The 19th  Middle East and Africa Nephrology Doctor’s Forum will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17–20 September 2026.

Under the theme “Transforming Kidney Care Through Personalization, Innovation, and Value-Based Therapies,” the forum will bring together 50 expert speakers and approximately 350 healthcare professionals from countries across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.

The forum will serve as a leading scientific platform for nephrologists and healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge, share expertise, discuss emerging trends, and explore innovative approaches to advancing kidney care.

The programme will begin with a pre-summit session, followed by three comprehensive scientific days covering artificial intelligence and predictive dialysis, personalized kidney care, sustainability, innovations in dialysis membranes, HighVolumeHDF, sodium management, home dialysis, critical care nephrology, hemoperfusion, CKRT, and value-based therapies.

The forum has received endorsement and accreditation from EDTNA/ERCA, AFRAN, the Libyan Society of Nephrology and Transplantation, the Saudi Society of Nephrology, and the Arab Society of Nephrology.

Fresenius Medical Care remains committed to supporting scientific education, professional collaboration, and the continued advancement of patient-centered kidney care across the Middle East and Africa.

Building on a strong legacy spanning 19 editions, the forum represents another important milestone in shaping the future of nephrology practice throughout the region.