2018 Conferences Your opportunity to make connections, learn from and collaborate with the global HEOR community.
ATTEND. ENGAGE. MOTIVATE. ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), is recognized as the global leader in the field for its scientific programs and conferences. Each year, ISPOR hosts the world s leading HEOR conferences that focus on the most influential topics driving the science used to generate reliable evidence to inform healthcare decisions. The strength of the scientific program and the breadth and depth of the topics offered in the pre-conference short courses have made ISPOR conferences the must attend events of the year where the global HEOR community convenes to collaborate with stakeholders from multiple segments of the healthcare system. Mark your calendars and register to attend any or all of the ISPOR conferences in 2018. Whether you are a presenter, attendee, or exhibitor, we encourage you to engage with ISPOR s influential audience of healthcare decision makers, regulators, payers, researchers, and patient representatives. Through your active involvement and participation we can motivate positive changes in the understanding and application of HEOR methods to improve healthcare decisions. 2 www.ispor.org
SUBMIT. PRESENT. PUBLISH. SUBMIT. ISPOR invites content submissions for its conferences in the following categories: RESEARCH ABSTRACTS: Outcomes research on all healthcare interventions, diseases, or methodologies are considered. ISSUE PANEL PROPOSALS: Issue panel presentations are designed to show a real debate or discuss multistakeholder perspectives on a new or controversial issue in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) or its use in healthcare decision making. WORKSHOP PROPOSALS: Workshop presentations discuss new and innovative applications in the conduct and use of HEOR or the latest on realworld data, clinical-, economic-, or patient-reported outcomes, patient-preferences, and healthcare policy. PRESENT. Authors of accepted submissions are invited to present their research either as a poster/podium, issue panel, or workshop presentation. PUBLISH. Poster and podium abstracts presented at the conference will appear in the abstract issues of ISPOR s MEDLINE - indexed journals and, where permission is granted, be made available in ISPOR s searchable, online presentations database. PARTNER. PARTICIPATE. PROGRESS. Partnering with ISPOR provides a perfect opportunity to meet, network, and collaborate with a geographically diverse and highly influential audience of healthcare decision makers. Here are a few examples of how you can participate: SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Symposia Forums EXHIBITS & EVENT SPONSORSHIPS: Custom Exhibit Packages Charging Lounge Coffee Breaks Exhibitors Receptions Internet / WiFi Access Notebooks And more www.ispor.org 3
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ISPOR 2018 CONFERENCES #ISPORBaltimore HEOR Short Courses #ISPORSummit #ISPORBarcelona HEOR Short Courses MAR APR MAY JUN JUL ISPOR 2018 May 19-23, 2018 Baltimore, MD, USA Pre-Conference HEOR Short Courses Offered Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities 4 www.ispor.org
#ISPORTokyo #ISPORDubai HEOR Short Courses AUG SEP OCT NOV DE ISPOR Asia Pacific 2018 8-11 September 2018 Tokyo, Japan ISPOR Europe 2018 10-14 November 2018 Barcelona, Spain Early Registration Deadline: 17 July Pre-Conference HEOR Short Courses Offered Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities ISPOR Summit October TBD Washington, DC, USA Early Registration Deadline: 25 September Pre-Conference HEOR Short Courses Offered Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities ISPOR Dubai 2018 19-20 September 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Early Registration Deadline: 7 August Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities www.ispor.org 5
ISPOR 2018 CONFERENCES ISPOR conferences are the leading, global, scientific and educational conferences in the field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). Each year they are attended by thousands of leaders and experts representing all facets of healthcare policy makers, regulators, researchers, academicians, payers, decision makers, patients, and patient groups. BALTIMORE REGISTER ISPOR 2018 May 19-23, 2018 Baltimore, MD, USA Annual conference focusing on: Real-World Evidence, Digital Health, and the New Landscape for Health Decision Making Featured Plenary Sessions: Inflection Point for Real-World Evidence? The Transformational Role of Digital Health Digital Health Help or Hype? Examining the Role of Patient Preferences to Inform Regulatory Decisions Anticipated: 4000 attendees 2100 presentations 100 exhibitors New for this conference: digital health showcase 9 new HEOR short courses Available now: conference and short course registration program schedule exhibitor and sponsor opportunities Early Registration Deadline: April 10, 2018 Discounted hotel rates until April 17, 2018, based on availability #ISPORBaltimore TOKYO REGISTER ISPOR Asia Pacific 2018 8-11 September 2018 Tokyo, Japan Biennial conference focusing on: Moving Into Action: Informing Policy and Strengthening Healthcare Systems in Asia Pacific Featured Plenary Sessions: Transforming Healthcare and Leveraging Digital Health for Better Health in Asia Pacific Real-World Evidence in Asia Pacific: Are We Ready? Is It Helpful for Decision Makers? Risk-Sharing Agreements: Country Experiences, Challenges, and Lessons Learned Anticipated: 1400 attendees 650 presentations 25 exhibitors 27 supporting institutions New for this conference: 5 new HEOR short courses Available now: conference and short course registration exhibitor and sponsor opportunities Early Registration Deadline: 17 July 2018 #ISPORTokyo 6 www.ispor.org
ATTEND. ENGAGE. MOTIVATE. ISPOR Dubai 2018 19-20 September 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2-day, seminar-style regional conference focusing on: Healthcare Decision Making in the Middle East and North Africa: Role of Health Economics, Outcomes Research, and Health Technology Assessment Featured Topics of Discussion: Regional (MENA) and international perspectives and dialogue on: Effective healthcare decision making to improve patient access to innovative technologies HTA implementation roadmap in the MENA countries Pricing and reimbursement challenges Conference components: health economics and health technology assessment seminars welcome reception and networking opportunities REGISTER DUBAI Early Registration Deadline: 7 August 2018 #ISPORDubai ISPOR Summit October TBD Washington, DC, USA Details coming soon ISPOR.ORG DC ISPOR Europe 2018 10-14 November 2018 Barcelona, Spain Annual conference currently accepting content submissions on: Outcomes research on all healthcare interventions, diseases, or methodologies Multistakeholder perspectives on a new or controversial issue in HEOR or its use in healthcare decision making New and innovative applications in the conduct and use of HEOR or the latest on real-world data, clinical, economic, or patient-reported outcomes, patient-preferences, and healthcare policy Anticipated: 5000 attendees 2400 presentations 100 exhibitors Available now: call for abstracts exhibitor and sponsor opportunities Help shape the content of this conference by submitting your research abstract, issue panel proposal, or workshop proposal to present in Barcelona! CALL FOR ABSTRACTS BARCELONA Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 June 2018 Early Registration Deadline: 25 September 2018 #ISPORBarcelona www.ispor.org 7
UPCOMING EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES In addition to ISPOR s leading scientific conferences, the Society also offers world-class training through its Essential HEOR Education training programs. ISPOR education and training ranges from its Short Course Program, that offers a wide variety of training sessions at its global conferences, to its In-Person Training Program on topics including introduction to HEOR, budget impact analysis, patient-reported outcomes, and health technology assessment. Find out more at www.ispor.org. ISPOR The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research