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One week until the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
In just one week, the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires will kick off with five days of incredible learning and collaboration— from hands-on workshops, to high-impact plenaries, to thought-provoking Panels, Orals, and Posters addressing the most important and forward-looking topics in HTA. The Annual Meeting is the perfect platform to connect with global leaders, policy makers, and innovators, and build meaningful relationships through curated networking events and cultural experiences.
Still need to secure your spot? Last-minute registration is open! Click the button below to register today and make the most of this unique global gathering.
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Access the Visual GalleryExplore our weekly delegate emails
Information moves quickly, and staying up-to-date is key. That’s why we send weekly delegate emails with important updates, reminders, and opportunities related to the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting. If you’ve missed an email or want to revisit information, all past communications are available in the News & Updates section of the Annual Meeting website. It’s your go-to source to catch up and stay connected!
View Delegate EmailsHeading to Buenos Aires? Get to know the #HTAi2025 host city!
For the next three weeks, we are bringing you information you need to prepare for your travels, as well as some fun ways to become more familiar with Buenos Aires!
About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South America’s southeastern coast, it is one of the most important political, cultural, and economic centers in the region.
The city proper is home to approximately 3 million people, with a metropolitan population exceeding 15 million, making it one of the largest urban areas in Latin America. Known for its rich European-style architecture, vibrant arts scene, and renowned culinary culture, Buenos Aires is often referred to as the “Paris of South America.”
Buenos Aires has a unique identity shaped by a history of immigration and cultural blending. The city is also the birthplace of tango, a globally celebrated music and dance genre.
The HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting venue is ideally located near two iconic neighborhoods that reflect the city’s dynamic character. To the east is Puerto Madero, a strikingly modern district known for its sleek architecture, waterfront views, and upscale restaurants. Just a short walk away lies San Telmo, one of the city’s oldest barrios, famed for its cobblestone streets, colonial charm, antique markets, and deep connection to tango and candombe traditions. Together, these neighborhoods offer a vivid glimpse into both the contemporary energy and historic soul of Buenos Aires.
Climate
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot, humid summers. In June, which is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the average daytime temperature is around 15 °C (59 °F), with nighttime lows near 8 °C (46 °F). Rainfall is moderate, so visitors are advised to bring layers and possibly a light rain jacket.
Buenos Aires in Pop Culture
Curious to see Buenos Aires on screen or in print? The city’s striking landscapes, rich history, and social fabric have inspired countless stories. Here are just a few films and books that bring its character to life:
El Eternauta – Héctor Germán Oesterheld: First published in the 1950s and recently adapted into a new television series, this iconic Argentine graphic novel imagines a deadly snowfall blanketing Buenos Aires, transforming its familiar streets into a battleground of alien invasion and human resistance.
The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos, 2009) – Juan José Campanella: Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, this gripping thriller weaves together crime, love, and memory, set against the backdrop of Buenos Aires’ courts, trains, and stadiums.
Sidewalls (Medianeras, 2011) – Gustavo Taretto: A modern romantic comedy exploring urban isolation in the digital age, with Buenos Aires’ eclectic architecture serving as both setting and symbol of disconnection.
Nine Queens (Nueve reinas, 2000) – Fabián Bielinsky: This fast-paced con film races through the heart of downtown Buenos Aires, showcasing its bustling streets, offices, and hotels in a tightly woven tale of deception.
Wild Tales (Relatos salvajes, 2014) – Damián Szifron: An acclaimed anthology of darkly comedic stories—some set in Buenos Aires—that taps into everyday frustrations and the extremes of human behavior.
Submit your topic: Closing the Gaps
A new feature of the HTAi Annual Meeting program: Closing the Gaps—a participant-driven networking and discussion session designed to surface the questions, challenges, and ideas that matter most to you. Closing the Gaps is about creating space for the conversations that may not yet be on the program agenda, but are deeply relevant to our global HTA community. This feature is derived from the HTAi Scientific Development & Capacity Building Committee’s Gaps & Needs initiative, which aims to identify critical hot topics in HTA where further attention, development, or action is needed across the global community. Your input will directly shape that work.
Through this session, we’re asking:
- What’s keeping you up at night?
- What emerging challenges or big questions do you wish more people were talking about?
- What real-time issues do you want to explore with your peers?
How It Works
- Share your idea via our simple survey tool. Include a short description and a few guiding questions.
- View submitted topics, upvote their favorites, and join a live session.
- The top 5–7 topics will become live, facilitator-led conversations during our Closing the Gaps networking session on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
- Each discussion group will include a facilitator to help guide the dialogue and capture key insights—ensuring the conversation lives beyond the meeting itself.
Why This Matters
Closing the Gaps creates space for timely, participant-led dialogue on the issues that matter most right now. It empowers attendees to shape the content of the meeting—not just absorb it—and encourages deeper, more meaningful connections among peers. As we capture the insights and outcomes from these discussions, we can carry the ideas forward to inform future HTAi programs, initiatives, and collaborations.
Whether or not you’re attending in Buenos Aires, you’re invited to contribute! Submit a topic or vote on those already proposed— your input will help guide the dialogue onsite and inform future HTAi programs and initiatives.
Learn more and submit your topicThank you to our HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsors!
We’re proud to be supported by an outstanding group of sponsors who help make the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting possible. Learn more about the organizations behind the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Heading to the Annual Meeting? Download the #HTAi2025 app!
Stay organized and up to date with the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting app. Access the program, build your schedule, explore the delegate list, and get real-time updates—all in one place.
Explore the RedETSA XVI agenda!
This year, we’ve partnered with RedETSA that will see both organizations hold their Annual Meetings during the same week in Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 2025. This collaboration reflects a mutual commitment to advancing HTA and fostering regional partnerships. By bringing together experts, innovators, and stakeholders from both organizations, this initiative will offer expanded opportunities for networking, collaborative discussions, and knowledge sharing, while strengthening regional ties to support the growth and HTA’s role in strengthening healthcare systems across the Latin America Region.
The RedETSA XVI Annual Meeting will be held on June 13 and 14, leading into the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting from June 14–18. Click the button below to view the RedETSA XVI agenda and register for the complimentary workshops!
Learn more◤ Notice of HTAi Annual General Meeting 2025
The 2025 AGM will be held virtually and in-person on Monday 16 June 2025, at 21:45 UTC or 18:45 local time (ART) for one hour.
On behalf of the HTAi Board of Directors, we are pleased to invite you to attend and participate in this year’s Annual General Meeting.
The meeting is open to all Society members in good standing. Guests are warmly welcome to attend as observers. In line with Bylaw 4.1, voting privileges are reserved for members in good standing. Each individual member is entitled to one vote. For organizational members, one designated representative selected from the ten individuals registered under the organization’s membership may cast a vote on its behalf.
Learn the details, view the agenda and important documents, and find out how to attend online: click the button below!
Learn more◤ HTAi MENA Regional Meeting Early Bird Rates End in Two Weeks!
Register to 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 event will bring together HTA producers, users, policymakers, and researchers to explore regionally relevant issues, build technical capacity, and strengthen collaboration across the MENA region.
Participants can look forward to expert presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Take advantage of early bird rates and register today! Head over to our Regional Meeting page to learn about sponsorship opportunities and view a draft agenda.
Early bird registration rates end June 22, 2025.
Access More Information◤ A Look Back
◤ HTAi Webinar | Sharing Hospital-Based HTA Experience in Developing Countries
Hospital-based HTA (HB-HTA) in low- and middle-income countries serves as an essential tool for improving healthcare outcomes and ensuring efficient allocation of resources. The Implementation of HB-HTA faces several challenges, such as limited financial and human resources, insufficient awareness of HTA use in hospitals and lack of adequate data. Formalizing HTA processes in hospitals can strengthen decision-making related to healthcare interventions, thereby improving patient outcomes and optimizing health expenditures. Leveraging regional collaborations and knowledge transfer of HTA applications can contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of health systems.
This webinar was hosted on March 7, 2025, by the HTAi HTA in Developing Countries Interest Group (DCIG). Watch the clip here and then click the button below to view the entire webinar (member login required)!
◤ Revisit the HTAi 2024 Annual Meeting
As we prepare for the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting, take a moment to look back at the insights, connections, and key moments from last year’s event. From thought-provoking sessions to meaningful collaborations, our previous Annual Meeting helped shape the conversations we’re continuing today.
View the 2024 Gallery◤ Network News
◤ Help Shape Environmentally Sustainable HTA
The HTAi Environmental Sustainability in HTA Working Group (ESHTA) Workstream 3 Leadership Team is collecting published and unpublished studies, reports, methods, and case studies on environmental HTA. As part of this effort, ESHTA invites you to participate in a brief, 15-minute survey. Your input will help identify effective strategies, tackle current challenges, and guide the integration of into HTA processes around the world.
Share your insights and contribute to this vital work: simply scan the QR code below to begin the survey.
◤ 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!
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