The aim of the Society is to promote research knowledge of paediatric nephrology through teaching, scientific meetings and other methods, for the benefit of children with renal disease.
Founded in 1967, the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology or ESPN, is the professional association for those researching or delivering care for children with kidney disease within Europe. They include the geographical definition of Europe and are not limited by the European Union though they link with some of the EU initiatives, such as ERKNet.