ERA is proud to present the ERA Long-Term Strategic Plan launched at ERA25 titled "Leading the Way in Kidney Health: Innovation, Inclusion, Impact".
Scientific Programme
Challenge Your Thinking with the ERA26 Scientific Programme
Open your mind
This year’s theme will be Open your mind.
There will be seven main tracks for the 63rd ERA Congress:
- Physiology, Cell Biology & Genetic Diseases
- Glomerular & Tubulo-interstitial Diseases
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dialysis
- Kidney Transplantation
- Hypertension & Diabetes
- AKI & Critical Care Nephrology
Contacts
For further inquiries, please contact program@era-online.org
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Scientific Committee
Serhan Tuglular
Chair
Türkiye
Türkiye
Martin Adamczak, Poland
Hans-Joachim Anders, Germany
Sebastjan Bevc, Slovenia
Annette Bruchfeld, Sweden
Vincenzo Cantaluppi, Italy
Daniel Cejka, Austria
Emilie Cornec-Le Gall, France
Orsolya Cseprekál, Hungary
Sophie de Seigneux, Switzerland
Evangelia Dounousi, Greece
Beatriz Fernandez-Fernandez, Spain
Juergen Floege, Germany
Sandrine Florquin, France
Dimitrios Goumenos, Greece
Manfred Hecking, Austria
Rachel Hellemans, Belgium
Rumeyza Kazancıoğlu, Türkiye
Patrick Mark, United Kingdom
Bairbre McNicholas, Ireland
Björn Meijers, Belgium
Safak Mirioglu, Türkiye
Juan Francisco Navarro-González, Spain
Albert Ong, United Kingdom
Alberto Ortiz, Spain
Giorgina Piccoli, France
Paola Romagnani, Italy
Kate Stevens, United Kingdom
Onno Teng, Netherland
Roser Torra, Spain
Marina Vivarelli, Italy
Carsten Wagner, Switzerland
CME Committee
ERA Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee was established in 2018 to oversee the educational activities on the first day of the ERA Annual Congresses.
Beatriz Fernández-Fernández
Chair
Spain
Spain
Orsolya Cseprekál, Hungary
Danilo Fliser, Germany
Albert Ong, United Kingdom
Alberto Ortiz, Spain
CMEs Coordinators
Continuing Medical Education Coordinators and Co-Coordinators for 2025-2027
| Course Nr | Course Title | Coordinator | Co-Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| CME 1 | Primary & Secondary GN, vasculitis and autoimmune diseases | Andreas Kronbichler, Austria | Eleni Frangou, Cyprus |
| CME 2 | Kidney Transplantation | Rachel Hellemans, Belgium | Christophe Mariat, France |
| CME 3 | Cardio-kidney metabolic disease | Johannes Stegbauer, Germany | Marieta Theodorakopoulou, Greece |
| CME 4 | Hemo and Peritoneal Dialysis | Lily Jakulj, The Netherlands | Björn Meijers, Belgium |
| CME 5 | Acute Kidney Injury | Marlies Ostermann, United Kingdom | Joana Gameiro, Portugal |
| CME 6 | Onconephrology and electrolytes | Jolanta Małyszko, Poland | Clara García-Carro, Spain |
| CME 7 | Genetics for nephrologists | Roman-Ulrich Müller, Germany | Maria Vanessa Perez Gomez, Spain |
| CME 8 | CKD-MBD and nephrolithiasis | María Jesús Lloret Cora, Spain | Maria Fusaro, Italy |
| CME 9 | Artificial intelligence for nephrologists | Olivier Aubert, France | Claudia Torino, Italy |
| CME 10 | Renal pathology for nephrologists | Pablo Cannata, Spain | Sandrine Florquin, The Netherlands |
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FAQ - General information
Frequently asked questions about the Scientific Programme. Please note that the information below is constantly being updated.
What is the theme of the 63rd ERA Congress?
The theme for this year’s Scientific Programme is “Open your mind“.
Will the Congress feature educational sessions?
Yes, the event also includes educational sessions arranged by the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee and practical courses scheduled on the initial day of the Congress.
How is the Scientific Programme structured?
The 63rd ERA Congress will present a well-organised scientific programme that combines cutting-edge research with a comprehensive overview of the most relevant fields in the prevention, detection and treatment of kidney diseases.
There will be seven main tracks for the 63rd ERA congress:
– Physiology, cell biology & genetic diseases
– Glomerular & tubulo-interstitial diseases
– Chronic kidney disease
– Dialysis
– Kidney Transplantation (clinical and immunology)
– Hypertension & Diabetes
– AKI & Critical Care Nephrology
How many speakers will be invited?
Around 250 invited speakers from all over the world will provide a comprehensive global view of their research activities, optimized patient care, and kidney disease management. Additionally, the conference will focus on the perspectives and experiences of patients.
Which kind of sessions can we expect?
The scientific programme offers a diverse range of Plenary Lectures, Symposia, Mini Lectures, Free Communications, Focussed Orals, e-Posters, Creative Labs, Learn by Practice, and Late Breaking Clinical Trials sessions covering different facets of basic and clinical Nephrology, along with the latest research in the field.
What is the format of the 63rd ERA Congress?
The 63rd ERA Congress will be held in Glasgow, both virtually and in-person.
Will all sessions be available on-demand?
After each session finishes, the vast majority of it will be available on-demand through our website for attendees who have registered.
Access will require a valid registration ticket.
Certificate of attendance
The certificate of attendance will be available to all registered delegates who attend the Congress from June 3-6, 2026. You can download your certificate directly from the “My Congress” section in “My ERA”.
Please note that the certificate will specify the number of days you attended the congress precisely.
What is the language of the Congress?
The Congress’s official language is English.
How are speakers selected?
The Scientific Committee carefully selects all Congress speakers to ensure professional proficiency, gender equality and geographical balance.
The European Renal Association is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity, with a particular focus on:
Professional value: Speakers who are highly regarded in their field globally.
Future potential: Up-and-coming professionals who have shown exceptional ability in their research.
Communication skills: Speakers must be adept at communicating effectively with all participants in our congress.
How can I be a speaker?
Within your My ERA profile you can click on MyProfile > Want to become an ERA speaker to submit your speaker application.
Which is the presentation time and the Q&A time in each symposium?
90-minute sessions with 3 speakers: 20 minutes presentation + 10 minutes Q&A
60-minute sessions with 2 speakers: 20 minutes presentation + 10 minutes Q&A
60-minute sessions with 3 speakers: 15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A