Dear Attendees,

We look forward to seeing you all in Madrid, Spain for the KDIGO Controversies Conference on Technological Advancements to Support Guideline-Informed Care. We anticipate an exciting and productive meeting, and ask that you take a moment to read through the information below and the materials provided in the Resources section.

Meeting Venue & Agenda

The KDIGO Tech in Guideline-Informed Care Conference will take place at the Melia Castilla Hotel from Thursday, November 20 to Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Melia Castilla Hotel
C. del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43,
Tetuán, 28020
Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 915 67 50 00

As per the agenda in the Resources section, the meeting will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Thursday, November 20 from 18:00 hrs. The conference itself will begin on Friday morning, November 21 at 09:00 hrs, and wrap up on Sunday, November 23 at 12:00 hrs. A group dinner is also planned for Saturday evening, November 22, and spouses, guests are welcome to attend both the opening reception and group dinner.

Note that sponsor participants are permitted to attend all social events and conference proceedings except for the breakout group discussion sessions on Friday and Saturday afternoon.

General References Dropbox Folder

Accessible to all conference attendees. Feel free to upload relevant documents.

• General References

Breakout Group Dropbox Folders

Accessible to group members only.

• Group 1: Optimizing the development and implementation of technology-supported solutions by healthcare professionals 
• Group 2: Role of technology to facilitate self-management and optimized health outcomes in people with or at risk for kidney disease 
• Group 3: Health systems, health policy, and technology  
• Group 4: Thinking outside the box: Innovative solutions and future directions 

Room Reservations

KDIGO has secured a room block at the Melia Castilla and has made room reservations on behalf of all conference attendees. There is no need for you to contact the hotel directly. If you have not done so already, kindly send in your itinerary once travel has been booked. Please also be sure to let KDIGO know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, require any documentation in order to obtain a visa, or if a guest will be accompanying you. If you have already provided your travel details, your room is reserved accordingly at the Melia Castilla, and a confirmation email will be sent in the coming days.

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are not pre-arranged by KDIGO. Taxis are readily available at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and offer a convenient option for transportation to and from the Melia Castilla. Please click here for taxi information, as well as other airport transfer options. Uber is also available.

Social Events

Reimbursements

The KDIGO Volunteer Travel Protocol & Reimbursement Form is included in the Resources section to help facilitate your planning and booking for this trip. As noted, KDIGO will reimburse attendees for train fare, mileage, or standard economy class plane tickets, and other conference-related expenses after the meeting concludes. Should your standard economy airfare exceed USD $2000.00, please contact KDIGO for approval. KDIGO will cover accommodation costs directly, however hotel incidentals such as minibar or laundry will need to be paid for personally.

Sponsor participants cover all expenses personally, including accommodation and airfare.