Information for Students, Trainees and Early-Career Professionals

Share Your Experience and Shape the Conversation

12-16 June 2027 Brussels, Belgium

Theme: HTA In A Time of Transformation

Bring your HTA work to an international audience at the HTAi 2027 Annual Meeting.

Overview

Are you - or are your students, trainees or early-career researchers - working on health technology assessment, health policy, evidence synthesis, patient involvement, implementation, health economics, real-world evidence, digital health, AI or healthcare decision-making?

The HTAi Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to share that work with an international community of researchers, policymakers, HTA bodies, patient representatives, industry, clinicians and decision-makers.

HTA is changing quickly. New technologies, changing health systems, increasing pressure on resources and growing attention to equity and patient involvement all require fresh thinking.

Students, trainees and early-career professionals have an important role to play in shaping the future of HTA. HTAi 2027 offers a chance to be part of that conversation.

Why Submit an Abstract?

Submitting an abstract can help students, trainees and early-career professionals to:

  • present their work to an international audience;
  • receive feedback from the wider HTA community;
  • build confidence in scientific communication;
  • develop networks beyond their university or training program;
  • strengthen their CV or professional portfolio; and
  • understand how research connects with real-world healthcare decisions.

Your abstract does not have to be limited to a completed academic study. Submissions may also draw on practical projects, policy work, methodological learning, case studies, implementation experience, patient involvement activities or emerging research.

Ways to Contribute

Poster

Share a project, case study or key learning in a visual and accessible format.

Oral presentation

Present your findings, experience or perspective as part of a themed session.

Panel

Bring together different perspectives to explore an important question through discussion and audience participation.

Workshop

Lead an interactive session that helps participants learn, discuss or solve a challenge together.

What Makes a Strong Abstract?
  1. The issue or context: What problem, gap or need did you identify?
  2. The approach: What did you, your team or your organization do?
  3. Results or learning: What changed, what did you discover, or what challenges did you encounter?
  4. Relevance to HTA: How does the work connect to assessment, policy, implementation or healthcare decision-making?
  5. Learning for others: What could others take away or apply in another setting?
How to Submit an Abstract
  1. Open the appropriate Annual Meeting submission portal and create or sign in to your account:
  2. Select the most appropriate presentation format.
  3. Enter the abstract title and required text.
  4. Add all authors and identify the proposed presenter or presenters.
  5. Select the relevant topic area.
  6. Review the information carefully and submit before the deadline.
  7. Keep the submission confirmation and reference number.
  8. Await the review outcome and further instructions.
Helpful Tips
  • Start with one clear message or lesson you want attendees to remember.
  • Explain specialist terms or abbreviations and use clear language.
  • Focus on what was learned rather than giving a long description of your institution or programme.
  • Include results where possible, including early findings or practical learning.
  • Be honest about challenges and limitations.
  • For jointly developed work, agree in advance who will be listed as an author and who will present.

Topics to Submit

Relevant work may include:

  • HTA methods and evidence assessment
  • Health economics and outcomes research
  • Real-world evidence and data
  • AI, digital health and emerging technologies
  • Patient and public involvement in HTA
  • Equity, ethics and access
  • Implementation and decision-making
  • Priority setting and resource allocation
  • Regional, national or institutional HTA case studies
  • Education, capacity building and knowledge exchange in HTA

Participation Grants

HTAi aims to support diverse and inclusive participation. Participation Grants may help eligible people who would otherwise be unable to attend the Annual Meeting.

Full-time students enrolled in an HTA-related post-secondary programme may be eligible to apply.

What Can a Grant Support?

  • Annual Meeting registration;
  • economy travel;
  • accommodation for specified meeting dates; and
  • eligible local travel expenses.

Please check the full Participation Grant guidance. Applicants should not assume that every expense will be covered. Eligibility requirements, award limits, travel dates and reimbursement arrangements are explained in the published guidance.

How to Apply for a Participation Grant
  1. Complete a separate online application through the Participation Grant application portal.
  2. Explain your interest in HTA and the Annual Meeting.
  3. Describe how attending would benefit your studies, professional development or wider community.
  4. Provide estimated travel and accommodation costs.
  5. Upload any required supporting documents, including evidence of student status.
  6. Submit your application by 4 December 2026.

Volunteering and Learning Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities may also be available for the Annual Meeting. These roles can provide a valuable way for students and early-career professionals to gain exposure to the meeting, support delivery of the program and engage with the wider HTA community.

Volunteer roles may include supporting registration, welcoming delegates, assisting with session rooms, helping participants navigate the venue or supporting meeting logistics.

In return, volunteers may be able to access selected sessions and conversations around the Annual Meeting, depending on the final volunteer arrangements.

Volunteer Applications

Applications are expected to open on 8 February 2027 and close on 17 March 2027.

More details will follow. In the meantime, please contact annualmeeting@htai.org with any questions.

Key Dates

Abstract submissions open
Panel and Workshop deadline
Oral and Poster deadline
Participation Grant deadline
Volunteer applications open
Volunteer application deadline

Find Out More

Annual Meeting

www.htai2027.org

Abstract, Grant and Volunteer Enquiries

annualmeeting@htai.org

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