Industry Sessions

Industry Sessions Program

Discover the industry sessions taking place at WCN on Friday, February 7 and on Saturday, February 8. These sessions, delivering the latest advancements in global kidney care, are scheduled at different times throughout the days.

Select industry symposia will be livestreamed with open-access – see more in the description below. All industry symposia will be available on-demand on ISN Academy 24 hours after taking place.

SESSIONS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Industry Symposia

  • Advancing the standard of care with hemodiafiltration: Perspectives from nephrologists and a patient
  • Organized by Fresenius Medical Care
  • 13:00 – 14:00| Kumudini Hall 301

  • Mastering Hyperkalaemia Management – Expert Strategies to Improve CKD Outcomes
  • Organized by Nexhus. Supported by AstraZeneca
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Amaltas B Hall B101B

  • Emerging B Cell Therapies and Personalized Management Approaches in IgA Nephropathy
  • Organized by Otsuka. The scientific content of this symposium has been independently developed by ISN.
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Amaltas A Hall B101A

Meet-the-expert

  • Setting up RCA program : Dilute versus Concentrated citrate protocol
  • Organized by Fresenius Medical Care
  • 17:30 – 18:30 | Kesar Hall 202

Spotlight Stage

  • The Journey of C3 Glomerulopathy: From Disease Origins to Breakthrough Treatments
  • Organized by Eleva
  • 11:15 – 11:45 | Spotlight Stage
  • Making a difference with Finerenone in albuminuria reduction
  • Organized by Bayer
  • 15:45 – 16:15 | Spotlight Stage

SESSIONS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Industry Symposia

  • Management Practices of Hyperuricemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Pan-India Registry Study. Vitamin D in CKD- More Than A Vitamin
  • Organized by Abbott
  • 8:30 – 9:30 | Kumudini Hall 301

  • Beat the drop: The importance of nephrology in supporting early CKD screening, diagnosis and management
  • Organized by Boehringer Ingelheim
  • 8:30 – 9:00 | Amaltas A Hall B101A

  • How recently approved therapies improve our understanding of IgAN pathophysiology and inform guidelines
  • Organized by Calliditas Therapeutics
  • 8:30 – 9:30 | Neelkamal Hall 305

  • CKD/AKI Screening Results Using Point-of-Care Testing in Community Settings
  • Organized by Nova Biomedical
  • 8:30 – 9:30 | Champa Hall 304

  • Optimising care for aHUS: Importance of early diagnosis and intervention
  • Organized by Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Neelkamal Hall 305
  • Unlocking the power of Finerenone in kidney protection
  • Organized by Bayer
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Amaltas A Hall B101A

  • Hypertension: An Indian Perspective
  • Organized by JB Pharma
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Paijat Hall 201

  • IgA Nephropathy in 2025: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice
  • Organized by KDIGO. Supported by Otsuka
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Amaltas B Hall B101B

  • Re-use vs Single-use
  • Organized by Nipro
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Champa Hall 304

  • Targeting the Source of IgA Nephropathy: Focus on BAFF and APRIL Pathways
  • Organized by Vera Therapeutics
  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Glumohar Hall 302

Meet-the-expert

  • Global Approaches to C3 Glomerulopathy: Case Studies, Treatment Strategies, and Pathological Analysis
  • Organized by Eleva
  • 8:30 – 9:30 | Kesar Hall 202
  • Increasing Access to PD – The Policy Link
  • Organized by Baxter
  • 17:30 – 18:30 | Kesar Hall 202

Spotlight Stage

  • Prismalung+ Launch
  • Organized by Baxter
  • 15:45 – 16:15 | Spotlight Stage

What are Industry Symposia?

Industry Symposia are 60-minute educational sessions organized by industry partners on current kidney therapies, products, patient care and other various topics. The programs include several presentations from experts followed by Q&A.

What are Meet-the-Expert sessions?

Meet-the-expert sessions allow delegates to interact with renowned kidney care experts in an informal atmosphere. Each session will include 1-2 short lectures followed by an in-depth didactic discussion offering you the opportunity for knowledge exchange and first-hand learning on clinical and scientific advancements.

What is the Spotlight Stage?

Located in exhibition hall the Spotlight Stage features short, dynamic and interactive presentations from industry, ISN programs, ISN social media team and more.

Looking for more information? The e-book detailing the full sessions, faculty and chairs will be available soon.
Make sure to check back soon. 

Nexus livestream form

personal information will not shared externally

Otsuka livestream form

personal information will not shared externally

Symposia

Organize an industry symposium session for a unique opportunity to exchange valuable information and engage kidney professionals in scientific debate. Sessions take place in the main program session rooms during three different slots throughout the day.

What is included?

  • Your organization’s 30-60 minute program presented live in a main session room of the congress venue
  • Theater set-up with stage, lectern and speaker table
  • AV equipment and dedicated technical support during your session
  • Five (5) symposium passes for your staff and faculty to access
  • Session is recorded and available online post-congress for 12 months (Open-access / no paid registration required)

  • How are industry symposia shared with delegates?

    • Display of your program flyer in the symposia e-book online
    • Full industry schedule displayed on the WCN website (session title and time/date)
    • Full industry schedule promoted via email and social media before, during and post-congress
    • Your program flyer displayed on venue digital signage
    • Optional: 190 x 600 px banner in pre-congress email sent to all delegates with link to your program for $6,000 USD

Scheduling and Fees

Hall E
300-350 pax		 Hall D
300-320 pax		 Hall C4
275-300 pax		 Hall C1
200-220 pax		 Hall C2
200-220 pax		 Hall C3
160-180 pax		 Spotlight Stage 20-30″
30-40 pax
08:30 – 09:00 $25,000
Slot: #1		 $25,000
Slot: #2
09:00 – 10:30 Sessions
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Plenary
12:15 – 13:15 Sessions
13:45 – 14:45

(CKD)
(C3G)
(IgAN)

(IgAN)

(CKD/Diabetes)
(Hyperkalemia)
15:00 – 16:00 Sessions $10,000
Slot: #3
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Sessions $10,000
Slot: #5
17:45 – 18:45 $40,000
Slot #9		 $40,000
Slot: #10		 $15,000
Slot: #6

Hall E

300-350 pax

Hall D

300-320 pax

Hall C4

275-300 pax

Hall C1

200-220 pax

Hall C2

200-220 pax

Hall C3

160-180 pax

Spotlight Stage 20-30″

30-40 pax
08:30 – 09:00
(CKD)

$25,000

Slot: #12
09:00 – 10:30 Sessions
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break Reserved
Slot #7
11:00 – 12:00 Plenary
12:15 – 13:15 Sessions $10,000
Slot: #8
13:45 – 14:45

(ADPKD)
(IgAN)

(IgAN)

(IgAN)
(aHUS)
(Diabetes)
15:00 – 16:00 Sessions
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break Reserved
Slot #10
16:30 – 17:30 Sessions $10,000
Slot: #11
17:45 – 18:45 $40,000
Slot: #19		 $40,000
Slot: #20		 $15,000
Slot: #12

Additional Information

Catering

Lunch is provided for all fully-registered delegates during the main days of the congress. Lunch boxes will be served at the entrance of all session rooms 15-minutes prior to the start of the session. In an effort to reduce waste and ensure various dietary needs are considered, the ISN will manage catering at lunch and this is reflected in the symposium package fees. Breakfast and evening symposia slots are not catered for by the organizer. Companies hosting an industry symposium during a breakfast or evening slot may organize their own catering at an additional cost. Please get in touch with Romane Blondel at rblondel@theisn.org for more information.

Program and faculty

Industry content must be reviewed and approved by the WCN Congress Organizing Committee (COC) who will ascertain the scientific value of the program. Companies will be notified of any need for revisions, which must be taken into consideration. All modifications must be approved by the COC. The symposium program will only be added to the WCN’24 website once the COC has approved and full payment has been received.

Program/speaker management by ISN is offered for a limited number of industry sessions. Please get in touch with Charleigh Claire at cclaire@theisn.org for more information.

The travel, accommodation or registration of the faculty participating in industry symposia faculty and/or spotlight stages are not included in the fees.

Rehearsal slots

It is possible to organize a rehearsal slot for industry symposia. The fee is $1,000 USD. Limited slots are available.