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◤ HTAi Board Election 2026 is now open
Voting is officially underway 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 2026 Annual Meeting News
Upcoming 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
HTAi Annual Meeting Standard Registration Open
Taking place June 6–10 in Istanbul, Türkiye, the HTAi Annual Meeting will bring together the global HTA community for timely, cross-border conversations on how HTA can support stronger, more sustainable health systems. Set in a city that naturally connects Asia, Africa, and Europe, the meeting creates space for diverse perspectives and approaches to come together and explore emerging challenges, and discuss how HTA can support stronger, more sustainable decision-making across different health systems.
The meeting is moving forward as planned, and information about HTAi’s statement regarding the Annual Meeting is available on the registration page.
Register today to join the global HTA community in Istanbul this June!
Register NowVAT Information
All registration fees for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting include 20% Turkish VAT, as required by national regulations. This VAT is applied to all registration, workshop, and social event fees, regardless of the participant’s country of residence or usual VAT status. Participants or organizations that would typically be VAT-exempt may submit their registration receipt and supporting documentation directly to the Republic of Türkiye to seek reimbursement in accordance with local government procedures.
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Program Spotlight: Plenary Three
The Plenary program is intentionally structured as a journey, moving from vision to action to implementation. This week, we’re highlighting the last part of the journey with Plenary Three.
Plenary Three | The How Of HTA: Methods, Tools, & Capacity For System Shaping
Building on Plenary One’s high-level vision (“why”) and Plenary Two’s real-world examples (“what”), Plenary Three delivers the “how-to” — a practical, forward-looking discussion on turning HTA outputs into enduring practice. The session will emphasize methodological innovation, technical feasibility, and the conditions required to support HTA within decision-making processes across diverse contexts.
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!
WS13 – Advancing Health Technology Assessment Capacity Through Systems Analysis, Innovative Tools And Methods For Strengthening Across Diverse Contexts
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Track: Evidence Retrieval & Synthesis
Contributors: R. Kachach, M. Alkhaldi, S. Ahmed, M. Kheirandish, M. Jameleddine, S. Dallal, H. Al Mudaihem
Experience Level: Advanced
View Abstract RegisterWS14 – Early Awareness And Maturity Readiness In Health Technology Assessment
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Track: Horizon Scanning, Early Awareness And Early Dialogue
Contributors: M. Otte, H. Dauben, O. Noceti, N. Ibargoyen-Roteta, I. Gutierrez-Ibarluzea
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory
View Abstract RegisterWS15 – The HB-HTA Roadmap: Foundational Knowledge, Real-World Case Studies, And Application In Digital Health
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Track: Assessment of Healthcare Technologies
Contributors: R. Di Bidino, I. Lipska, L. Sampietro-Colom, R. Charter, A. Dutta Majumdar, Y. Nokhepheyi, E. Tsiasiotis, Y. Chen, C. Birck, A. Cicchetti
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory
View Abstract RegisterWS16 – Unlocking Health Technology Assessment Impact Assessment As The Pathway To Transforming Evidence Into Real-World Results
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Track: Policy And Impact Of HTA
Contributors: J. Blasco Amaro, S. Puddicombe, S. Söderholm Werkö, A. Ruether, T. Schuller
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory
View Abstract RegisterWS17 – Accelerating HTA Evidence Synthesis With ASReview: Transparent And Reproducible AI-Supported Screening
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm
Track: Evidence Retrieval & Synthesis
Contributors: J. Bergmann, K. Monschau
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory
View Abstract RegisterWS18 – Embedding Indigenous Voices In Health Technology Assessment: Towards An Indigenous Declaration On Equity And System Shaping
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm
Track: Equity In HTA
Contributors: R. Manuel, T. Simpson, M. Stephens, J. Thomas
Experience Level: Basic
View Abstract RegisterSponsor the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting
HTAi Annual Meeting is a dynamic forum for sharing ideas, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of health technology assessment worldwide. Sponsoring the 2026 Annual Meeting positions your organization at the centre of these critical conversations. Sponsors gain meaningful visibility among key decision-makers, direct access to leading HTA professionals, and opportunities to build lasting partnerships across sectors and regions.
With tailored sponsorship options for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, your support helps advance innovation, equity, and evidence-informed decision-making — while demonstrating your commitment to strengthening resilient, inclusive, and sustainable health systems globally.
Learn More◤ A Look Back
Watch on-demand: HTAi Webinars
INESSS Strategy for the Integration of Environmental Considerations
Hosted by the HTAi Environmental Sustainability in HTA (ESHTA) Working Group, this webinar will explore how the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) is integrating environmental considerations into health and social care decision-making, with a focus on their evolving strategy and its implications for HTA practice.
Check out the trailer below.
How to Cover Environmental Aspects for HTA at Hospital Level
Healthcare systems around the world are increasingly aware of their environmental footprint. At the same time, integrating environmental sustainability into Health Technology Assessment (HTA) processes has become a growing priority. This webinar will explore how hospitals can include environmental criteria when assessing, purchasing, and implementing health technologies.
Check out the trailer below.
◤ Network News
◤ 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.
◤ Call for Expressions of Interest: PCIG Leadership Roles
The Patient and Citizen Involvement Interest Group (PCIG) is inviting members to join its Steering Committee; a Co-Chair position and the Vice Chair position are available for the 2026–2029 term. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership, help guide the direction of the Interest Group, and contribute to advancing patient and citizen involvement in health technology assessment.
If you have experience participating in HTAi and PCIG activities and are ready to take an active role in shaping the group’s work, we encourage you to apply!
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