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WORLD
SLEEP
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR SCIENCE
World Sleep 2019 organized by
World Sleep Society Founded by
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INVITATION
Dear Colleagues, IMPORTANT DATES
As President of World Sleep Society, I am delighted to invite
& DEADLINES
you to attend World Sleep 2019 from September 20-25, 2019
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018:
in Vancouver, Canada. As a busy professional and researcher,
Registration opens
I understand calendars and budgets fill out sooner than
expected so may I suggest you add this meeting to your 2019 SEPTEMBER 1, 2018:
calendar now. Symposia submission begins
DECEMBER 1, 2018:
Why should you attend World Sleep 2019? For the
Oral & poster abstract
opportunity to network with top sleep experts throughout the
submission begins, Young
world, share clinical and/or research ideas, and disseminate
Investigator application opens
your own patient or study findings on a worldwide stage.
DECEMBER 1, 2018:
If you are a trainee, new clinician, or young investigator, World Sleep 2019 will Symposia submission ends
provide opportunities for you to learn from and be mentored by experienced sleep
JANUARY 31, 2019:
experts – the best in the field! Mid- or late-career clinician/researchers will benefit
Early acceptance abstract
from the latest breakthroughs worldwide that could be implemented in your practice
deadline
or research.
APRIL 30, 2019:
We are anticipating a global attendance around 2,600-3,000. At our 2017 congress, Early registration rates end
76 countries were represented. Our full scientific program is expected to offer more
JUNE 15, 2019:
than 250 hours of scientific content.
Oral and Young Investigator
abstract deadline
I invite you to help us bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the sleep field. I look
forward to seeing you in beautiful Vancouver! AUGUST 1, 2019:
Poster abstract deadline
Sincerely,
AUGUST 15, 2019:
Standard registration
rates end
SEPTEMBER 20-25, 2019:
Charles M. Morin, PhD World Sleep 2019 in
President, World Sleep Society Vancouver, Canada
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CALL FOR SCIENCE
Now welcoming contributions to a high‐level scientific program by ABSTRACT TOPIC CATEGORIES
proposing a symposium or abstract for World Sleep 2019. We
AG Aging and Developmental NA Narcolepsy
encourage submissions on all aspects of sleep medicine and research. Issues NEU Neurological Sleep Disorders
SYMPOSIUM BR Basic Research Affecting Sleep
BCD Behavior, Cognition NP Neural Plasticity
Accepted September 1, 2018 – December 1, 2018
and Dreaming O Other
Symposia provide you an opportunity to present concepts and new CD Chronobiology/Circadian PA Parasomnia
Disorders PH Pharmacology
data to an interested and engaged, worldwide audience.
EDS Excessive Daytime Sleepiness PSY Psychiatric Disorders Affecting
Symposia proposals will be ranked according to scientific and (not Narcolepsy) Sleep/Wake
clinical significance, relevance of the topic, timeliness of the H Hypersomnia RLS Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
I Insomnia REM REM Behavior Disorders
research, and broadness of the topic’s appeal. Higher weight will be M Memory SBD Sleep Breathing Disorders
given to symposia with multi‐national participation. Symposium MD Movement Disorders TEC Technology/Technical
submissions MUST:
• Be focused on a single topic that is relevant and scientifically ORAL ABSTRACTS
• excellent Authors will be given 13 minutes to summarize their peer-
• Be complete (title, summary, learning objectives, and reviewed research in a specific topic area, and presentations
• target audience) will be moderated by experts in the field. A brief question and
• Include all speaker information for each speaker (title of answer time will conclude the session. Authors that are not
• contribution, first and last name, country, and email address) selected to present an oral abstract, will be given the
• Fit into the standard time allocated per symposium of 90 minutes opportunity to present a poster abstract.
• Be received by the World Sleep Society by December 1, 2018
• via email POSTER PRESENTATION
Authors will present their poster during one of six 30-minute
Submission details on worldsleepcongress.com/scientific-
poster abstract sessions. Posters can be presented at almost any
content/symposia.
stage of research and provide an excellent opportunity for
authors to discuss their methods and findings with other
ABSTRACTS
professionals.
Varying submission dates between
December 1-August 1, 2019
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR PRESENTATION
Present your work to an international audience. Submit Two tiers of Young Investigator Awards will be offered to
research in any area of sleep medicine for inclusion as an oral qualifying individuals at World Sleep 2019. The first-tier
abstract, poster abstract or young investigator presentation. award will provide the opportunity for up to 18 individuals to
All accepted abstracts are published in a Sleep Medicine present their abstract during a special Young Investigator oral
journal supplement. Presenting authors must be registered for abstract session. The second-tier awards will be presented for
the congress by August 15, 2019. Submission details on the top ranked young investigator poster abstracts each day.
worldsleepcongress.com/abstracts. The application deadline is June 15, 2019.
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2019 PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Maree Barnes, MD Clete Kushida, MD, PhD, FAASM
Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Chief and Medical Director, Division of
Austin Hospital Sleep Medicine
Heidelberg, Australia Professor, Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University
Medical Center
Célyne Bastien, PhD California, United States
School of Psychology, Laval University
CERVO Brain Research Institute
Québec, QC, Canada Charles M. Morin, PhD
Sleep Research Centre and School of
Psychology Université Laval,
John Fleetham MD, FRCP(C) Quebec City, QC, Canada
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Allan O’Bryan
World Sleep Society
Minnesota, United States
Reut Gruber, PhD
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of
Medicine, McGill University
Director, Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab, Thomas Penzel, PhD
Douglas Mental Health University Institute Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Montréal, QC, Canada Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine
Berlin, Germany
Yuichi Inoue, MD, PhD
Department of Psychiatry, Department of Dalva Poyares, MD, PhD
Somnology, Tokyo Medical University Federal University of São Paulo
Yoyogi Sleep Disorder Center, São Paulo, Brazil
Japan Somnology Center
Toyko, Japan
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2019 COMMITTEES PROGRAM OVERVIEW
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: CONGRESS PROGRAM DATES
Fernanda Almeida (Canada) September 20-25, 2019
Najib Ayas (Canada)
Célyne Bastien (Canada) VENUE & LOCATION
John Fleetham (Canada) Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada. Located
Reut Gruber (Canada) on British Columbia’s waterfront with mountain views, the
Vancouver Convention Centre offers convenient access to
downtown visitor amenities.
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC
V6C 0C3
COURSE COMMITTEE:
www.vancouverconventioncentre.com
Maree Barnes (Canada)
Reut Gruber (Canada)
EXPECTED SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM TOPICS
Robert Thomas (USA)
• Aging and Developmental Issues
• Basic Sleep Research
DENTAL COMMITTEE:
• Behavior, Cognition and Dreaming
Fernanda Almeida (Canada)
• Chronobiology/Circadian Disorders
Nelly Huynh (Canada)
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Kate Sutherland (Australia)
• Insomnia
• Memory
TECHNOLOGIST COMMITTEE:
• Movement Disorders
Michael Eden (Canada)
• Narcolepsy
Laree Fordyce (Canada)
• Neural Plasticity
Thomas Penzel (Germany)
• Neurological Sleep Disorders Affecting Sleep
Rogerio Santos-Silva (Brazil)
• Parasomnia
• Pharmacology
• Psychiatric Disorders Affecting Sleep/Wake
• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
• REM Behavior Disorders
• Sleep Breathing Disorders
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75+
COUNTRIES
2,700
ATTENDEES
275+
HOURS OF LEARNING
2019 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Charles M. Morin, PhD Masashi Yanagisawa, MD, PhD
(Canada) (Japan)
Monday I 8:00am - 8:45am I Ballroom A Tuesday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Ballroom B
Insomnia Mysterious molecular basis of sleep need
Mary Carskadon, PhD Seung Bong Hong, MD, PhD
(United States) (South Korea)
Monday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Ballroom A Wednesday I 8:00am - 8:45am I Ballroom B
The shape of adolescent sleep: Reshaping our Perspectives of neuroimaging in sleep disorders
perspectives
Peter Cistulli, PhD Clare Anderson, PhD
(Australia) (Australia)
Monday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Room 118 Wednesday I 8:00am - 8:45am I Ballroom A
Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep Associations between subjective awareness of
apnea: Ready for prime time drowsiness and adverse driving events
Luciano Drager, MD, PhD Atul Malhotra, MD
(Brazil) (United States)
Monday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Ballroom B Wednesday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Ballroom A
Sleep-related breathing disorders Sleep apnea endotypes and phenotypes: Use of
new technology in obstructive sleep apnea
Eve Van Cauter, PhD Yves Dauvilliers, MD, PhD
(United States) (France)
Tuesday I 8:00am - 8:45am I Ballroom A Wednesday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Ballroom B
Basic sciences, endocrinology & obesity Hypersomnia & narcolepsy
Dieter Riemann, PhD Diego García-Borreguero, MD, PhD
(Germany) (Spain)
Tuesday I 8:00am - 8:45am I Ballroom B Tuesday I 2:00pm - 2:45pm I Ballroom A
Sleep, insomnia and mental health Restless legs syndrome/periodic limb movements
of sleep: New insights into neurobiology and
treatment
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2019 COURSES
Tentative Course Schedule
Saturday, September 21, 2019 Sunday, September 22, 2019
Full Day Courses Full Day Courses
C01 Pediatric sleep C03 Sleep health in women
C02 Obstructive sleep apnea: Diagnosis and management C04 State of the field
Half Day Courses Half Day Courses
C05 Restless legs syndrome C11 Chronic insomnia: Assessment, diagnosis and
management (part 1)
C06 Polysomnographic measurements during sleep,
beyond the AHI C12 Sleep & Aging
C07 Circadian clinical C13 Cardiovascular consequences of sleep apnea
C08 Staging and scoring C14 Chronic insomnia: Assessment, diagnosis and
management (part 2)
C09 Portable devices for clinical practice and sleep research
C15 Parasomnia
C10 Circadian basic science
C16 Narcolepsy and other hypersomnias:
Diagnostic approach and management
Courses will be offered the Saturday and Sunday preceding World Sleep 2019. Courses require an
additional registration fee to attend. Student and Technologist rates are available for courses.
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MONDAY
8:00am to 9:00am to 9:30am to 1:00pm to 2:30pm to 4:00pm to 4:30pm to
SEPTEMBER 23
9:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm
Keynotes Symposia & Exhibition Satellite Keynotes Posters Symposia,
Special Symposia Special
Tracks Tracks &
Oral
Abstracts
TUESDAY
8:00am to 9:00am to 9:30am to 1:00pm to 2:30pm to 4:00pm to 4:30pm to
SEPTEMBER 24
9:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm
Keynotes Symposia & Exhibition Satellite Keynotes Posters Symposia,
Special Symposia Special
Tracks Tracks &
Oral
Abstracts
WEDNESDAY
8:00am to 9:00am to 9:30am to 2:30pm to 4:00pm to 4:30pm to 4:30pm to
SEPTEMBER 25
9:00am 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 7:30pm 7:00pm
Keynotes Symposia & Exhibition Keynotes Posters Symposia, Closing
Special Special Ceremony &
Tracks Tracks & Reception
Oral
Abstracts
What 2017
Attendees Thought
About Our
Congress>>
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HOTEL BOOKING
Find hotels closest to World Sleep 2019, secure rooms with a best Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
rate guarantee and pay online all with our easy, online module. The 791 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4, Canada
contracted company managing World Sleep 2019’s hotel booking • 0.60 Miles to event
is OnPeak. If you are contacted by any other company, please • $267 CAD | average nightly event rate
know they are not endorsed by World Sleep Society or the World • (approx $206.00 USD)
Sleep 2019 congress. • Rooms: 373 guest rooms & suites
• Stars: ★★★★★
Rates are listed in Canadian Dollar (CAD). Exchange rates fluctu-
ate. USD prices may vary slightly from the listings below (current Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
as of August 2018). 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
• 0.30 Miles to event
Review the hotels reserved in conjunction with World Sleep 2019.
• $237 CAD | average nightly event rate
• (approx $183.00 USD)
Headquarters/Host Hotel:
• Rooms: 442 guest rooms & suites
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
• Stars: ★★★★
1128 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6E4R5
• 0.20 Miles to event To reserve hotel space within the World Sleep 2019 room
• $311 CAD | average nightly event rate block, visit worldsleepcongress.com/vancouver/hotel.
• (approx $240.00 USD)
• Rooms: 432 Rooms, 6 suites
• Stars: ★★★★
Vancouver Marriott Four Seasons Hotel Pinnacle Hotel
Pinnacle Downtown Vancouver Harbourfront
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For your profession.
For your patients.
Join our distinguished membership community of
physicians, researchers and sleep professionals.
Dr. Nonmember Dr. New Member
Registration Registration
PAY LESS World Sleep 2019 World Sleep 2019
TO GAIN Nonmember Registration…..$475.00
Full-day Course..….................$165.00
Regular Annual Membership…..$55.00
Member Registration….............$350.00
Full-day Course..…....................$165.00
MORE CME credits…...........................$25.00
TOTAL $665.00
CME credits…..............................$25.00
TOTAL $595.00
When registering before
April 30, 2019. All prices TOTAL SAVINGS $70!
in US Dollars.
Annual World Sleep Society Membership entitles you to a connection with other
sleep medicine and research experts in more than 70 countries.
Join us for…
The Resources such as the Sleep Medicine journal
The Global Education Standards such as International Sleep Medicine Guidelines
The Networking such as the congress Opening Ceremony with nearly 3,000 international delegates
The Engagement & Advocacy such as World Sleep Day, a global awareness event that brings more than 70
countries together each March
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NETWORKING OPTIONS
World Sleep 2019 is bringing the best research and education COFFEE BREAKS
in sleep medicine to Vancouver. It is also bringing the bright Monday-Wednesday, September 23-25, 2019
minds behind the science together! Take a break from the science and stop in for a cup of coffee
and meet with exhibitors. Available during exhibition hours at
Plan to partake in networking events while attending congress
10:30am, 12:15pm and 2:45pm.
to meet some of the names behind the research. Cost to
attend events is included in the registration fee unless
AFFILIATE MEETINGS
otherwise stated. Please make sure to wear your badge to
View all Affiliate Meetings taking place at World Sleep 2019
non-ticketed events.
and plan to attend!
OPENING CEREMONY
POSTER SESSIONS
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Sunday to Tuesday, September 22-24, 2019
The Opening Ceremony of World Sleep 2019 will take place
View poster abstracts, connect with authors and learn from young
at the Vancouver Convention Center, the hub of the World
investigator each day during the poster abstract sessions.
Sleep 2019 congress. The ceremony will feature award
presentations, entertainment and networking. Join your
CLOSING CEREMONY
colleagues to enjoy music, entertainment, and beverages from
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
around the world.
The Closing Ceremony will be in Ballroom A of the
Vancouver Convention Center. All participants and exhibitors
WORLD SLEEP DAY NETWORKING EVENT
are invited to join. Before leaving, enjoy discussing the latest
Sunday, September 22, 2019
science and research you discovered at World Sleep 2019, as
Join several of our World Sleep Day 2019 delegates and past
well as a special presentation from the hosts of the next
Distinguished Activity Award winners at the World Sleep Day
congress: World Sleep 2021.
Networking Event in Vancouver! You did not need to host an
event to join us. Hear from some of the delegates who hosted
awareness events around the world.
GALA DINNER AND LIVE MUSIC
Monday, September 23, 2019
We invite you to attend the Gala Dinner which will feature
entertainment, dinner, and beverages held on the 3rd floor of
the Vancouver Convention Center. This unique venue
features an outdoor terrace overlooking the mountains,
seaplane airport, cruise terminal and beautiful sunsets of
Vancouver. Join your colleagues to enjoy a Canadian dinner
and entertainment. *A ticket will need to be purchased
to attend.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER
TripAdvisor’s TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN VANCOUVER TOURS BY AIR
The Vancouver Convention Centre is located on the harbour.
1. Stanley Park
Seaplane tours fly out of the convention centre dock. Reservation
2. Granville Island
and payment are the responsibility of the participant. Prices are
3. City Tours
not guaranteed, but rather an estimate.
4. Vancouver Seawall
5. Museum of Anthropology
Examples:
6. Sightseeing Tours
Classic Vancouver Panorama Tour by Seaplane
7. The Liberty Distillery
$102 for 20 minute flight. Depart from downtown Vancouver’s
8. Boat Tours
Coal Harbour to get a complete aerial view of the city and
9. VanDusen Botanical Garden
surrounding parks and beaches.
10. Queen Elizabeth Park
From Vancouver: Fly & Dine to Bowen Island
WALKING & BIKING with Ferry & Limo
Connected to the Convention Centre is a trail that visitors could $218 for 5-hour excursion. Fly from downtown Vancouver’s
spend an entire day exploring. Walk the scenic trail or rent a vibrant Coal Harbour to tranquil Bowen Island for a memorable
bicycle for more exploring. Bike rentals are available from Club seaside dinner. After ferrying across from Snug Cove to
16 near the convention centre. One of Vancouver’s top Horseshoe Bay, return to downtown Vancouver by limousine.
destinations is Stanley Park. Visit by bike for just $12/hour with
Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane & Bus from Vancouver
complimentary use of helmets and locks. Details, bike sizes and
$347 for 8-hour excursion. Depart Vancouver Harbour by
pricing are available through Club 16.
seaplane on a scenic flight over the Gulf Islands. Visit the famous
Butchart Gardens via bus and take time to shop, visit a museum,
TOURS BY BUS, SEA & AIR
and see other attractions.
Landsea Tours & Adventures of Vancouver is pleased to offer
all World Sleep 2019 delegates & travelling companions
special rates on all scheduled sightseeing tours between
September 18 – 27, 2019. Book through the secure online
portal to receive 15% OFF tours.
Example:
Vancouver Delights Tour
Combine the highlights of Vancouver with the Capilano
Suspension Bridge Park and the Capilano Salmon Hatchery.
CAD $114.75 (about $87 US Dollars)
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VENUE & LOCATION
Vancouver Convention Centre VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
1055 Canada Pl FLOOR PLANS
Vancouver, BC
V6C 0C3 West Level 1
WORLD SLEEP 2019
Will occur in the West Building on Levels 1 & 2.
www.vancouverconventioncentre.com
KEY LOCATIONS
– Ballroom A & B: Keynotes
– Ballroom C & D: Exhibition & Posters
– Symposium Rooms I Capacity
• 121-122 I 247 • 217-219 I 238
• 118-120 I 447 • 212-214 I 396
• 220-222 I 465 • 211 I 396
• 223-224 I 240
– Speaker Ready Room: 201
– Office Space: Rooms 215-216
– Courses: Rooms: 118-122
– Public lecture on Sunday: Rooms 109-110 (tentative)
West Level 2
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REGISTRATION RATES & DATES
All registration rates listed are in effect from September 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019 as the Early Rate. Registration rates
increase on May 1, 2019. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
Registration Types (before April 30, 2019)
Delegate (Member)............................................................................................................................................................$350
Delegate (Nonmember).....................................................................................................................................................$475
Delegate (All-Inclusive)....................................................................................................................................................$775*
Fellow / Resident / Young Investigator (Member) ..............................................................................................................$300
Fellow / Resident / Young Investigator (Nonmember) .......................................................................................................$425
Technologist (Member) .....................................................................................................................................................$190
Technologist (Nonmember)...............................................................................................................................................$315
Student (Member).............................................................................................................................................................$170
Student (Nonmember) ......................................................................................................................................................$295
Additional Items (fixed price)
CME Fee.............................................................................................................................................................................$25
Gala Dinner (Individual Ticket) ..........................................................................................................................................$95
Gala Dinner (Table of 8) ...................................................................................................................................................$760
Pre-Congress Learning Courses (before April 30, 2019)
Course (Full Day Delegate) ...............................................................................................................................................$165
Course (Half Day Delegate) ..............................................................................................................................................$110
Course (Full Day Technologist / Student)..........................................................................................................................$110
Course (Half Day Technologist / Student)...........................................................................................................................$80
*All-Inclusive Registration includes:
• Ground transportation (round trip between airport • Breakfast and lunch vouchers, valid 9/23 to 9/25
• and hotel) • ($90 value)
• Full congress registration badge • Free companion pass for patient day and Opening
• Skip the registration line (only available at • Ceremony
• headquarter hotel) • 1 Gala Dinner ticket with preferred seating ($95 value)
• 2019 World Sleep Society membership ($55 value) • 1 Half or full day course on Saturday or Sunday
• CME ($25 value) • ($175 value)
Course Details
Tentative
Full Day Courses: Saturday Full Day Courses: Sunday
C01 Pediatric sleep C03 Sleep health in women
C02 Obstructive sleep apnea: Diagnosis and management C04 State of the field
Half Day Courses: Saturday Half Day Courses: Sunday
C05 Restless legs syndrome C11 Chronic insomnia: Assessment, diagnosis and
C06 Polysomnographic measurements during sleep, beyond management (part 1)
the AHI C12 Sleep & Aging
C07 Circadian clinical C13 Cardiovascular consequences of sleep apnea
C08 Staging and scoring C14 Chronic insomnia: Assessment, diagnosis and
C09 Portable devices for clinical practice and sleep research management (part 2)
C10 Circadian basic science C15 Parasomnia
C16 Narcolepsy and other hypersomnias: Diagnostic
approach and management
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AFFILIATE MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS
OVERVIEW BY DAY
SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Courses Courses Congress Congress Congress
Primary Care
($165) Technologist Track Technologist Track Technologist Track Technologist Track
Dental Track Dental Track Dental Track SRS New Frontiers
Trainee Research Day Satellite Symposia Satellite Symposia
IRLSSG Annual
Meeting ($165)
SLEEP DISORDERS PRIMARY CARE SRS FRONTIERS SCIENTIFIC MEETING
EDUCATION COURSE e Sleep Research Society (SRS) Frontiers Scientific Meeting is a
is one-day course is predominately tailored to general practitioners 1-day workshop to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. e
who see patients with sleep disorders in their clinic. e course will program will provide a comprehensive and state-of-the-art update of
cover a broad range of sleep related topics in both adult and pediatric the basic mechanisms and functions underlying sleep in both health
patients, focusing on the most common disorders seen by and disease. Presentations include invited lecturers, symposia and
practitioners. In general, the format will include a brief 15-minute abstract presentations supported by the SRS.
lecture by local and international experts in the field, followed by 11
minutes of questions from the audience. e course will be limited
to 200 attendees. e registration fee to attend is $165 USD.
TECHNOLOGIST TRACK
e technologist track is a four-day program that will provide
educational and networking opportunities for technologists and
IRLSSG ANNUAL MEETING AND COURSE ON
sleep professionals. A full-day course will be delivered on Sunday,
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
September 22, 2019. ree 90-minute workshops will be presented
e International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG)
each day of the congress, Monday through Wednesday, September
will offer a full-day course on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
23-25, 2019. No additional registration fees apply.
Attendance is open to any sleep professional who is interested in
TRAINEE RESEARCH DAY RLS. A business meeting will be held after the course, which is only
is daylong event, sponsored by Canadian Sleep Society, Institute of open to IRLSSG members. e registration fee to attend is $165
Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) and the Canadian Sleep USD, which includes the sessions, lunch and networking dinner.
and Circadian Rhythms Network, has been designed by trainees for
trainees in sleep research. e program will be relevant to a wide range
of trainees. Participation is encouraged from trainees at all levels, from
graduate students to fellows, working in basic and clinical research
fields. e format of the program will include a mixture of data
presentations by trainees and senior investigators, in addition to
professional development sessions where attendees will get advice from
Affiliate meeting space is available during World Sleep 2019 during
experts on improving scientific communication skills. e trainee day
the September 20-25, 2019 dates. Specialty groups are able to meet
will conclude with a social event and data blitz aimed at getting
for up to a half day without cost. Complete the Affiliate Meeting
attendees to interact and have fun. Sunday, September 22, 2019 from
Request Form before July 15, 2019 to be considered.
8:50 AM to 5:30 PM.
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ASSOCIATE SOCIETY MEMBERS OF
WORLD SLEEP SOCIETY
• Asian Sleep Research Society
• Asian Society of Sleep Medicine
The Canadian Sleep Society is a national organization • Australasian Sleep Association
committed to improving sleep for all Canadians through: • Australasian Sleep Technologist Association
support for research, promotion of high quality clinical • Austrian Sleep Research Association
care, education of professionals and the public, and advocacy • Brazilian Sleep Society
for sleep and sleep disorders medicine. Learn more at • British Sleep Society
www.css-scs.ca. • Bulgarian Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Snoring
• Canadian Sleep Society
• Czech Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine Society
• European Sleep Research Society
• Federation of Latin American Sleep Societies
• Finnish Sleep Research Society
• French Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine
• German Sleep Society
• Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea
• Indian Society for Sleep Research
• Integrated Sleep Medicine Society Japan
The fundamental mission of the World Sleep Society is to • International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group
advance sleep health worldwide. World Sleep Society will • International Pediatric Sleep Association
fulfill this mission by promoting and encouraging education, • Israel Sleep Society
research and patient care throughout the World, particularly • Japanese Society of Sleep Research
in those parts of the world where the practice of sleep • Peruvian Association of Sleep Medicine (Apemes)
medicine is less developed. World Sleep Society will act as • Romanian Association for Pediatric Sleep Disorders
a bridge between different sleep societies and cultures, • Russian Society of Somnologists
supporting and encouraging worldwide exchange of clinical • Serbian Sleep Society
information and scientific studies related to sleep medicine. • Sleep and Wakefulness Medicine Moroccan Federation
World Sleep Society will seek to encourage development and • Sleep Research Society
exchange of information for world-wide and regional • South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine
standards of practice for sleep medicine. • Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine
• Turkish Sleep Medicine Society
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: DECEMBER 1, 2018: AUGUST 1, 2019:
Registration opens Symposia submission ends Poster abstract deadline
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: JANUARY 31, 2019: AUGUST 15, 2019:
Symposia submission begins Early acceptance abstract deadline Standard registration rates end
DECEMBER 1, 2018: APRIL 30, 2019: SEPTEMBER 20-25, 2019:
Oral & poster abstract submission Early registration rates end World Sleep 2019 in Vancouver, Canada
begins, Young Investigator application
JUNE 15, 2019:
opens
Oral and Young Investigator abstract
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