Renal Medicine · Annual Conference
UK Kidney Week 2027
Organised by the UK Kidney Association
Dates2027-06-07
VenueInternational Convention Centre Wales
CityNewport, United Kingdom
UK Kidney Week 2027 is the UK Kidney Association’s national multi-professional kidney conference, hosted at ICC Wales in Newport.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
UK kidney professionals across adult and paediatric services, including clinicians, trainees, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, researchers, scientists, allied health professionals, kidney charities and industry partners.
Cpd Note
No public CPD points/accreditation statement was found on the inspected 2027 pages.
Date Note
Start date inferred from the live UKKW homepage countdown labelled 'UK Kidney Week 2027 starts in'. The page did not publish a plain-text end date during extraction.
Networking
Strong: UKKW positions itself as the largest UK event for kidney professionals, with networking across clinicians, academics, scientists, charities, trainees and industry partners.
Pricing Note
Registration opens on 1 February 2027; a 30-day early-bird period gives 10% off listed prices and UK Kidney Association members save an additional 40%. Numeric 2027 fee bands were not visible publicly at extraction time.
Research Value
Strong: abstract submission, oral abstracts, poster sessions, moderated posters, late-breaking abstracts, QI abstracts and case reports are all described on the UKKW abstract pages. The site highlights research and new evidence as core delegate value.
Trainee Relevance
Strong: UKKA describes UKKW as relevant across career stages and the grants page says delegate grants support early-career healthcare professionals, trainees and multi-professional team members with accepted abstracts.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
UK kidney professionals across adult and paediatric services, including clinicians, trainees, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, researchers, scientists, allied health professionals, kidney charities and industry partners.
Cpd Note
No public CPD points/accreditation statement was found on the inspected 2027 pages.
Date Note
Start date inferred from the live UKKW homepage countdown labelled 'UK Kidney Week 2027 starts in'. The page did not publish a plain-text end date during extraction.
Networking
Strong: UKKW positions itself as the largest UK event for kidney professionals, with networking across clinicians, academics, scientists, charities, trainees and industry partners.
Pricing Note
Registration opens on 1 February 2027; a 30-day early-bird period gives 10% off listed prices and UK Kidney Association members save an additional 40%. Numeric 2027 fee bands were not visible publicly at extraction time.
Research Value
Strong: abstract submission, oral abstracts, poster sessions, moderated posters, late-breaking abstracts, QI abstracts and case reports are all described on the UKKW abstract pages. The site highlights research and new evidence as core delegate value.
Trainee Relevance
Strong: UKKA describes UKKW as relevant across career stages and the grants page says delegate grants support early-career healthcare professionals, trainees and multi-professional team members with accepted abstracts.
Programme Highlights
Call for session proposals
Session proposals for UK Kidney Week 2027 open on 31 August 2026
Priority themes
Transplantation, acute kidney care, nursing practice, dietetics, paediatrics, trials, data and policy
Workshop content
Interactive hands-on workshops and special-interest-group sessions are encouraged
Research
Oral abstract presentations, posters, moderated posters and late-breaking abstracts
Keynote Speakers
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 2 November 2026
AKI
Basic science
Behavioural, psychological and quality of life
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Case reports
CKD clinical
CKD pathology and science
Diagnostics
End of life and palliative care
Epidemiology, public health and prevention
Genetic and rare diseases
Glomerulonephritis
Haemodialysis quality improvement
Haemodialysis research
Haemodialysis service delivery
Home therapies quality improvement
Home therapies research
Home therapies service delivery
Infection control
Paediatrics
Patient and public involvement
Patient education
Patient outcome and experience
Pharmacology, medicines management including anaemia and MBD
Rehabilitation, exercise and lifestyle
Renal nutrition
Staff education
Sustainability
Transitional and young adult care
Transplantation quality improvement
Transplantation research
Transplantation service delivery
Vascular access
Other
MedicMess Tips
- Abstract submissions open on 31 August 2026 and close on 2 November 2026.
- Session proposals for the UKKW 2027 programme open on 31 August 2026.
- Registration opens on 1 February 2027 with a 30-day early-bird period offering 10% off listed prices.
- UK Kidney Association members receive an additional 40% saving on registration fees.
- Accepted abstracts may be published in an online abstract book; outcomes are expected in January 2027.
- ICC Wales is off Junction 24 of the M4 and has more than 2,000 visitor parking spaces.
- Accommodation rates for Newport are due to follow once registration opens in February 2027.
Key Deadlines
2 Nov 2026 · 118 days
Abstract submission deadline
7 Jun 2027 · 335 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
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.
What3wordsdrives.shape.region
AccommodationUKKW is partnered with Reservation Highway; Newport accommodation rates and availability are due after registration opens in February 2027.
Venue DetailsInternational Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales NP18 1DE, United Kingdom.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Renal Medicine |
| Organising society | UK Kidney Association |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | International Convention Centre Wales, Newport |
The Complete Guide to the UK Kidney Week 2027
UK Kidney Week 2027 is the UK Kidney Association's annual national meeting for kidney professionals. The UKKW site describes it as the largest UK event for kidney professionals, with up-to-date research, state-of-the-art lectures, educational sessions, industry partnership programmes and networking with clinicians, academics, scientists, kidney charities and trainees. The 2027 venue is International Convention Centre Wales in Newport.
The UKKW 2027 programme is still being shaped. Session proposals open on 31 August 2026, with UKKA inviting proposals from every area of the renal community regardless of role, specialty or career stage. The programme page particularly asks for content on transplantation, acute kidney care, nursing practice, dietetics, paediatrics, trials, data and policy, interactive hands-on workshops and sessions developed with special interest groups.
Abstract submissions for UK Kidney Week 2027 open on 31 August 2026 and close on 2 November 2026. The abstract guidance includes oral presentations, posters, moderated posters, late-breaking abstracts, QI abstracts and case reports. The site says accepted abstracts may be published in an online abstract book and that presentation results are expected in January 2027. Registration opens on 1 February 2027, with a 30-day early-bird period offering 10% off listed prices and an additional 40% saving for UK Kidney Association members. Numeric 2027 fee bands were not yet visible on the public page.