2024 Conferences

24 events across kidney care, innovation, investment & community health

Feb 01, 2024

Welcome to our first crowd-sourced list of must-attend events across the Kidneyverse.

It’s February 1st, so that means many of you will have already climbed above 10,000 feet or zoomed your way onto the 2024 conference circuit.

A few weeks ago I ran a survey to crowdsource a list of this year’s top events — and to hear your top priorities as you’re preparing for these meetings. For most of you, top priorities include networking (79%), targeted 1-on-1s (50%), and gathering intel on your competitors (50%). The rest are planning to raise capital, close deals, and update their respective areas of expertise.

No matter your goals — good luck, you’ve got this.

This survey is focused around the topics and technologies that make up our Kidneyverse. I’d be remiss not to mention my inspiration for this initiative in the first place. Luminary Labs’ sixth annual list contains events on the future of health, science, and innovation that may inspire your next idea, opportunity, or connection. Check it out for dozens of great events coming up this year.

Where do you go to expand your network and find inspiration these days? If you don’t see your favorite events on this list, please submit it here or email me so we can get it added.

Events

Innovation & Investment

JP Morgan (Jan 8-11): This premier conference is the largest and most informative health care investment symposium in the industry which connects global industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators and members of the investment community.

VIVE (Feb 25-28): The premier, curated event experience for digital health decision makers focusing on the business of healthcare. The event brings together C-suite executives, senior digital health leaders and buyers, health startups and investors, policymakers, the patient community, and solution providers.

LSI USA ‘24 (Mar 18-22): Designed to facilitate partnerships between innovators, investors, and strategics in medtech and healthcare, the four-day event will spotlight the emerging topics, trends, and insights that are moving the industry forward. LSI has been trusted by the industry's largest global corporations, from Medtronic to McKinsey & Co., for over 15 years.

STAT Summit East (Mar 21): What does focusing on patients really mean? How should it shape an R&D effort? And how should patient voices shape regulation, commerce, and the practice of medicine? We’ll look at these questions broadly in biotech and health tech, gathering top experts, CEOs, and, of course, patients to come up with real, deliverable answers about how to make sure that science is benefitting the people who desperately need it.

BIO International (Jun 3-6): BIO unites a global network of business leaders, policymakers, investors and scientists for a common purpose: curing patients, protecting the planet, and nourishing humanity.

Rock Health Summit (Sep 10): Rock Health Summit is a digital health conference that brings together diverse minds from technology, medicine, public health, and beyond for a day of inspired conversation and connection.

HLTH (Oct 20-23): HLTH (pronounced “health”) is the leading platform bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. From unparalleled events with industry-leading speakers to inspirational digital content and mission-driven initiatives, HLTH creates a unique marketplace for the health community leading the dialogue and development of a better health ecosystem.

Community Health

TORCH (April 1-4): TORCH is an organization of rural and community Texas hospitals, corporations and interested individuals working together to address the special needs and issues of rural and community hospitals, staff and patients they serve.

Accelerating Health Equity (May 7-9): The Accelerating Health Equity Conference brings together professionals focused on improving community and population health and building partnerships, and professionals striving to advance diversity and inclusion within hospital management and executive levels.

AHIP (Jun 11-13): AHIP is the national association whose members provide health care coverage, services, and solutions to hundreds of millions of Americans every day. AHIP’s flagship event brings together the people, ideas, and solutions guiding greater health for years to come.

Milken Future of Health Summit (TBD): The 2023 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit confronted the most significant issues affecting medical research, preventative care, and public health. The summit brought together medical experts, leading scientists, and political leaders to foster innovative solutions and turn ideas into actionable policy.

Kidney Care

ASDIN (Feb 23-25): The mission of the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology is to promote excellence in dialysis access care to improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease.

AKI & CRRT (Mar 12-15): The 29th Conference will continue to provide a comprehensive coverage of the rapidly developing field of Critical Care Nephrology and CRRT, highlighting the recent advances in our understanding of pathophysiology of critical illness, acute kidney injury, emerging strategies in the management of sepsis, multiorgan failure, development and use of biomarkers, technical advances in CRRT and the appropriate utilization of these techniques.

ACOI Spring Meetings (Apr 8-12): The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) represents current and aspiring osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists. Gain up-to-date education on hospital medicine and subspecialty care topics.

RPA Annual Meeting (Apr 11-14): The 50th RPA Annual Meeting will feature top notch education sessions, great networking, and unmatched collegiality. Engage with leaders, key contributors and decision makers on topics that impact the delivery of high-quality patient care, your businesses, and your finances.

World Congress of Nephrology (April 13-16): The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is the annual scientific, educational, and networking meeting of the International Society of Nephrology. The WCN features regionally-relevant symposia, presentations, training programs, and courses, offering the latest science and state-of-the-art education in nephrology.

ANNA National Symposium (Apr 14-17): ANNA's hybrid meeting program will enable you to choose the learning experience that meets your current personal and professional needs. You will gain knowledge about new strategies for professional practice, leadership skills, and innovative approaches to care and promote evidence-based practices in nephrology.

NKF SCM (May 14-18): The Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) is NKF's premiere educational event designed for the interprofessional kidney health team. SCM presents a unique opportunity for busy renal health care professionals to explore innovation, research, and best clinical practice within nephrology.

VASA Symposium (May 16-18): This VASA Symposium is designed for all transplant, vascular and general surgeons, nephrologists, interventional radiologists and nephrologists, nurses and allied health professionals who are interested in the management of vascular access.

American Transplant Congress (June 1-5): The American Transplant Congress (ATC) is for leaders in the transplantation industry. Whether you’re a surgeon, scientist, physician, nurse, organ procurement professional, pharmacist, allied health professional or other transplant professional, you belong here.

ANNA Summit (Sep 20-22): Enhance your nursing practice and hone your leadership skills at the 2024 Nephrology Nursing Summit. This dynamic educational program addresses current issues and trends in nephrology nursing practice, management, and leadership.

ASN Kidney Week (Oct 23-27): The American Society of Nephrology's annual meeting and scientific exposition, featuring advances in treatment, research, and technology in the fight against kidney disease. Last year’s event brought more than 12,000 kidney care professionals together in Philadelphia.

VEITH Symposium (Nov 19-23): Now in its 51st year, VEITH provides vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists and other vascular specialists with a unique and exciting format to learn the most current information about what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease.

Thanks for reading— let us know where you’ll be! And please consider sharing this with your social networks or 1-2 people in your corner of the Kidneyverse!