The 1st Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Conference takes place on 29–30 January 2027 at the Voco Riyadh Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The organiser has announced these as new dates for the meeting, which was first planned for 2026.
The heart, the kidney and metabolic health are deeply connected, yet patients with diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease are often managed by separate specialities with limited coordination. For the first time in the region, cardiology, nephrology and endocrinology come together in one integrated programme of plenary sessions, case rounds, debates and practical workshops, aimed at building real collaboration and translating evidence into care pathways.
Learning objectives
- Describe the shared pathophysiology of cardio-renal-metabolic disease and identify high-risk patients
- Apply evidence-based therapy across specialties (SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, RAAS blockade and ns-MRA) with practical safety monitoring
- Design or improve multidisciplinary clinic workflows and shared-care pathways
- Prioritise implementation and research initiatives that measure outcomes across specialties
Conference chairs
- Cardiology: Dr. Mosaad Alhussein
- Nephrology: Dr. Fadel Alrawaie
- Endocrinology: Prof. Khalid Aldosary
Day 1: Shared Pathophysiology & Early Intervention (29 January)
- 09:15 Plenary keynote, "The Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Axis: Why Integration Matters": Prof. Konstantinos Tsioufis
- Mini-lectures (chairs: Prof. Khalid Aldossary, Dr. Khalid Alnemer): HFpEF & Diabetes (Dr. Ibraheem Jelaidan); Early CKD Detection in Metabolic Patients (Prof. Adrian Covic); Obesity as a Risk Amplifier (Dr. Nasreen Alfares)
- 13:30 Breakout A, multidisciplinary case rounds: HFrEF with worsening kidney function (Dr. Mosaad Alhussein); T2DM with CKD and worsening albuminuria (Prof. Janaka Karalliedde)
- 13:30 Breakout B, workshop on medication optimisation (SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, RAASi, ns-MRA, statins): Dr. Ismael Raslan, Dr. Beshayer Alsuwayni
- 14:15 Panel, "Bridging Clinic Silos – Building Effective Multidisciplinary Teams": moderator Dr. Aljoharah Alkhoraishi; Prof. Janaka Karalliedde, Dr. Ali Almasoud, Dr. Khalid AlQarni
- 15:20 Debate, "Should all CKD patients be referred to nephrology?": Dr. Sultan Aldalbhi and Dr. Abdulmalik Al Oraini
Day 2: Advanced Therapies & Implementation (30 January)
- 09:15 Plenary keynote, "Innovations in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Management": Prof. Adrian Covic
- Mini-lectures (chairs: Dr. Njoud Alzuhairi, Dr. Fahad Alshehri): Advanced Management of Type 2 Diabetes (Prof. Janaka Karalliedde); Nephroprotective Strategies in Heart Failure (Dr. Abdullah Almalki); Lifestyle Interventions & Allied Health Integration (Ms. Amal Alshareef, NP); Lipid Management in the CRM Clinic (Dr. Ibrahim Alsadhan)
- 13:30 Breakout A, advanced-therapy case rounds: heart failure, CKD and diabetes (Dr. Ibraheem Jelaidan); resistant hypertension and CKD (Dr. Fadel Alrwaie)
- 13:30 Breakout B, workshop on implementing shared care pathways: Prof. Khalid Aldosary, Dr. Aljoharah Alkhorashi, Dr. Manal AlHargan
- 14:15 Panel, "Challenges in Implementing Multidisciplinary Care Models": moderator Prof. Khalid Aldosary; Dr. Sultan Aldelbhi, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Naseeh
- 15:20 Debate, "Should Cardiologists and Nephrologists Collaborate Early in Diabetes Management?": Prof. Anwar Aljammah, Prof. Adrian Covic
- Conference conclusions and awards
Sponsor lectures and exhibits run between sessions; sponsors have not yet been named.
Who should attend
Cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, internists, primary care clinicians, clinical pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians and clinic administrators caring for patients with multi-morbidity.
Registration
Regular fee SAR 250 (until 7 December 2026); late/onsite fee SAR 350. The early-bird rate of SAR 150 ended on 7 September. No CME hours have been published yet.
