Join colleagues from across the kidney community

Explore the past, present and future of rare kidney disease research and treatment in the UK through two days of expert insight, collaboration and discussion.

Sunday 29 November

Clinical education and therapeutic updates

An educational programme designed for renal specialists, trainees and healthcare professionals, featuring expert-led updates from Rare Disease Groups across a range of conditions, including:

• Genetic kidney diseases
• IgA nephropathy
• Vasculitis
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Lupus nephritis

The programme will help clinicians interpret emerging evidence, understand evolving treatment pathways, and confidently support patients as therapeutic options continue to expand.

'RaDaR Rare Disease Summit 2026 Educational Day' has been approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 5 category 1 (external) CPD credit(s). 

Monday 30 November

Research methodology, strategy and partnership

A forward-looking programme focused on rare kidney disease research methodology and the future of national and international study design.

Bringing together RaDaR team members, patient representatives, clinicians, academics, industry partners and other key stakeholders, the day will help shape the next phase of rare kidney disease research.

Discussions will explore how RaDaR can integrate large-scale genomic, histology, imaging and health data resources alongside patient-reported outcomes and other patient-centred measures to:

• Generate deeper disease insights
• Improve trial readiness
• Support precision medicine
• Enable more powerful observational and interventional studies

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Local Hotel Recommendations

We are pleased to offer discounted accommodation rates at the following hotels near the venue.

Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Discount: 15% off your stay
Discount Code: M1LLPT23

Use the code above when booking through the Clayton Hotel website to receive 15% off.

📞 Telephone: 0121 726 3200
✉️ Email: reservations.birmingham@claytonhotels.com

Aparthotel Birmingham

Distance from venue: 0.7 miles
Discount: 15% off
Discount Code: CNE15PA

To book, call or email and quote the discount code above.

📞 Telephone: 0121 661 2222 (Option 1)
✉️ Email: enquiries@aparthotelbirmingham.co.uk

Group Bookings (9+ rooms):
Please contact the reservations team on 0121 661 2222 or email enquiries@aparthotelbirmingham.com, quoting "Millennium Point" to receive a discounted corporate group rate.

Staybridge Suites Birmingham

Discount: 15% off your stay
Discount Code: AXCOC

📞 Telephone: 0121 289 3636
✉️ Email: reservations@birmingham.staybridge.com

Please note: Hotel rates and availability are subject to change. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.