The NKFW RENAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE (RPC-WI) is an opportunity for dietitians, social workers, nurses, dialysis technicians, transplant coordinators, and providers working in all aspects of kidney health to network, share best practices, and earn continuing education credits. This event will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East with an accredited session at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, followed by a full day of accredited conference sessions on Thursday, November 13.
You are invited to stay for dinner after RPC-WI at the Renal Pathology Summit on the evening of November 13. Your separate RSVP is requested for this add-on event. See below for complete event details and registration.
Renal Professional Conference
The Wisconsin Renal Professional Conference (RPC-WI) is an educational event connecting 125+ renal professionals across Wisconsin and beyond. This year’s event features content on kidney disease, transplant, dialysis, ethical considerations, and much more. See below for the approved agenda of conference sessions.
Pre-conference Reception
Consider arriving early to join us for a pre-conference reception on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM! The event is included in your registration and features a 1-hour accredited session and an opportunity to network with your peers. Wear a pop of orange to represent kidney health!
Renal Pathology Summit
The 2025 Renal Pathology Summit is a space for RPC-WI attendees and other kidney health professionals to explore a current topic in renal pathology more deeply. Cocktails and networking will begin at 5:00 PM. Dinner will follow with a brief lecture from guest renal pathologist, Dr. Anthony Chang. Nephrology fellows from Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin present illustrative cases highlighting diagnostic features, clinical correlations, and the importance of close collaboration between nephrology and pathology in managing AAV. This free event is open to health professionals only.
2025 Topic: ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (AAV) is a group of small-vessel vasculitides characterized by necrotizing inflammation and the presence of MPO or PR3 antibodies. Kidney involvement, often as pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis, is a major determinant of prognosis.
Thank You to Our 2025 Exhibitors
Renal Professional Conference of Wisconsin
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Amicus Therapeutics
Ardelyx
Bayer
CareDx
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharmaceuticals
Hillestad Pharmaceuticals
Merck
Natera, Inc.
Pentec Health
Sanofi
scPharmaceuticals
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
Renal Pathology Summit
Presented by
Additional Support from
Alexion Pharmaceuticals | Bayer
Hotel and Room Information
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin has reserved a block of rooms at the Doubletree – Madison East for attendees wishing to arrive early and stay overnight Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Madison East
4402 E Washington Ave
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
608-244-4703
Click here to book online through the Doubletree by Hilton Madison East website.
To book by phone: Call 1-800-445-8667 and mention “National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin”
The hotel has a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Special Thanks to our 2025 RPC-WI Committee
Please join us in celebrating the hard work of our Conference Committee, whose dedication all year long makes this event possible.
Fahad Aziz, MD
University of Wisconsin
Nephrologist
Deb Cook, RN
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Pre-Transplant Coordinator
Melissa Fry, MSW, APSW, NSW-C
Mile Bluff Medical Center
Social Worker
Jill Hoyt, RDN, CD
Mayo Clinic
Dietitian
Jessica Wicks, APSW, MSW
Beloit Health Systems
Social Worker
Rachel Wonter, MS, RD, CD, CNSC
Mayo Clinic
Dietitian
Jessica Zeman, APSW, NSW-C
Mayo Clinic
Social Worker
