Virtual Forums
Living Well with Kidney Disease
The Kidney Foundation’s Annual Virtual Forum is an inspiring and informative event that takes place at the beginning of the year.
This free virtual event brings together leading healthcare professionals, people living with kidney disease, caregivers, and kidney care advocates over two engaging afternoons for powerful conversations and practical takeaways.
Our agenda is full of well-rounded and exciting sessions! We discuss proven strategies to slow the progression of kidney disease and a breakdown of treatment options and how to choose the one that best fits your life. You will gain clarity on living donation through a candid discussion that separates facts from common myths, as well as other topics important for your kidney journey. To wrap up each day, we bring you hands-on, kidney-friendly cooking demonstrations!
This is more than a forum, it’s a chance to learn, connect, and feel empowered during your kidney journey.
The 6th Edition of The Kidney Foundation's Virtual Forum took place on February 25 and 26, 2026.
Click on a topic below to view its recording:
Sharing Strength: Stories from the rare kidney disease community
Slowing Kidney Disease Progression Through Lifestyle Strategies
The Kidney Foundation would like to thank our 2026 Virtual Forum sponsors for making this event possible.
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2025 Virtual Forum
Living Well with Kidney Disease | Navigating the Kidney Journey
The Kidney Foundation’s 2025 Virtual Forum “Living Well with Kidney Disease | Navigating the Kidney Journey” was held on February 25 and 26. This engaging online event featured expert-led sessions on kidney donation and transplantation, treatment modalities, symptom management strategies, and much more.
Plus, don’t miss the special cooking demonstration with celebrity baker Anna Olson, who shared tips for creating delicious, kidney-friendly recipes.
Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about kidney health, this forum offers valuable insights and opportunities to connect with others in the community.
February 25, 2025
Cooking Demonstration With Anna Olson
Understanding Treatment Options: What Treatment is Right for You
Movement Break with Joey Ficocelli
Balancing Work While Living With Chronic Kidney Disease
Managing Pain in Chronic Kidney Disease
February 26, 2025
Eating Well with Kidney Disease
Dance Break with Theresa Cowan
Resilience Through Mindfulness
Preventing Kidney Disease in Young Adults: Exploring the Impact of Mild Kidney Function Decline
The Kidney Foundation would like to thank our 2025 Virtual Forum sponsors for making this event possible.
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2024 Virtual Forum
Living Your Best Life with Kidney Disease
Join us this March 6 and 7, 2024 for our fourth virtual educational forum.
Developed in collaboration with people affected by kidney disease, their care partners, healthcare professionals, and researchers across Canada, this forum offers informative and interactive sessions covering various aspects of kidney health and disease management.
Learn more about dialysis, mental health support options, kidney nutrition, the latest advances in kidney disease research and more. We’re also featuring an interactive art wellness session and an opportunity to cook virtually alongside a seasoned renal dietitian. Don’t miss it, register today!
March 6, 2024
Navigating the Living Kidney Donation Journey
Empowering Yourself Through Peer Support
March 7, 2024
Balancing Kidney Nutrition: Plant-Based Food Substitutions
The Kidney Foundation would like to thank our 2024 Patient Forum sponsors for making this event possible.
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2023 Virtual Forum
Living Your Best Life with Kidney Disease
Our third virtual educational forum was held on March 8 and 9, 2023.
Developed in partnership with people diagnosed with kidney disease, care partners, healthcare professionals, and researchers all over Canada, this program offered trustworthy and up-to-date information to help you live your best life with kidney disease.
All sessions are listed below:
March 8, 2023
The Financial Burden of Kidney Disease: Let’s TalkTraveling While on a Kidney Journey
New Medications for Kidney Patients
Family Life with Kidney Disease
Breakout Session: Young Adults Transitioning Out of Paediatric Care
Breakout Session: Family Planning and Kidney Disease<
Breakout Session: Helping Children Understand Your Kidney Disease
March 9, 2023
Dealing With SymptomsInner Well-Being and Mindfulness
The Kidney Foundation would like to thank our 2023 Patient Forum sponsors for making this event possible.
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2022 Virtual Forum
Living Your Best Life with Kidney Disease: Coping, Resilience and Well-Being
This free virtual educational forum was held over two days, on January 25 and 26th, 2022. The program was developed in partnership with people living with kidney disease and brought together patients, care partners, healthcare professionals and researchers all over Canada who shared information to help you live your best life with kidney disease.
In many cases, the signs of kidney disease aren’t noticed until the kidneys are close to failure. If you or a loved one is impacted by kidney disease, this free forum is a great way to learn more about Living Your Best Life with Kidney Disease: Coping, Resilience and Well-Being.
All sessions are listed below.
January 25th, 2022
Taking Care of Your Mental WellnessLiving Well with a Kidney Transplant
January 26th, 2022
Financial Support for Kidney PatientsTips & Tools for a Kidney Diet
Resource documents for Forum SessionsThis document, Mental Wellness Resources, includes links to online resources to support mental wellness and accompanies the Taking Care of Your Mental Wellness session.
This document, Financial Supports and Resources, includes links to online resources for the topics discussed in the Financial Support for Kidney Patients session.
The Kidney Foundation would like to thank our 2022 Patient Forum sponsors for making this event possible. -
2021 Virtual Forum
Living your best life with kidney disease
This free virtual educational forum was held over three days, starting Tuesday, March 9 and concluding on World Kidney Day, Thursday March 11 2021. The program was developed in partnership with people living with kidney disease and brought together patients, care partners, healthcare professionals and researchers all over Canada who shared information to help you live your best life with kidney disease.
In many cases, the signs of kidney disease aren't noticed until the kidneys are close to failure. Every March, The Kidney Foundation promotes Kidney Health Month to help raise awareness about the warning signs and risk factors associated with kidney disease. If you or a loved one is impacted by kidney disease, this free forum is a great way to learn more about Living Your Best Life with Kidney Disease.All sessions are available in the playlist below or can be viewed individually by clicking on the session title.
MARCH 9, 2021
Living Well with Kidney Disease
Self-Advocacy – Knowing When to Ask for Help
Complementary and Alternate Medication for Kidney Patients
Managing Fatigue with Kidney DiseaseMARCH 10, 2021
Sex and the Kidney: Navigating Your Sexual Health with Kidney Disease
When to start dialysis?
Movement, Wellness and Kidney Disease
Active Break: Exercise for Kidney Patients
Peer Support and Virtual Supports for People with Kidney Disease
Patient Empowerment
Cooking with Chef Kris Gaudet
MARCH 11, 2021Fertility and Family Planning with Kidney Disease
Finding Humour in Difficult Topics and Finding your Funny Side: Laughter Wellness
Cannabis and the Kidney: What You Need To Know
The Kidney Foundation would like to thank our 2021 Patient Forum sponsors for making this event possible.
