Registration

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In-Person Attendees

FULL in-person event registration grants access to all live content at SCM, and includes SCM On-Demand. Pre-conference courses and workshops are not included and require separate registration.

Registrants may also choose to attend in person for a single day, two days, or exclusively for a pre-conference course or workshop.

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SCM On-Demand

SCM On-Demand provides access to recordings of the majority of session content presented at SCM including general sessions and corporate symposia. 

Each year, SCM On-Demand videos become available 48 hours after the live presentation has occurred and will be available for approximately six weeks after the conference ends. Pre-conference courses and workshops are not included in SCM On-Demand.

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General Meeting Registration Fees

Physician, Scientist, Pharmacist, Other Discipline

Open – 3/10/2026
NKF Member: $525
Non-Member: $875

3/10/2026 – 6/21/2026
NKF Member: $575
Non-Member: $925

On-Demand Only
NKF Member: $525
Non-Member: $875

Advanced Practice Provider, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse, Dietitian, Social Worker

Open – 3/10/2026
NKF Member: $425
Non-Member: $600

3/10/2026 – 6/21/2026
NKF Member: $475
Non-Member: $650

On-Demand Only
NKF Member: $425
Non-Member: $600

Technician

Open – 6/21/2026
NKF Member: $200
Non-Member: $300

On-Demand Only
NKF Member: $200
Non-Member: $300

Community Health Worker

Open – 6/21/2026: $50
On-Demand Only: $50

Fellow, Resident, Student

Open - 6/21/2026

  • Fellows: 
    NKF Member: $225
    Non-Member: $250
  • Residents: $125
  • Students: $50

On-Demand Only

  • Fellows: 
    NKF Member: $225
    Non-Member: $250
  • Residents: $125
  • Students: $50

Pre-Conference Courses & Workshops

Pre-Conference Courses will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Full-day courses include both breakfast and lunch; half-day courses include either breakfast or lunch, depending on the timing. 

Full Day Pre-Conference Courses*
$275 - Member
$350 - Non-member
$125 - Fellows, Residents, Students

Half Day Pre-Conference Courses
$125 - Member
$200 - Non-member
$50 - Fellows, Residents, Students

Lunch Workshops will be held on either Thursday, May 7 or Saturday, May 9, 2026. All workshops include boxed lunch.

Lunch Workshops
$60 - General Attendees
$30 - Fellows, Residents, Students

*POCUS pre-conference course requires an additional fee

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Registration FAQs

What is SCM On-Demand?

SCM On-Demand provides access to recordings of the majority of session content presented at SCM including general sessions and corporate symposia. Each year, SCM On-Demand videos become available 48 hours after the live presentation has occurred and will be available for approximately six weeks after the conference ends. Pre-conference courses and workshops are not included in SCM On-Demand.

Please note, the Spring Clinical Meetings are not live streamed in real time.

What is the difference between SCM In-Person and On-Demand registration?

SCM FULL In-Person registration provides access to all live content presented at SCM and access to SCM On-Demand. 

SCM On-Demand registration includes virtual access to recordings of all general sessions within 48 hours of the live presentation. SCM On-Demand content is typically available for approximately six weeks after the conference ends. In-Person event attendance, pre-conference courses, workshops, and networking events are not included in the SCM On-Demand registration option.

If I choose to attend the full conference in-person, will I also be granted access to the On-Demand sessions for later viewing?

Yes! By registering for the full in-person event, you will gain access to watch the recorded sessions at your convenience through the SCM mobile app or online. Full in-person attendees will have access to all On-Demand content. One and two-day registrants will have access to On-Demand content corresponding to the days they attended.

Are any meals included with my in-person registration?

SCM In-Person Registration includes:

  • 2 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 2 networking receptions

Attendees who register for a Lunch Workshop will receive a boxed lunch during the session. Those who purchase a Pre-Conference Course on May 6, 2026, will be provided breakfast and/or lunch, depending on the timing of the course.

What is the cancellation policy?

Refund requests must be sent via email by April 20, 2026, and are subject to a 10% administrative fee. Requests received after April 20, 2026, will not be accepted. 

For all registration related questions please contact clinicalmeetings@kidney.org.

Can I change my SCM registration from On-Demand to In-Person? Or vice versa?

We’d be happy to adjust your attendance type, please send your request to clinicalmeetings@kidney.org and a member of our team will assist you.

Can I register in person at the conference?

Yes! You're welcome to register for SCM when you arrive onsite. Please note, workshops and pre-conference courses have limited availability and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you plan to register for any workshops or pre-conference courses, we recommend doing so as soon as possible to secure your spot.