This year the scientific programme committee has blended together a variety of plenary sessions, Corporate Education Sessions, alongside Master Classes, Educational, Psychosocial and Practical workshops to suit the needs of different multi-professionals bringing the conference theme ‘Education and Innovation’ to the minds of all delegates.

Integrated Renal Care: Is this desirable, possible or achievable?
	Dr Liam Plant - National Clinical Director, National Renal Office; Consultant Renal Physician, Cork University Hospital, Ireland Keynote Speaker Opening Ceremony, Saturday 18th September: 18.00

Nanodialysis innovations for the future - The Wearable Kidney
	Mr Frank Simonis - Chief Executive (CEO), Nanodialysis BV, The Netherlands Keynote Speaker Closing Ceremony, Tuesday 21st September: 11.45

Plenary Guest Speakers include:

Living with CKD, diabetes and anaemia - Darren Cawley (Ireland)
CKD collaborative service approach in primary care - Nicola Thomas (UK)
CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder and CVS risk - Prof Phil Kalra (UK)
40 Years of kidney Transplantation in Ireland - Prof Peter Conlon (Ireland)
All I can do myself - Per Åke Zillen (Sweden)
How a national renal registry can inform and improve practice - Dr Damian Fogarty (Ireland)
Telecommunication innovations for patient care - Dr Jan Thie (The Netherlands)
The role, timing and technique of surgery for Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis - Dr Titus Augustine (UK)
Can dialysis ever be green? A pragmatic approach to Environmental Management - Ray James (UK)

Master Classes
Cardio Vascular Syndrome in CKD - Prof Phil Kalra (UK), Saturday 18^th September: 14.00-15.30
Renal water systems design - thinking outside of the box - Ray James (UK), Saturday 18^th September: 15.45-17.15
Mutual empowerment fosters self-management - Per Åke Zillen (Sweden), Sunday 19^th September: 09.00-10.30

Educational Workshops
Peritoneal Dialysis - Prescribing for All - Dr Max Dratwa (Belgium) - Practical based key aspects of PD-prescribing, ultrafiltration, small solutes, role of CAPD/APD, Sunday 19^th September: 11.00-12.30
Developing the Renal Workforce - Dr Nick Polaschek (New Zealand), exploring the workforce of the future based on service need, Sunday 19^th September: 14.00-15.30
Hypertension and Lifestyle Workshop - Tai Mooi Ho (Spain) and Anastasia Liossatou (Greece), exploring the influence lifestyle has on treatment and management of hypertension in different ethnic groups. Tuesday 21^st September: 09.45-11.15

Practical Workshop

The Art of AVF/AVG Cannulation – a collaborative Education Research Board and Irish Nephrology Nurses Association Workshop providing skilled expert advice and practical experience of vascular access cannulation guidelines, techniques (rope/button hole), and different types of equipment. Sunday 19^th September: 16.00-17.30
All medical supplies used within this practical workshop have been kindly sponsored by B.Braun Avitum.

Workshop - The Family: Hidden Partner in Renal Care
The Family: The hidden partner in renal care - Dr Chaya Possick (Israel), Tuesday 21^st September: 08.30-9.45
Please Note: There are limited spaces available for all Workshops and Master Classes. Once registered a delegate may choose to book up to three Workshop/Master Class places.

EDTNA/ERCA Projects with Industry Partners
Go Green in Dialysis - A campaign to achieve more sustainability in dialysis care - project update - Jürgen Kastl (Germany), Jitka Pancířová (Czech Republic)
Venous Needle Dislodgement Part II - Assessment of the risk for a serious venous needle dislodgement incident - project results - Elizabeth Lindley (UK)
Guidelines on Vascular Access Cannulation and Care - project launch - Maria Teresa Parisotto (Germany), Jean-Pierre Van Waeleghem (Belgium)
Saturday 20^th September: 14.00 – 15.30

Collaborative Projects between National Associations
Sunday 19^th September: 12:45-13:45
EDTNA/ERCA Recommendations for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression in renal units - Maria Saraiva (Portugal) - Presentation of key recommendations and book launch. Don't miss the chance to get a copy by attending this session!

Attitudes of the European Renal Nursing towards Older People - Alessandra Zampieron (Italy) - Project launch overview, inviting delegates to participate within their National Associations

Corporate Education Sessions

	CES Fresenius Medical Care	Sunday 19th September	09.00-10.30
	CES Gambro	Sunday 19th September	11.00-12.30
	CES Baxter	Sunday 19th September	14.00-15.30
	CES Diaverum	Monday 20th September	09.00-10.30
	CES Fresenius Medical Care	Monday 20th September	11:00-12.30

Satellite Symposia/Workshops
Technician Education Course Update, Sunday 19^th September: 12.45-13.45
DOPPS sponsored by Amgen, Monday 20^th September: 12.45-13.45
Greek Workshop, Monday 20^th September: 12.45-13.45

Important Notice: for all authors, guest speakers and exihibitors presenting at the forthcoming conference - Any posters/oral presentation or stand content must not mention a medication that is not licensed in Ireland. Please check the following website to ensure you do not contrave Irish medical licensing laws: www.imb.ie, or contact the Irish Medicines Board direct who will answer any queries - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it