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PHILADELPHIA: HF Conference


Le Méridien Philadelphia


1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Hypersomnia Foundation has CANCELLED our June 2020 Conference. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and concern for the healthand safety of our community, the Hypersomnia Foundation is canceling our June 2020 Conference in Philadelphia. While there is no doubt this is the right decision, and many have lost much more to this pandemic, it’s still […]




BERLIN/VIRTUAL: EU-NN’s European Narcolepsy Day 2020

This event is open to both patients and sleep medicine professionals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be virtual. Get the program, keeping in mind that Berlin is in the Central European Time zone. However, the events will be uploaded afterward and available on demand. Register by August 31, 2020.


VIRTUAL: American School Health Association 2020 Conference

As part of our mission to raise awareness about IH and related disorders, HF will be attending the American School Health Association’s 2020 virtual conference, where our Medical Advisory Board chair, Dr. Lynn Marie Trotti, will discuss Sleepy Students and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.  Greater awareness of IH by school health professionals means a greater chance that […]



VIRTUAL: Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine 10th Annual Meeting

FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE! The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine’s (SASM) 10th Annual Meeting is October 1-2, 2020. This year's theme is “Innovation & Synergism in Sleep, Perioperative Care & Chronic Pain: The Future is Here” and will feature a keynote address from Dr. Jerome Adams, MD, U.S. Surgeon General. Note: If you can't attend […]


VIRTUAL: HF’s The Research Continues

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many in the hypersomnia community wondering about the status of clinical trials and research studies—how have they been affected by the lockdowns and safety advisories? Find out the latest answers! Join us on October 24 for a FREE, interactive, 90-minute virtual program, during which hypersomnia experts from both the research […]


Free



VIRTUAL: Your Best Self—New Ways of Thinking About Disability & Support

Join us on January 30 for a FREE, interactive, 90-minute virtual program, during which you will learn about the emotional aspects of disability and how to choose the right support group for you—or even start your own. You will not want to miss this virtual event! Sessions will include discussions with: Anjel Burgess, Esq, of […]


Free



VIRTUAL MEET & GREET: “I’m Newly Diagnosed – What Does This Mean?”

Introducing the Hypersomnia Foundation’s new “MEET & GREET” series - interactive meetings with members of our community, to give us a chance to talk informally, and let community members meet one another! The first meeting in the series, “I’m Newly Diagnosed - What Does This Mean?” is scheduled for May 1 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern/10:00 […]


Free


VIRTUAL: Diagnosing Hypersomnia Differently—A European Proposal

Join us on May 11 at noon (Eastern) for a FREE virtual event: Diagnosing Hypersomnia Differently—A European Proposal. Did you know? Sleep researchers around the world are working hard to improve our understanding of hypersomnias and developing new methods of diagnosis and treatment. We've invited Dr. Gert Jan Lammers of Leiden University in the Netherlands […]



VIRTUAL: APSS SLEEP 2021 (a conference for sleep medicine professionals)

The following event is primarily for sleep medicine professionals. HF will attend as part of our mission to raise awareness and advocate for more research and better treatments. From the website https://www.sleepmeeting.org/about/: SLEEP is the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS), which is a joint venture of the American Academy of […]


VIRTUAL – Sleep/Wake Cyclers Ride for Research 2021

The Hypersomnia Foundation community is forming a bike team, the Sleep/Wake Cyclers, to raise money for research on idiopathic hypersomnia and related sleep disorders. Our inaugural ride will be Saturday, June 12, 2021. All ages and abilities are welcome. Whether your ride two miles or 200, ride on a bike trail, around your neighborhood, on […]


VIRTUAL MEET & GREET – “Self Advocacy: Getting Your Best Care”

Join us on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) for our VIRTUAL MEET & GREET - “Self-Advocacy: Getting Your Best Care.” Turn your cameras on as we talk about the challenges of advocating for timely and quality care for idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy and Kleine-Levin syndrome. Following a short panel presentation, we’ll break into chat […]


VIRTUAL – Your Best Self: Getting Your Meds!

Join us Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Eastern) for our FREE virtual event "Your Best Self: Getting Your Meds!”- Reducing out of pocket cost for prescription medications and appealing insurance denials. In an ideal world, your doctor gives you a prescription for a medication, the pharmacy fills it promptly, and insurance covers all […]



VIRTUAL: NIH NINDS Health Disparities and Inequities in Neurological Disorders Workshop

Registration is now open for the upcoming NIH NINDS HEADWAY Health Disparities and Inequities in Neurological Disorders Workshop. The event will be held virtually from September 22nd through 24th from 12-5 pm ET daily. A detailed agenda is available on the event website. This workshop is open to all, including patients, caregivers, advocates, researchers, healthcare […]



VIRTUAL: Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) 2021 Annual Meeting

The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting “Sleep Health: The New Vital Sign” Registration is now open for the SASM Annual Meeting on October 7-8, 2021. This free virtual conference is open to patients as well as healthcare providers. Presentations and discussions tentatively scheduled are: Sleep Health and Why We Should […]


VIRTUAL: Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) Conference 2021

For registration in French, click HERE. The Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) is hosting a virtual conference. In addition to the main scientific program, it will also feature patient engagement sessions for the public, which will be fully accessible online for free. See the full details HERE. Of particular interest to people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia […]



VIRTUAL – Reaching Every Patient: A Health Equity Conversation

Reaching Every Patient: A Health Equity Conversation - An HF VIRTUAL Event Saturday, November 13th 12noon-2pm (EST) Let’s talk about how we can help everyone with a rare sleep disorder get a proper diagnosis and treatment! Many people with rare sleep disorders face diagnosis and treatment delays. Some don’t seem to get a diagnosis at […]


Free



VIRTUAL MEET & GREET – “We’re in This Together!”

Join us on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern)  for our VIRTUAL MEET & GREET - "We're in This Together!" Is it a challenge for you (and your supporters) to manage life with a sleep disorder? You’re not alone! We invite people with IH, KLS, and narcolepsy AND their supporters to join in […]




CHARLOTTE, NC – HF Conference


Sheraton Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel Complex


555 South McDowell Street, South Tower, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 3 – 5, 2022! Join us in beautiful Charlotte for the Hypersomnia Foundation's #BeyondSleepy Conference 2022 for people with idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and Kleine-Levin Syndrome and their supporters. After such a long hiatus from meeting in person, we are planning a great mix of speakers covering the latest […]


CHARLOTTE: APSS SLEEP 2022 (a conference for sleep medicine professionals)

The following event is primarily for sleep medicine professionals. HF will attend as part of our mission to raise awareness and advocate for more research and better treatments. From the website https://www.sleepmeeting.org/about/: 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) […]


CHARLOTTE, NC: Accredited Continuing Education Dinner Symposium


The Westin Charlotte


601 South College Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

NOTE: The intended audience for this CME/CE certified symposium is sleep specialists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and advanced-practice clinicians. The Hypersomnia Foundation is partnering with Haymarket Medical Education on a complimentary accredited continuing education dinner symposium, “A New Dawn for Better Outcomes in Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia: New Data, New Guidance, New Treatments" being held on Sunday, […]



Virtual: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, January 30th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us on the last Monday of every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various […]


Free



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living […]



VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON – Salt Lake City, UT – #BeyondSleepySatellite HF Conference

The Hypersomnia Foundation is hosting a series of one-day hybrid conferences (in-person and virtual) throughout the United States in 2023. Our first #BeyondSleepySatellite hybrid event is March 4th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (MST) in Salt Lake City at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel.  Registration for #BeyondSleepySatellite - Together in Salt Lake City is $25 […]


VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



Indianapolis, IN – HF Conference


The Alexander


333 S Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 2 to 4, 2023 for the Hypersomnia Foundation's 2023 #BeyondSleepy Conference for people with idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and Kleine-Levin syndrome and their supporters. Registration for in-person attendance is $99. Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, virtual registration is free. Presentations will cover the latest in research, treatments, […]


Free – $99


Indianapolis: APSS SLEEP 2023 (a conference for sleep medicine professionals)

The following event is primarily for sleep medicine professionals. HF will attend as part of our mission to raise awareness and advocate for more research and better treatments. From the website https://www.sleepmeeting.org/about/: 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) […]


VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON – Philadelphia, PA – #BeyondSleepySatellite HF Conference


Delta Hotel by Marritt - Philadelphia Airport


500 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Hypersomnia Foundation is hosting a series of one-day hybrid conferences throughout the United States, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with others living life with a sleep disorder. Our next #BeyondSleepySatellite event is in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)  at the Delta Hotel by Marriott / […]


VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Join us every month via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for UNIGHT – a monthly virtual get together for people with sleep disorders, their family and friends to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is Monday, December 18 at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) with special […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is Monday, January 29 at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) with special […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is Monday, February 26th. We will meet via Zoom at 7:00 PM […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The March UNIGHT meeting will discuss “Nutritional Considerations for Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence” with special guest […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. This month’s UNIGHT discusses “Mental Health in Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence” with special guest Alicia […]



Houston, TX – HF Conference


C Baldwin Hilton Hotel in Houston


400 Dallas Street, Houston, TX, United States

Join us in Houston, Texas from May 31 - June 2, 2024!   REGISTER HERE! Join us in beautiful Houston, Texas for the Hypersomnia Foundation's #BeyondSleepy 2024 Conference for people with idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and Kleine-Levin syndrome and their supporters. We have a wonderful mix of speakers covering the latest in research, treatments, and clinical trials; networking and […]


Free – $50



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. Join this month’s UNIGHT for a discussion with Maggie G. Lavender, MSN, RN, FNP-C, on […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. The month’s UNIGHT is a discussion on “Using Your Voice For Change” featuring special guest Josh […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. Join us on Monday, August 26 via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for […]



VIRTUAL: UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect. Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. Join us Monday, September 30 via Zoom at 7:00 PM (Eastern) / 4:00 PM (Pacific) for […]