The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) and PACIFICO Yokohama, in collaboration with the City of Yokohama, supported the bid led by Professor Masaomi Nangaku, President of the Japanese Society of Nephrology. Thanks to PACIFICO Yokohama’s excellent track record in hosting international conferences and the venue’s excellent accessibility, the bid was successfully secured.
Marking a highly anticipated return to Japan after 36 years, the prestigious WCN will bring together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing kidney health worldwide. Through dynamic scientific discussions, high-level collaborations, and knowledge exchange, WCN’26 will accelerate advancements in kidney care and strengthen international partnerships.
“We are thrilled that Yokohama has been chosen as the venue for the World Congress of Nephrology 2026. With its excellent accessibility and convenient hotels, shopping, and conference facilities, Yokohama is the perfect location to promote global collaboration in nephrology research and clinical practices, while further elevating the international presence of the Japanese Society of Nephrology.”
– Conference Chair, Professor Masaomi Nangaku
The World Congress of Nephrology 2026 (WCN’26) will be held from 28 to 31 March 2026, at PACIFICO Yokohama, one of Japan’s premier convention centres. Organised by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), the event is expected to attract around 5,000 participants, including 2,000 international attendees. As part of a series of global congresses—following New Delhi (2025), Buenos Aires (2024), Bangkok and Virtual (2023), and Kuala Lumpur and Virtual (2022)—WCN’26 will continue to advance dialogue, research, and innovation in nephrology worldwide.
Through their support of international conferences like WCN’26, YCVB and PACIFICO Yokohama are working to boost economic development and foster new business opportunities in the region.
