
SLEEP | American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2026
Event Date
June 14–17, 2026
Location
Baltimore, MD
About This Show
AI-drafted summarySLEEP is the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS). It is the premier conference dedicated to clinical sleep medicine, sleep and circadian research, and sleep health. The 2026 edition marks the 40th annual meeting of the APSS, bringing together the world's leading experts for knowledge sharing, networking, and discovering advances in clinical sleep medicine, sleep and circadian research, and sleep health.
The meeting draws sleep physicians, researchers, technologists, trainees, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and around the world. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, SLEEP has become the world's premier clinical and scientific meeting for sleep medicine, sleep and circadian research, and sleep health, and its exhibit hall has become the leading showcase for the latest advances in sleep-related diagnostics and therapeutics.
Attendees can expect a robust scientific program, hundreds of research abstracts, an expansive exhibit hall, and valuable continuing medical education (CME) credits. Highlights include connecting with peers and industry leaders from around the globe and learning about advances in sleep medicine, sleep and circadian science, and sleep health.
Show Highlights
Key features of SLEEP 2026 include:
- Featured Keynote: Carlos Schenck, MD, presenting "REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A 40 Year Perspective." Dr. Schenck is a pioneering psychiatrist and sleep researcher who co-discovered REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and its connection to future Parkinsonism.
- CME Credits: Earn valuable continuing medical education credits to maintain your certification.
- Cutting-edge research: Discover the latest breakthroughs shaping sleep and circadian science.
- Scale of the program: The meeting is expected to feature 5,000+ attendees, 150+ renowned speakers, and 100+ sessions and workshops.
- Exhibit and Poster Hall, ticketed sessions, and networking: In addition to the clinical and scientific program, the meeting includes an expansive exhibit hall, multiple poster sessions, industry-supported events, and networking opportunities. Ticketed add-ons include Postgraduate Courses, Meet the Professor sessions, and Lunch Debates.
Attendance
The meeting is expected to attract 5,000+ attendees in 2026. Recent editions have set records: in 2025 the SLEEP meeting was held June 1–5 in Seattle, Washington, and welcomed an all-time record attendance of more than 6,000 people. That program included more than 100 sessions across three tracks: clinical sleep science and practice, basic and translational sleep and circadian science, and the technologist track. More than 1,600 research abstracts were presented in oral and poster formats, and 148 exhibitors displayed the latest innovations in sleep medicine.
Registration
Registration opens December 1. Rates increase in tiers as the meeting approaches, with pricing brackets running Registration Open–March 16, March 17–May 4, May 5–June 11 (11:59 p.m.), and June 12–June 17.
Sample member rates: AASM/SRS/Dual Individual Members pay $425 (early) rising to $650 (on-site); Resident/Postdoctoral Members pay $180 to $220; and Student/Predoctoral Members pay $95 to $130. Nonmember rates: Individual Nonmembers pay $625 (early) rising to $850 (on-site).
General session registration includes admission to the general sessions (Sunday, June 14 – Wednesday, June 17), Industry Supported Events, the AAST Annual Meeting, and the Exhibit and Poster Hall. Additional fees are required for attending ticketed sessions.
To register:
- Visit the official registration portal at my.sleepmeeting.org.
- Select your membership/attendee category and complete general session registration.
- Add any ticketed sessions (Postgraduate Courses, Meet the Professor sessions, or Lunch Debates), subject to availability.
A full refund of all registration fees is available when a cancellation request is submitted in writing to the APSS national office by 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 14, 2026; no cancellations are accepted after that time.
History
The first SLEEP meeting was held in Columbus, Ohio, in June 1986. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, SLEEP has become the world's premier clinical and scientific meeting for sleep medicine, sleep and circadian research, and sleep health, attracting attendees from across the U.S. and around the world. SLEEP 2026 is the 40th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).
The meeting has grown steadily over the decades. In 2025 the meeting was held in Seattle, Washington, and welcomed an all-time record attendance of more than 6,000 people. Research abstracts presented at each SLEEP meeting are compiled in an abstract supplement published in the journal Sleep. Following Baltimore in 2026, the meeting heads to Denver, Colorado, for SLEEP 2027.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
The Baltimore Convention Center is located in central downtown Baltimore, connected to major hotels, with easy access to dining and attractions. The Center offers 300,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, approximately 85,000 square feet of meeting space (50 meeting rooms), and a multifunctional 36,672-square-foot ballroom, giving it the capacity and flexibility for a variety of professional events. It consists of two connected buildings and has two hotels directly connected to it, with many more hotels within reasonable walking distance. It is connected to Baltimore's skywalks, is a less than 10-minute walk to the Inner Harbor and its food and entertainment options, and sits across the street from the Orioles' baseball stadium. The SLEEP registration desk is located in the Pratt Street Lobby of the convention center.
Parking
Attendees should note that on-site public parking at the Baltimore Convention Center is limited. At comparable large events, public parking is not available at the BCC itself, and parking has been arranged at Camden Yards (for example, Lot C) across the street, with a shuttle running to the Pratt Street entrance. Numerous downtown garages and lots are also available nearby. Street and lot parking are available throughout downtown, and parking can be booked in advance through SpotHero via the website or app, with a discount code (VISITBAL) offering 10% off for new SpotHero users. Rates and availability are subject to change, so confirm current options before you travel.
Getting There
By air: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the main commercial airport serving Baltimore and is roughly a 9.7-mile drive to the Baltimore Convention Center — about a 17-minute drive, and accessible via taxi, shuttle service, train, or rideshare.
Public transit: The west end of the facility is served by the Convention Center/Pratt Street Station of the Maryland Transit Administration's light rail system, providing direct links to both BWI Airport and Baltimore Penn Station (MARC Penn Line and Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains). The Center is less than 2 miles from Baltimore's Penn Station, reachable within 10 minutes by taxi or rideshare.
Rideshare and taxi: Taxis are available outside baggage claim at BWI, and Lyft and Uber are authorized to provide services at the airport. Rental cars are available at BWI, with a free shuttle between the terminal and the Car Rental Facility.
Nearby Hotels
Visit Baltimore is the exclusive housing provider for SLEEP 2026, offering discounted rates at partner hotels near the convention center, including:
- Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (HQ Hotel) — $299, 3-minute walk, 401 W Pratt St
- Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor — $259, 3-minute walk, 300 Light St
- Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards — $269, 3-minute walk, 110 S Eutaw St
- Days Inn by Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor — $189, 3-minute walk, 100 Hopkins Pl
- Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor — $149, 5-minute walk, 1 E Redwood St
- Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore — $229, 6-minute walk, 550 Light St
- Hampton Inn Baltimore Convention Center — $169, 6-minute walk, 550 Washington Blvd
- Hotel Monaco Baltimore (A Kimpton Hotel) — $259, 6-minute walk, 2 N Charles St
- Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel — $259, 7-minute walk, 202 E Pratt St
- Lord Baltimore Hotel — $269, 7-minute walk, 20 W Baltimore St
Room rates are subject to change; reserve early to secure the best rates and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SLEEP 2026 taking place?
SLEEP 2026 will be held June 14–17, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center, located at One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Pre-conference postgraduate courses are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14.
Who should attend SLEEP 2026?
The meeting is designed for sleep physicians, researchers, technologists, trainees, and industry professionals in clinical sleep medicine, sleep and circadian research, and sleep health. It brings together the world's leading experts for knowledge sharing, networking, and CME credits.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration opens December 1 and can be completed online at my.sleepmeeting.org. Rates rise in tiers as the meeting nears; for example, AASM/SRS/Dual Individual Members pay $425 early and up to $650 on-site, while Individual Nonmembers pay $625 to $850. General session registration includes the exhibit and poster hall, industry supported events, and the AAST Annual Meeting.
Who is the featured keynote speaker at SLEEP 2026?
The featured speaker is Carlos Schenck, MD, presenting "REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A 40 Year Perspective." Dr. Schenck is a pioneering psychiatrist and sleep researcher who co-discovered REM sleep behavior disorder and its connection to future Parkinsonism.
How do I get to the Baltimore Convention Center from the airport?
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is the main airport, roughly 10 miles (about a 17-minute drive) from the convention center. You can reach the venue by taxi, rideshare (Lyft/Uber), rental car, or the MTA light rail, which has a Convention Center/Pratt Street stop with direct service to BWI and Baltimore Penn Station.
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