Despite the network’s support, the motion by Councilor of States Damian Müller (24.4057), which called for the inclusion of sleep disorders as part of the national NCD strategy, was rejected. However, we welcome the Federal Council’s willingness to include the topic of sleep in the NCD successor strategy valid from 2029. Given the high health, social, and economic relevance of sleep disorders, we will advocate for the inclusion of this topic in the NCD Strategy 2029ff in the coming months.

The next networking event of Netzwerk Schlaf will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from approx. 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Take the opportunity for professional exchange and personal networking. Detailed information and the possibility for official registration will follow.

The Innsbruck Sleep Summit 2026 brings together international experts to explore current developments in sleep medicine from an interdisciplinary perspective. Keynotes by Claudio Bassetti, Diego Golombek, and Carlos Schenck provide insights into neurology, chronobiology, and REM sleep research. The focus is on interdisciplinary exchange and new impulses for the future of sleep medicine.

At the Health Day for members of the Swiss Parliament, the Sleep Network provided information on the importance of sleep for health, prevention, and economic costs. The discussions showed the growing interest in sleep as a health and socio-political issue. Our newly developed fact sheets on sleep and sleep health were made available to participants and met with interest. The fact sheets are now available for download on our website.

With a LinkedIn campaign, the Sleep Network is raising awareness about the importance of sleep for health, prevention, and quality of life.

How does our living environment affect health, well-being, and sleep? The research project URBASAN examines the links between the environment and health in the Neuchâtel mountains and is currently seeking participants. The findings are intended to help shape the health-promoting living environments of the future.

On behalf of Health Promotion Switzerland, Beobachter Verlag, in collaboration with the Sleep Network, has developed a sleep-themed chatbot that can be tested in the coming months. All content underpinning the Sleep Chatbot was provided or reviewed by experts from the Sleep Network. The Sleep Chatbot is available to everyone free of charge and without login or registration.

The German Sleep Foundation’s “German Sleep Award” is presented every two years to recognize outstanding achievements in sleep health, sleep research, and education. The award recognizes dedicated individuals, innovative projects, and employer initiatives that contribute to healthy sleep. The next award ceremony will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Berlin.