Registration

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment designed to empower kidney care practitioners with the latest advances, insights, and skills to elevate patient outcomes and shape the future of nephrology.

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Registration

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.

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.

NKF Professional Membership

NKF Professional Members get the BEST rate on SCM registration. As the only interprofessional nephrology organization, NKF supports your practice with education, tools, and a community that shares your passion. Make NKF your professional home today!

Pricing & Options

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, 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

Fellow, Resident, Student

Fellows
NKF Member: $225
Non-Member: $250

Residents
All Registrants: $125

Students
All Registrants: $50


On-Demand Only

Fellows
NKF Member: $225
Non-Member: $250

Residents
All Registrants: $125

Students
All Registrants: $50

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
All Registrants: $50

 

On-Demand Only

All Registrants: $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*
Member: $275
Non-member: $350
Fellows, Residents, Students: $125

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

Lunch Workshops**
General Attendees: $60
Fellows, Residents, Students: $30

*POCUS pre-conference course requires an additional fee

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

Hotel & Travel

Hotels

Choose from a range of hotels to suit your needs, all conveniently located near the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. 

Select the hotel of your choice to book your stay today!

Please be aware that unauthorized companies may attempt to contact our attendees and exhibitors, offering to assist with accommodation arrangements. These companies are not affiliated with our organization, and their communications are often fraudulent. For your security, please remember that the only legitimate way to register and book accommodations is directly through our official website.

Travel Stipends

NKF Executive Council Travel Stipends

The National Kidney Foundation Professional Councils are pleased to offer educational stipends of $500 to help offset travel costs for current members to attend the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM). The stipend award includes complimentary registration to attend SCM26 in-person

Who should apply? Current NKF Professional Members of CNNT, CNSW, CAPP, and CRN. Applicable to the following NKF Professional Membership types only: nurse, technician, social worker, dietitian, nurse practitioner, physician assistant/associate, clinical nurse specialist 

Deadline: December 31, 2025, at 11:59pm EST

Medical Student & Resident Stipends

To help make attendance more accessible, the National Kidney Foundation is offering travel stipends for medical students and residents interested in attending the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM). In addition to the stipend, recipients will receive free in-person registration for SCM26.

Who should apply? Medical students and residents who have not committed to a formal nephrology training program

Deadline: January 31, 2026, at 11:59pm EST

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