, Newport, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for UK Kidney Week 2027?
Abstract submissions close on 4 Jan 2027.
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