Abstract Submission Guidelines
General
Q: Who can submit an abstract to HTAi 2026?
Anyone with an interest in health technology assessment is welcome to submit, including researchers, policy makers, healthcare professionals, students, and patient representatives.
Q: Do I need to be an HTAi member to submit?
No. Membership is not required to submit an abstract, but all presenters must register to attend the Annual Meeting if their submission is accepted.
Submission Process
Q: How do I submit an abstract?
All abstracts must be submitted through the official HTAi 2026 online submission portal. Links and instructions will be available on the Submission Guidelines page.
Q: Can I submit more than one abstract?
Yes, multiple submissions are allowed, but each must be submitted separately and meet the required guidelines.
Q: Can I edit my abstract after submitting it?
No, you cannot make changes to submitted abstracts after the submission deadline. However, abstracts can be withdrawn (by email to annualmeeting@htai.org) and resubmitted before the submission deadline. Abstracts in draft can be edited and will only be reviewed once submitted.
Q: What is the deadline for submissions?
Exact dates will be posted on the Submission Guidelines page. Late submissions will not be considered.
Abstract Content
Q: Can I submit work that is in progress or lacks final results?
No. For Oral and Poster presentations, results must be available at the time of submission. Work-in-progress abstracts will not be accepted.
Q: Can I include tables or references in my abstract?
No. Abstracts must be text-only and cannot include tables, figures, or references.
Q: Is there a preferred spelling or style?
Yes. Use American English spelling and refer to the Author Style Guide for formatting requirements.
Presenters
Q: Can someone else present my abstract if I can’t attend?
Yes, but any changes to presenters must be communicated to HTAi in advance. All presenters must be registered for the Annual Meeting by the Early Bird Registration deadline
Q: What happens if my abstract is accepted?
You will receive notification by email and must confirm your participation. Further instructions will follow, including deadlines for submitting slides or Posters.
Review & Scoring
Q: How are abstracts reviewed?
Each abstract is reviewed by at least three experts using the published Scoring Criteria, including relevance, originality, and quality.
Q: Are efforts made to promote diversity and inclusion in the program?
Yes. Reviewers are encouraged to recognize submissions that involve diverse speakers, LMIC perspectives, early-career contributors, or patient/citizen involvement.
Technical & Formatting
Q: What are the word limits?
- Oral & Poster: 320 words
- Panels & Workshops: 230 words
Detailed structures are found on the Submission Guidelines page.
Q: What is the limit for title length?
Titles must not exceed 18 words, must be in title case, and cannot include abbreviations.
Other
Q: Who can I contact for help with my submission?
Please email us at annualmeeting@htai.org
Q: Will my abstract be published?
Yes. Accepted abstracts may be published in the HTAi 2026 app, printed program, or the supplementary issue of the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC).
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