Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea
Associate Society Member of World Sleep Society
Registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975)
Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea
Welcomes you
IASSA is a non-profit organization started at Chennai in 2012 and it is the first national-level association to address the scientific demands of surgeons interested in this field and registered under "The Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975) on 14th Aug 2012".
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The main aim and objective of IASSA is to act as a bridge between different sleep societies, supporting and encouraging worldwide exchange of clinical information and scientific studies related to sleep apnoea.
Dear Delegates,
Warm greetings from the International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS) and the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea (IASSA)!
We are delighted to officially announce ISSS-IASSACON 2026, set to take place in Mumbai from February 20th to 22nd, 2026. This prestigious conference marks a significant milestone in the field of Sleep Surgery, bringing together global experts and thought leaders to share their insights, experiences, and innovations.
Theme: “Worldwide Wisdom in Sleep Surgery: A Global Perspective”
ISSS-IASSACON 2026 offers a structured and comprehensive scientific program, featuring more than 100 distinguished faculty—the leading names in Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery. This event provides a unique platform to present your experiences, share your knowledge, and engage in high- level scientific discussions with key opinion leaders, clinicians, and researchers.
A key highlight of the conference is its multidisciplinary approach to Sleep Medicine, bringing together specialists from ENT, pulmonology, neurology, dentistry, psychiatry, and faciomaxillary surgeons. This collaborative model ensures a holistic perspective on sleep disorders and their management.
The conference will feature an outstanding line-up of renowned international and national speakers, delivering keynote lectures, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and orations, ensuring an unparalleled learning experience.
Additionally, ISSS-IASSACON 2026 presents exciting academic opportunities, including Award Paper Sessions for consultants and postgraduate trainees, offering a chance to present research at an international level. A Quiz Competition, testing knowledge in sleep medicine and surgery. Poster Presentations, allowing participants to showcase their work in an engaging academic setting.
With unmatched learning, networking, and career-enhancing opportunities, this conference promises to be a truly unforgettable event.
We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Mumbai!
Dr. Vikas Agrawal
Program Chair, ISSS-IASSACON 2026
About us
Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea (IASSA) started at Chennai in 2012 and it is the first national-level association to address the scientific demands of surgeons interested in this field formed with the guidance and encouragement of Prof. Mohan Kameswaran and Prof. E.C. Vinaya Kumar, who are the Patron of this association. Dr. Seemab Shaikh, Founder President, Dr. P. Vijaya Krishnan, Founder Secretary, and Dr. Gowri Shankar, Founder Treasurer further took initiatives to formulate the Bylaws and got it registered under "The Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act27 of 1975) on 14th Aug 2012".
The main aim and objective of IASSA is to act as a bridge between different sleep societies, supporting and encouraging the worldwide exchange of clinical information and scientific studies related to sleep apnoea. Because sleep health will be advanced by information, IASSA will strive to advance knowledge about snoring and sleep apnoea and its disorders amongst both healthcare workers and the general public. This will include both education about the means to "healthy sleep" as well as awareness of the adverse consequences of sleep dysfunction on the quality of life and the health of an individual.
In 2013, IASSA was recognized and became the Associate body of World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) which was one of the important milestones for IASSA and now we have become the associate society of World Sleep Society (WSS).
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Every year we conduct Annual National Conference, Live Surgical workshops and CME programs across the country.
Recently we have started the Certified Training Program (CTP) under the aegis of IASSA which is a 2 months training program at various IASSA accredited Institutions.
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How to become a member of IASSA?
As per our decision taken during our General Body meeting on 02/04/2016, we have suspended our online registration.
Those who wish to become members have to send the completely filled up registration form available on our website by email to iassasecretariat@gmail.com.
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Once the Governing Body members approve, we will communicate it to you and then you can send the membership fee by cheque or demand draft or you can request us to send a link to make the payment by NEFT/ IMPS.
As per our decision taken during our General Body Meeting on 03/03/2018, we have made the membership fee the same for both Life members and Associate members and after completion of postgraduation, the associate members are requested to submit their degree certificate copy to the secretariat. Once it is approved by the Governing body members, they will become a Life member.
ACTIVITIES
Making A Difference
ISSS-IASSA CON2026
12th Annual Conference of IASSA
14th Annual Meeting of ISSS
20, 21 & 22 Feb 2026
@ Mumbai
IASSA Certified Training Program
"Basic to Advanced lecture series on Sleep Apnoea" Login www.entclassroom.com to participate in the discussions with eminent speakers across the globe...
Contact us
IASSA Secretary,
1, 1st Cross St, Off II Main Road,
Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600028,
Tamil Nadu
+91 9884696362