Allan O'Bryan

World Sleep Society, established in 2016 through the merger of the World Sleep Federation and the World Association of Sleep Medicine, is an organization dedicated to advancing sleep health through multidisciplinary collaboration in sleep medicine, science, and advocacy. The private company is based in Rochester, MN. The society facilitates a worldwide network of over 50 affiliate professional sleep societies, fostering education, research, and clinical practice. Key initiatives include the biennial World Sleep Congress and World Sleep Day, which promotes public awareness of sleep health. The society offers educational programs such as the World Sleep Academy, an online curriculum for healthcare professionals, and the International Sleep Research Training Program, a one-year mentorship for early and mid-career researchers. Additional offerings include a sleep medicine examination, endorsed clinical practice guidelines, and a learning center with courses, webinars, and congress content. Membership benefits include access to the official journal "Sleep Medicine," discounted event participation, and engagement in sleep health initiatives.