Slaapsymposium DREAMING 2026

Sleep Symposium DREAMING is the annual continuing education symposium for sleep care professionals in the Netherlands. Exercise therapists, psychologists, general practitioners, and nurses come together around themes such as insomnia, apnea, and burnout. Featuring lectures and parallel sessions by renowned speakers in Maarssen.

Sleep symposium for healthcare professionals in Maarssen

Sleep Symposium DREAMING is the regular annual meeting point for sleep care professionals from across the Netherlands. This symposium brings together exercise therapists, general practitioners, psychologists, mental health practice nurses, OSA nurses, and physiotherapists around current themes in sleep care. The 2026 edition is extra special: it coincides with the 12.5-year anniversary of Slaapoefentherapie. The location is InnStyle in Maarssen.

Themes that matter

The program covers topics encountered daily in the practice of sleep care professionals. These include chronic insomnia, the relationship between burnout and sleep, apnea in women, ACT for insomnia, sleep in Parkinson’s, and the influence of biorhythm and nutrition on sleep quality. The topics align with current developments in exercise therapy, physiotherapy, general practice, and mental healthcare.

Speakers with expertise

The symposium features a strong speaker program. Psychiatrist Dora Wynchank (PsyQ) speaks about sleep, hormonal fluctuations, and mental health. Clinical somnologist Prof. Dr. Sebastiaan Overeem (Kempenhaeghe) addresses sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease. Registered psychologist Annelies Smolders discusses chronic stress and recovery. Sleep coach Ingrid Verbeek highlights ACT for persistent sleep problems. Elly Kaldenberg shares expertise on nutrition and biorhythms. Healthcare psychologist and somnologist Vera van Raalte discusses apnea in women.

Program in Maarssen: plenary and parallel

The study day at InnStyle in Maarssen has a varied structure. The morning program starts with a plenary session, followed by parallel sessions in multiple rounds. Participants choose which in-depth sessions to attend, tailored to their own practice and interests. In between, there is time to visit the stands and meet fellow professionals. The day concludes with a networking reception.

Accreditation and continuing education points

Accreditation is being sought for multiple professional groups. Participation counts as professional continuing education for sleep care professionals who require continuing education points for their Quality Register or BIG registration. The number of places is limited, ensuring the atmosphere remains small-scale and collegial.

Register for this sleep continuing education event

Every year, the DREAMING Sleep Symposium attracts professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of sleep care and meet peers. Anyone who takes their professional development seriously will find a day full of professional content, new insights, and practical tools here. View the full program and speakers on the event page.

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