Women in Sleep Congress 2026
Hilton Austin | Austin, Texas
May 15th - 16th, 2026
The Women in Sleep Congress 2026 will offer valuable insights into sex- and gender-specific sleep diagnostics, treatment approaches, and emerging research—while promoting collaboration and networking with leading experts in sleep and women’s health.
The Women in Sleep Congress 2026 is a two-day live educational event dedicated to improving the recognition, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders in female patients. The program explores how sleep disorders present differently in women across key life stages, including adolescence, pregnancy, perimenopause, and post-menopause.
Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and real-world case studies, the congress will translate evidence into practical clinical strategies that can be applied immediately in practice.
Overview
Why focus on women in sleep medicine?
Sleep disorders in women are frequently underdiagnosed or mischaracterized
Hormonal transitions significantly influence sleep physiology and symptoms
Women often present with atypical features of common sleep disorders
Treatment decisions require consideration of reproductive and life-stage factors
Why Women in Sleep?
This congress is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with sleep disorders, including:
Sleep physicians and fellows
Neurologists
Nurse practitioners and physician associates
Sleep technologists and respiratory therapists
Discounted registration is available for fellows and allied health professionals.
Who should attend?
Agenda and faculty
The congress agenda brings together a multidisciplinary faculty of nationally recognized leaders in sleep medicine and women’s health.
Meeting co-chairs:
Dr Joyce Lee-Iannotti
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ
Dr Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
Millennium Physician Group, Fort Myers, FL
Agenda Overview:
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08:30–10:50 | Registration & Breakfast
10:50 - 11:00 | Welcome & Introduction — Joyce Lee-Iannotti & Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
11:00–12:00 | Foundations: Hormones & Sleep
Review of the Reproductive Cycle — Eric Feinberg
What happens to hormones as we age? — Eric Feinberg
Sleep cycle differences between the sexes — Safia Khan
12:00–12:30 | Industry Symposium (Hosted by Axsome Therapeutics)
12:00–13:00 | Exhibition & Lunch
13:00–15:00 | Adolescent Sleep
Overview of sleep disorders in the adolescent age — Madeleine Grigg-Damberger
Impacts of sleep on the adolescent brain — Madeleine Grigg-Damberger
Circadian Rhythm & School Start Times — Indira Gurubhagavatula
Faculty Discussion
15:00–15:30 | Coffee Break & Exhibition
15:30–17:30 | Sleep in the Reproductive Years
Common sleep disorders in pregnancy — Annise Wilson
Challenges in managing sleep disorders in the reproductive years — Annise Wilson
Managing Insomnia in the Reproductive Years — Meena Khan
Faculty Discussion
17:30–Late | Industry Symposium (Hosted by Jazz Pharmaceuticals) & Dinner Reception
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08:00–08:30 | Breakfast
08:30-9:00 | Wellness Session: Happiness in Healthcare: Yes it is Possible - Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
09:00-9:30 | Women in leadership session - Amy Hessler
09:30–11:30 | Peri-Menopause | Coffee break 10:00 - 10:30
The Role of HRT in Sleep Disorders — Andrea Matsumura
Beyond HRT - Ways to manage sleep disorders through the peri-menopause — Andrea Matsumura
Faculty Discussion
11:30–12:45 | Exhibition & Lunch
12:45-13:30 | Communication with female sleep patient - Emma Cooksey
13:30–16:00 | Post-Reproductive Years | Coffee break 14:30 - 15:00
Sleep Apnea in the Post-Reproductive Years — Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
Ageing and sleep - Preventative brain health — Joyce Lee-Iannotti
Medication pitfalls in the post-reproductive years - Safia Khan
Faculty Discussion
16:00–16:45 | Closing Plenary
Future Directions — Joyce Lee-Iannotti & Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg
Venue
Hilton Austin
500 E 4th Street, Austin, TX
A modern downtown conference venue offering excellent accessibility, meeting facilities, and accommodation in the heart of Austin.
Commercial support
The Women in Sleep Congress offers a range of opportunities for commercial supporters, including industry symposia, exhibition space, and branding options throughout the meeting.
