Innovative “green dialysis” initiatives have been implemented successfully in the United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, and elsewhere. The main challenge now lies in achieving rapid and widespread adoption of these practices across diverse regions. Additionally, there is an urgent need for new technologies and models of care. In hemodialysis, key areas for innovation include the development of more efficient water purification systems and energy-saving equipment. For peritoneal dialysis, point-of-care dialysate generation could significantly reduce carbon emissions associated with transport. Across both modalities, the introduction of novel bioplastics or other strategies to reduce harmful disposable materials could greatly mitigate environmental impact.

Previously KDIGO has addressed contemporary dialysis topics such as optimal dialysis prescription, blood pressure and volume management, and approaches for assessing and ameliorating symptom burden.  This conference intends to be forward-looking, appraising novel promising green dialysis technologies both in the present and beyond. Drs. Katherine Barraclough (Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia) and Jennifer Flythe (University of North Carolina, USA) will co-chair this conference.