UK Kidney Week 2025: Over 1,400 attend UK’s leading kidney conference
UK Kidney Week 2025 brought more than 1,400 delegates, exhibitors and speakers to Bournemouth for three days of learning, collaboration and innovation in kidney care. As the UK’s largest conference focused on kidney services, treatment, research and professional development, the event continues to play a vital role in bringing together the full kidney community
Strong engagement across kidney care teams
The 2025 event attracted 1,275 registered delegates, with total attendance reaching 1,444, including 169 exhibitors. This year saw a notable increase in UK Kidney Association (UKKA) members attending, rising to 64% of delegates compared to 47% the previous year, reflecting growing engagement across the kidney community.
Throughout the packed programme, 175 speakers delivered sessions covering clinical advances, service development, innovation and workforce support. The event featured 395 poster presentations, 50 oral presentations and 48 exhibiting organisations showcasing the latest products, services and research.
A diverse professional audience
Delegates represented a wide range of roles within kidney care and related fields. Among the top attending groups were:
- Consultant nephrologists
- Kidney nurses
- Specialist registrars
- Dietitians
- Pharmacists
- Scientists
- Charity professionals
- Doctors across multiple training levels
- Social workers and allied health professionals
This broad participation highlights UK Kidney Week’s role as a truly multi-professional conference, providing learning opportunities for everyone involved in improving kidney care.
Multiple ways to connect with the kidney community
Many delegates attended UK Kidney Week 2025 after previous positive experiences, while others joined after hearing about the event through UKKA emails, professional networks, word of mouth, or kidney centres across the UK. The event’s growing reputation continues to attract new attendees and build strong professional connections year after year.
Looking ahead to future UK Kidney Weeks
The success of UK Kidney Week 2025 highlights the importance of bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and organisations committed to advancing kidney care. Planning is already underway for UK Kidney Week 2026, as we continue to evolve the programme to meet the needs of the kidney care community.