◤ Breaking News
◤ Nominations for David Banta and Sigrid Droste Awards Close Next Week
The David Banta Award honors individuals who have made outstanding and lasting international contributions to the development and use of HTA over their careers.
The Sigrid Droste Ethics Award recognizes members who have made significant contributions to ethics in HTA, with three categories celebrating achievements at different career stages.
Learn more about the Awards and nomination requirements via the button below.
Learn more and download nomination forms◤ Membership Renewals and New/Updated Categories for 2026
Renew your HTAi membership and stay connected in the year ahead!
Renewal notifications have now been sent to members’ inboxes. Ensure your membership remains active to continue enjoying HTAi benefits, including cutting-edge HTA resources, free online access and discounted publishing fees for the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC), as well as events, networking opportunities, and Interest Groups. If you have not received a renewal notice, please email membership@htai.org for assistance.
Membership Category Changes
HTAi is pleased to announce a series of updates to our membership structure, designed to strengthen equity, support global participation, and recognize long-term contributors to the Society.
New: Alumni Membership Category
We have launched a new Alumni Membership category to honour retired individuals who have contributed at least 10 years of service or membership to HTAi.
This category is available to members who are fully retired from professional work and do not hold paid advisory or consulting roles.
Annual fee: $65 USD.
Updated: Patient and Consumer Volunteer Membership
To support global accessibility, the annual fee for Patient and Consumer Volunteers has been reduced to $30 USD.
In addition, the fee is now waived for applicants from Low-Income Countries.
Updated: Student Membership Fee Waiver for Low-Income Countries
Students from Low-Income Countries are now eligible for a full membership fee waiver, ensuring that emerging voices in HTA can engage without financial barriers.
Maintaining Our Commitment to Equity
These changes align with HTAi’s commitment to ensuring inclusive and equitable access to the global HTA community. We encourage eligible individuals to explore these updated categories and connect with us at membership@htai.org with any questions.
Visit our Membership Page◤ Updates from the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting
Abstract and Participation Grant Submissions Now Closed
The Abstract and Participation Grant submission systems are now closed. Thank you to all who contributed for your submissions and enthusiasm. We look forward to the outstanding presentations, meaningful connections, and rich knowledge sharing that will make the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting an exceptional and memorable event.
Venue Spotlight: Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Centre
The HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting will be held at Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC), one of Istanbul’s premier conference venues, located in the vibrant heart of the city with easy access to hotels, restaurants, and iconic attractions.
Main conference sessions will take place in Rumeli Hall, a modern, versatile space with sweeping views of the Bosphorus and state-of-the-art technology to support dynamic presentations and discussions. Rumeli Hall also has its own dedicated entrance:
Harbiye, Taşkışla Cd. No:7, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul
With over 24 years of hosting international events, Rumeli Hall continues to be a trusted hub for delegates from around the globe. Get ready to experience world-class meetings in one of Istanbul’s most exciting locations.
Explore the VenueAnnouncing Our 2026 Keynote Speaker: Jennifer C. Goldsack
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer C. Goldsack, Founder and CEO of the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), as the Keynote Speaker for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye. DiMe is a non-profit dedicated to advancing digital medicine to optimize human health, and Jennifer’s work focuses on practical approaches to the safe, effective, and equitable use of digital technologies in healthcare and health research.
Jennifer brings a unique perspective as both a patient navigating late-stage cancer and a former elite athlete— a Pan American Games champion, Olympian, and former world record holder— adding urgency and authenticity to her commitment to reshaping healthcare.
She also serves on the board of Sage Bionetworks, contributes to the World Economic Forum’s Digital Health Action Collaborative, and participates in multiple national health committees, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ NCVHS. Jennifer holds a master’s in chemistry from the University of Oxford, a master’s in the history and sociology of medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from George Washington University.
Her work centers on practical approaches to the safe, effective, and equitable use of digital technologies to improve health, healthcare, and health research, making her insights especially relevant to HTAi delegates exploring the future of HTA.
◤ Call for Applications: Six Technical Officer Positions for HTAi Interest Groups
HTAi’s Interest Groups are seeking new Technical Officers, a unique opportunity to contribute, collaborate, and support work advancing key areas of HTA. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced professional, this role connects you with peers from around the world.
Positions are open in six IGs: Ethics in HTA, Hospital-Based HTA, HTA in Developing Countries, Medical Devices, Patient & Citizen Involvement, and Real World Evidence & Artificial Intelligence. Technical Officers will serve a 12-month term (Jan–Dec 2026) with remuneration of $2,000 CAD plus other benefits.
Application deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025.
Note: Applicants must be HTAi members in good standing. Membership can be renewed here.
For full details on the IGs, responsibilities, and how to apply follow the button below!
Learn More and Apply◤ Call for Expressions of Interest: Not-for-Profit Membership Opportunity in HTAi’s Global Policy Forum
HTAi invites not-for-profit organizational members to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to join the Global Policy Forum (GPF), which brings together organizations engaged with HTA bodies worldwide to discuss methods, policies, and decision-making. EOIs from all regions are welcome, with particular encouragement for submissions from underrepresented areas including Japan, France, the broader MENA region, and parts of Europe and North America.
Benefits of Global Policy Forum Membership
Global Policy Forum membership offers several advantages, including:
- Attendance by two senior representatives at GPF meetings, fostering relationshipbuilding in an informal setting with peers from various sectors involved in HTA.
- Engagement in structured discussions around HTA policy and decision-making,
providing a unique “safe harbour” environment for open dialogue. - Access to insights on HTA developments and the opportunity to contribute to
forward-looking discussions on its implications. - Opportunities to engage directly with HTAi Board Members to explore the Society’s
future direction. - Recognition of your organization’s strategic alignment with HTAi, in Society
publications, reports, and on the HTAi website.
Benefits of HTAi organizational membership:
- HTAi’s premier events and Interest Groups, including member rates to the renowned HTAi Annual Meeting.
- Eligibility to apply for limited membership in the HTAi Policy Forum.
- An international network of HTA experts, leaders, policymakers, stakeholders, and
thought-innovators. - Free online access to IJTAHC, the International Journal of Technology Assessment
in Health Care. - Listing of your organization’s membership on the HTAi website.
- Access to HTAi newsletter to submit job postings, RFPs, and more!
Not-for-profit organizations interested in joining the HTAi Global Policy Forum are required to hold both Forum membership and organizational membership in the Society.
EOI deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025.
For full details on the opportunity and requirements, follow the button below.
Learn More and Submit an EOI◤ Network News
◤ Upcoming HTAi Webinar | Bridging HTA and Public Health: Launch of HTAi’s Awareness Video and Expert Discussion
Join the HTAi Public Health Interest Group for a webinar exploring and celebrating the launch of a new awareness video highlighting the vital role of HTA in public health.
The session will feature the premiere of the video, which explores how HTA and public health intersect to improve health outcomes and inform decision-making. An opening address will outline public health priorities and challenges, followed by a panel discussion with international experts on HTA’s role within public health systems and the importance of cross-sector collaboration.
Gain valuable insights into the impact of HTA on public health and learn why this integration is more relevant than ever. Register today!
Register for the Webinar◤ HTAi establishes new Working Group on Dynamic HTA
HTAi is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Working Group on Dynamic HTA!
This initiative was launched to consolidate approaches related to Early HTA, Lifecycle HTA, and Living HTA into practical guidance, tools, and case studies. The goal is to support HTA bodies and stakeholders in moving from theory to implementation. The new Working Group, established in mid-October by the Scientific Development and Capacity Building Committee, also aims to clarify boundaries and complementarities among these approaches, reduce fragmentation, and enable agencies at different levels of maturity — from nascent to well-established — to adopt sequential and adaptive methods tailored to their specific contexts. The Dynamic HTA Working Group is led by Ramiro Gilardino and Nicole Mittmann.
More Details◤ HTAi Ethics Interest Group Opens Call for Co-Chairs
Call for Applications: HTAi Ethics IG Co-Chairs
The HTAi Ethics Interest Group (IG) is seeking applications for its next Co-Chairs. The Ethics IG brings together HTA professionals interested in ethical issues, offering opportunities for education, collaboration, and developing tools that address key challenges in ethics and HTA.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to expand your leadership experience, strengthen your professional network, and help shape ethical dialogue and practices across the global HTA community.
About the Role
Co-Chairs provide strategic and operational leadership, chair meetings, plan activities, submit required materials, and represent the Ethics IG on the HTAi Interest Group Steering Committee.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants must be HTAi members in good standing, have actively participated in the Ethics IG over the past three years, and have at least three years of experience working on the ethical domain of HTA. Participation may include attending IG events or contributing to IG projects, along with professional or academic experience in ethics and HTA.
Apply by December 10, 2025.
Learn more and apply◤ IJTAHC Opens Call for Reviewers, Deputy Editor
Apply to Be an IJTAHC Reviewer
The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC) is seeking reviewers with expertise across HTA, including systematic reviews, health economics, modelling, clinical epidemiology, decision analysis, patient/citizen issues, digital health, diagnostics, ethics, health policy, qualitative methods, horizon scanning, and more.
Reviewing for IJTAHC supports your professional development and contributes to the global HTA community.
To apply, email Wendy Babidge (eic.ijtahc@cambridge.org) with a short CV outlining your areas of expertise by 31 January 2026.
Apply to Be a Deputy Editor
IJTAHC is also recruiting a new Deputy Editor. Candidates should have substantial experience in HTA and evidence-based medicine, strong publication records, and excellent English writing skills. Additional expertise in qualitative research, patient/citizen involvement, health policy, health economics (including normative/policy aspects of priority setting), equity, or ethics is welcome.
The role involves managing up to 20 articles per year, supporting Associate Editors, identifying reviewers, and making recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief. This voluntary position requires regular engagement with the journal platform (4–5 hours/week) and includes membership on the Editorial Board.
To apply, submit a brief application letter and CV to Wendy Babidge (eic.ijtahc@cambridge.org) by 31 December 2025.
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