Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in evidence-based healthcare, this listing of events, both in-person and virtual, offers a diverse array of opportunities to engage with the latest developments in evidence synthesis in health. From webinars and symposiums to workshops and seminars, join us in fostering evidence-based healthcare on a global scale.
2025
June
Recommendations and guidance on responsible AI in evidence synthesis
3 June 2025, 13:00 UTC, online
In this webinar, part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series, the presenters will cover: (1) Why do we all need to embrace responsible AI? (2) What are the recommendations for responsible AI? (3) What changes to Cochrane processes and governance will help authors and others use AI responsibly? The session is aimed at evidence synthesists, methodologists, AI developers, or those from organizations, funders or publishers involved in evidence synthesis. More information and registration here.
International Summer School in Public Health
10-13 June 2025, Paris, France, in-person
The Centre of Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS) and the Paris Public Health Institute (PPH) are organising their first 2025 International Summer School in Public Health in Paris from 02 to 13 June 2025. The aim of this international summer school is to provide a dynamic forum for exchange with high-level researchers, with the goal of exploring various themes in the field of public health. Find out more here.
Nottingham Systematic Review Course
10-13 June 2025, University of Nottingham, UK, in-person
The Nottingham Systematic Review Course is aimed at enabling participants to become proficient in developing and undertaking a Cochrane-style systematic review of interventions and a diagnostic test accuracy review. As this is an introductory course, no previous knowledge of systematic reviewing is required. The course utilises a combination of lectures, small group discussions, workshops, library-based interactive tutorials, with hands on practical work at computer stations using RevMan and reference management software. Review Manager (RevMan) is the software used for preparing and maintaining Cochrane Reviews. Find out more here.
Workshop on Developing a& Protocol for a Cochrane Systematic Review
13-15 June 2025, Penang, Malaysia, in-person
This workshop is for individuals that are in the process of or are considering authoring a Cochrane systematic review. It is most suited to authors who already have a registered title, but authors who have not yet identified a title will also benefit from the course and will be given assistance to develop a title. This workshop also includes a session on using the Cochrane Library to answer a clinical question. More information and registration here.
Risk of Bias 2
16 June 2025, Penang, Malaysia, in-person
This workshop is for Cochrane authors and others embarking on systematic reviews, who might like to know more about this new tool since many systematic reviews have been published using this tool. More information and registration here.
Course on Cochrane reviews and other systematic reviews of medical interventions
16-19 June 2025, in Odense, Denmark
This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to complete a systematic review (SR) of a medical intervention based on Cochrane methodology and to perform a GRADE evaluation of the certainty of the evidence. The course is structured to go systematically through the process of designing a SR, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and assessing the certainty of the results. More information and registration here.
Advancing evidence synthesis for climate and health
19 June 2025, 12:00 UTC+1, online
This talk will discuss how the field of climate and health can be instrumental in advancing evidence synthesis to the next level. Driven by an evidence base that is shaped very differently than in health, there is a requirement to adjust and expand the traditional evidence synthesis toolkit. Mutual learning between the climate and health communities could be an important driver and accelerator for innovation. The second half of the talk will be devoted to outlining the research frontiers of artificial intelligence in making evidence synthesis faster and cheaper without jeopardizing methodological rigor. To register, click here.
July
5th European Summer School in Evidence-Based Public Health
21-25 July 2025, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany, in-person
This week-long summer school is targeted at mid-career public health professionals from academia and the public sector, offering a unique opportunity to build and advance your knowledge and skills in evidence-based public health methods and approaches and to connect with experts and like-minded professionals. Learn more and apply here.
MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare: Registration closes
31 July 2025, online
The MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare at the University of Galway is an exciting new fully online interprofessional postgraduate course designed for anyone working in any aspect of health or healthcare systems seeking to transform their current practice, optimise healthcare outcomes and advance their careers in a rapidly evolving field. Our future-facing programme aims to equip healthcare and health systems workers from all backgrounds with the skills and knowledge to tackle current and emerging healthcare challenges by utilising cutting-edge approaches to evidence identification, appraisal, and patient-centred implementation. Registration closes on 31 July for the September 2025 intake.
September
The Tenth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication
3-5 September 2025, Chicago, USA, in-person
The Congress, organized by JAMA, The BMJ, and METRICS, will feature 3 days of presentations of new and original research. Our aim is to encourage research into the quality and credibility of peer review and scientific publication and to further the evidence base on which scientists can improve the conduct, reporting, and dissemination of scientific research. Abstracts due 31 January 2025. For more information visit the congress website or contact: jama-peer@jamanetwork.org
GIN 2025 Conference
16-19 September 2025, Geneva, Switzerland
Join the Guidelines International Network's annual conference, themed "Innovation and Partnerships for Health in All Policies." More information and registration here.
October
EACA Symposium 2025 Network Meta-Analysis Evidence-based Health Care
23-24 October 2025, Taipei, Taiwan, in-person
This international symposium aims to address the complexities of integrating evidence-based decision-making in healthcare by bringing together global experts and stakeholders in evidence-based practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share insights, explore methodologies such as network meta-analysis, and discuss future directions for advancing evidence-informed healthcare decision-making. More information here.
November
Introduction to Cochrane Methodology
24-28 November 2025, Lund, Sweden, in-person
This 1-week course on Cochrane Methodology is primarily aimed at Ph.D. students and researches from the fields of medicine, health science or epidemiology, but attendance is open to anyone interested in creating or understanding systematic reviews. More information and registration here.
2026
October
2026 Cochrane Colloquium
October in India, in-person
The Cochrane Colloquium is heading to India in October 2026. This flagship event will focus on bridging gaps, global evidence, local impact, and equitable action. Stay tuned for updates by signing up for the newsletter to get the latest news and announcements.
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