◤ Breaking News
◤ Introducing your 2025-2026 Board of Directors
The HTAi Annual General Meeting of Members was held on June 16, 2025, where the 2025–2026 Board of Directors was officially announced. This year’s Board welcomes a new President, Vice President, and four Directors:
- Ann Single, President
- Debjani Mueller, Vice President
- Alima Almadiyeva, Director
- Hector Castro, Director
- Iga Lipska, Director
- Marco Marchetti, Director (re-elected)
We look forward to the leadership and insights they will bring to the HTAi community in the year ahead.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to outgoing Board Directors Wim Goettsch and Dimitra Lingri for their valuable contributions.
A very special thank-you goes to Wija Oortwijn, whose remarkable dedication over the past six years, as Vice President, President, and Past President, has left an enduring legacy. Her leadership has helped shape our community, and we are grateful for her service.
◤ Join us in Tunis, Tunisia, for the HTAi MENA Regional Meeting!
Join us in Tunis, Tunisia for the HTAi Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Meeting, happening September 24–25, 2025!
Held in collaboration with INEAS, this exciting event will bring together HTA producers, users, policymakers, and researchers to dive into regionally relevant issues, enhance technical capacity, and foster stronger collaboration across the region. Expect insightful expert presentations, hands-on workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the field.
Visit our Regional Meeting page to explore sponsorship opportunities and preview the draft agenda. Register now for your chance to be part of the conversation shaping HTA in the MENA region.
Access More Information◤ Mark your Calendars: The HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting is heading to Istanbul, Türkiye!
Join us in one of the world’s most dynamic and strategically located cities, Istanbul, Türkiye 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 June 2026.
Be part of the conversation where continents connect.
◤ A Look Back
◤ Thank You for Joining Us in Buenos Aires!
A heartfelt thank-you to all the delegates, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires such a memorable success.
So much happened over the past week—from powerful plenaries and engaging sessions to inspiring conversations and new connections. We’re excited to share photos & highlights, award winners, and some of our favourite moments with you in the days ahead.
The energy and ideas sparked in Buenos Aires will continue to grow, and we’re excited to see the impact of these collaborations in the months to come.
◤ Network News
◤ IJTAHC Announces 2024 Impact Factor
We’re pleased to share that the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC) has seen an increase in its 2024 Impact Factor, rising from 2.6 to 3.1.
This places the journal:
- 51st out of 185 titles in ‘Health Care Sciences & Services’
- 26th out of 48 titles in ‘Medical Informatics’
- 98th out of 419 titles in ‘Public, Environmental & Occupational Health’
While this positive trend is encouraging, it’s important to remember that a journal’s true value lies in its ability to serve its audience and publish high-quality, relevant research. Impact Factor can be a useful promotional tool, but it’s just one of many ways to measure a journal’s contribution to the field.
We thank all our authors, reviewers, and readers for continuing to support and engage with IJTAHC. Your contributions help advance the global conversation on HTA.
Learn More about Impact Factors◤ HTAi Interest Group Activity Report Released
The HTAi Interest Groups are proud to share the inaugural HTAi Interest Groups 2024 Activity Report—the first comprehensive summary of all activities, outputs, and achievements from its Interest Groups (IGs) in one place. The report highlights the global impact of HTAi’s IGs, showcasing their work through multi-stakeholder webinars, peer-reviewed publications, high-value training sessions, new research outputs, and strategic collaborations with leading organizations around the world.
Explore how HTAi’s Interest Groups are advancing the field of HTA and enriching the global HTA community. Read the full report below!
Read the Report◤ HTA News from Around the World
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Read More◤ IJTAHC Featured Publications
Actions for Stakeholders to Develop Better Real-World Evidence for HTA/Payer Decision-Making.
Read MoreCore competencies for ethics experts in health technology assessment.
Read MoreRedefining value assessment and healthcare funding priorities for medicines: the journey to patient-centric decision making in APAC – a systematic literature review.
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