Hypersomnia Foundation

VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON – Atlanta, GA - #BeyondSleepySatellite HF Conference
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
The day kicks-off with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. with presentations beginning at 10:00 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided during a day of breakout sessions, ample Q&A, and a panel discussion. Dinner will be provided at the conclusion of the day.
Registration for #BeyondSleepySatellite: Together in Atlanta is $20 per person. Coming with your family? Each additional family member is $5 per person.
For those traveling to Atlanta, we have secured a room reservation block at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. For rates and reservations, visit their website.
We look forward to getting #BeyondSleepy together in Atlanta!

VIRTUAL: UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect.
2024-11-25 19:00 - 20:30
UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom
This month’s topic: Actigraphy in Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence: Wearables and Sleep Tracking
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, November 25, at 7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific via Zoom for a discussion on the strengths, limitations, and overall utility of wearable sleep tracking technology for research and clinical applications. The session will be led by Jesse Cook, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

About Our Speaker – Jesse Cook, PhD
Jesse Cook, PhD (he/him) is a postdoctoral fellow in School of Medicine of Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed his pre-doctoral internship at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. His scientist-practitioner training and skillset centers on the intersection of sleep and mental health, with his primary program of research purposed to advance the classification, assessment, and treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia/Hypersomnolence Disorder. Additionally, he has produced a body of research related to the strengths, limitations, and overall utility of wearable sleep tracking technology for research and clinical purposes, and recently served as a coauthor for the inaugural State of the science and recommendations for using wearable technology in sleep and circadian research. Clinically, he embraces an integrative orientation, drawing principally from CBT and third-wave therapy approaches (i.e., ACT and DBT). He is very passionate about behavioral sleep medicine and intends to specialize as a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Registration for UNIGHT is FREE!
Each UNIGHT meeting is a great opportunity for everyone to discuss, share, connect and just be ourselves.
Zoom link will be sent via email after registration.
Please note: Our UNIGHT virtual forum is educational and supportive in nature and will offer self-care strategies to help you in your daily life. However, the group will not engage in rendering any psychological or healthcare advice for any particular individual or situation, and will not provide medical, mental health, or any other type of health-related service. No diagnosis, treatment recommendations, medication advice, or any other type of medical or mental health recommendations will be offered. Our support group is not a substitute for, or alternative to, treatment by a licensed medical professional. Always seek the advice of your own physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. The Hypersomnia Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, lawyers, legal advisers, products, medications, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be referenced on its website or during any online support groups. UNIGHT is not a focus group and is not part of a research study and there is no compensation for attending.

UNIGHT - Support4Supporters
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
UNIGHT is a free virtual get-together for people who care for someone who has a sleep disorder. This group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom and will be led by the amazing Christine Ingrassia!⁠

#BeyondSleepy Webinar
2025-03-14 12:00 - 15:00
Join on Friday March 14, 2025 for a #BeyondSleepy Webinar where we discuss emerging and important topics relevant to the sleep community. This webinar is free. All are welcome.

#BeyondSleepy Conference
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08 | The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us in Seattle, WA from June 6 – June 8, 2025!
Join us at the Westin Seattle from June 6-8, 2025, for the Hypersomnia Foundation’s #BeyondSleepy 2025 Conference—an event dedicated to people with idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and Kleine-Levin syndrome, as well as their supporters.
We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of expert speakers to share the latest in research, treatments, and clinical trials. The weekend will also feature networking and discussion sessions, an evening reception, and opportunities to connect with others who truly understand life with a hypersomnia disorder.
With the generous support of our sponsors, virtual registration is free!
Whether you attend in-person or virtually, you’ll also get access to recordings of all the general sessions for 3 months after the conference via Whova, so you can still “attend” even if those dates/times don’t work for you! (Please note that all breakout sessions are only available live in person. They will not be recorded or streamed.)
Hotel Room Block Booking
