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IMPORTANT 2026 CONFERENCE DATES

CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATION
The inclusive dates for all scientific sessions of the 31st INTERNATIONAL AKI & CRRT CONFERENCE (AKI & CRRT 2026) are March 29-April 1 (Sunday through Wednesday). There will be a pre-conference elective CRRT Workshop held on Saturday and Sunday (March 28 & 29) and two pre-conference electives (AKI Symposium / POCUS Workshop) on Sunday, March 29.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All participants must register and pay the appropriate fee. Conference Registration Fee Includes: Access to all general Plenary Sessions (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday), Standard Workshops (Monday & Tuesday), 2 Lunches (Monday & Tuesday), Poster and Exhibit Halls, Receptions, Digital Syllabus/Speaker Slides and limited access to post conference on-demand Session Recordings (90 days). Elective Meet the Experts breakfast roundtables will be available for an additional fee, but there is limited seating. Saturday and Sunday’s Elective CRRT Workshop, AKI Symposium and the POCUS Workshop are available for additional fee.

CME CERTIFICATE FEE
Attendees that require a CME Certificate with hours of participation listed will be provided access for an additional charge of $50.00. During the conference registration process you must make the optional selection. At the conclusion of the conference, CME Surveys must be completed in order to claim a certificate. This fee covers CME Credits for the General Sessions, the CRRT Basics Workshop and the POCUS Workshop.

FREE MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE WITH REGISTRATION – Again in 2026!
Register online by March 5 and receive a free Unlimited Access Multimedia Package when you stay at the Conference Hotel – a $300 value! Please support the AKI & CRRT Conference and make your hotel reservations within the designated Manchester Grand Hyatt Room Block. Stay for a minimum of 3 nights and you will get unlimited access to the conference Multimedia Package (a post-conference review that includes video/audio/slides). This discount is available per room and not per person. Please note that you must make your hotel reservations within the group room block by March 5 to qualify. Additional Hotel Information

Rates subject to change. CME Certificate NOT included.	Early Reg On or before Jan. 19, 2026	Pre-Reg Jan. 20, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2026	Registration Mar. 1 – Apr. 1, 2026
Physicians / Other With Unlimited Multimedia Package	$945 $1,245	$1,045 $1,345	$1,100 $1,400
Physicians In Training* With Unlimited Multimedia Package	$665 $965	$775 $1,075	$820 $1,120
Nurses With Unlimited Multimedia Package	$665 $965	$775 $1,075	$820 $1,120
Allied Personnel (Dieticians, Pharmacists) With Unlimited Multimedia Package	$665 $965	$775 $1,075	$820 $1,120
Industry Professional With Unlimited Multimedia Package	$945 $1,245	$1,045 $1,345	$1,100 $1,400
*Fellows/Residents – Letter of verification from Department Head required.

PRE-CONFERENCE CRRT WORKSHOP, POCUS WORKSHOP AND AKI SYMPOSIUM FEES

The AKI Symposium may be attended without registering for the full conference.

	Early Reg On or before Jan. 19, 2026	Pre-Reg Jan. 20, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2026	Pre-Reg Mar. 1 – Apr. 1, 2026
CRRT-Practice Based Learning (CME Available with Fee) w/Conference Registration	$375	$395	$420
POCUS Workshop (CME Available with Fee) w/Conference Registration	$305	$425	$450
AKI SYMPOSIUM (Non-CME) w/Conference Registration	$375	$395	$420
AKI SYMPOSIUM  – Without Conference Registration	$435	$455	$480
NEXUS Workshop – w/Conference Registration	$75	$75	$75

PRE-CONFERENCE CRRT WORKSHOP (CME Available with Fee)
This elective workshop will take place on Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026. Registration is available for an additional fee (subject to change).

Practice Based Learning in CRRT: The Science and the Art
This workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and understanding for decision making for the effective utilization of CRRT to manage critically ill patients. The workshop will utilize case based discussions to illustrate the underlying concepts for application of CRRT. Delegates will participate in group exercises to apply their learning for the management of complex cases. At the end of this workshop participants will have an improved understanding of how to utilize CRRT for optimizing renal support. A quiz will be administered pre-and post-course for assessment.

POCUS WORKSHOP (CME Available with Fee)
This elective workshop will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Registration is available for an additional fee.

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound

This course is designed for nephrology and critical care providers to learn the basics of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound with a specific focus on frequent pathologies found in acutely ill patients. This workshop will include brief didactic session and hands-on sessions. At the end of this workshop, the trainees will have basic knowledge about indications for Point-Of-Care ultrasound, normal/abnormal findings, and the introductory practical skills necessary to continue their training autonomously. See the program for topics and schedule.

PRE-CONFERENCE AKI SYMPOSIUM (Non-CME)
Sponsored by:
The UAB-UCSD O’Brien Core Center for Acute Kidney Injury Research

This elective symposium will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Registration is available for an additional fee. You may register to attend only this Symposium without attending the full AKI & CRRT Conference.

Changing Paradigms in Acute Kidney Injury: From Mechanisms to Management
Acute Kidney Injury is a rapidly evolving area where several advances have been made in understanding the mechanisms and pathways of AKI and its effects on other organs. Recent identification of biomarkers has provided new tools and techniques to characterize this disorder. This pre-course workshop will provide a comprehensive review of the most recent developments in the field and describe emerging knowledge from basic and translational research. Results from clinical trials will be discussed to define the best strategies for effective management of patients and define the criteria for future studies. Full conference registration is not required to attend this symposium.

NEXUS WORKSHOP (Non-CME)
This elective symposium will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Registration is available for an additional fee.

Introduction to the NEXUS – Pediatric Collaboratives
Progress to improve care for children with critical care nephrology related illnesses continues.To continue a movement towards collaborative innovation, education, and study, the NEXUS is a symposium to focus the global approach to care for critically ill neonates and children. NEXUS is a joint session between all pediatric critical care nephrology care providers, industry partners, and thought leaders in the spaces of diagnostics, therapeutics, advocacy, and education.

MEET THE EXPERT
Seating is Limited. These elective breakfast sessions (choose from 2 on Mon., Tue. & Wed.) allow participants to meet and interact with internationally renowned experts in an informal roundtable session. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, learn how these experts manage patients, get guidance for projects and network. These sessions are available for an additional fee of $60.00.

INDUSTRY SESSIONS (Optional, Non-CME)
Optional sessions are presented by industry representatives to bring you the latest information from related organizations. These sessions are selected during the registration process and are available during the morning and lunch time sessions on Monday and Tuesday. More Information

REGISTRATION AWARDS FOR FELLOWS IN TRAINING, NURSES AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS 
Fellows in an accredited training program, Nurses and Allied Professionals who submit a poster abstract to be presented at the CRRT Conference may be eligible to apply for Registration Awards for the conference. Sponsorship for the awards is currently being sought and will be announced soon. Awards will be based on the quality and relevance of the research as judged by the abstract review committee. Recipients are required to be present at the Poster Sessions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE RE:  Credit Claiming Deadlines & Certificate Issuance
If you require a CME Certificate with hours of participation listed will be provided access for an additional charge of $50.00. During the conference registration process you must make the optional selection. At the conclusion of the conference, CME Surveys must be completed in order to claim a certificate. Certificates will be issued digitally after Speaker Evaluations and Overall Surveys are completed. Surveys are accessible after logging in starting the first day of the conference with the email address and password you submitted during registration. The link to access the surveys will be posted on the Conference Event webpage. Please complete the surveys by April 22, 2026 (deadline to claim credit/evaluation closes).

CONFERENCE LEARNER OBJECTIVES
The AKI & CRRT conference provides a comprehensive review of advances in clinical care, research and technology in critical care medicine with a focus on the kidney and renal support techniques. The conference is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary interactions among caregivers involved in the management of patients in intensive care units. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists and other allied personnel from industry have opportunities to learn from each other. The conference utilizes a combination of invited lectures; case based small group workshops, debates, hands on interactive and simulation based workshops. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with the faculty through focused panel discussions and symposia.

At the end of this conference attendees should be able to:

1. Describe the recent advances in the pathophysiology and management of critically ill patients with a focus on sepsis, multi-organ failure, infections, lung and kidney injury in different settings.
2. Discuss the best ways to identify, treat and follow up patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) resulting from different causes utilizing biomarkers, imaging and lab studies and applying educational tools to  raise awareness of AKI.
3. Describe the principles and practice of renal replacement techniques including CRRT, IHD and plasma exchange and demonstrate how to setup and use these techniques for managing critically ill patients.

ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and will be reviewed once the Agenda has been planned.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Several sources of information were utilized to identify the practice gaps prompting this educational conference. These include literature review of multiple publications in Pubmed, publications from the American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, published KDIGO and European Best Practice and NICE guidelines and feedback from participants and faculty at prior CRRT conferences and discussions with the organizing committee.

TARGET AUDIENCE
The CRRT target audience includes: MD/DOs, NP/PA/Nurses, Dieticians, Industry, Pharmacists, Residents and Fellows. Specialties include: Anesthesiology, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Family & Preventive Medicine, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine.

Disclosure Statement:
It is our policy to ensure that the content of accredited continuing education and related materials is accurate, balanced, objective, and scientifically justified. Education must be free of the influence or control of ineligible companies, and protect learners from promotion, marketing, and commercial bias.  All persons in a position to control the content of accredited education must disclose all financial relationships held with ineligible companies, prior to assuming a role in the activity. Those relationships deemed relevant to the education, are mitigated prior to the activity through one of the following strategies: 1) divesting the financial relationship, 2) altering the individual’s control over content, and/or 3) validating the content through independent peer review. Persons who refuse or fail to disclose are disqualified from participating in the activity. Activities are evaluated by participants and peer reviewers to determine if the content was free of bias and met acceptable scientific standards. This information is considered in future activity planning.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency:
This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bills 1195 and 241 which requires continuing medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. Cultural competency is defined as a set of integrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables health care professionals or organizations to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities. Linguistic competency is defined as the ability of a physician or surgeon to provide patients who do not speak English or who have limited ability to speak English, direct communication in the patient’s primary language. Cultural and linguistic competency was incorporated into the planning of this activity.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If your registration must be cancelled, your fee, less $100 U.S. for administrative costs, will be refunded upon your written request. No refunds will be made after March 1, 2026. Allow 6-8 weeks for refund.

PING PONG TOURNAMENT
Back by popular demand! Sign up early to reserve your spot in the bracket. All levels encouraged to participate.

Benefits: Earn Bragging Rights – Silence Your Colleagues – Taunt Your Academic Rival!
To secure a spot contact Dr. Rajit Basu at: rkbasu@luriechildrens.org

CONFERENCE OFFICE/INFORMATION
RES Seminars
4425 Cass Street, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92109

Email: crrt@res-inc.com
Tel: 858-272-1018
Fax: 858-272-7687

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