2026 HTAi Annual Meeting

We’re in the final countdown to #HTAi2026Istanbul! As the Annual Meeting approaches, we’re sharing program highlights, key reminders, and helpful tips to make sure you’re ready for your time in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Last Chance: Join us for the HTAi Annual Meeting Conference Dinner

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus.

This is your last chance to secure your spot at the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting Conference Dinner. To purchase or claim your Conference Dinner ticket, please visit the Annual Meeting website to add the Conference Dinner to your existing registration. Please note: the deadline for purchasing Conference Dinner tickets has been extended to Thursday, June 4. Additional tickets may also be purchased for guests.

Set against a stunning waterfront backdrop, the evening will feature a four-course meal followed by music and dancing. Soft drinks, beer, and wine are included. Doors open at 7:30 PM, with dinner served at 8:00 PM, and the event will conclude at midnight. Dress code is evening attire.

We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a truly special evening!

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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.

WS04 - Bridging Health Technology Assessment Results WIth Payment Models For Cell And Gene Therapies

This workshop teaches participants how to translate key findings from health technology assessments into outcomes-based agreements for cell and gene therapies. Using real-world examples and interactive exercises, attendees will learn to identify uncertainty types, design appropriate contract scenarios, and support these with cost-offset modeling to assess financial impact. Ideal for HTA professionals, payers, manufacturers, and policy decision-makers.
Time: Saturday, June 6 | 9am - 12.30pm
Track: Policy & Practice
Contributors: A. Zemplenyi, B. McQueen, W. Lee
Experience Level: Advanced

WS06 - Smarter And Faster Evidence Synthesis: Using Artificial Intelligence To Transform Systematic Reviews
Join IECS experts and international collaborators for a full-day interactive workshop exploring AI-driven approaches to systematic reviews. Through live demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications, participants will learn how to apply cutting-edge tools like Ryann and Nested Knowledge to accelerate evidence synthesis—enhancing efficiency, transparency, and methodological rigor in health technology assessment and decision-making.
Time: Saturday, June 6 | 9am - 5pm
Track: Breakthrough And New Approaches In HTA
Contributors: A. Ciapponi, A. Bardach, S. García Martí, R. Tarchand, A. Navas
Experience Level: Basic

WS12 - Strengthening Health Technology Assessment With Patient Knowledge To Shape Health Systems For Community Needs
Led by HTAi’s Patient and Citizen Involvement Interest Group, this HTA simulation workshop explores current and potential roles for patient communities in health technology assessment (HTA). With the benefit of peer-to-peer learning and online inquiry into the first open access book in the field, participants will uncover how and when patient knowledge can strengthen HTA in different jurisdictions’ processes.

Time: Sunday, June 7 | 9am - 5pm

Track: Stakeholder Engagement in HTA

Contributors: A. Single, A. Silva, V. Strammiello, A. Holtorf, N. Bertelsen, C. Munoz, D. Mueller, D. Cairns, D. Wong-Rieger, J. Diaz

Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory

WS17 - Accelerating HTA Evidence Synthesis With ASReview: Transparent And Reproducible AI-Supported Screening
This workshop demonstrates ASReview, an open-source AI tool that accelerates literature screening while maintaining transparency and reproducibility. Through live demonstration and guided hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to incorporate AI into evidence review workflows using example or self-provided data. Primarily for researchers, but policy makers, and participants from commercial entities seeking more efficient HTA processes are welcome.

Time: Sunday, June 7 | 1.30pm - 5pm
Track: Evidence Retrieval & Synthesis
Contributors: J. Bergmann, K. Monschau
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory

WS21 - Communicating With Confidence: Presenting With Impact In HTA
Kick off your HTAi 2026 experience with this interactive half-day workshop, designed to support presenters at all stages. Led by experienced HTAi leaders and past Best Presentation Award winners, the session offers practical tips, hands-on activities, and real-world insights to help you present with clarity and confidence. Whether this is your first Annual Meeting or you’re refining your approach, it provides a supportive, energising start to the week and a great way to connect with fellow newcomers.
Time: Sunday, June 7 | 1.30pm - 5pm
Track: Capacity Building In HTA

Contributors: K. Facey, C. Goodman, A. Prakash, D. Abushanab

Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory

View the Workshops and Learn More

Download the Annual Meeting App

Make the most of your event experience by downloading our 2026 Annual Meeting event app. Build your personalized agenda, connect with fellow delegates, receive important alerts and event updates in real time, and stay informed throughout the conference. Everything you need to navigate the event and engage with the community is right at your fingertips.

Event Code: HTAi-AM2026

How to use the app:

Install the app from one of the provided URLs.
Open the app and input the event code HTAi-AM2026 (please note that the code is case sensitive).
Log in using your HTAi log in and app code or password.

Delegates can also access the app through a web browser (Chrome is preferable) via https://htai.eventsair.com/attendeeapp/htai-2026-annualmeeting/htai-am-2026

Once accessed, delegates will have immediate access to basic features like alerts and the agenda.

Delegates can log in with their account info to access additional features.

Navigating the App

Log In: This is where you can log in to the app to access the full benefits. Please use your HTAi log in information.
Alerts: Any notices or alerts sent by the event organizer will be found here.
Agenda: This is the full agenda for the HTAi Annual Meeting. While scrolling through sessions you can see timing, room information, speakers and a description. If a session interests you, be sure to favourite it.
My Agenda: This will only show sessions which you have favourited/starred.
Meeting Hub: A way to connect with other event attendees and communicate.
Sponsors: Where you can access information and materials provided by this years’ sponsors.
Privacy and Settings: Here you can adjust your privacy settings for the event PP.
Log Out: Log out of the app.

Download for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-event-app-by-eventsair/id1142851582?ls=1&mt=8

Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eventsair.attendeeapp

Download HTML5: https://htai.eventsair.com/attendeeapp/htai-2026-istanbulannual-meeting/htai-am2026

Want some help navigating the app? Watch our tutorial.

Sponsor Spotlight: Gold and Silver Sponsors

We are proud to recognize and spotlight our Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Academic Host Sponsors for their support of the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting. Their partnerships helps make this global gathering of HTA professionals, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and patients possible. These organizations play an important role in advancing dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the HTA landscape, and we are grateful for their continued commitment to supporting meaningful conversations and knowledge exchange within the international HTA community.

Many of our Sponsors will also be featured through Symposia presentations or booth in the Exhibitor Hall during the meeting, offering delegates additional opportunities to engage with emerging ideas, research, and perspectives from across the sector. Delegates are also encouraged to explore sponsor materials and resources included in the Digital Delegate Handbag.

Be sure to keep an eye on the program and event app for more information about our sponsors and their contributions to this year’s meeting.

Did you Know? We make it easy to be more sustainable!

Bring Your Own Water Bottle to the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting

Refill, Not Landfill. Help us reduce plastic waste: bring your own refillable water bottle! Hydration stations will be available throughout the venue, so skip the single-use bottles and sip sustainably. Choosing a reusable bottle helps cut down on plastic waste, reduces the event’s environmental footprint, and keeps you hydrated throughout the day. Small actions like this add up when thousands of delegates take part.

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!