Join us in Newcastle this April for the SpR Spring Meeting 2026, a comprehensive programme focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), pregnancy and sexual health.

Hosted by the UK Specialty Renal Trainees, these biannual meetings feature expert presentations from national and international speakers across the specialty. The meetings also provide an opportunity for SpRs to discuss training issues and ensure trainee interests are represented on the UK Kidney Association Executive Committee, ensuring a strong national voice for renal trainees.

To join the Specialty Renal Trainees mailing list and stay updated on trainee-relevant news, sign up here: Renal Trainees

If you are not yet a member of the UKKA, but would like to take advantage of our discounted members’ tickets, then please click here to join; Apply for Membership | UK Kidney Association

Members will also be offered discounted rates to UK Kidney Week events.

Draft agenda

Saturday 25 April 2026

12:00 - 12:30 Registration, lunch & networking with exhibitors

12:30 - 12:40 Welcome and introductions

12:40 - 13:00 Sponsored symposia

13:00 - 14:00 **Updates in diabetic kidney disease - **Janaka Karalliedde 

14:00 - 15:00 **Integration of CKD into the community - **Sarah McCloskey 

15:00 - 15:20 Sponsored symposia

15:20 - 15:45 Refreshments & networking with exhibitors

15:45 - 16:45 Updates on Cardio-renal-metabolic disease

16:45 - 17:45 **Updates in CKD metabolic bone disease - **Neil Hoye 

Sunday 26 April 2026

08:30 - 09:00 Registration & networking with exhibitors

09:00 - 10:00 CKD and sexual health

10:00 - 10:45 **CKD in pregnancy - **Gemma Govinden 

10:45 - 11:05 Sponsored symposium

11:05 - 11:25 Refreshments & networking with exhibitors

11:25 - 12:10 CKD in pregnancy continued

12:10 - 13:10 Challenging cases of CKD and pregnancy

13:10 - 13:30 Closing remarks

13:30 Event ends