The New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) are pleased to welcome colleagues to the 2025 Sleep in Aotearoa annual scientific meeting to be held in Tauranga at the University of Waikato campus on 26-27 June 2025. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to stay updated on the latest developments in the clinical and research fields while also enjoying excellent networking opportunities for sleep professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Keynote address: The Future of Obesity, OSA, and Incretins
Given by Professor Brendon Yee – Respiratory and Sleep Medicine specialist and Medical Director of Respiratory Failure Services at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

Invited Symposia:

'What if CPAP does not do its job?' – led by Dr Patryk Szulakowski
'Three psychologists walk into a bar: Insights and experiences from the coalface treating insomnia in Aotearoa' – led by Dr Bronwyn Sweeney

Clinical Spotlights

Circadian challenges (CRSD, jet lag, shift work)
OSA management pathways in Aotearoa
Narcolepsy management in New Zealand

Registration closes on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. Abstract submissions are welcome. Please submit to sleepinaotearoa@gmail.com by 9 May. Travel awards of up to $500 are available for full-time students and ANZSSA members who submit an abstract. Please let us know that you would like to apply for a travel award when submitting your abstract.

Further details can be found on our website here. For all enquiries, email sleepinaotearoa@gmail.com.