Industry Symposia Schedule

We welcome delegates to discover our industry program below spread over Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. These 16 sessions, delivering the latest advancements in global kidney care, are scheduled at either 1p.m or 5p.m. Whether you catch the sessions in Bangkok, during the live stream or later with on-demand viewing, these sessions are included in your full congress registration.

Watch online for free! The online viewing (live stream and on-demand) of industry symposia are completely open-access without any fees. Check out our virtual Open-Access registration. Pre-registration is still required. In-person attendees must be fully registered to enter room.

Industry Symposia Program (FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2023)

SGLT2 inhibitors: A driving force to improved standard-of-care in CKD
Organized by Science Collected. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR109 (CDHG)

Advancing care in acute and chronic kidney patients
Organized by Baxter Healthcare
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – BR 1

Evolving Landscape in IgA Nephropathy Patient Management
Organized by Calliditas Therapeutics
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – PL1

Chinook Therapeutics: Changing the Course of Kidney Care
Organized by Chinook Therapeutics
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR110

C3G and IC-MPGN: Current state of evidence and how to tackle challenges in clinical management
Organized by Novartis
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR111

The Evolving Treatment Landscape in IgA Nephropathy: A Case-Based Discussion
Organized by Travere Therapeutics
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR109 (ABEF)

Optimizing Nutritional Therapy with Ketoanalogues in CKD Patients
Organized by Fresenius Kabi
17:00 – 18:00 | Room – MR109 (CDHG)

Developments Into Expanding the Understanding of Anemia in CKD
Supported by GSK
17:00 – 18:00 | Room – MR111

Evidence Based Treatment of Anemia in CKD: Focus on HIF-PHIs
Organized by Zydus Lifesciences
17:00 – 18:00 | Room – MR109 (ABEF)

Industry Symposia Program (SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023)

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: closing the diagnosis-treatment gap
Organized by Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR109 (CDHG)

Optimising COVID-19 Prevention for Nephrology Patients: Leaving No Patient Behind
Organized by AstraZeneca
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – BR 1

Non-steroidal MRAs: A new treatment pillar for chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
Organized by Bayer
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR109 (ABEF)

Looking Beyond Glycemic Control: Cardio Renal and Metabolic Benefits of SGLT2i
Organized by Boehringer Ingelheim
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – PL1

Understanding the role of complement in IgA nephropathy: Key to unlocking new treatment approaches
Organized by Novartis
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR110

Emerging Therapies in IgA Nephropathy: The Rationale for Targeting APRIL
Organized by Otsuka Visterra
13:00 – 14:00 | Room – MR111

Sharing international experience in CKD & SGLT2i: How to identify the right patient at the right moment?
Organized by PACE
17:00 – 18:00 | Room – MR110

How to Host an Industry Symposium

Package

➡ Live 45–60-minute session in the congress venue

➡ Session streamed live to online audience around the world

➡ Session recorded and available online post-congress (Open-access / No paid registration required)

➡ Theater set-up with stage, lectern and speaker table(s)

➡ Standard AV equipment and technician support

➡ Ability to stream in virtual speakers to live session for presentation and Q&A

➡ Advertisement of program displayed on congress website in symposia e-book (A4-sized design provided by sponsor) E-book separated from scientific program

➡ Opportunity to use digital signage in exhibition hall (Design provided by sponsor)

➡ Five (5) industry passes to access symposia

Scheduling and Fees

	MR 111 ABC Capacity: 360*	MR 110 ABC Capacity: 360*	MR 109 CD HG Capacity: 360*	MR 109 AB EF Capacity: 360*	BR 1 Capacity: 600*	PL 1 Capacity: 600*
07:30 – 08:15	Available Reference: Slot #1	Available Reference: Slot #2	Available Reference: Slot #3	Available Reference: Slot #4
08:30 – 10:00	Session
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30	Plenary
11:45 – 12:45	Session
13:00 – 14:00
14:15 – 16:45	Session
16:00 – 17:00	Moderated Poster Session
17:00 – 18:00		Available Reference: Slot #25

	MR 111 ABC Capacity: 360*	MR 110 ABC Capacity: 360*	MR 109 CD HG Capacity: 360*	MR 109 AB EF Capacity: 360*	BR 1 Capacity: 600*	PL 1 Capacity: 600*
07:30 – 08:15	Available Reference: Slot #11	Available Reference: Slot #12	Available Reference: Slot #13	Available Reference: Slot #14
08:30 – 10:00	Session
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30	Plenary
11:45 – 12:45	Session
13:00 – 14:00
14:15 – 16:45	Session
16:00 – 17:00	Moderated Poster Session
17:00 – 18:00	Available Reference: Slot #28		Available Reference: Slot #30	Available Reference: Slot #31

	MR 111 ABC Capacity: 360*	MR 110 ABC Capacity: 360*	MR 109 CD HG Capacity: 360*	MR 109 AB EF Capacity: 360*	BR 1 Capacity: 600*	PL 1 Capacity: 600*
07:30 – 08:15	Available Reference: Slot #21				Available Reference: Slot #22	Available Reference: Slot #23
08:30 – 10:00	Session
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30	Plenary
11:45 – 12:45	Session

*Based on the rooms to be built in venue. Final capacity may slightly change.

Not included in fee:

(1) Optional catering orders (i.e. lunch boxes)

(2) Travel, accommodation or registration of industry symposia faculty

(3) Rehearsal slot (can be purchased for $1,000)

Program

Industry session content must be reviewed and approved by the WCN Congress Organizing Committee (COC) who will ascertain the scientific value of the program. Sponsors will be notified of any need for revisions, which must be taken into consideration. All modifications must be approved. The symposium will be added to the WCN’23 website once the COC has approved and full payment has been received.