By Lydia Pelliccia, BRPT’s Communications Director
The recent World Sleep Conference 2025 in Singapore brought together more than 4,000 professionals from around the globe, highlighting the diversity, innovation, and collaboration shaping the future of sleep medicine. BRPT President Amber Allen, MBA, RPSGT, RST, CCSH and President-Elect Steve Glinka, MPH, RPSGT proudly represented BRPT, contributing their expertise to international conversations about technologist training, credentialing, and the implementation of emerging technologies.
Amber Allen: Elevating Technologist Education on a Global Stage
On September 7, Amber presented USA Reality: BRPT as a Model for Training and Expert Certification Around the World during the technologist session. She shared how BRPT’s STAR program can expand technologist education across global markets, underscoring the critical value of credentialing.
Amber was joined by speakers from Italy, Portugal, Australia, and France – many of whom had also presented at the first International Sleep Tech Conference in Valmontone, Italy. Representing the U.S., Amber emphasized collaboration and the idea that “we’re better together” when advancing the role of technologists worldwide.
Beyond her presentation, Amber had the honor of meeting Dr. Ahmed BaHammam, President of the Asian Society of Sleep Medicine, gaining insights into how sleep medicine is practiced across regions. She also experienced the rich cultural welcome of the conference, including Singapore’s traditional lion dance during the opening ceremony.
Reflecting on the event, Amber shared her excitement about the growing global technologist presence and the World Sleep Society’s commitment to expanding that representation even further at World Sleep 2027 in Montreal.
Steve Glinka: Harnessing Innovation in Sleep Technology
Steve took the stage during the Sleep Science, Technology, and Economy Symposium – Golden Triangle, at the invitation of Dr. Rayleigh Chiang, head of the International Sleep Science & Technology Association (ISSTA).
His talk focused on how to operationalize novel home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) devices, both for large-scale systems and local clinic settings. The symposium explored topics ranging from the economic burden of sleep disorders to pediatric sleep health, with climate change emerging as a recurring theme in discussions around children’s health.
Steve’s international experience extended beyond the conference sessions. He was invited to a private dinner hosted by Dr. Chen-yuan Yung, Ambassador from Taipei to Singapore, where conversations spanned global sleep disorders and even the role of tea in improving circadian rhythms. Among leading physicians, researchers, and industry professionals, Steve proudly highlighted the pivotal role BRPT credentialed technologists play in advancing global sleep medicine.
From expanding technologist training opportunities to operationalizing new technologies, BRPT’s presence at World Sleep 2025 underscored the organization’s commitment to global collaboration. Both Amber and Steve’s contributions showcased how credentialed technologists are shaping the future of sleep medicine – ensuring the profession is recognized, valued, and prepared to meet worldwide challenges.
As we look toward World Sleep 2027 in Montreal, the message is clear: the future of sleep health depends on working together, across borders and disciplines, to elevate standards and strengthen the role of technologists worldwide.