2027 Kidney Patient Summit

June 15-17, 2026 | Washington, DC

Join us for our 14th Annual Kidney Patient Summit, where our selected class of patient advocates will raise their voices to drive meaningful change in kidney care.

Kidney Patient Summit group posing on the steps
Kidney Patient Summit Participants with Use your voice slogan alongside

About the Summit

The Kidney Patient Summit brings together our carefully selected advocates for two powerful days of education, advocacy, and connection. As our 14th annual gathering, this summit continues our tradition of empowering patients and their families to become effective advocates for improved kidney care policies and practices.

When: June 15-17, 2026

Where: Washington, DC

Who: Selected kidney patient advocates, caregivers, and healthcare professionals

Follow Along & Join Us

While our advocate class has been selected, the entire kidney community can still be part of this important event:

Follow the Action

Stay connected throughout the summit by following #KidneySummit on social media for real-time updates, insights, and highlights from our advocates.

NKF Patient Summit Reception

All Summit attendees are invited to join us for the NKF Patient Summit Reception on Wednesday evening, June 16. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, supporters, healthcare professionals, and members of the kidney community as we kick off the Summit and celebrate our shared commitment to kidney advocacy.

The reception is also a chance to relax, recharge, and connect with one another before heading to Capitol Hill the following day. Whether you're attending your first Summit or returning as a seasoned advocate, we hope you'll join us for an evening of community, conversation, and inspiration.

Three advocates at Kidney Patient Summit

Why This Matters

Our selected advocates will:

  • Learn from leading experts about the latest developments in kidney care
  • Connect with fellow patient advocates from across the country
  • Advocate for policies that improve life for kidney patients
  • Participate in important Capitol Hill visits to raise their voices with policymakers

Stay Connected

Can't join us in person? Follow #KidneySummit and be part of the conversation as our advocates work to create positive change for the entire kidney community.

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#MyKidneyVoice

Voices for Kidney Health advocates educate Members of Congress and their staff about the importance of protecting living organ donors; increasing funds for federal kidney disease awareness, education, and research programs; and increasing access to home dialysis.

Why We Advocate

I advocate because it's time to change the narrative.

I advocate because I saw firsthand that transplants save lives.

I advocate to lower the cost of kidney disease.