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About the Meeting<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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SLEEP is the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS), which is a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS).<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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AASM<\/h3>\n

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine<\/a> is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine. The AASM improves sleep health and promotes high quality, patient-centered care through advocacy, education, strategic research, and practice standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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SRS<\/h3>\n

The Sleep Research Society<\/a> is an organization for scientific investigators who educate and research sleep and sleep disorders. The SRS serves its members and the field of sleep research through training and education, and by providing forums for the collaboration and the exchange of ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement<\/h3>\n

The Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) is composed of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS). The APSS organizes and hosts the SLEEP annual meeting, which brings together individuals whose backgrounds, perspectives and experiences reflect the diversity of the fields of sleep medicine, and sleep and circadian research. It is this diversity that makes the SLEEP meeting special.<\/p>\n

The APSS embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. Everyone sleeps, and everyone should feel welcomed at SLEEP.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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WHY ATTEND?<\/h1>\n

The SLEEP meeting provides evidence-based education to advance the science and clinical practice of sleep medicine, disseminates cutting-edge sleep and circadian research, promotes the translation of basic science into clinical practice, and fosters the future of the field by providing career development opportunities at all levels. There is simply no other gathering of sleep professionals anywhere of this scale. The conference is attended by thousands of individuals from all around the world, all connected by their interest and\/or expertise in sleep medicine. Many of these attendees are pioneering leaders in the field. If you are looking to network, you must attend SLEEP.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>

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Meeting History<\/h3>\n

Learn about SLEEP\u2019s background and how it has evolved throughout the years. Read an overview of our most recent event, and view our gallery of posters from all past events.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Contact Us<\/h3>\n

The SLEEP annual meeting is a joint effort of many staff members across multiple departments. Browse our staff listing to easily contact the department best equipped to answer your specific question.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Browse The Listing<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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FUTURE SLEEP MEETING LOCATIONS<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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SLEEP 2026<\/h3>\n

June 14 \u2013 17, Baltimore, MD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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SLEEP 2027<\/h3>\n

June 6 \u2013 9, Denver, CO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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SLEEP 2028<\/h3>\n

June 11 \u2013 14, Charlotte, NC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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SLEEP 2029<\/h3>\n

June 3 \u2013 6, Columbus, OH<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Please note: All meeting locations and dates are subject to change.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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