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◤ HTAi Board Election 2026 closes April 30
Voting has officially hit the halfway mark for the HTAi Board Election 2026. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of HTAi by selecting the leaders who will guide the Society’s mission to to support and promote the production, understanding, and use of health technology assessment that strengthens decision-making and improves health systems worldwide.
HTAi members play a vital role in ensuring the Board reflects the diversity, expertise, and global perspectives of our community. If you are a member in good standing for 2026, you should have received a secure electronic ballot via email from CES, an independent third-party electoral service managing the election. The email includes instructions for casting your vote using your unique ballot. If you are eligible but have not received your ballot, please contact boardelections@htai.org for support.
Not yet a 2026 member? Renew your membership today to take part and have your voice heard.
The HTAi Board Election 2026 will close on April 30, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Your vote gives you a direct voice in shaping the future of HTAi. Learn more about the candidates and submit your vote by clicking the button below.
Get to know the Candidates◤ HTAi Interest Groups 2025 Activity Report Now Available
HTAi Interest Groups bring together experts from around the world to tackle key challenges in HTA, fostering collaboration and enabling meaningful knowledge exchange across the global community.
The newly released HTAi Interest Groups 2025 Activity Report offers a comprehensive look at this work in action. It highlights the range of initiatives delivered over the past year, including projects, publications, workshops, and partnerships that are advancing the development and application of HTA worldwide.
From exploring emerging areas of focus to strengthening cross-sector collaboration, the report demonstrates how Interest Groups contribute to HTAi’s mission and support a more connected, informed HTA landscape.
Read the Report◤ Call for Nominations: HTAi Policy Forum Advisory Committee
HTAi has opened a call for nominations to fill two for-profit vacancies on the Policy Forum Advisory Committee (PFAC), a key group that helps guide the direction and impact of the Policy Forum Series.
This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic discussions shaping the future of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and support a platform that brings together global leaders from across sectors.
To learn more about the role, eligibility, and how to submit a nomination, follow the button below! Nominations close Monday, April 27, 2026.
Learn more◤ HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting News
Help spread the word about the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting
Attending the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting—or presenting this year?
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Explore the catalogueWATCH NOW: HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting Webinar, “AI & Digitalization in HTA: Enhancing Evidence, Equity, and Efficiency”
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.
Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, participants will unpack key challenges around ethics, policy, and methodology, while gaining strategies to build innovation-ready, sustainable health systems.
Speakers:
- Flora Wan | Program Manager, SickKids AI Service · The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
- Sedef Akinli Kocak | Director of Applied AI Projects · Vector Institute
- T. Ufuk Eren | Business at OECD (BIAC) Health Committee Member · TUSIAD/ OECDT
- Dr. Şükrü Mehmet Ertürk | Professor of Radiology and Chair of the Department of Radiology · Istanbul University School of Medicine
- Mark Parker | Director · ZEM Solutions
Program Spotlight: Workshops
Kick off the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting with a series of engaging pre-conference workshops, running June 6 and 7. These workshops bring together patients, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry experts to dive deep into practical skills, innovative approaches, and emerging topics in HTA. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your knowledge, explore new methodologies, or connect with global colleagues before the main conference begins, the workshops are a great way to learn, share, and collaborate in a focused, interactive environment.
Each week, we’ll be spotlighting the Annual Meeting workshops to help you plan your learning journey!
WS19 – Ethics And Equity In HTA For Emerging Technologies: Asia-Pacific Perspectives Through HTAsiaLink
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm
Track: Equity In HTA
Contributors: S. Dabak, W. Babidge, I. Mudla Binti Mohamed Ghazali, C. Ling-Chen, A. Suwantika
Experience Level: Basic
View Abstract RegisterWS20 – Unlocking HTA For Closing The Innovation-Implementation Gap: Co-Creating Global Principles For Implementing Novel Value Elements
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm
Track: Collaboration Around HTA
Contributors: J. Creeden, D. Wong-Rieger, S. Tunis, P. Adamkova, V. Raske
Experience Level: Basic
View Abstract RegisterWS21 – Communicating With Confidence: Presenting With Impact In HTA
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm
Track: Capacity Building In HTA
Contributors: K. Facey, C. Goodman, A. Prakash, D. Abushanab
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory
View Abstract Register#HTAi2026Istanbul Frequently Asked Questions
Planning for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting and have a few questions? We’ve made it easier to find what you need.
Our FAQ page brings together key information in one place, covering everything from registration and program details to workshops, on-site logistics, and what to expect throughout the week. Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning, it’s a helpful resource to support your planning.
We’ll continue to update the FAQ as new details are confirmed, so you can check back anytime for the latest information.
Explore the FAQ and get the information you need, all in one place.
Explore the Questions◤ A Look Back
HTAi 2026 Latin America Policy Forum Convenes in San José, Costa Rica
The HTAi 2026 Latin America (LATAM) Policy Forum convened in San José, Costa Rica, April 12-14. Leaders from across the region gathered for candid, focused dialogue on the realities of health policy decision-making, while also marking the LATAM Policy Forum’s 10-year anniversary.
The LATAM Policy Forum creates a unique space where industry and agencies come together to speak candidly, share perspectives, and explore what is truly valuable in health policy decision-making within a regional context. As part of HTAi’s Policy Forum Series, it contributes to a broader global platform for senior international experts to engage in public–private dialogue, advance HTA science and policy, and exchange ideas in a way that is both practical and forward-looking.
This year’s Forum centered around its 2026 Background Paper, “Artificial intelligence at ETESA: Transforming the way we generate evidence and make decisions”. The Background Paper is available for review on the LATAM Policy Forum page, under “Papers and Articles”.
A sincere thank you to the Forum Guest Chairs— Vania Canuto and Aurelio Mejia— as well as the Scientific Secretary team— Andrés Pichon-Riviere, Sebastian Garcia Marti, and Valentina Stacco— for helping make this year’s gathering both meaningful and memorable.
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◤ Register for the next HTAi Webinar: The Evidence Review Accelerator (TERA) – Helpful Tools and Tips for Information Specialists
Join us on April 28 for the next HTAi webinar, hosted by the HTAi Information Retrieval Interest Group: The Evidence Review Accelerator (TERA): Helpful Tools and Tips for Information Specialists.
This interactive session will explore how the Evidence Review Accelerator (TERA) can support faster, higher-quality systematic reviews. Designed with information specialists in mind, the workshop will highlight the most relevant tools through live demonstrations.
The session will be led by Justin Clark, developer of TERA and the Two-Week Systematic Review (2weekSR) methodology, who will share practical insights drawn from his experience conducting reviews and building these tools.
Participants will be guided through:
- Brief introduction to TERA.
- Demonstration of creating focused searches using the Word Frequency Analyser, SearchRefiner, Polyglot Search Translator and the Deduplicator.
- Demonstration of Generative AI-powered screening using MechaScreener.
- Demonstration of citation searching with SpiderCite.
- Using TERA Farmer to identify any further relevant studies missed by the database and citation search.
◤ HTA News from Around the World
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