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ACVNU-IRIS

April 12–17, 2027 · Bethesda, MD

The World's Premier Veterinary Nephrology Conference

Join veterinary specialists, researchers, technicians, and industry partners from around the world, alongside leading experts from human medicine, for six days of immersive education, hands-on training, and the latest advances in nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies.

Venue

The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Bethesda, MD

Attendees

250+ Specialists, Veterinarians, and Technicians

Speakers

30+ Experts from Around the World

Thank you to our conference host partner

Programs

Two programs, one incredible week

Kick things off with two days of hands-on extracorporeal training, then dive into four days of scientific sessions covering the full spectrum of veterinary nephrology.

Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp

An intensive, hands-on crash course in hemodialysis, CRRT, and therapeutic plasma exchange, led by pioneers in veterinary ECT.

 

Renal week

Four days exploring glomerular disease, extracorporeal innovation, acute kidney injury, and the aging kidney - plus abstracts, awards & socials.

Speakers

LEARN FROM THE TOP LEADERS IN THE FIELD

Meet the internationally recognized clinicians and researchers bringing their expertise in human and veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies to Bethesda in 2027.

JD Foster

Nephrologist-Urologist, Friendship Hospital for Animals

Rebecca Geddes

Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine, Royal Veterinary College (UK)

Cathy Langston

Professor - Clinical; Small Animal Internal Medicine Section Head, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Larry D. Cowgill

Professor Emeritus, UC Davis Vm: Medicine & Epidemiology, Medical Director Aimalojic Animal Health

Testimonials From Past Attendees

Real Experiences. Lasting Impact.

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“This year’s conference was really a leap forward in what it offered compared to the previous two renal weeks. Congratulations to the organizing committee and thank you so much.”

"The labs provided training I could not have accessed anywhere else. Getting to learn directly from experts in a small-group setting, gave me confidence to apply these new skills back home in practice."

 

“Breadth of the speakers was exceptional. I loved hearing from people in human medicine about options that can apply and cross over to vetmed. I also encouraged hearing from the leaders in our field in the veterinary world!”

“The speakers were very approachable and accessible. Loved talking about cutting edge knowledge, diagnostics and treatment with equally enthusiastic colleagues. Everything was on time and very well organized!”

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors

ACVNU–IRIS Renal Week 2027 is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to advancing veterinary nephrology and urology through education, collaboration, and scientific discovery.

Diamond Sponsors

platinum sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

ANTECH
AIMALOJIC

Premium Exhibitor

CONTURA VET

EXHIBITORS

APRIL 12-17, 2027 · BETHESDA, MD

JOIN US AT RENAL WEEK 2027

Be there when the global veterinary nephrology community comes together for six days of advanced science, hands-on training, and connections that will help shape the future of kidney and urinary care—April 12–17, 2027, in Bethesda, Maryland.