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◤ Get to know the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting
Join us in one of the world’s most dynamic and strategically located cities, Istanbul, for the 2026 HTAi Annual Meeting. Poised at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Istanbul offers a unique meeting point for the global HTA community. Next year’s event is more than just a conference, it is an opportunity to engage across borders, strengthen regional collaborations, and explore the evolving HTA landscape in a setting where diverse perspectives naturally converge.
Whether you’re looking to share insights, learn from emerging markets, or deepen your understanding of HTA systems in this critical border region, Istanbul is the place to be in 2026.
Want to learn more about the Annual Meeting? Check out our 2025 recap in our “A Look Back” section or visit the 2026 Annual Meeting website via the button below!
Visit the Website◤ Review the HTAi Strategic Plan
HTAi’s draft 2025–2027 Strategic Plan is now available—and we invite you to review it ahead of upcoming consultation activities.
A Strategic Plan defines an organization’s purpose, priorities, and intended impact. For HTAi, this plan is more than a roadmap, it’s a tool to remain aligned with the evolving needs of the global HTA community. Reflecting today’s fast-changing health and policy landscape, this new plan moves to a shorter, two-year cycle to allow for greater agility, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement.
The Plan outlines five strategic pillars: Scientific Exchange, People, Capacity Building, Advocacy, and Global, each supported by an operational approach focused on convening, listening, connecting, adapting, and supporting.
Over the next three months, HTAi will host a global consultation to gather feedback. Opportunities to participate will include:
- A survey (open throughout the consultation period)
- Regional webinars across six global regions
- Engagement with key groups including the Legacy Advisory Council, Interest Group Chairs, and PFAC
Your input is essential. Follow the button below to read the draft Strategic Plan and prepare to take part in the consultation.
◤ Join us in Tunis, Tunisia, for the HTAi MENA Regional Meeting!
Looking to connect with HTA leaders in the MENA region?
Join us in Tunis, Tunisia for the HTAi Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Meeting, taking place September 24–25, 2025. Hosted in collaboration with INEAS, this regional event will explore practical solutions to shared challenges, enhance technical capacity, and strengthen networks across the HTA ecosystem.
The draft agenda is live, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Are you interested in shaping the conversation or showcasing your organization’s role in advancing HTA? Now is the time to get involved!
Visit our Regional Meeting page to view the agenda and secure your spot.
Learn more and register◤ A Look Back
◤ Relive the highlights from the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting
The HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina wrapped up last month—but it’s still top of mind. From the inspiring presentations to the vibrant conversations (and that incredible backdrop), this year’s meeting was truly one to remember.
Catch up or relive the experience:
- Watch on-demand: The Opening Ceremony, Keynote Address, and all Plenary Sessions are now available on the HTAi YouTube channel.
- View the photo album: Browse through memorable moments captured throughout the event.
- Explore the App: Posters, networking tools, and more are still accessible through the 2025 Annual Meeting App—available until September 30, 2025.
Ready for a quick trip down memory lane? Start with our Annual Meeting recap blog.
Read the blog◤ Network News
◤ HTAi Webinar | Health Technology Assessment for Rare Diseases in Developing Countries: Insights about Strategies to Promote a collaborative network?
Join us on August 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM CEST for an insightful webinar on HTA of Rare Diseases in developing countries.
This webinar aims to bridge insights about strategies by providing a comprehensive perspective from experts who could be instrumental for other developing countries with similar developmental trajectories.
Our focus for the webinar is particularly addressing genetic and rare conditions and the HTA challenges impacting access to services and therapies
Speakers include:
- Adriane Dias, Casa Hunter (Brazil)
- Christine Mutena, Rare Diseases Kenya (Kenya)
- Thekra Hasan Mohamed Abu Dhabi Department of Health (UAE)
- Sheela Upadhyaya, HTAi Rare Diseases Interest Group (United Kingdom)
- Duangrurdee Wattanasirichaigoon, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Perspective (Thailand)
The webinar will be moderated by Monica Ferrie, Chief Executive, Genetic Support Network of Victoria (Australia) and Steering Committee member HTA in Developing Countries Interest Group (DCIG).
Register Now◤ Applications Now Open for HTAi Early Career Network Mentoring Program
The Early Career Network is excited to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 HTAi Mentoring Program.
This program revolves around mutual sharing and support and is designed to provide mentorship and guidance to members who are looking to grow and advance in their careers. Our program will pair experienced professionals with mentees who are looking for career and professional skills- based guidance and support.
- Mentors are seasoned professionals in the HTA space who are willing to share knowledge, insights into their professional experience, and support relationship building for their mentee.
- Mentees are individuals that are new to HTA and are seeking guidance in their professional development.
This program will be a great opportunity for participants to connect, learn, and grow together as mentoring provides a unique setting for self-reflection, personal and professional development. All discussions will remain confidential, creating a safe space for mentors and mentees to address a wide range of topics. Mentees will need to take a proactive approach to scheduling monthly meetings and seeking specific advice and selecting discussion topics.
Key details of the HTAi Mentoring Program include:
- Monthly commitment of 1 hour from September 2025 to May 2026 to participate in one-on-one virtual mentor-mentee meetings (participants will select a suitable time and format for these meetings).
- Attendance at the kick-off workshop on September 16th 2025 (timing to be confirmed).
- 1 mid-programme moderated feedback session for mentors and mentees in late-January 2026 (date to be announced).
- Additional events will be scheduled during the year, providing mentees and mentors will additional opportunities to learn from colleagues and expand professional networks.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, kindly complete the survey HERE. If you were a mentor last year and wish to participate again, you don’t need to fill out the survey again. Please email Chair.ECN.IG@htai.org to express your interest.
For those envisioning themselves as mentees, please fill out the survey HERE.
Application deadline: August 15th, 2025, 23.59 CET.
◤ The latest news from the HTAi PHIG Interest Group
The HTAi Public Health Interest Group (PHIG) is dedicated to the development and promotion of HTA methodologies, policy frameworks and case studies with a focus on public health interventions. It aims to contribute to the value propositions, awareness and implementation of sustainable interventions in the field of lifestyle & nutrition, prevention, early detection & monitoring, and environmental health.
Stay informed on PHIG’s latest work and insights by exploring their most recent newsletter—a comprehensive update on current projects, findings, and upcoming opportunities to engage.
Read it now◤ HTA News from Around the World
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