Malaysia attracts the attention of the medical industry

Malaysia welcomed its largest turnout of delegates for World Congress of Nephrology 2022 (WCN’22), held 24 to 27 February at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

As the first international hybrid event of the year, the attendance was a positive response from the industry. There were more than 3,000 delegates who attended virtually, with over 900 Malaysians onsite at the event. The congress hosts the world’s leading experts in kidney health to exchange the latest science and clinical applications in improving kidney care and preventing kidney disease worldwide. Its success sets the precedence for other upcoming medical congresses.

In addition to the scientific themes on kidney failure, chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury, WCN’22 also featured the ISN Community Film Event. This unique initiative to raise awareness on the reality of living with kidney disease created the agenda for the community to address key issues beyond the congress.

WCN’22 is supported by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), organised by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and joint by Malaysia Society of Nephrology (MSN) alongside Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN),

Emphasising the need for the opening of international borders, MyCEB CEO Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud said, “This event was supposed to attract a record number of 4,000 international delegates which could have generated RM120 million in estimated economic impact had it been done physically. With this regard, I truly hope the government authorities shall reconsider ease of travel for our business events delegates that broadly contribute not only to the national economy, but more importantly to the advancement of medical and science.”

MyCEB will continue to roll-out new incentives, marketing plans and safety measures to ensure global event organisers and attendees will continue to benefit from the efficient management of world-class events in the pandemic era.