To mark 50 years of nephrology in India, the Kidney Warriors Foundation will host its first major national conclave on World Kidney Day 2026.

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WHY THIS CONCLAVE MATTERS

FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES

Kidney care is evolving rapidly, yet patients and caregivers often remain distant from the decisions that affect access, affordability, and quality of treatment. The National Nephrology Conclave 2026 places patients at the centre of care.

Participants will:

• Learn about advances in kidney care and emerging treatment options

• Understand how healthcare policies impact access, affordability, and outcomes

• Hear directly from India’s leading nephrologists and transplant specialists

• Take part in conversations that prioritise patient voices and lived experiences

• Connect with patient advocates, peer groups, and support communities

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This conclave is designed as a shared platform for the entire kidney care ecosystem:

• Kidney patients and caregivers

• Senior nephrologists and transplant specialists

• Dialysis and renal care professionals

• Patient advocacy and community leaders

• Public health experts and healthcare policymakers

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Celebrating 50 Years of Kidney Care in India
  Honouring pioneers who laid the foundation of nephrology and transformed patient outcomes.

• Patient-Centric, Future-Ready Discussions
  Focused on innovation, equity, affordability, and long-term sustainability in kidney care.

• One Unified Platform
  Bringing patients, doctors, policymakers, and healthcare leaders together as equal stakeholders.

  
  

KWF CONCLAVE 2026

Bringing the best minds together to curate a progressive agenda

The Scientific Committee comprises nationally respected leaders in nephrology and transplantation, ensuring a programme that is clinically robust, policy-aware, and deeply patient-focused.

Chairperson

Dr Dipankar Bhowmik
Head of Nephrology, AIIMS, New Delhi

Task Force Chairman

Dr Sundar Sankaran
Founder, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
Programme Director, Aster Institute of Renal Transplantation

Advisors

Dr Kristin George
Consultant Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician
Aster Whitefield, Bangalore

Dr Vinant Bhargava
Senior Consultant Nephrologist
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

KEY SPEAKERS

The conclave will feature some of the most influential voices in nephrology and kidney transplantation:

• Dr Dipankar Bhowmik

• Dr Sundar Sankaran

• Dr Vivekanand Jha

• Dr D. S. Rana

• Dr Arun Gupta

• Dr Sanjeev Gulati

• Dr Shyam Bansal

• Dr Urmila Anandh

• Dr Manju Agarwal

• Dr Dinesh Khullar

• Dr Swasticharan

• Dr Anil Kumar

• Dr Ashwani Gupta

• Dr Suceena Alexander

• Dr Ashwini Gadde

• Dr Sourabh Sharma

• Dr Kristin George

• Dr Vinant Bhargava

Further programme and panel details to follow.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Award of Excellence Nominations

Recognising professionals who make a meaningful difference in patient lives:

• Dialysis Therapists

• Transplant Coordinators

Nomination forms available on the registration page.

REGISTRATION

• Delegate Registration: Click here

• Speaker & Panel Details: Click here

• Award Nomination Forms : Click here

ASSOCIATIONS & PARTNERS

In Association With

• International Society of Nephrology

• Women in Nephrology

Event Partner

CME Foundation of India

The National Nephrology Conclave 2026 is more than a medical meeting—it is a collective commitment to improving kidney care outcomes, strengthening patient voices, and shaping a more equitable future for kidney health in India.

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