AAST 34th Annual Meeting
John B Hynes Convention Center - Boston, Massachusetts
June 10 – 13, 2012

Registration Information

Online registration for the AAST 34^th Annual Meeting will open on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

• Register Online
• Download Registration Form 

How to Register

There are 3 easy ways to register for the meeting:

1. Online: Click here to register (credit card only)
2. Fax:      (630) 737-9789 (credit card only)
3. Mail:     American Association of Sleep Technologists

Attention: Meeting Department
2510 North Frontage Road
Darien, IL 60561

(credit card or check)

Reasons to Pre-register!

• COURSE BOOKS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY  By pre-registering, you will obtain access to be able to download and/or print postgraduate course books and general session books at home prior to arriving in Boston and receive a flash drive at the meeting. Individuals who register on-site will only receive the materials on a flash drive at the meeting.
• Get into the ticketed sessions you want
• Save money by paying the early-bird rate
• Use ExpressPass® to save valuable time at the registration kiosks

Registration Instructions:

Membership Disclaimer

To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Sleep Research Society (SRS) or the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST).  If the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) is unable to confirm that the individual is a member of any of the societies listed above, the APSS will register the individual as a nonmember for all sessions at the prevailing fees.  To become a member and take advantage of the membership benefits, you must submit your membership application at the time of submission of your SLEEP 2012 registration form.

Cancellation

Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing to the APSS national office.  A $50.00 administrative fee will be withheld on cancellations postmarked on or before May 23, 2012.  No refunds are possible after this date.  If you are registered for the meeting and do not attend, you will not be provided a refund for not attending.   

Photography/Recording Policy

Photography and/or recording of any kind, other than by the AAST or registered press approved by the AAST, of sessions, speakers and the exhibit hall is prohibited. No cameras will be allowed on the exhibit floor or in the meeting rooms at any time.  Violation of this rule could result in removal from the Hynes Convention Center and the confiscation of the film or recording device.

Participation Disclaimer

The AAST, its contractors and attending news media may be photographing or videotaping, scientific sessions and events at the Annual Meeting. By attending the AAST 34^th Annual Meeting, attendees acknowledge these activities and agree to allow their image to be used by the AAST in association publications, on the AAST meeting website and in marketing and promotional materials. Attendees at the AAST 34^th Annual Meeting waive all claims against the AAST for any liability resulting from these uses.

Ticketed Sessions

Postgraduate courses, meet the professor sessions and lunch debate sessions require tickets for admission and have limited seating.  It is highly recommended that you view the list of SOLD OUT sessions available on the AAST website. Meet the Professor and Lunch Debate sessions are listed at www.sleepmeeting.org. The AAST and APSS do not offer waiting lists for those sessions that are SOLD OUT. 

Terms and Conditions

By submitting your registration form, you agree to the membership disclaimer, cancellation policy, photography/recording policy, participation disclaimer and ticketed sessions terms and conditions stated above.

General Session Registration

After May 30, 2012, the national office will no longer accept registration. Individuals wanting to register after this date must register on site, will not have access to download course books, may experience long lines and will pay a registration fee that is $25 more than the pre-registration rate. All individuals are encouraged to pre-register.

Members Save!

Not an AAST member? Join today to receive the discounted members-only registration fees and have AAST CECs included in your registration fee.  Visit the AAST website for more information and to join: www.aastweb.org.

General registration includes admission to the general sessions from 1:00pm on Sunday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 13, 2012, industry supported events and the exhibit hall.

Membership types are as follows:

Member: Individual member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) or Sleep Research Society (SRS) or dual member of both the AASM and the SRS.

Nonmember:  A physician, psychologist or health care professional who is not a member of the AASM or SRS.

Resident/Postdoctoral Member:  Individual member of the AASM or SRS who has received his/her terminal degree and is in a residency or fellowship program.

Student/Predoctoral Member:  Individual member of the AASM or SRS who is pursuing an undergraduate, masters or doctoral degree. Students in the field of sleep technology are not eligible for this registration category and must register as an AAST member.

Resident/Postdoctoral Nonmember:  Individual who has received his/her terminal degree and is in a residency or fellowship program. In order to be eligible for this registration category, individuals must complete Section II.b. on the registration form. If Section II.b. is not completed, the APSS will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.

Student/Predoctoral Nonmember:  Individual who is pursuing an undergraduate, masters or doctoral degree. In order to be eligible for this registration category, individuals must complete Section II.b. on the registration form. If Section II.b. is not completed, the APSS will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.

AAST Member: Individual member of the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST).

Technologist: A sleep technician or sleep technologist who is not a member of the AAST.

Guest Passes: A registered attendee may elect to buy a guest pass.  Guest passes are for family members only and allow entrance to the exhibit hall and industry sponsored events only.  Guests must be 16 years of age in order to enter the exhibit hall.  List the first and last name of each registered guest on the registration form.

Credits

CME credit, CE credit and letters of attendance are not included in the general registration fee.  To apply for CME credit, CE credit for psychologists, CE contact hours for nurse practitioners or a letter of attendance, you must register and pay the appropriate fee.  These credit types are offered for SLEEP 2012 sessions only; they are not offered for AAST 34^th Annual Meeting sessions.

CECs are included in the AAST member general registration fee. Nonmembers interested in receiving CECs must register and pay the $20.00 fee. CECs are offered for AAST 34^th Annual Meeting sessions only. CECs are not offered for SLEEP 2012 sessions.

SLEEP 2012 Networking Reception

The SLEEP 2012 Networking Reception will be held from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Sheraton Boston.  This event provides you with the opportunity to socialize with other SLEEP 2012 attendees while celebrating the 26^th Annual Meeting.  The proceeds from this event will support the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) and the Sleep Research Society Foundation (SRSF); these foundations aim to promote the advancement of knowledge in the fields of sleep medicine and sleep research.

SRS Trainee Symposia Series

The 17th Annual Sleep Research Society Trainee Program will be held Saturday, June 9-June 10, 2012, at the Hynes Convention Center. The series is free to AASM and/or SRS student members. The deadline to register for the trainee program is April 25, 2012, or until sessions are full. Trainee Day registrations will not be accepted after April 25, 2012.

Confirmation

After registering for the meeting, registrants will receive confirmation via email. It is recommended that you bring your confirmation notice with you to the meeting. This will allow you to pick up your registration materials by using ExpressPass®. If there are any questions or discrepancies with your registration, the confirmation notice will provide the information necessary to quickly resolve the complication.