MEED Research Forum 2026
Evaluating Innovation in the Age of Digital Health
Calling all health economists and researchers
The Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Diagnostics, Digital, Data and Devices (MEED) Research Forum returns for its seventh edition, bringing together the brightest minds in health economics, industry, and policy to advance the evaluation of medical technologies.
Save the Date: Thursday 26th November 2026
10:00 – 16:00 | The Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK
Call for submissions
Abstract submission is now open
Share your work on the economic evaluation of diagnostics, digital health, data-driven technologies and devices - research, methodology, policy or case studies. The organising committee reviews all submissions and sends decisions by email.
Registration will be free, including lunch and refreshments. Join the mailing list to hear when registration opens.
Why This Matters Now
As NICE and the NHS accelerate the adoption of digital, diagnostic and data-driven technologies, the methods used to evaluate their value have never mattered more. The health economics community has a central role in developing robust, fit-for-purpose evaluation approaches that support both innovation and sustainability across the healthcare system.
Photo: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0
Leeds: A Central Setting for HealthTech Evaluation
This one-day forum continues its mission to foster innovation in assessing the value of diagnostic technologies, digital health solutions, data-driven innovations, and medical devices across diverse fields including screening, prognostics, and monitoring.
The 2026 forum will be held at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, a landmark venue on City Square directly next to Leeds railway station, offering an accessible and well-connected setting for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
What to Expect
- Cutting-edge research presentations
- Panel discussion with leading experts from NICE, academia, and industry
- Interactive workshop on resolving HealthTech evaluation challenges
- Networking with health economists, industry representatives, and policymakers
- Free registration including lunch and refreshments
The forum aims to facilitate the development of robust methods for assessing the value of medical technologies in our rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
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