Events in RWE, HEOR and market access

AMCP 2026

Organizer: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Date: April 13–16, 2026
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN, USA
Website: https://amcpannual.org/

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting is held each Spring. It is the largest assembly of pharmacy and health care professionals dedicated specifically to the issues of managed care pharmacy; this meeting highlights a myriad of activities that are shaping the future of managed care pharmacy. Approximately 4,000 individuals attend each year.

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May 2026

3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit

Organizer: Hanson Wade
Date: May 5-7, 2026
Location: The Colonnade, Boston, MA, USA
Website: https://measuring-patient-engagement-summit.com/

The 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit will bring together senior stakeholders from across biopharma, biotech, and patient advocacy to examine how the impact of patient engagement can be assessed in a more structured and measurable way. Across three days, the programme will explore practical approaches, frameworks, and case studies focused on translating engagement activities into quantitative evidence. Sessions will consider how patient input contributes to protocol design, access strategies, and policy influence, alongside discussions on embedding metrics into longer-term programmes. A collaborative workshop will also provide an opportunity to develop and refine approaches to measuring engagement in practice. The Evidence Base is an official Media Partner for the conference. 

ISPOR 2026

Organizer: ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Date: May 17–20, 2026
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Website: https://www.ispor.org/conferences-education/conferences/upcoming-conferences/ispor-2026

With the theme "HEOR at the Forefront of Policy, Access, and Value", ISPOR 2026 will highlight the transformative role of HEOR in advancing patient-centered care, strengthening global health systems, and addressing pressing challenges such as affordability, technology adoption, and health disparities. Through cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary dialogue, and real-world case studies, the conference will underscore the critical role of evidence in guiding policy while strengthening global collaboration to ensure innovations deliver value and are accessible to all patients and stakeholders worldwide. The Evidence Base is an official Media Partner for the conference. 

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June 2026

HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting

Organizer: Health Technology Assessment international (HTAi)
Date: June 6–10, 2026
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Website: https://htai.eventsair.com/htai-2026-istanbul-annual-meeting/

Taking place in Istanbul, a city uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting invites the global HTA community to come together where perspectives, systems, and experiences naturally intersect. More than a conference, the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting is a platform for shaping the future of health systems across borders, across disciplines, and across levels of system maturity.

World Orphan Drug Congress USA

Organizer: Terrapinn
Date: June 9–11, 2026
Location: Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA
Website: https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/world-orphan-drug-congress-usa/index.stm

The World Orphan Drug Congress USA brings together the leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government and regulators, patient advocates, payers, investors, and solution providers – all who all depend on our event to convene and brainstorm ways to advance. The Evidence Base is an official Media Partner for the conference. 

GetReal Institute Annual Conference 2026

Organizer: GetReal Institute
Date: June 29–30, 2026
Location: Utrecht, Crowne Plaza, The Netherlands
Website: https://getreal-institute.org/

Building on the 2025 conference, the GetReal Institute Annual Conference 2026 event turns attention to the practical challenge of translating real-world data into evidence that can inform regulatory and HTA decision-making. As RWE gains greater recognition among decision-makers, attention is increasingly focused on how data sources, analytical methods, and decision context contribute to robust and credible evidence. Advances in analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies are also reshaping how data are curated, analysed, and interpreted, creating new opportunities and new considerations for evidence generation and review. The Evidence Base is an official Media Partner for the conference. 

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August 2026

42nd Annual ISPE Meeting

Organizer: International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology
Date: August 29–September 2, 2026
Location: Milan, Italy
Website: https://www.pharmacoepi.org/meetings/annual-conference/

The meeting brings together professionals, researchers, and students. It's a place to explore recent scientific advancements, discuss new methodologies, and address current challenges in the field. Attendees can expect presentations and collaborative discussions designed to deepen understanding of how medicines are used, contributing to the ongoing work of improving public health and patient outcomes.

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September 2026

ISPOR Asia Pacific Summit 2026

Organizer: ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Date: September 6–8, 2026
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Website: https://www.ispor.org/conferences-education/conferences/upcoming-conferences/ispor-asia-pacific-summit-2026

The ISPOR Asia Pacific Summit 2026, themed "The Future of Health Innovation: Unlocking Affordability and Access", is the must-attend HEOR event in Asia Pacific. The Summit brings together top experts, decision-makers, and industry leaders to explore the latest breakthroughs, share cutting-edge research, and discuss innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

ISPOR Healthcare Investment Summit 2026

Organizer: ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Date: September 22–23, 2026
Location: The Westin St. Francis., 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Website: https://www.ispor.org/conferences-education/conferences/upcoming-conferences/ispor-healthcare-investment-summit-2026

Biopharma investing today requires more than backing strong science—it demands a clear understanding of how policy, pricing, and reimbursement will ultimately determine value. Health economics now shapes investment risk and return well before assets reach the clinic. The ISPOR Healthcare Investment Summit 2026 brings together investors, drug developers, policy leaders, and value strategists to learn how products are evaluated, paid for, and adopted in an evolving policy environment. Sessions will highlight real investment challenges, surface practical insights, and strengthen connections between capital and evidence that can inform smarter, more resilient investment decisions.

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October 2026

DIA’s 2026 Real-World Evidence Conference

Organizer: DIA
Date: October 19–20, 2026
Location: 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA
Website: https://www.diaglobal.org/en/conference-listing/meetings/2026/10/real-world-evidence-conference

DIA’s 2026 Real-World Evidence Conference will convene global regulators, industry leaders, data scientists, and policy experts to examine the latest developments shaping the field. The program will feature regulatory perspectives from agencies including the FDA, EMA, and other global authorities, alongside discussions on data quality, governance, and evolving standards for the use of real-world data in regulatory and clinical decision-making. The Evidence Base is an official Media Partner for the conference. 

AMCP Nexus 2026

Organizer: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Date: October 26–29, 2026
Location: Gaylord Pacific, San Diego, CA, USA
Website: https://amcpannual.org/about/amcp-future-meetings

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting is held each Spring. It is the largest assembly of pharmacy and health care professionals dedicated specifically to the issues of managed care pharmacy; this meeting highlights a myriad of activities that are shaping the future of managed care pharmacy. Approximately 4,000 individuals attend each year.

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November 2026

ISPOR Europe 2026

Organizer: ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Date: November 8–11, 2026
Location: Vienna, Austria
Website: https://www.ispor.org/conferences-education/conferences/upcoming-conferences/ispor-europe-2026

Join global healthcare leaders as they convene at ISPOR Europe 2026, the leading global conference in Europe for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), 8-11 November, for discussion and dissemination of the latest trends in healthcare. This must-attend event provides you with dedicated opportunities to network with your peers, HEOR experts, and thought leaders and to discuss with a global audience how we establish, incentivize, and share value sustainable for health systems, patients, and technology developers. The Evidence Base is an official Media Partner for the conference. 

2nd Annual Pharma Pricing & Market Access Innovation Summit

Organizer: GlobalBSG
Date: November 12–13, 2026
Location: Vienna, Austria
Website: https://globalbsg.com/events/2nd-annual-pharma-pricing-market-access-innovation-summit/

Taking place in November 2026, the summit brings together senior executives in pricing, HEOR, market access, payer engagement, and regulatory affairs to address the evolving pressures of affordability, value demonstration, and access innovation across international markets. With an expanded speaker lineup and a broader global audience, this next edition offers a deeper exploration of the forces transforming pricing and access today.

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December 2026

ICHOM 2026

Organizer: International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM)
Date: December 7–9, 2026
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
Website: https://conference.ichom.org/

This year the event explores two central themes: how patient important outcomes are vital data elements to train the AI tools of the future, and how AI is amplifying and accelerating value-based healthcare implementation. Global experts will explore issues from AI implications for outcomes data management and clinical applications to needed policy and partnerships that will help balance the promise and limitations of AI. The conference will emphasize how outcomes data and AI together are key elements of the future of resiliency, efficiency and personalized care. The ICHOM Conference will help you address the challenges we all face.

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