In Collaboration with Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) Endorsed by World Sleep Society

8th International Conference on Sleep Disorders (ICSD 2026)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India • 21 - 23 August 2026

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21 - 23 Aug 2026 Conference Dates

Ahmedabad, Gujarat Host City, India

6 Specialized Tracks Hands-on Workshops

National Sleep Quiz PG Academic Cup

Conference Overview

8th International Conference on Sleep Disorders

Strengthening Australasian & South East Asian Scientific Ties

At the 8th International Conference on Sleep Disorders (ICSD), to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 21st to 23rd August 2026, we are honoured to continue and strengthen the collaborative partnership between the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and the South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine (SEAASM). This enduring alliance represents a significant milestone in our shared commitment to advancing sleep health, fostering scientific exchange, and promoting excellence in sleep medicine across the region.

Dates & Schedule

21 August 2026: Pre-Conference Workshops
22 - 23 August 2026: Main Scientific Conference

Destination Venue

Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Multiple Premier Teaching Hospitals & Medical Centers

Leadership

Gujarat Organising Committee

Key faculty and office bearers steering the 8th ICSD 2026 Ahmedabad edition.

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Dr Gopal Raval

Organising Secretary

Ahmedabad

Dr Mahavir Modi

President, SEAASM

Pune

Dr Shivani Swami

Secretary, SEAASM

Jaipur

Dr Himanshu Garg

Founder President

Gurugram

Dr Pratibha Dogra

Past President

Delhi NCR

Dr Rajesh Swarnakar

Imm. Past President

Nagpur

Dr Jaimin Mansuriya

Vice President (Gujarat)

Ahmedabad

Dr V. Ramanathan

Treasurer, SEAASM

Chennai

Pre-Conference Workshop 1

Dental Sleep Medicine Workshop 2026

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A focused academic program exploring the expanding role of dentistry in sleep medicine and the management of sleep-related breathing disorders.

Open to all dental practitioners, including BDS, MDS, and interns. This workshop offers practical, evidence-based insights with a strong clinical approach.

Date 21st August 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue Ahmedabad Dental College, Bhadaj

Key Highlights

4 Clinical Focus Areas

Pediatric Sleep Medicine Session 1

Surgical Management of OSA Session 2

Fabrication & Management of MAD Session 3

Hands-on Workshop on MAD Hands-on

Pre-Conference Workshop 2

Sleep Technologist’s Workshop

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Date 21st August 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue Jaydeep Hospital, St. Xavier’s School Rd, Ahmedabad

The Program Is Ideal For

Sleep technologists & Polysomnography Technicians
Sleep laboratory staff & coordinators
Nurses involved in clinical sleep medicine
Respiratory therapists
Trainees and fellows interested in sleep diagnostics

Sleep Technologist Workshop in Clinical Sleep Lab

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of adult and pediatric polysomnography.

Troubleshoot common technical issues during overnight sleep recordings.

Identify indications & protocols for diagnostic and titration studies.

Appreciate quality assurance & safety in clinical sleep laboratories.

Perform proper sensor application and patient preparation protocols.

Gain exposure to PAP titration concepts and monitoring workflows.

Recognize normal & abnormal sleep architecture & sleep staging.

Integrate multidisciplinary knowledge into routine hospital practice.

Understand basic scoring principles for respiratory events, arousals, and periodic limb movements.

Pre-Conference Workshop 3

Paediatric Sleep Workshop

Advancing knowledge. Improving sleep. Enhancing child health.

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Date 21st August 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue Apollo Hospital, GIDC Bhat Estate, Ahmedabad

Clinical Modules & Topics

Screening for Pediatric Sleep Disorders Comprehensive history taking and clinical examination protocols.

Home Sleep Apnea Testing in Children Indications, sensor selections, and validation standards.

Normal Sleep Across Childhood Developmental neurobiology: Children are not small adults!

Sleep in Neurodiverse Children Management in ASD, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Behaviour Insomnia of Childhood Bedtime refusal, night wakings, and pediatric sleep coaching.

NIV in Pediatric OSA CPAP/BiPAP titration and pediatric interface adaptation.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders Delayed sleep phase, adolescent chronotypes, and role of melatonin.

Central Apneas in Children Etiology, brainstem maturity, and clinical management.

Pediatric Polysomnography AASM pediatric scoring rules for respiratory and EEG parameters.

Disorders of Hypoventilation & Parasomnias Nocturnal hypoventilation, sleepwalking, night terrors, and confusional arousals.

Pre-Conference Workshop 4

ENT Sleep Medicine Workshop

Ear, Nose & Throat Health Training

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A comprehensive academic program tailored for Otolaryngologists, exploring advanced diagnostics and surgical interventions for Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Open to all ENT practitioners, including MS, DLO, DNB, and fellows. Offers practical, evidence-based insights with a strong surgical and clinical approach.

Date 21st August 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue Life Care Institute (LIOHN), Ahmedabad

Surgical & Clinical Modules

7 Modules

Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) Module 1

Surgical Video Demo Module 2

Pediatric OSA Advanced Surgical Techniques

Pediatric OSA Surgery Module 3

Precision Surgery Module 4

PSG Interpretation Module 5

Panel Discussion Module 6

Hands-on Workshop: Titration Protocols

Interactive Track

Pre-Conference Workshop 5

Polysomnography (PSG) Workshop

Advancing Sleep Study Expertise with Personalized Medicine

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The primary clinical focus is comprehensive technical and practical sleep study training designed to enhance diagnostic precision and personalized clinical workflows.

Date 21st August 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue SGVP Hospital, Sola-Gota, Ahmedabad

Key Agenda Highlights

PSG Standardization & Reporting Consensus Harmonized consensus criteria for Indian sleep centres.

The AI Revolution in PSG Scoring Automated event detection, neural networks, and clinical validation.

Beyond AHI: Advanced Physiological Biomarkers Computational PSG, novel cardiovascular surrogate markers.

Hypoxemic Burden & Pulse Wave Amplitude PWA analysis, autonomic arousal index, and EEG spectral power.

Synchronised Video Polysomnography Differentiating nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy from REM parasomnias.

Patient Experience & Hands-on Training Live sensor montage application and impedance troubleshooting.

Pre-Conference Workshop 6

Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Sleep Workshop

Precision Phenotyping, Digital Monitoring & Physiological Therapies

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Shifting clinical paradigms from general ‘one-size-fits-all’ pressure settings to advanced precision phenotyping, digital monitoring, and physiological-driven therapies.

Date 21st August 2026

Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue Sterling Hospital, Gurukul Road, Memnagar, Ahmedabad

Key Clinical Topics

NIV in Hypoventilation Disorders: Obesity hypoventilation (OHS), neuromuscular disease, and thoracic cage deformities.

Impact in the ICU: Improving sleep quality, delirium prevention, and ventilator weaning protocols.

Residual Events: Detecting patient-ventilator asynchrony (PVA), glottic closure, and residual upper airway collapse.

Personalized Titration: In-lab polysomnography titration protocols with transcutaneous CO2 (tcPCO2) monitoring.

Interface & Leak Management: Optimizing mask ergonomics, humidification, and preventing mouth leaks.

Beyond Gas Exchange: Restoring sleep architecture, cognitive alertness, and reducing 30-day hospital readmissions.

Academic Competition

National Sleep Medicine Quiz

Annual Intercollegiate Academic Challenge for Post Graduate Medical Trainees

Requesting Post Graduate students to form a team of 3 of any specialty including Pulmonology, Neurology, General Medicine, ENT, Cardiology, Dentistry, and Psychiatry.

Important Dates

Last Date for Registration: 20th June 2026

Preliminary Online Quiz: 29th June 2026

Grand Finale Rewards

Top 6 national teams will level up to the live stage finale in Ahmedabad!

Prestigious awards & conference travel bursaries.

Official Tariff

Registration Fees

Tiered registration pricing for delegates, postgraduate scholars, and allied health members.

Category	Until 31-05-2026 (Early Bird)	01-06-2026 to 20-08-2026 (Regular)	Spot Registration
SEAASM Member	INR 4,500	INR 5,500	INR 6,500
Non-SEAASM Member	INR 5,500	INR 6,500	INR 7,500
PG Students	INR 2,500	INR 2,500	INR 3,500
Accompanying Member	INR 2,500	INR 2,500	INR 3,500
Respiratory Therapist	INR 2,500	INR 2,500	INR 3,500
Corporate Member	INR 8,000	INR 10,000	INR 12,000
Pre-Conference Workshop Only	INR 1,000	INR 1,500	INR 2,000

Important Registration Notes:

Children above 10 years of age should be registered as accompanying persons.
All registration fees are inclusive of applicable GST.
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Workshops & Masterclasses

Specialized Hands-on Clinical Tracks

Pre-Conference Scientific Masterclasses & Interactive Workshops — 21 August 2026

Track 1

Mastering PAP Titration & Bi-Level NIV

Advanced titration algorithms, troubleshooting leak, central sleep apnea management, and AVAPS titration.

Hands-on Titration

Track 2

Pediatric Sleep & PSG Scoring

Pediatric PSG recording standards, AASM pediatric scoring rules, pediatric OSA surgical evaluation.

Pediatric Track

Track 3

Dental Sleep Appliance Masterclass

Mandibular advancement devices (MAD), bite registration techniques, and combination therapy.

Dental Sleep Medicine

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