Narcolepsy Network is delighted to announce its 38th Annual Conference, taking place Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown.
For nearly 40 years, Narcolepsy Network’s Annual Conference has been the premier event for people living with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and their supporters. The program is thoughtfully curated to address timely topics, and it features some of the most influential experts in sleep medicine. Attendees gain groundbreaking insights designed to promote wakefulness and improve quality of life. The diverse agenda, combined with a compassionate and welcoming community, ensures meaningful experiences for all—whether newly diagnosed or living with narcolepsy for years.
“We expect this year’s conference will be especially impactful, as more groundbreaking research and new knowledge about narcolepsy and IH are emerging now than ever before,” said Amy Kant, transition director, Narcolepsy Network. “Many individuals living with narcolepsy and IH face significant challenges and they deserve better. I am inspired by the potential of this research and hold hope for new treatments to promote greater wakefulness for our community members.”
More Than a Conference: A Community Experience
In addition to education, the conference offers numerous opportunities for connection, support, and self-care, including:
- Peer-led support groups and journey mapping
- Opportunities to have questions answered by leading experts in the field of sleep
- Access to pharmaceutical representatives for Q&A and information
- Social events, shared meals, and dedicated wellness spaces such as Sleep and Creativity Rooms
Gratitude to Our Sponsors
Narcolepsy Network is grateful to the generous sponsors who make the 38th Annual Conference possible:
- Gold – Avadel, Harmony Biosciences, Takeda
- Silver – Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Bronze – Alkermes
About Narcolepsy and IH
Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) are rare neurological sleep disorders that cause excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and disrupt daily life. Narcolepsy may also include sudden muscle weakness, sleep paralysis, and vivid dreams, while IH involves EDS, prolonged sleep and difficulty waking and staying awake, along with sleep inertia. Narcolepsy affects about 1 in 2,000 people in the U.S., with far fewer diagnosed with IH. However, both conditions are widely underrecognized, with studies showing up to 50% of people with narcolepsy—and an even higher percentage with IH —remain undiagnosed. You can read more about narcolepsy and IH here.
About Narcolepsy Network
Founded in 1986, Narcolepsy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting people with narcolepsy, IH, and related sleep disorders through education, advocacy, support, and community-building.
To register or learn more about the Annual Conference visit http://narcolepsyconference.org.
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