Essentials

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

The WCN’25 Local PCO, Meetings and More, have negotiated special room rates with a wide range of hotels located in the Aerocity area.

Daily connections between the Aerocity hotels and the venue is very easy via the local metro by taking the Airport line metro from: Delhi Aerocity metro station, at only two metro stops from the Yashobhoomi (IICC).

These room rates are valid till November 30, 2024. After November 30, the room’s rates may vary as per the market demand of the rooms.

Visit this link to explore all available hotel options and make your booking.

CONTACT
For more information about hotel accommodation, please contact us at projects4@meetingsnmore.com.

Airline

AIRLINE

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in New Delhi is indeed one of India’s busiest and most advanced airports. It serves as a major hub for both domestic and international flights, connecting passengers to destinations across the globe. With its modern facilities and extensive network of airlines, it plays a crucial role in facilitating travel and trade not just within India but also globally.

Special Lufthansa Group airlines fares

The Lufthansa Group airlines bring people together – every day, all around the world. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to the event.

You will reach the booking platform via this link www.lufthansa.com/event/wcn2025. The reduced fares are automatically displayed.

NB: Please enable pop-ups permanently in your browser while booking, otherwise the window in the booking platform will not open.

Access for minors

Access for Minors & Facilities

Minors (persons under 18) can access the congress venue and other WCN’25 areas.* Minors must be registered at the congress registration desk. Registered children must wear a badge or wristband with the caretaker’s contact always details 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 ’25 congress sessions.

*Minors will not be admitted to the opening ceremony, the Exhibition Hall, the Interventional Nephrology Course, or industry sessions.

The following child facilities are available:

A playroom for parents, caretakers and minors is available in the IICC 3rd Floor. All minors must be always accompanied by their parent or caretaker.

A baby feeding room is available in 3rd Floor.

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.

Location & venue

Location & Venue

New Delhi, India

Exploring New Delhi: A Tourist’s Paradise

New Delhi, the dynamic capital of India, offers a captivating blend of history and modernity. Key attractions include the iconic India Gate and the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, as well as the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar and the historic Red Fort.

Chandni Chowk is a must-visit for authentic street food and local culture, while the serene Lotus Temple and the grand Jama Masjid showcase the city’s spiritual diversity. For a taste of contemporary life, Connaught Place offers shopping and dining, and Hauz Khas Village combines trendy boutiques with historic ruins.

Lodi Gardens provides a peaceful escape, perfect for leisurely strolls. With its rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere, New Delhi promises an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

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YASHOBHOOMI (India International Convention and Expo Centre)

Address: – Sector 25 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110061
Phone No: – 011-23718881
https://www.iiccnewdelhi.com/

Located in Dwarka, New Delhi, IICC is India’s largest convention and exhibition centre.

IICC offers a mixed purpose tourism experience with the best location, convenient transportation, as well as various commercial facilities.

Practicalities onsite

PRACTICALITIES

The official currency in India is Rupees (INR).

It is easy to obtain local currency in the Airport at the Money Exchange Counter. please note that you’ll need to provide ID when changing money.

Local currency is also available from cash machines (ATMs) throughout the city. Cash machines operate 24 hours a day and accept all major international cards.

Banks provide standard services nationwide, Monday to Saturday, except 2nd.4th Saturday and public and bank holidays, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Currency exchange offices are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except holidays.

Government offices are generally open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, except on holidays.

Private businesses work from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shops are usually open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For India, there are three associated plug types, types C, D and M. Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins, plug type D is the plug that has three round pins in a triangular pattern and plug type M is the plug which also has three round pins. India operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

  • Emergency Call Center – 112
  • Fire Department – 101
  • Medical Emergency – 102
  • Police Control Room – 100
  • Tourist Helpline No. – 1800-11-1363

The official language is Hindi. However, English is widely understood in most hotels, shops, and restaurants. Hindi is also frequently spoken.

India has a time zone GMT+5:30.

Expect 24°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in New Delhi in February.

The temperature ranges between 7°C and 25°C. There is very little chance of rainfall this month. This is the peak winter season and thus, the humidity will be low. However, mid-afternoon can get hot during certain days. Thick cotton or mild woolen dresses are required during dawn. After sunset, a woolen coat would come handy.

Tips and tricks

TIPS AND TRICKS

Delhi Duty-Free is India’s largest duty-free retail store promising an outstanding shopping experience to customers, but the outlet is only inside the International Airport. They offer products in categories like liquor, tobacco, apparel, accessories, food, candies, perfume, travel essentials, and souvenirs.

Nearby the Hotel Aerocity, you have many places to visit as a Walking Tours:

Go on a shopping spree at The Walk located in Worldmark which is considered a hotspot for anyone looking to get some retail therapy done. The place has premium brands like Central that house renowned retail brands with their standalone stores like Da Milano, Miniso, Meena Bazaar, Forest Essentials, iWorld, and more.

There is no regulation for tipping in Delhi. The expected collaboration for the staff is 15-20% of the total amount.

Using mosquito repellent is recommended throughout the day and night due to the rising Dengue cases in the country.

In Delhi, public restrooms are not very clean, so it’s advisable to use facilities whenever available at museums, theatres, or restaurants.

Transportation

TRANSPORTATION IN New delhi

Public transport in the metropolis includes the Delhi Metro, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and DIMTS (Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System) bus system, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, Grameen Seva and taxis.

One of the best ways to explore the city is by using the Delhi Metro. The Delhi Metro is a modern and efficient mode of transportation that connects the length and breadth of the city. With its extensive network of over 350 kilometers, it is the lifeline of the city’s transportation system.

Translation

Experience WCN’25 in Your Native Language With Real-time AI Translation of the Scientific Program

Learning in one’s native language deepens understanding of complex ideas and ensures a more profound connection to the subject matter.

Now, at WCN’25, you can enhance your event experience by accessing the program in your preferred language, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the content.

With your mobile device at WCN’25, you’ll have real-time access to translated audio, subtitles, session transcripts, and same-language captions in over 30 languages (including Arabic, Bahasa, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese/Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, and Vietnamese). 

Wordly is intended only for live translation or transcription. WCN 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.

Visa and passport

Passport holders from the following countries and territories must obtain a visa to attend congresses and fairs or to carry out technical, scientific, artistic, or professional activities when entering the Argentine Republic.

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Visa and passport

Foreign Nationals coming to India are required to possess a genuine and valid national passport or any other internationally recognized travel document establishing his/her nationality and identity, bearing the photograph of the individual.

Exemptions: Nepal and Bhutan nationals if entering India by land or air from the Nepal or Bhutan border respectively do not require a passport to enter India. However, they are required to possess authorized identity proof.

Please note the following, and find the instructions for VISA applications in the accordion below:

  1. All visitors to India must have a visa to enter the country.
  2. Most delegates can apply online (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/) but some nationalities will need to make a paper application. A recent change now allows U.K. delegates to apply via the e-visa portal below. Please check the e-visa website to confirm the current position: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
  3. We advise that you apply for a conference visa and not a business or tourist visa. A conference visa will enable you to stay in India for 30 days after arrival and participate in tourist activities pre- or post-conference as part of its remit.

Requirements & Details

1. Conference Visa 

Step 1: Submit your passport details in the specified format on the online registration portal while registering for the conference.
Step 2: Your passport details will be sent to the Ministry for clearance. Please note that the ministry will require minimum 45 days to process the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the date of submission in ministry.
Step 3: Once we receive the NOC, you can download the invitation letter from the WCN registration portal (https://events.theisn.org/). Please note that the invitation letter will be available only for the delegates fully registered  (including payment) to the congress.
Step 4: With the invitation letter and NOC letter, you can now apply for your visa. Please make sure to submit your application at least 2 months before your planned arrival date.
During the application, you might be asked to provide address and phone number of the Organizer/Invitee. Please use the information below:

Name:                 Meetings and More
Address:             Plot no 56, Indo Asia House, sector 44, Gurgaon pin 122002
Phone:                +918375935116
Email:                 Projects5@meetingsnmore.com

PLEASE WAIT FOR THESE DOCUMENTS BEFORE APPLYING, AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT THEM AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR VISA FEE.

2. Conference Visa – Restricted countries (Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistani origin and Stateless persons)

Step 1: Submit your passport details in the specified format on the online registration portal while registering for the conference.
Step 2: Your passport details and a scanned copy of your passport will be sent to the ministry for clearance. Please note ministry will require minimum 60 days to process the clearance (NOC) from the date of submission.
Step 3: Once we receive the NOC, you can download the invitation letter from the WCN registration portal (https://events.theisn.org/). Please note that the invitation letter will be available only for the delegates fully registered  (including the payment) to the congress.
Step 4: With the invitation letter and NOC letter, you can now apply for your visa. Please make sure to submit your application at least 2 months before your planned arrival date.

During the application, you might be asked to provide address and phone number of the Organizer/Invitee. Please use the information below:

Name:                 Meetings and More
Address:             Plot no 56, Indo Asia House, sector 44, Gurgaon pin 122002
Phone:                +918375935116
Email:                 Projects5@meetingsnmore.com


PLEASE WAIT FOR THESE DOCUMENTS BEFORE APPLYING, AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT THEM AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR VISA FEE.

3. Additional requirement from Taiwan, China, Japan and Hong Kong

Participants from these countries are requested to upload their CV during the registration process.

WCN Organizers strongly recommend delegates who require visa to start the process as soon as their registration is complete. Please ensure that you liaise and check with your local consulate for more detailed information about the precise procedures, costs, and timings. For further help, please contact wcnvisa@meetingsnmore.com.

FAQ

Presenting authors must register for the congress by November 6, 2024, to have their abstract published as described above and to have a poster presentation at the congress. No exceptions will be made. Abstract presenters must register using the same email, if they fail to do so and do not communicate the change of email to the Abstract team, the abstract might not be published in Kidney International Reports® or presented onsite. WCN organizers will not be held responsible for non-publication. 
Minors (persons under 18 years of age) can access the congress venue and areas used by WCN’25. Minors must be registered (no fee applies, please contact registrationswcn@theisn.org to receive the applicable registration form). Minors must always be accompanied by one parent or caretaker (1 minor = 1 adult). The accompanying person must be fully registered for WCN’25. Adults are fully responsible to ensure appropriate and correct behavior of the children and interference with the congress activities will not be accepted. The organizers take no responsibility for content deemed unsuitable for children which may be displayed during WCN’25 congress sessions.  Regardless of their registration status, minors will not be admitted to the opening ceremony and plenary sessions, the Exhibition Hall, the Interventional Nephrology Course and industry sessions. Registered children will be required to wear a badge or wristband (depending on the age) which will always include the contact details of their caretaker whilst on site. 
The ISN World Congress of Nephrology, taking place in New Delhi, India, from February 6th to 9th, 2025, has applied for accreditation from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). The accreditation status will be updated on this page once we receive the notification. Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities. Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for EACCME®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Please note that the CME Certificate of Attendance will not be available for the on-demand viewing.
Any cancellation or change of your registration must be done in writing to the WCN organizers (registrationswcn@theisn.org) and will be subject to the following conditions: Cancellation of participation by the participant  
  • On or before January 9, 2025: refund of fee minus an administrative charge of 150 USD (+GST). Please note that in the case of a registration fee lower than 150 USD (+ GST), there will be no refund.  
  • After January 9, 2025: no refunds will be issued. Refunds for cancelled registrations will be processed after WCN’25.  
Name changes/replacements Name changes will only be possible for confirmed and paid registrations.  
  • On or before January 9, 2025: replacements or name changes can be made free of charge.  
  • After January 9, 2025: replacements or name changes are subject to an administrative fee of 50 USD (+GST). 
Non-attendance/no-show Should a registered delegate not be able to attend the congress, for whatever reason, no further claims for reimbursement or waiving of fees can be made. *A fully paid registration will give you access to post-WCN content even if the delegate is a no-show.  Double payment/over-payment  In case of double payment or over payment, an administrative fee of 50 USD (+ GST) is applicable on the refund.  
Registered and paid participants will be able to download a certificate of attendance. This certificate is only made available on the ISN Events portal, after the congress. More information about the certificates will be published on the WCN’25 website before the congress. 
If the presenting author cannot present the abstract, a co-author may do so, provided they are registered for the congress. In this case, the original presenting author must communicate the presenting author change to the Abstract team (abstractswcn@theisn.org) no later than November 6, 2024 to confirm that the new presenting author is registered. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the abstract. No exceptions will be made.
Upon finalizing your registration online, you will receive an acknowledgement and confirmation including all the details of your registration as well as corresponding invoices and payment confirmations. This information will be sent to the email address you provided when completing the registration. 
In the unlikely event that you do not receive your registration confirmation within the timeline mentioned above or copies are not available on the portal, please contact the WCN Registration Team via registrationswcn@theisn.org  
When paying using a discount code, please ensure you copy/write the code correctly and there are no spaces before or after the code. If the code still does not work, please contact registrationswcn@theisn.org.
  1. Please verify your registration category here before registering.
  2. Please read carefully our Terms & Conditions, including the payments and refund policies.
  3. If interested, check the additional fees applied to the pre-congress courses (menu below).
  4. Register online via the “Click here to register” button. Please note we do not accept registrations by phone or  by email. a. Login into ISN Events Portal (see the instructions in the Welcome page) b. Once in the Events Portal, click on the  button”WCN’25” under “Current/Upcoming Events” c. Click on the link “WCN’25 Individual Registration” under the button “Registration” d. Follow the instructions in the system
The official language of the congress is English. However, an AI-assisted live translation will be available onsite. WCN participants will have, via their mobile, real-time access to translated audio, subtitles, session transcripts, and same-language captions in over 30 languages. For more info please click here.
If you encounter any payment issues during registration (e.g., you don’t receive a confirmation email, or your invoice still shows as "pending" after paying with a credit/debit card), please reach out to registrationswcn@theisn.org for assistance. For payments made by bank transfer, kindly email registrationswcn@theisn.org with proof of transfer. Please note AMEX is not accepted in the payment system.
Please be aware that delegates from most countries need a visa to enter India. WCN Organizers advise the delegates in need of a visa to apply for a conference visa. During the application, you might be asked to provide address and phone number of the Organizer/Invitee. Please use the information below:
  • Name: Meetings and More
  • Address: Plot no 56, Indo Asia House, sector 44, Gurgaon pin 122002
  • Phone: +918375935116
  • Email: Projects5@meetingsnmore.com
For more information about the procedure and the necessary documents, please visit our page here.
What is included in your WCN’25 Registration? 
  • Access to all ISN WCN scientific program sessions and plenary sessions February 7- 9, 2025  
  • Access to the opening ceremony and welcome networking reception (and one guest only) on February 6, 2025 
  • Access to the ISN WCN Exhibition Hall and Poster Area during opening hours  
  • Access to all ISN WCN industry sessions
  • Access to published abstracts in Kidney International Reports®, and other publications (meeting newsletters, meeting material)  
  • Access to the Global Kidney Policy Forum  
Registration to the pre-congress courses and to the Interventional Nephrology, Dialysis, and POCUS Course (February 6, 2025) is not automatically included in a WCN’25 registration. Access to the courses must be purchased separately. You can do so at any moment via the registration portal. Access to the Interventional Nephrology, Dialysis, and POCUS Course is subject to availability. ISN members will have access to the WCN’25 content from all themes without any time restrictions. Additionally, all WCN’25 delegates will receive access to the congress scientific content for one month following the event.

Contact

General & Media

infowcn@theisn.org

Registrations

registrationswcn@theisn.org

Abstracts

abstractswcn@theisn.org

Industry

Charleigh Debrabandere Senior Manager, Business Development

cdebra@theisn.org
For sponsorship invoice queries: +1 (912) 243-7945

Grants

registrationswcn@theisn.org

Program

Shira Strachova Manager, Meetings & Events

sstrachova@theisn.org

Only the ISN or its official representatives are authorized to provide services related to the World Congress of Nephrology. Please contact infowcn@theisn.org if you have any doubts or concerns.