Pre Congress Day

23 July 2026 , Thursday - Pre Congress

Time Session
07:30
10:30
Registration

Pre Congress 1: Genetic in Clinical Nephrology

Time Session
08:30
10:15
Session 1
  • Overview of Genetic Testing
  • Genetic Counselling
  • Interpretation of Genetic Test & Deciphering the Gray
  • Q&A
10:15
10:45
Coffee Break
10:45
13:00
Session 2
  • Understanding Gene Disease Relationship in Kidney Disease
  • How to Incorporate Genetics Into Management of Glomerular Diseases
  • The Genetic Basis of Polycystic Kidney Disease & Therapeutic Options
  • Case Discussion
  • Q&A
13:00
14:00
Lunch Break
14:00
16:45
Session 3
  • Genetics of Complement Mediated Kidney Diseases
  • Inherited Renal Tubulopathy
  • Utility of Genetics Information for the Management of Kidney Transplantation - Case Based Discussion
  • Q&A
  • Case Discussion 2
16:45
17:00
Session Wrap Up
17:00
18:00
Tee Break and End of Pre Congress Day

Pre Congress 2: Haemodialysis Access Care

Time Session
08:00
08:30
ESKD Life-Plan in Action: Turning Guideline Into Bedside Decision
08:30
09:00
Right Modality, Right Time: PD vs HD Access - Timing That Prevents Crises
09:00
09:30
Ultrasound-Guided Dialysis Catheter Insertion: Best Practice, Pitfalls and Checklists
09:30
10:00
Exit-Site Excellende: The ‘Zero Infection’ Bundle That Works
10:00
10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
11:00
Tunneled Catheter Troubleshooting: Beyond Infection - Dysfunction, Malposition & Central Stenosis
11:00
11:30
CRBSI Zero: Bundle, Lock Solutions and Culture Strategy
11:30
12:00
Cannulation Pitfalls & Fizes: From Bad Sticks to Best Sticks
12:00
12:30
Early Cannulation: Myth-Busting the Evidence - When It’s Safe & When It Isn’t?
12:30
13:00
Thrombosed Access Showdown: Real Cases, Real Decision, Real Rescue
13:00
14:00
Lunch
14:00
16:00
Hands-On Session Skills Lab: Access Mastery Stations
  • USG Dialysis Catheter Insertion Bootcamp
  • AVF Clinical Examination Masterclass
  • AVF Ultrasound Mapping & Dysfunction
  • USG-Guided AVF Cannulation
  • Connection/ Disconnection + Exit-Site Dressing Mastery
16:00
17:00
ACCESS SHOWDOWN: Team OCSE & Skills Gauntlet
17:00
18:00
Tea Break and End of Pre Congress Day

Pre Congress 3: Nephrology Back to Basic

Time Session
08:30
09:00
Renal Physiology Revisited - The Foundations of Clinical Nephrology
09:00
09:30
Urinalysis & Urine Indices - Reading the Kidney's Bedside Report
09:30
10:00
Fluid & Volume status - Back to First Principles
10:00
10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
11:00
Sodium Disorders - A Practical Framework for Daily Practice
11:00
11:30
Potassium Disorders - From Renal Handling to ECG Interpretation
11:30
12:00
Acid-Base Disorders - A stepwise Approach that always work
12:00
12:30
Putting it All Together - Interpreting AKI using Basic Principles
12:30
13:00
Drugs and the Kidney - Back to Basics of Nephrotoxicity & Dose Adjustment
13:00
14:00
Lunch
14:00
14:30
CKD Retardation Journey: Beyond RAS Blockade
14:30
15:00
From Advanced CKD to Kidney Failure: A Pratical Transition
15:00
15:30
Assessing Dialysis Adequacy at the Bedside - Beyond Numbers
15:30
16:00
Nutrition in Kidney Diseases - AKI vs CKD vs Dialysis
16:00
16:30
Palliative Dialysis and Conservative Kidney Management: A Practical Approach
16:30
17:00
Thinking like a Nephrologist: Common Pitfalls and Clinical Reasoning
17:00
18:00
Tea Break and End of Pre Congress Day