The theme of the Congress is Integration: PD for everyone, by everyone, everywhere. 

We invite submissions for ISPD 2026 under the following categories:

• Clinical Sciences
• Basic Sciences
• Nursing
• Paediatrics
• Technology
• French Speaking Sessions
• Other

Submissions will also be opened for the South African Nephrology Society (SANS) Programme as well the Renal Care Society Programme (RCSSA).

Submission Guidelines

Please read through the submission guidelines before submitting your abstract.

• The deadline for abstract submissions is 18 January 2026.
• Submissions must be submitted online through the online submission system.
• Abstract should be in English unless the French Speaking Sessions are select, then you submission may be written in French.
• Abstracts must follow a structured format. Subheadings for Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion should be used.
• Abstracts can be submitted for oral or poster presentations. Authors are not guaranteed an oral presentation slot if oral presentation is selected.  A final decision will be made after the review process based on the reviewer’s feedback.
• Biographies will be included on the Congress app.
• The body text of your abstract should not exceed 300 words.
• Images and tables can be inserted into the body text. A maximum of two images, tables or a combination thereof can be included. Images will need to be compressed. Tables can be inserted as images to avoid using your word count.
• Late-breaking research studies will be allowed until 30 April 2026. A place holder submission must be submitted by 18 January 2026 and can be updated by 30 April 2026.
• Previously presented/published abstracts are permitted provided the initial and subsequent conferences also allow so.
• Permission should be obtained from all the listed authors prior to submission.
• Please review your abstract for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors prior to submitting.

Review Process

Abstracts will undergo a triple-blind review process.  The programme committee will make the final decision on acceptances based on the reviewer’s feedback.

Authors will be notified in writing by the 27 February 2026 of the final decision.

Presenting Author Registration

Presenting authors will be required to register and settle their payment thereof by 14 March 2026.

If the original listed presenting author cannot attend, a co-author may present the work provided they are registered.

On behalf of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, I invite you to attend the 18th International Congress of the Society to be held in Cape Town from September 28 through October 3, 2026, the first Congress to be held in Africa.

The theme of the Congress is “Integration: PD for Everyone, by Everyone, Everywhere”. This is a very fitting theme for our times. For way too long, peritoneal dialysis has been considered as a dialysis modality for some patients, by some nephrologists, for some period of time. As such, the therapy has been much less available to patients with kidney failure than in-center hemodialysis. Yet, experiences worldwide belie that perception of the therapy. Clinical outcomes with PD in countries with “PD first” public policies, such as in Hong Kong and Thailand, are comparable to or better than seen with in-center hemodialysis. Rapid expansion in access with “PD-favored” public policies, such as in the United States, has been remarkably successful, effective and safe. Moreover, the simplicity of the therapy could make kidney replacement treatment available to millions worldwide that presently don’t have such access.

We welcome the full range of health professionals to participate in the Congress. The program is geared to serve the entire multidisciplinary team involved in the care of patients undergoing PD around the world – physicians, advanced health practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and social workers. I look forward to seeing you in Cape Town.

Raj Mehotra
ISPD President