NKF SCM 2026
Overview
The primary US nephrology conference. If you sell dialysis equipment, CKD therapeutics, kidney transplant solutions, or nephrology diagnostics, NKF SCM delivers 3,000+ nephrology professionals in a focused setting. The exhibit hall opens when sessions close, concentrating all foot traffic into exhibit hours.
Key Facts
- Host organization: National Kidney Foundation
- Primary specialty: nephrology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for NKF SCM. Request our research →
Audience
Over 3,000 attendees expected in 2026. Multidisciplinary audience including physicians, pharmacists, fellows and residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians, dietitians, and social workers. The Exhibit Hall is open primarily when sessions are closed, concentrating foot traffic.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,650
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Management company: NKF (in-house)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for NKF SCM.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The primary US nephrology conference. If you sell dialysis equipment, CKD therapeutics, kidney transplant solutions, or nephrology diagnostics, NKF SCM delivers 3,000+ nephrology professionals in a focused setting. The exhibit hall opens when sessions close, concentrating all foot traffic into exhibit hours.
Why Skip
Narrow nephrology audience. Non-renal products have no buyer here. Attendance (3,000) is modest compared to broader medical shows. The scattered exhibit hours (meals and evening receptions rather than full-day expo) mean limited total exhibit time.
Insider Tips
NKF SCM runs a unique exhibit schedule -- the hall opens during meals and receptions, not alongside sessions. This means intense bursts of traffic followed by dead time. Plan demos and giveaways for those windows. New Orleans venue keeps costs reasonable. The prospectus PDF has pricing but it is not text-extractable -- contact Kourtney Cash directly for rates.
Buzzbox Score: 3.9 / 10 — Below Average
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus Ancillary Deadline | 2026-03-27 |
| Exhibit Hall Dates | 2026-05-07 to 2026-05-09 |
| Exhibit Hours Thu | 5:15pm-7:30pm |
| Exhibit Hours Fri | 7am-10am, 11:45am-2pm, 5:30pm-7pm |
| Exhibit Hours Sat | 7am-10am |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at NKF SCM?
Pricing for NKF SCM is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend NKF SCM?
NKF SCM draws approximately 3,000 attendees. Over 3,000 attendees expected in 2026. Multidisciplinary audience including physicians, pharmacists, fellows and residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians, dietitians, and social workers. The Exhibit Hall is open primarily when sessions are closed, concentrating foot traffic.
When is NKF SCM ?
NKF SCM is scheduled for May 6-10, 2026 (Pre-conference May 6, main conference May 7-10). Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.
Is NKF SCM worth exhibiting at?
The primary US nephrology conference. If you sell dialysis equipment, CKD therapeutics, kidney transplant solutions, or nephrology diagnostics, NKF SCM delivers 3,000+ nephrology professionals in a focused setting.