2026 AACSM Scientific Conference

JOIN US IN RICHMOND

October 15, 2026
Omni Hotel | Richmond, Virginia

Join the American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine for a full day of education, clinical insights, and collaboration focused on the important and evolving relationship between sleep and cardiovascular health.

The 2026 Scientific Conference brings together physicians, advanced practitioners, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to explore emerging science, clinical advances, and practical approaches to identifying and treating sleep-related conditions that influence cardiovascular health.

Sessions will emphasize the translation of current research into practical strategies that can be applied directly to patient care.

Early Registration Deadline: October 8, 2026

CONFERENCE AGENDA

7:00 AM	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM	Welcome & Introduction Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, FAASM
8:30 – 9:30 AM	Keynote: Timing Is Everything: The Circadian Connection to Cardiometabolic Health Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, DBSM
9:45 – 10:45 AM	Heart Health Highlights – Reviewing the Year, Shaping the Future Christopher Lettieri, MD, FCCP, FAASM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Airway Pressure or Oral Appliance? A Point/Counterpoint on Sleep Apnea Treatment Moderator: Colleen Lance, MD Presenters: Christopher Lettieri, MD, FCCP, FAASM and David Federici, DDS
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch, Exhibits & Networking
1:00 – 2:00 PM	Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence and Cardiovascular Health Moderator: Colleen Lance, MD Presenters: Virend K. Somers, MD, CHB, D.Phil; Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, DBSM
2:15 – 3:15 PM	Cardiovascular Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome Andrew Spector, MD
3:15 – 4:00 PM	Break, Exhibits & Networking
4:00 – 5:00 PM	COMISA Phenotyping: Precision Medicine Approach to Insomnia Atul Malhotra, MD
5:15 – 6:15 PM	Restless Nights, Stressed Hearts: Insomnia’s Role in Cardiovascular Disease Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, DBSM
6:15 PM	Closing Remarks Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, FAASM
6:30 – 7:30 PM	Reception, Exhibits & Networking

HOTEL INFORMATION

Omni Richmond Hotel

Stay at the host hotel and make the most of your conference experience.

Special Group Rate: $229–$249 per night, plus applicable taxes
Discounted Stay Dates: October 11–21, 2026
Hotel Booking Deadline: September 23, 2026

Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.

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Join Us at the 2026 AACSM Scientific Conference

Connect with colleagues, explore the latest developments in cardiovascular sleep medicine,
and take away practical insights that can be applied to patient care.