June 6 – June 10
Join us for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul!
Registration is now open for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting, inviting the global HTA community to engage in timely, cross-border dialogue on how HTA can shape the future of health systems.
Taking place in Istanbul, a city uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting invites the global HTA community to come together where perspectives, systems, and experiences naturally intersect. More than a conference, the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting is a platform for shaping the future of health systems across borders, across disciplines, and across levels of system maturity.
Register NowHealth systems worldwide are under unprecedented pressure. Rising costs, rapid technological change, climate impacts, and declining public trust are challenging long-standing ways of making decisions. Against this backdrop, the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting asks a critical question: What role should HTA play in shaping the systems of tomorrow?
The 2026 theme, “HTA As A System Shaper,” reflects a shift in thinking. HTA is no longer viewed solely as a technical exercise focused on individual technologies. Instead, it is increasingly recognized as a strategic, evidence-to-policy process that can influence governance, prioritization, equity, sustainability, and long-term system resilience. The Annual Meeting challenges participants to think beyond assessments and toward action— exploring how HTA can guide systemic change in diverse contexts around the world.
The plenary program is intentionally structured as a journey, moving from vision to action to implementation.
Plenary 1: HTA As A Shaper of Tomorrow’s Health Systems
This opening plenary sets the stage, exploring why HTA must evolve. Drawing voices from across the health ecosystem, including policy-makers, payers, innovators, academics, patients, and citizens, it examines how HTA can embed equity, trust, and sustainability into decision-making while anticipating future pressures through foresight, horizon scanning, and system-level thinking.
Plenary 2: From Evidence To Impact – HTA Driving Changes In Systems
Plenary 2 focuses on what is already happening. Through concrete examples from both established HTA systems and emerging contexts, this session highlights measurable, real-world impact: changes in policy, access, prioritization, collaboration, and system design. The emphasis is on outcomes: what shifted, who benefited, and what lessons can be transferred across settings.
Plenary 3: The How Of HTA – Methods, Tools, And Capacity For System Shaping
The final plenary delivers the how. It explores the methods, tools, institutional frameworks, and capacity-building strategies that enable HTA to move from reports to sustained change. Topics include methodological innovation, environmental sustainability, governance, financing, and context-sensitive capacity building, ensuring the conference closes with a practical roadmap for action.
Complementing the plenaries is a rich program of parallel sessions, panels, workshops, and posters organized across a wide range of thematic tracks, including:
Together, these tracks reflect high-impact topics in HTA practice today, from technical assessment and economic evaluation to equity, sustainability, governance, and implementation, ensuring relevance for both newcomers and experienced professionals.
Istanbul offers more than a stunning backdrop. Its position as a global bridge makes it an ideal setting for conversations about collaboration, capacity building, and shared challenges across regions. Hosting the Annual Meeting here reinforces HTAi’s commitment to inclusivity, global dialogue, and learning across contexts, particularly between established HTA systems and those still emerging.
Whether you are new to HTA or deeply embedded in the field, the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting is designed to meet you where you are. Newcomers will benefit from exposure to global expertise, foundational concepts, and real-world applications, while experienced community members will engage in advanced discussions on system stewardship, innovation, and the future direction of HTA practice.
Across all career stages, participants gain access to international leaders, practical tools, meaningful networking, and insights that extend far beyond the meeting itself.
Standard registration is open until May 28, 2026. Securing your place today ensures access to one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking HTAi Annual Meetings to date.
The HTAi Annual Meeting provides an impartial and inclusive platform for all those who are engaged or involved in HTA worldwide to meet and collaborate. It encourages international, cross-discipline relationship building that fosters involvement, empathy, and knowledge sharing. The program addresses opportunities and challenges that affect global progress and inspire the advancement of HTA. Taking place June 6–10 in Istanbul, Türkiye, this year’s meeting will focus on HTA as a system shaper— highlighting how evidence-informed decision-making can support more responsive, equitable, and sustainable healthcare.
Each year, a select number of media passes are available to accredited journalists, media professionals, and content creators with a demonstrated interest in health policy, innovation, and healthcare systems. Approved applicants will receive access to select sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities throughout the event.
For media inquiries, please contact: annualmeeting@htai.org, attention: media
To apply for a media pass, please follow the button below.
Apply HereThe HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting will bring together the voices, ideas, and innovations that define the evolving role of HTA in shaping stronger, more equitable health systems worldwide. This is your opportunity to contribute. Submit your abstract, apply for a Participation Grant, and join us in Istanbul this June!
Discover why the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting is a must-attend for those working in and adjacent to HTA. Discover how the event will spotlight issues that matter most to Türkiye and the region on a global stage, delve into the 2026 program themes, and gain expert insights on crafting a compelling oral or poster abstract that stands out. You’ll also hear firsthand from HTAi members about the professional connections, visibility, and opportunities the Annual Meeting has brought to their work.
This webinar is held in Turkish.
Join the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting International Scientific Program Committee (ISPC) to explore how artificial intelligence and digital health are reshaping health technology assessment— from how evidence is generated to how decisions are made. In this webinar, global experts will share practical insights on integrating AI into HTA, highlighting opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen data quality, and support more equitable access to care.
This webinar is held in English.