South African Renal Congress
South African Renal Congress is a two-yearly nephrology congress organized by the South African Nephrology Society (SANS). The most recent edition, ISPD 2026 Congress in conjunction with the South African Renal Congress, took place from 29 September to 3 October 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. Dates for the next edition are not listed yet.
| Organizer | South African Nephrology Society (SANS) |
|---|---|
| Field | Nephrology |
| Held | Every two years |
| Official website | https://sa-renalsociety.org/ |
The South African Renal Congress is run by the South African Nephrology Society (SANS). It is the society's national kidney medicine congress, held in South African cities. The congress follows a two-year cycle, with editions listed for 2018, 2022 and 2024 and a gap around 2020. In 2026 it was held together with the 18th ISPD Congress at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Editions
| Edition | Dates | City | Venue | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISPD 2026 Congress in conjunction with the South African Renal Congress | 29 September to 3 October 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | Cape Town International Convention Centre |
Questions and answers
Who organizes the South African Renal Congress?
The South African Nephrology Society (SANS) organizes it.
How often does the South African Renal Congress take place?
It runs on a two-year cycle.
When and where was the 2026 South African Renal Congress?
The joint ISPD 2026 and South African Renal Congress ran from 29 September to 3 October 2026 in Cape Town.
What is the official website of the South African Renal Congress?
The organizer's website is sa-renalsociety.org, and the 2026 joint congress used ispd2026.org.za.