◤ Breaking News
◤ Board Nominations Are Now Open!
The HTAi Board of Directors and its Nominating & Elections Committee are looking to recruit members in good standing to join the Board. To support interested members in preparing their nomination submissions, we have compiled the following essential information.
The 2026 Board will seek to fill the following positions and terms:
Three (3) positions of Director with a term of three years (2026-2029). These positions are eligible for re-election to a total of six (6) years of service.d related fields. We welcome applications from across this wide community so that our governance continues to mirror the diversity and richness of the international HTA
As a Board member, you will be expected to play a central role in guiding the strategies to meet the overall mission of HTAi, to support and promote the production, understanding, and use of health technology assessment that strengthens decision-making and improves health systems worldwide. HTAi actively maintains a Board that reflects the breadth of our global community, and we always strive to strengthen the range of voices and experiences represented. HTAi’s work is shaped by contributions from every region and from people involved in HTA, policy, research, patient and public involvement, and related fields. We welcome applications from across this wide community so that our governance continues to mirror the diversity and richness of the international HTA ecosystem.
The Board are seeking individuals with the following particular expertise and attributes to add to the Board:
Essential
- An understanding of HTA and commitment to the HTAi Mission and Vision
- Experience in leadership and governance of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and experience with strategic planning and its execution
- A collaborative team player who interacts effectively with other Board members in a constructive manner
- Credibility, integrity, and high ethical standards
- Time and ability to serve on the Board with a minimum of 4 meetings per year, 2 strategic planning sessions, 1 orientation session, one AGM, and serving on 2 Board Committees that meet at least 4 times a year, and time and ability to chair one of the Committees.
Desirable
- Experience in business innovation, fundraising, and strategic development.
- Background in a HTA agency or academia
- Resides in North America, Central and South America, Africa, or Asia.
- If the candidate has experience in membership & sponsorship engagement, recruitment and retention, or legal expertise (LL.B. or equivalent), it may be considered an additional asset.
Reminder: All 2025 memberships expired on December 31, 2025. Only members in good standing are eligible to run for election, nominate members, and vote. If you have not established your 2026 membership, renew your membership today to ensure you can participate. Nominations are open at 08:00 MST on Friday, February 6, 2026, and close at 23:59 MST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Learn more and submit a nomination◤ HTAi Annual Meeting Registration is Open!
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.
A Bold and Timely Theme: HTA As A System Shaper
Health 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.
Register Early and Save
Early Bird registration is open until March 26, 2026, offering reduced rates compared to standard registration. Securing your place early not only guarantees savings but ensures access to one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking HTAi Annual Meetings to date.
VAT 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.
A Plenary Program Designed to Go Deep— and Move Forward
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.
A Comprehensive Program with Depth Across Tracks
Interested in learning more about the program? Visit the Annual Meeting website, where you can explore the full scope of the meeting program in advance. The Schedule-at-a-Glance offers a high-level view of how the week will unfold, while dedicated program pages introduce the Keynote and Plenary Speakers, outline the Panel and Workshop sessions, and highlight opportunities for learning, discussion, and connection. Together, these resources provide a clear sense of the depth, diversity, and practical value of the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting—and help participants plan a meeting experience aligned with their interests and goals.
The program is organized across a wide range of thematic tracks, including:
- Assessment of Healthcare Technologies
- Breakthrough and New Approaches in HTA
- Capacity Building in HTA
- Collaboration Around HTA
- Environmental Sustainability in HTA
- Equity in HTA
- Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research
- Horizon Scanning and Early Dialogue
- Implementing HTA Programs at Multiple Levels
- Policy and Impact of HTA
- Stakeholder Engagement in HTA
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.
Value for Newcomers and Established Voices Across the HTA Community
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.
Why Istanbul?
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.
Learn More and Register◤ Call for For-Profit Members: Latin America Policy Forum
The Forum brings together senior HTA leaders and stakeholders to exchange ideas, explore policy trends, and advance HTA practice across the region. Organizations with established or emerging operations in Latin America are especially encouraged to apply.
Why join?
Members gain exclusive access to senior decision-makers, participate in high-level policy discussions, gain early insights into evolving HTA practices, engage directly with HTAi leadership, and showcase their organization’s leadership.
New members will participate in the 2026 LATAM Policy Forum in San José, Costa Rica (April 13–14, 2026).
Join the LATAM Policy Forum◤ Call for Applications: Global Policy Forum Chair
HTAi is inviting applications for the role of Chair, Global Policy Forum (GPF) — a senior leadership position guiding the strategic direction of HTAi’s invitation-only Global Policy Forum, which brings together global leaders from HTA agencies, industry, and key stakeholders to advance high-level policy dialogue.
This paid, three-year appointment (with the possibility of one renewal) requires an average commitment of approximately one day per week, with peak periods around the annual Global Policy Forum in late January and the HTAi Annual Meeting in June. Travel and accommodation for required meetings are covered. We are seeking candidates with strong credibility across international HTA and industry networks, excellent facilitation skills, and experience working in diverse, global environments.
Application deadline: March 6, 2026
Learn About Role and Apply◤ Network News
◤ Upcoming HTAi Webinar: INESSS Strategy for the Integration of Environmental Considerations
Date: February 12 | Time: 7:00 – 8:00 am MST (14.00-15.00 GMT)
Hosted by the HTAi Environmental Sustainability in HTA (ESHTA) Working Group, this webinar will explore how INESSS (Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux) is integrating environmental considerations into health and social care decision-making. Learn about their evolving strategy and what it means for HTA practice globally.
What you’ll learn:
- Emerging international practices for integrating environmental impacts into HTA
- Recent evidence on environmental considerations in health and social care systems
- The evolving role of HTA agencies in supporting sustainable decision-making
Speaker:
- Pascale Lehoux – Scientific Vice-President, INESSS & Full Professor, Université de Montréal (Canada)
Pascale will share how environmental sustainability is being incorporated into HTA, evaluation processes, and policy guidance in Québec, drawing on INESSS horizon scanning and scientific monitoring activities.
Chair:
- Melissa Pegg – Senior Research Consultant, York Health Economics Consortium & Chair, HTAi ESHTA Working Group
This session is particularly relevant for HTA professionals, policymakers, hospital and health system representatives, industry partners, and anyone committed to advancing environmentally sustainable healthcare.
Register Now◤ Upcoming HTAi Webinar: How Global Policy Changes Are Reshaping HTA for Rare Diseases
Date: February 19 | Time: 13:00 pm – 14:30 pm MST (20:00-21:30 GMT)
Healthcare systems worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of reducing their environmental footprint—and hospitals are no HTAi’s Rare Disease Interest Group will celebrate 2026 Rare Disease Day with a conversation on how global policy changes are reshaping HTA processes for rare disease technologies.
The webinar aims to update the global HTA community on recent advances in rare disease policy, particularly following the adoption of the World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution on Rare Diseases, and to explore its implications for HTA systems globally.
The multi-stakeholder expert panel will discuss how global policy commitments can translate into meaningful regional, national, and local action within HTA. This event is the inaugural webinar in a year-long webinar series, catalyzing discussions on how legislative changes in health systems are reshaping HTA for rare diseases through regional real-world case studies and examples.
Register Now◤ HTAi Spotlight: Rare Diseases Interest Group
As part of our HTAi IGnITE series, recorded in Buenos Aires during the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting, we sat down with the HTAi Rare Diseases Interest Group (IG) to learn more about their work, achievements, and plans for the year ahead.
In this interview, the group discusses:
- Significant accomplishments over the past year
- How they engage and connect with members globally
- Emerging topics in Rare Diseases in HTA and how the IG is navigating them
- Focus areas for 2026 and beyond
Learn how the Rare Diseases Interest Group is contributing to thoughtful and evidence-driven HTA.
◤ HTAi Patient & Citizen Involvement in HTA Interest Group Shares New eBook
The HTAi Patient and Citizen Involvement in HTA Interest Group (PCIG) is excited to announce the release of the second edition of Patient Involvement in HTA, edited by PCIG members Karen Facey, Ann Single, and Anke-Peggy Holtorf. This open-access eBook is now available for readers worldwide.
Building on the 2017 edition, the new version:
- Revisits key concepts in patient and citizen involvement
- Introduces new methods for engagement
- Provides an updated overview of approaches across jurisdictions — including many new countries not covered previously
A heartfelt thanks to the 120 experts, including many PCIG members, who contributed chapters and shared their expertise. This book is a significant resource for advancing meaningful patient and citizen involvement in HTA globally.
Access the eBook◤ HTAi is Hiring: Project Coordinator, Annual Meeting
HTAi is seeking a Project Coordinator, Annual Meetings to support planning and delivery of our 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul (June 6–10, 2026). This is a six-month, full-time contract with potential for extension, working remotely with some international travel required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating end-to-end planning and delivery of the Annual Meeting
- Supporting committees, speakers, sponsors, and delegates
- Managing logistics, communications, and event platforms
- Supporting sponsorship, grants administration, and on-site delivery
More details available via the button below. Apply by: Monday, 23 February 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
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