Annual
Meeting

Join the Southern Sleep Society in Houston, TX for the 47th Annual Meeting on April 3-5, 2024. The meeting is being held at The Westin Houston Medical Center Hotel centrally located in the heart of The Texas Medical Center. We are excited to announce that The Southern Sleep Society is meeting with the Sleep and Wellness Conference hosted by the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. This event will connect two successful societies to present a unique experience for attendees. Dentists, physicians, psychologists, nurses, sleep technologists, Respiratory Therapists, and other allied health professionals will all gather in one location for the conference, offering concurrent presentations. Attendees will be able to attend any session in either meeting.

To attend the conference, make arrangements early. With a fantastic speaker roster and innovative sleep medicine and dentistry themes that are unmatched at other conferences, the conferences will not disappoint you.

For 46 years, the Southern Sleep Society has produced a top-notch conference. This year, we will present cutting-edge technologies, talk about novel treatment choices for patients with a variety of sleep disorders, and cover the most recent clinical data. In a stunning setting in Houston, Texas, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet world-renowned faculty, doctors, psychologists, dentists, sleep technologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, exhibitors, and lifetime friends.

About the Southern Sleep Society Conference

The practice of sleep medicine is consistently influenced by technology. These are exciting times of innovation, as numerous products are designed to improve sleep. Data-driven sleep applications are becoming more widely used, and there are now various apps, wearable technology, and home sleep testing options for clinicians and patients. Many technologies aim to optimize the sleep environment by regulating factors such as light, noise, temperature, and humidity, all of which contribute to healthy sleep. New interventions for snoring, sleep apnea, circadian disorders, and insomnia have also emerged. Telemedicine is experiencing growth, allowing for better management of patients and increased access to board-certified sleep physicians, who will continue to play a central role in treating sleep disorders. As technology evolves, artificial intelligence may provide helpful guidance in managing chronic conditions like insomnia. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is now more accessible, and there are newer innovations and insights available to change the way sleep disorders are diagnosed, managed, and treated. With the integration of technology and new approaches, physicians will be guided toward better outcomes, leading to a more promising future in sleep medicine through clinical research and comprehensive clinical practice.

Objectives

• Learn how to manage co-morbid conditions associated with sleep apnea.
• Discuss novel practices related to sleep-disordered breathing to improve patient outcomes.
• Implement new technology, including consumer technology into clinical practice.
• Expand sleep telemedicine and dental sleep medicine into clinical practice.
• Identify and manage narcolepsy in the sleep clinic.

The Conference Venue

Westin Hotels are known for “Heavenly beds” that enhance restful sleep which makes this a perfect venue for a sleep conference. The hotel offers modern architectural designs. Conveniently connected to the iconic Texas Medical Center and located in the Houston Museum District, the hotel is very close to Rice University, Hermann Park, NRG Stadium, the Houston Zoo, and the METRORail Red Line. There are numerous food options near Westin Hotel including the must-visit “Rice Village” — a walkable garden district of deli shops, mom-and-pops, quirky variety stores, beloved eateries, design boutiques and innovative brands in one location. The area offers a diverse selection of restaurants to please all palates.