Sleep in Aotearoa 2024

The NZ Branch of the ASA are pleased to welcome colleagues to the 2024 Sleep in Aotearoa annual scientific meeting to be held at the University of Otago, Dunedin, June 20-21. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to catch up on the latest research, and the latest news from colleagues across Aotearoa New Zealand. Australian colleagues – this is a great opportunity to combine a visit to the South Island and see the spectacular sights of Central Otago, Milford Sound and more. 

Key dates

• Symposium submissions open now | close Friday 5 April 
•  Abstract submissions open now | close Friday 10 May
•  New Investigator Award abstract submissions open now | close Friday 10 May
•  Student Travel Awards open 5 April | close Friday 10 May
•  ANZSSA Travel Awards open 5 April | close Friday 10 May
•  Emerging Researcher and Distinguished Service Awards open 1 May | close Friday 10 June
•  Conference registration opens Friday, 5 April | close Wednesday 12 June

Fees
Non-member $400
ASA member $275
ANZSSA member $150
Full-time student $150
Nurse $150

What’s Happening in 2024?

Keynote address: Sleep and Mental Health 
Dr Tony Fernando –psychiatrist, sleep specialist and academic, Auckland.

Calls for Symposia 
Symposia topics can cover any aspect of sleep health and sleep science and are intended to provide an overview of a subject area for presenters to share their expertise, research findings (if at hand), and insights. Generally, these are 3-4 speakers over a 60-90 minute session. 
Download the symposium application form here
Please email your symposium application to the conference organisers at [email protected]. 

Calls for Abstracts
Original abstracts can be submitted on any aspect of sleep health and sleep science. Accepted abstracts will be oral presentations. Please email your abstract to the conference organisers at [email protected].

New Investigator Award
Oral presentations for consideration for this award will be delivered during a dedicated session on the first day of the conference. All eligible applicants must be members of Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) or the New Zealand and Australian Sleep Scientists Association (ANZSSA) and be enrolled or have completed their degree at a University in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The award includes free registration to Sleep DownUnder 2024 and $1000 towards travel. The travel costs are sponsored by Apex Medical Ltd.  

NIA information
NIA application form

Student Travel Awards
Student Travel Awards are intended to support and further the career development of students actively pursuing an academic degree in sleep.  Travel awards will be based on the scientific merit of an abstract submitted for presentation at Sleep in Aotearoa.  Up to 3 awards will be available for reimbursement of the conference registration fee.  Applicants must be full-time students based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Forms available on registration. 

ANZSSA Travel Awards
ANZSSA Travel Awards are intended to support ANZSSA members presenting at the conference.  Travel Awards will be based on the scientific merit of an abstract submitted for presentation at Sleep in Aotearoa.  Up to 3 awards will be provided for reimbursement of the conference registration fee.  Applicants must be based in Aotearoa New Zealand and a current member of ANZSSA. Forms available on registration.

Emerging Researcher and Distinguished Service Awards
The emerging researcher award recognises and encourages researchers who are early in their career. The Distinguished Service award is in recognition of research and/or service to the field of sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand. These awards are generously supported by the Sleep Apnoea Association of New Zealand (SAANZ), but the nominee’s area of expertise can be in any field of sleep.

Sponsors

Exhibitor & session sponsor	Exhibitor & lunch sponsor
Exhibitor & New Investigator Award sponsor	Exhibitor & session sponsor
Exhibitor & Dinner sponsor	Exhibitor