Delegate Update | May 15, 2026

With the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting fast approaching, now is a great time to start building your plans. In this week’s update, we’re sharing important floorplan and presentation details, can’t-miss sessions, and tips to help you get the most out of your experience in Istanbul, Türkiye. 

Featured 2026 Workshops 

The HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting program includes two days of pre-conference Workshops led by senior experts and leaders in HTA. These sessions offer practical insights, real-world applications, and interactive learning opportunities for participants at all stages of their HTA journey.

From hands-on skill-building sessions to discussions on emerging approaches and global perspectives, this year’s Workshops highlight a range of timely and relevant topics. Explore a selection of featured Workshops below to get a sense of what’s on offer.

Visit the 2026 Annual Meeting website to view the full list of Workshops. Registration is open for each session and can be added to your Annual Meeting registration or booked separately. To include a Workshop, simply return to your registration portal and select your preferred session.

WS07 - Closing The Gaps In Evaluating Digital Health Technologies: Findings From The EDiHTA Project ANd Global Perspectives 
This workshop explores global approaches to harmonizing and simplifying HTA frameworks for Digital Health Technologies (DHTs). Building on the EDiHTA project, participants will examine how comprehensive lifecycle-based assessment— tailored to the intended purpose of each technology — can enhance value capture, comparability, and decision-making, ultimately supporting system transformation and sustainable digital health adoption
Time: Saturday, June 6 | 1.30pm - 5pm 
Track: Breakthrough And New Approaches In HTA
Contributors: E. Tsiasiotis, T. Barcina Lacosta, V.  Strammiello, A. Cicchetti, A. Prakash, R. Di Bidino, M. Marchetti, I. Fasteholdt, G. Sandhu 
Experience Level: Basic
 
WS10 - The Role Of Health Technology Assessment In Public Procurement Of Innovation – Lessons From The CAREMatrix Project 
This panel will present insights and lessons learned from the CAREMatrix Project, a multi-country European initiative that integrates HTA principles into procurement processes to ensure that innovation responds to real-world needs, evidence, and system sustainability. CAREMatrix explores how early assessment, stakeholder engagement, and value-based criteria can guide procurement decisions and derisk innovation adoption.
Time: Saturday, June 6 | 1.30pm - 5pm 
Track: Policy And Impact Of HTA 
Contributors: I. Gutierrez-Ibarluzea, N. Ibargoyen-Roteta, M. Wallengreen, B. Lauritzen, K. Shalberg
Experience Level: Basic
 
WS11 - Institutionalizing HTA: Overcoming Barriers And Strengthening Systems
This full-day, interactive workshop equips HTA leaders with the tools to move beyond barriers and strengthen their systems. Leveraging global expertise from organizations like NICE International and CDA-AMC, and featuring real-world solutions from Poland, Brazil, Malaysia, and the MENA region, participants will develop concrete, multi-level Action Plans using established WHO guidance. This is for sustained capacity-building impact and implementation.
Time: Sunday, June 7 | 9am - 5pm 
Track: Policy And Impact of HTA 
Contributors: A. Kostyuk, B. Tibet, R. Sucu, H. McGuire, A. Al Rabayah, L. Garrison, K. Landa, N. Harzallah, K. Idham Bin Ismail, M. Slomka, A. Pichon - Riviere 
Experience Level: Advanced
 
WS13 - Advancing Health Technology Assessment Capacity Through Systems Analysis, Innovative Tools And Methods For Strengthening Across Diverse Contexts
This interactive workshop explores innovative approaches to strengthening Health Technology Assessment (HTA) systems through comprehensive systems analysis, practical tools, and cross-country learning. Featuring experts and case studies from eight countries, it equips participants with research methods, shared experiences, and strategies to enhance HTA capacity, adaptability, and policy impact across diverse global and regional contexts.
Time: Sunday, June 7 | 9am - 12:30pm 
Track: Evidence Retrieval & Synthesis 
Contributors: R. Kachach, M. Alkhaldi, S. Ahmed, M. Kheirandish, M. Jameleddine, S. Dallal, H. Al Mudaihem 
Experience Level: Advanced 
 
WS15 - The HB-HTA Roadmap: Foundational Knowledge, Real-World Case Studies, And Application In Digital Health
Hospitals are vital for implementing Digital Health Technologies (DHTs), but their assessment poses challenges. This workshop will first cover Hospital-Based Health Technology Assessment with some case studies. The second part will focus on DHT assessment, discussing methodologies, real-world experiences, and the interaction between hospital and national HTA. The goal is to provide transferable tools for the assessment of DHTs.
Time: Sunday, June 7 | 9am - 12.30pm
Track: Assessment of Healthcare Technologies 
Contributors: R. Di Bidino, I. Lipska, L. Sampietro-Colom, R. Charter, A. Dutta Majumdar, Y. Nokhepheyi, E. Tsiasiotis, Y. Chen, C. Birck, A. Cicchett 
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory

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Get Familiar with the Venue Before You Arrive

Planning your time at the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting just got easier. We’ve shared the venue floorplans so you can explore the layout ahead of time and feel confident navigating the space once you arrive.

Take a look to locate session rooms, networking spaces, exhibitor areas, registration, and key amenities before the meeting begins.

Main Venue Floorplan

Workshop Venue Floorplan

Learn About the Venues

Exclusive Interview with HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Jennifer Goldsack 

Discover a preview of the important conversations shaping the future of HTA in our exclusive interview with Jennifer Goldsack, keynote speaker for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting.

In this timely discussion, Jennifer reflects on the evolving role of HTA in a healthcare landscape increasingly influenced by digital innovation, data, governance, and equity. She shares insights on why the conversations taking place in Istanbul matter now more than ever, the importance of bringing diverse voices into the field, and how HTA can help shape stronger, more responsive health systems.

Whether this is your first HTAi Annual Meeting or you've been with us since the inaugural conference, this conversation offers an exciting preview of the thoughtful discussions you can expect in Istanbul.

Did you Know? Key Tips About Your Time in Istanbul

Many visitors to Istanbul observe that added security screening at hotels, venues, and event spaces is very common. These quick screening checkpoints are a routine part of entering many large buildings throughout the city.

The HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting venues will have similar security procedures in place, so we recommend planning a little extra time when heading to sessions and events—especially during anticipated busy periods like the first day of workshops, the Welcome Reception, the opening day of the main program, and the Conference Dinner.

Arriving a few minutes early will help ensure a smooth and relaxed start to your day.

Questions?

Please direct all questions or concerns regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting to the HTAi Annual Meeting team at annualmeeting@htai.org. 

We look forward to welcoming you at the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul!

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