African Sleep Medicine Network in conjunction with Nigerian Sleep Society

Waking Up to Sleep Health in Africa

Current Assessment and Future Developments

African Sleep Conference 2026 · October 8–9, 2026 · Abuja, Nigeria

Call for Abstracts

The African Sleep Medicine Network in conjunction with the Nigerian Sleep Society invites researchers, academics, and professionals to submit abstracts for presentation at this year's event.

Theme: Waking Up to Sleep Health in Africa: Current Assessment and Future Developments

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be 200–250 words.
Include background, objectives, methodology, key findings, and significance.
Submissions are welcome in sleep research and other relevant topics aligned with the conference theme.
Format: Times New Roman, 12pt, single-spaced.
Language: English.
Submission method: Send via email to asnssabuja26abstract@gmail.com.
Deadline: 31 August 2026.

Conference Information

Date October 8–9, 2026

Venue Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (Banquet Hall), Tafawa Balewa Way, Central Business District, Abuja.

Registration Early Bird: ₦50,000 · $50

Bank UBA

Account Name AFRICAN SLEEP MEDICINE NETWORK-LOC

Account Numbers ₦: 1030099619 · USD: 3005126177

Featured Speakers

Prof. Jaidaa Melkky Prof. of Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.

The Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa: Emerging Evidence and Clinical Implications

Prof. Greg Erhabor Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Sleep Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa: Emerging Evidence and Economic Implications

Prof. Karine Scheuermayer Associate Professor, School of Physiology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Assistant Professor of Global Health, Utrecht University.

Adolescent Sleep Health in Africa

Dr. Alison J. Bentley Founding Chairperson, South African Society for Sleep and Health (SASSH).

Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Non-CPAP World

Dr. Ousmane Dièye President, Senegalese Society of Sleep Medicine (SENSS).

Building Sleep Medicine Capacity Across Francophone Africa

Prof. Dmitry Kogan Program Director for Sleep Medicine Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Milwaukee, and Professor of Sleep Medicine.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Effects on different organ systems and different treatment options.

Submit Your Abstract

Abstract submission is available to approved ASMN members. Use the form below to submit your abstract.

Chairman, LOC

Prof. Kolawole Mosaku
+234 803 711 5412

LOC Secretary

Dr. David Folorunso
+234 803 635 9532

African Sleep Medicine Network (ASMN) · Advancing Sleep Health Across Africa

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