2025 HTAi Annual Meeting

Only TWO WEEKS remain until the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina! To prepare, we're sharing weekly updates to help you stay informed about program highlights and event features, and make the most of your experience—whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a long-time participant.

All about the 2025 Workshops

The HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting Program includes two days of pre-conference Workshops. Led by senior experts and HTA leaders, these Workshops are designed to share innovative experiences and practices, and to provide learning opportunities for participants.

Below are some Workshops opportunities we would like to highlight for you. Registration is open for each of these Workshops, which can either be included as part of the Annual Meeting registration or attended separately. Please note, Workshops are available for in-person attendees, only.

WS15 - The Design Of Health Technology Assessment Processes Using Evidence-Informed Deliberative Processes In Low- And Middle-Income Countries

Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Wija Oortwijn, Maryam Huda, Lyazzat Kosherbayeva
Summary: On their path towards universal health coverage, governments need to make choices in the design of HTA processes which may be challenging in countries that have limited HTA experience. This workshop provides practical guidance and assignments on how to make these choices, informed by the theory of evidence-informed deliberative processes, international best practices and practical examples from several middle-income countries.

WS16 - Understanding Practical And Implementable Impact Assessment To Build Knowledge And Trust In NextGen Health Technology Assessment

Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Juan Antonio Blasco Amaro, Li Ying Huang, Joëlle André-Vert, Rosa Vivanco, Jenny Berg, Tara Schuller
Summary: Join this interactive workshop to learn about what constitutes a practical and implementable impact assessment and how demonstrating impact is an important part of NextGen health technology assessment. Facilitated by experts from the International Network of Agencies for Health logy Assessment (INAHTA), this workshop will include a hands-on activity and discussion to apply the INAHTA Impact Framework to case studies.

WS17 - Artificial Intelligence And Health Technology Assessment: Where We Are Now And What We Can Do?

Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 1.30PM to 5.00PM
Presenters: Rossella Di Bidino, Elena Petelos, Dimitra Lingri, Murilo Contó, Rossana Rivas Tarazona, Dario Sacchini, Eugenio Di Brino, Clifford Goodman, Americo Cicchetti
Summary: To keep pace with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare, Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is updating its methodologies and developing tools to capture both intended and unintended health, economic, social, and ethical implications. This workshop will explore AI regulations, HTA frameworks, assessment experiences, training initiatives, and how AI can enhance the assessment process.

WS18 - HTAi ESHTA Working Group: Health Technology Assessment Environmental Sustainability Approaches And Multidisciplinary Techniques Across Diverse Healthcare Settings

Date & Time:  Sunday, June 15 | 1.30PM to 5.00PM 
Presenters:  Melissa Pegg, Carme Carrion, Abhirup Dutta, Robyn Manuel, Natalie Hallas, Robert Malcolm
Summary:  The climate crisis is the largest global health threat of the 21st century. Worldwide, healthcare contributes 4.4% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 15 million tonnes of plastic, annually. Global demand for healthcare requires embracing more sustainable innovation. Cross sectoral decision making bodies are considering how to incorporate environmental sustainability (ES) into Health Technology Assessment (HTA). Our workshop will explore solution-focused methods and practicalities in considering ES within HTA.

WS19 - Involving Patients In HTA To Support More Transparent, Equitable, And Fair Health Systems With Expanding Healthcare Coverage

Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 1.30PM to 5.00PM 
Presenters: Anke-Peggy Holtorf, Debjani Muller, Manuel Antonio Espinoza Sepulveda, Eva Maria Ruiz de Castilla, Andrea Gimenez, Madeline Martinez
Summary: This multi-stakeholder workshop addresses current motives, enablers, and barriers for participatory health technology assessment (HTA) in low resource health systems to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making striving for inclusiveness, equity, fairness and transparency. Using examples from the Latin American region, the participants will co-create and design potential implementation pathways for HTA processes that are appropriate for low- and middle-income countries.

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There's still time to submit your topic for Closing the Gaps!

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 new program 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?

We’re giving delegates a platform to voice those ideas and connect in smaller, focused discussions during the final day of the conference.

How It Works

Submit a Topic: Share your idea via our simple survey tool. Include a short description and a few guiding questions.
Vote and Share: All delegates can view submitted topics, upvote their favorites, and express interest in joining a session.
Join a Braindate: The top 5–7 topics will become live, facilitator-led conversations during our Closing the Gaps networking session on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Connect and Reflect: 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

This new session 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.

Get Involved

We believe the most powerful conversations are the ones we create together. If you’re joining us in Buenos Aires, we want to hear from you!

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#HTAi2025 Featured Sessions: Networking Opportunities at the Annual Meeting

Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, reconnect with old colleagues, or meet fellow attendees for the first time, the Annual Meeting offers several informal networking opportunities designed to help you connect and engage. Here’s a look at what’s in store:

Early Career Meet & Greet

Sunday, June 15 | 18:45
New to HTA? This exclusive session is tailored for early career professionals looking to forge meaningful connections in a relaxed setting. Come share your experiences, build your network, and get to know others navigating similar career paths.

Welcome Reception

Sunday, June 15 | 19:30
Kick off the Annual Meeting with our Welcome Reception—a chance to meet international attendees and reconnect with colleagues in the stunning Palacio Paz. A complimentary ticket is included with full Conference Registration.

Conference Dinner

Tuesday, June 17 | 19:30
Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner and continue conversations sparked throughout the conference. This is your chance to connect more deeply with fellow delegates in a relaxed, elegant setting. Tickets available until June 5 as part of the registration process.

Braindates Networking Lounge

Monday, June 16 – Wednesday, June 18
A favourite session of Annual Meeting delegates, Braindates are knowledge-sharing conversations that you book one-on-one or in small groups, held on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They’re your opportunity to brainstorm ideas, solve challenges, and share expertise—all while connecting with new (brilliant!) people in the HTA community. The Braindates Networking Platform is kindly supported by AstraZeneca.

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Want to promote your presentation or #HTAi2025 Attendance? Start here!

We've made it easy to promote your session or let your network know you're attending HTAi 2025! Visit our Visual Gallery—your one-stop shop for downloadable graphics, social media handles, and customizable templates.

Use our HTAi Annual Meeting Presentation Templates to showcase your session details and speakers in a branded graphic. Available for free through Canva:

Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn (1900x600): Canva Template
Instagram (1080x1350): Canva Template

Whether you're a speaker, presenter, or delegate, help us spread the word! Download our ready-to-use social media graphics and share your excitement using #HTAi2025.

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Help us make the 2025 Annual Meeting more sustainable

We’re working to make HTAi Annual Meetings more eco-friendly—and you can help! Each week, we will share a tip on reducing waste and travelling more sustainably as a delegate.

Tip #4: Go digital. Access event schedules, maps, and materials on your device instead of printing. It’s easier to carry and easier on the planet.