UPCOMING EVENTNetworking Dinner: OSA & Inspire Sleep
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 · The Westin Edina Galleria
Join the Minnesota Obesity Society for an evening of connection and clinical learning. Over dinner at The Westin Edina Galleria, Dr. Ian Lalich of Inspire Sleep will explore the disease state of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), its overlap with obesity, and what emerging treatment options mean for your patients and practice.
Reserve Your Spot
This event is free for MNObesity members and $35 for non-members. Members will receive a registration code by email. Enter it at checkout to attend at no cost. Not a member yet? Join now before registering and your seat is free, plus you'll enjoy member benefits all year.
Seating is limited to 35 attendees, so we encourage you to register early. Registration closes once we reach capacity.
WHAT TO EXPECTSchedule of Events
Arrive at 5:30pm for cocktail hour and casual networking before a seated dinner. Dr. Lalich's presentation follows, with time afterward to continue the conversation with colleagues.
Cocktail Hour5:30pm
Dinner6:30pm
Presentation: OSA & Inspire Sleep7:30pm
Networking & Closing8:30pm
MEET YOUR SPEAKERDr. Ian Lalich, MD
Dr. Ian Lalich is an Otolaryngologist specializing in sleep medicine, rhinology, and head & neck oncologic surgery. He completed his residency at Mayo Clinic and serves as Medical Director of Otolaryngology at M Health Fairview, where he was named Physician of the Year at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in 2022. He is also a clinical instructor at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lalich will walk us through the disease state of obstructive sleep apnea, its connection to obesity, and where Inspire therapy fits in the treatment landscape.