Delegate: Hungarian Pediatric Sleep Innovation annd Research Center
Delegate Short Bio: The Hungarian Pediatric Sleep Innovation and Research Center, located at the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, is a leading centre for paediatric sleep research and clinical care in Hungary. The centre is led by Assoc. Prof. Palma Benedek, MD, PhD habil, who, in collaboration with her colleagues, examines issues related to children’s sleep from a multidisciplinary perspective, encompassing clinical diagnostics, sleep disorder therapy and research projects.
Scope of Activity: Individual activity
Activity: The Hungarian Pediatric Sleep Innovation and Research Center, a division of the Heim Pál National Institute of Pediatrics, organized the first Hungarian Pediatric Sleep Conference in Budapest on 13 March 2026, which aligns with World Sleep Day. The distinguished professional gathering generated considerable interest, indicating that pediatric sleep is gaining prominence in pediatric health and discourse.
The purpose of the conference was to emphasize the significant role of children’s sleep and to provide a comprehensive overview of sleep research and the latest scientific achievements in the field of sleep medicine. Representatives from a variety of medical and related fields, including pediatrics, neurology, otolaryngology, psychology, child health care, dietetics, sleep diagnostics, physiotherapy, and special education, were in attendance at the event. This demonstrates that the examination and clinical approach to child sleep is now inseparable from a multidisciplinary approach.
Location: Budapest
Date of Activity: 13.03.2026
