Delegate Update | May 7, 2026
Your journey to the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting is underway. Each week, we’ll continue sharing important updates, featured sessions, and planning tips to help you get ready. Keep an eye out for opportunities to shape your schedule and make the most 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.
As Health Technology Assessment evolves to shape systems, equity becomes an imperative. Yet, translating principles into practice remains challenging, due to methodological, resource, and capability constraints. This workshop will explore how different countries assess equity impacts in health technology appraisal. Through case-based, game-driven exercises, participants will experience different practical approaches to incorporate equity in assessments to aid with reimbursement decisions.
Track: Equity In HTA
Contributors: R. Malcolm, H. Davies, W. Isaranuwatchai, Y. Venable, A. Bourcet
Experience Level: Basic
The GRADE working group, a community of over 1000 individuals organized in global GRADE Centers and Networks, have shaped the assessment of the certainty in evidence and decision-making over the past 25 years (www.gradeworkinggroup.org). The approach is used by over 100 organizations worldwide, including the World Health Organization.
Time: Saturday, June 6; 9am - 5pm
Track: Evidence Retrieval & Synthesis
Contributors: A. Nowak, M. Wladysiuk, B. Sousa-Pinto
Experience Level: Basic
Track: Environmental Sustainability In HTA
Time: 9am - 12.30pm
Track: Horizon Scanning, Early Awareness And Early Dialogue
Contributors: M. Otte, H. Dauben, O. Noceti, N. Ibargoyen-Roteta, I. Gutierrez-Ibarluzea
Experience Level: Beginner/Introductory
WS19 - Ethics And Equity In HTA For Emerging Technologies: Asia-Pacific Perspectives Through HTAsiaLink
This interactive workshop explores ethical and equity considerations in HTA for genomics, AI, precision medicine, traditional medicine, and digital health across Asia-Pacific. Using HTAsiaLink regional experiences, participants will engage in case-based exercises and stakeholder simulations, learning how culturally-informed, equitable, and socially-sensitive HTA approaches shape policy and health system decisions in diverse Eastern contexts.
Time: 1.30pm - 5pm
Track: Equity In HTA
Contributors: S. Dabak, W. Babidge, I. Mudla Binti Mohamed Ghazali, C. Ling-Chen, A. Suwantika
Experience Level: Basic
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Join us for the HTAi Annual Meeting Conference Dinner
We’re delighted to share that Conference Dinner details are now available, and we hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus.
To purchase or claim your Conference Dinner ticket, please visit the Annual Meeting website. If you have already registered for the Annual Meeting, you can add the Conference Dinner to your existing registration via the link provided. If you have not yet registered, you can register for the Annual Meeting and add the Conference Dinner during the registration process. Please note: tickets must be purchased or claimed by May 28. 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.
We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a truly special evening.
Presenter Instructions Now Available for HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting Speakers
If you are presenting at the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul, presenter instructions are now available on the Annual Meeting website.
The presenter instructions include important information to help you prepare for your session, including presentation format requirements, onsite presentation logistics, speaker check-in details, poster guidance, and audiovisual information. We encourage all presenters to review the instructions carefully in advance of the meeting to ensure a smooth presentation experience.
If you have questions related to your presentation, please contact the Annual Meeting team through the contact information provided on the website.
Did you Know? Fun Facts and Key Tips About Our Host City
Istanbul is reimagining how a city of more than 15 million people moves sustainably. Through major investments in public transit, walking, and cycling infrastructure, the city aims for 70% of all journeys to be made by public transport or on foot by 2040. One standout example is Istanbul’s Metrobus system, which carries more than 800,000 passengers every day and helps reduce daily CO₂ emissions by an estimated 167 tons. The city is also expanding its rail network, adding new cycling lanes, and increasing pedestrian-friendly areas across historic districts.
One of the most sustainable ways to explore Istanbul is by using public transit and ferries to travel around the city— offering both lower-emission travel and incredible views of the Bosphorus.
Learn More About Sustainable Travel Options
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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