The registration area is located in the entrance of the CEC. Staff will be available to assist you during the following opening hours:
- Friday April 12 14:00 – 19:00
- Saturday, April 13 8:00 – 19:30
- Sunday, April 14 8:00 – 19:00
- Monday, April 15 8:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday, April 16 8:00 – 13:30
Please save your toolkit email which includes a barcode that can be used for easy and fast printing of your badge at the “Scan & Go” kiosks.
Experience WCN’24 in Your Preferred Language With Real-time AI Translation of the Scientific Program
Revolutionize your learning experience and use WCN’24 AI-assisted live translation of the English language scientific program, powered by Wordly.
Access the program in your preferred language and fully immerse yourself in the content. Access translated audio session transcripts, and same-language captions in over 30 languages in real-time.
Click here to access the live translation (available as of April 13).
When listing to audio, please be mindful of others and always use headphones or earpods. In order for the audio to work, your phone must not be in silent mode.
Wordly is intended only for live translation or transcription. The ISN, SAN, SLANH, speakers or session organizers cannot be held accountable for the quality or accuracy of the translation or transcription. Interpreted or transcribed text should not be copied or applied for any other use other than to follow the session in a different language.
Access the WCN Pocket Program here.
The congress program is also available on the WCN’24 platform. Make the most of your participation and mark your calendar for all congress activities:
Catch up with WCN‘24 content at the ISN Academy
WCN‘24 delegates will have access to all session recordings from the scientific program after the congress. Scan the QR code or visit the ISN booth if you need support accessing your account or getting login credentials as a non–ISN member.
Big Data Lab:
One-on-one, hands-on training sessions offered to delegates focusing on data sets, mining, and research tools geared for kidney health and disease. To reserve your seat, please login here, and choose a session under “Individual Registration”. Spots are limited, so sign up now!
Table Talks:
Grab a beverage, pull up a chair and join these moderated, yet intimate Table Talks to engage in group conversations on urgent and emergent topics. The tables are yours; you may even host your own spontaneous conversations here if the schedule allows. The Table Talk schedule is available here
Spotlight stage:
Join the buzz and activities at the WCN’24 Spotlight Stages, two open theatres in the exhibition and poster areas, hosting interactive and dynamic sessions such as the Young Nephrology quiz-a-thon, sessions led by members of the Emerging Leaders Program, the ISN Programs Awards ceremony and the announcement of the ISN Community Film Event winners. The Spotlight Stage schedule is available here.
Go Social!
Share your pictures and messages on social media platforms Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. By using the hashtag #ISNWCN, your posts will feature directly on the WCN’24 social media wall.
WCN’24
Abstracts – Supplement to KI Reports
April 2024
Volume 9 Issue 4S SupplementS1-S662
Supplement to Kidney International Reports
ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN’24) Abstracts
Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 13–16, 2024
The publication is available here.
The ISN World Congress of Nephrology, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 13/04/2024-16/04/2024 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 20.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
Please find below the breakdown of EACCME®s per day:
April 13, 2024 – 10.5
April 14, 2024 – 6.5
April 15, 2024 – 7.5
April 16, 2024 – 4.5
The EACCME® awards ECMEC®s on the basis of 1 ECMEC® for one hour of CME with a maximum of 8 ECMEC®s per day. Cf. Chapter X of UEMS 2016.20.
IMPORTANT: You will be able to obtain CME credits only for the days in which you have scanned your badge at the “Badge Scanning Zones”.
Please make sure to scan your badge!
A CME certificate of attendance will be available for printing via WCN’24 platform after the congress. No printed certificates will be available onsite. More information including instructions on how to download the certificate will be provided by email to all participants after the congress.
To download your CME Certificate of Attendance:
- Login to your WCN’24 Dashboard https://wcn24.theisn.org/
Username: the email address used to register to WCN’24
Password: should you not remember your password, please use the “Forgot your password” link on the platform login page. - Click on the “My CME Certificate” button from your WCN’24 User Dashboard.
- Complete the feedback survey to access your certificate. This is mandatory and required by EACCME®.
- Download your Certificate.
Minors (persons under 18) can access the congress venue and other WCN‘24 areas.* Minors must be registered at the congress registration desk. Registered children must wear a badge or wristband with the caretaker’s contact details at all times while on–site.
Adults are fully responsible for the appropriate behavior of the children they accompany. Interference with congress activities will not be accepted. The organizers take no responsibility for any damage to the venue, other facilities, or disruption caused by minors. Content deemed unsuitable for children may be displayed during WCN‘24 congress sessions.
*Minors will not be admitted to the Opening Ceremony, the Exhibition Hall, the Interventional Nephrology Course, or Industry Symposia.
The following child facilities are available:
- A playroom for parents, caretakers and minors is available in the CEC in Production Hall 1. All minors must be accompanied by their parent or caretaker at all times.
- A breastfeeding room is available in Production Hall 1.
- In each session room, the seats nearest to the exit will be reserved for delegates who may need to leave a session abruptly, such as doctors on call or parents with children.
Using mosquito repellent is recommended throughout the day and night due to the potential presence of Dengue in the country. If using sunscreen, it is best to first apply the sunscreen, wait 20 minutes, and then use the mosquito repellent.
Please ensure to bring your own mosquito repellent with you to Argentina, as there is non available to purchase locally.
To deliver high-quality experience, WCN organizers will provide a safe and welcoming environment where participants can share information and ideas in a professional, positive, and friendly way. WCN organizers will not accept any intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech or actions. This includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, deliberate intimidation, and stalking. All attendees, including speakers, sponsors, vendors, partners, and staff are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct on the WCN congress platforms and conference-related social media:
- Be considerate, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive
- Participate in an authentic and active manner
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, prejudicial, or harassing behavior and speech
- Do not use inappropriate language and images
- Do not engage in harm or threats of any kind
- Do not inappropriately disrupt presentations, talks and the congress in general
- Do not make audio or visual recordings of slides, Q&A, oral or poster presentations, forums/chats without presenter/author’s permission
Attendees can report inappropriate behavior to the congress organizers at infowcn@theisn.org. In case of inappropriate behavior, WCN organizers reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary including removal from the virtual congress without warning or refund, and they reserve the right to refuse attendance at future ISN meeting.
During congress program hours, please visit the registration desk.
You can also contact WCN staff by email at infowcn@theisn.org. Please note that due to the congress activities, replies may be delayed.
Are you interested in a tour pre or post WCN’24? Find out more here!
Discover the lineup of activities designed for WCN delegates to take a break during the congress day, explore Argentinian culture, and return home with new skills!
Check out the schedule and don’t forget to sign up for the activity once you are onsite at the Wellness Area:
SUNDAY, APRIL 14:
10:30 – 11 a.m. – Tango lesson
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Yerba mate and pastries tasting
4 – 4:30 p.m. – Active pause/stretching postural
MONDAY, APRIL 15:
10:30 – 11 a.m. – Active pause/stretching postural
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Tango lesson
4 – 4:30 p.m – Yerba mate and pastries tasting
Wellness activities are supported by
