First In-Person IgAN Friends Meeting to Take Place in Brussels on 9 June 2026
The European Kidney Patients’ Federation (EKPF) is pleased to announce the first in-person meeting of the IgAN Friends community, which will take place on 9 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
This half-day event (12:00–17:00) marks an important milestone for the IgAN Friends initiative, bringing together people living with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) from across Europe for an afternoon of connection, learning, and collaboration.
A space created by and for patients
IgAN Friends was created to foster peer support, shared learning, and stronger patient involvement at European level. This first face-to-face meeting aims to:
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Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients to connect and share experiences
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Explore the patient journey and the burden of living with IgAN
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Learn from experts about current developments in care and research
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Discuss how patients can actively shape the future of the community
The meeting will be interactive and patient-centred, ensuring that participants have a meaningful opportunity to contribute their perspectives.
Who can participate?
The event is open to people living with IgA Nephropathy.
Please note:
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Participants must be able to communicate in English, as the meeting will be conducted entirely in English.
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Travel and accommodation costs (if needed) can be covered by EKPF to ensure participation is not limited by financial barriers.
Registration details
Registration is open until 10 April 2026.
We warmly encourage patients interested in being part of this first in-person gathering to register and join us in Brussels.
👉 Full details and registration are available here:
https://mailchi.mp/fc418e79d1f2/empowering-your-journey-the-igan-friends-newsletter-13910366?e=db78bc2c1f
We look forward to welcoming members of the IgAN community to Brussels and to continuing to strengthen patient engagement across Europe.