◤ Abstracts NOW OPEN for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye!
Do you have research, insights, or innovative approaches in HTA to share?
Abstract submissions are now open for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting. Presenting at the Annual Meeting is your chance to showcase your work on a global stage, engage with a diverse, international audience, and contribute directly to shaping the future of health systems. Submitting an abstract offers the opportunity to:
Build your professional profile and connect with peers, potential collaborators, and thought leaders.
Influence global HTA discussions, ensuring your insights help inform practice, policy, and innovation in health systems worldwide.
Share your expertise with policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from around the world.
Receive valuable feedback that can refine your work and inspire new directions.
To promote diverse and inclusive participation, Participation Grants are available to support HTA stakeholders who might not otherwise be able to attend the HTAi Annual Meeting. These grants help ensure that critical voices from around the world are part of the conversation—whether by presenting research, sharing expertise, or learning from the global HTA community.
Grants are funded directly by HTAi, with some generously sponsored by external partners on an unconditional basis. A limited number of grants are awarded each year, so applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines carefully to confirm eligibility.
Apply by December 4, 2025, 23:59 MST to take advantage of this opportunity to engage, contribute, and shape the future of HTA.
Calling New Voices: Nominate or Apply to Speak at HTAi 2026
Help shape the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting by nominating thought leaders or submitting your own Expression of Interest (EOI) to speak. We are especially seeking new voices—emerging leaders, fresh perspectives, and first-time plenary speakers.
Plenary sessions will focus on HTA as a System Shaper, covering:
HTA as a Shaper of Tomorrow’s Health Systems
From Evidence to Impact: HTA Driving Change in Systems
The How of HTA: Methods, Tools, and Capacity for System Shaping
We welcome nominations and EOIs from professionals, academics, policymakers, industry leaders, patient advocates, and others with expertise in areas such as HTA methods, real-world evidence, digital health, sustainability, equity, and system stewardship.
Key Dates:
Call opens: September 24, 2025
Nomination deadline: October 22, 2025
EOI deadline: October 28, 2025
Notifications: November 25, 2025
Click the button below to submit your nomination or EOI and learn more!
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.
Before you travel, review the requirements for entry into Türkiye to make sure your experience is seamless.
◤ Share your perspective on the new HTAi Strategic Plan
HTAi’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan introduces a more agile, two-year planning cycle, allowing us to stay aligned with the global HTA community, respond to rapid change, and adapt to emerging priorities. The Plan focuses on five key pillars: Scientific Exchange, People, Capacity Building, Advocacy, and Global Reach, with an approach built on Convene, Listen, Connect, Adapt, and Support.
Now we want to hear from you! Share your input through our consultation survey and register for your region’s webinar to join the conversation and help shape HTAi’s future direction.
Regional webinar dates and times:
Sub-Saharan Africa Region October 1, 2025 – 15:00 GMT+2
South America Region October 2, 2025 – 10:30 GMT-3
Australia & New Zealand Region October 7, 2025 – 16:00 GMT+10
Europe & Central Asia Region October 7, 2025 – 15:00 GMT+2
North America Region October 9, 2025 – 14:30 GMT-4
Asia Region October 15, 2025 – 15:00 GMT+8
Middle East & North Africa Region October 16, 2025 – 15:30 GMT+3
◤ Accepting Applications: Jill Sanders Memorial Scholarship
HTAi is proud to offer the Jill Sanders Memorial Scholarship in honor of Dr. Jill Sanders, a passionate leader in HTA and a champion of international collaboration. This scholarship supports individuals residing in African countries who are studying or working in healthcare and wish to advance their knowledge and skills in HTA.
With funding of up to $20,000 CAD, recipients can pursue education programs or training that will help build professional HTA capacity in their home countries. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise and make a lasting impact on HTA development across Africa.
Submit your application by October 15 and follow in Dr. Sanders’ footsteps by contributing to the growth and use of HTA worldwide.
◤ Call for Applications: Chair (Elect), HTAi Policy Forum Advisory Committee
HTAi is seeking applications for the role of Chair (Elect) of the Policy Forum Advisory Committee (PFAC), for the term January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027.
The PFAC provides strategic oversight of HTAi’s Policy Forum Series, ensuring consistency and impact across the Global, Latin America, and Asia Policy Fora. The Chair will lead quarterly meetings, guide agenda development, contribute to reports, and work closely with Policy Forum Chairs and the HTAi Secretariat.
Current or past HTAi Board members, past Presidents, or past Policy Forum Chairs who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply for the position.
Closing date: October 3, 2025
Follow the button below for details on the role, criteria, and application process.
◤ The HTAi Middle East & North Africa Regional Meeting
The HTAi MENA Regional Meeting brought together health technology assessment professionals from across the region for insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and meaningful networking. The event was a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest developments in HTA and connect with peers shaping health systems.
Curious to see what attendees had to say? Check out our LinkedIn page to read highlights, reflections, and reactions from the meeting.*
◤ World Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC) Day – 20 October 2025
On October 20, 2025, the global community will mark World Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC) Day, themed ‘Collaborative Knowledge Communication’.
HTAi Vice President Jani Mueller, as a member of the EBHC international Steering Committee, is working with global partners to shape this year’s campaign. With public trust in health institutions under pressure and algorithms often amplifying popularity over accuracy, effective and ethical communication of evidence has never been more critical. This campaign invites researchers, clinicians, communities, communicators, media, influencers, and decision-makers to reflect, share, and act on the role of collaborative knowledge communication in evidence-based healthcare.
Australia’s HTA Review Implementation Advisory Group published their interim report outlining the progress, early insights, and next steps toward delivering a roadmap by January 2026.
NICE discusses its HTA Innovation Lab in a new podcast episode. The lab was launched to test and develop creative solutions to complex problems in HTA.
Development and Implementation of a Value Framework for Rapid Health Technology Assessment Reports: Enhancing Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Resource-Constrained Settings.
