Congress

The IHEA congress, held every second year, is the only global forum for health economists to engage around the latest methodological developments, present recent research findings and explore the implications of this research for health policy and practice.  The IHEA congress includes presentations across the full spectrum of health economics’ fields.

IHEA 2025 Congress

Bali, Indonesia | July 19 – 23, 2025

Congress Registration
Official Statement

Key Congress Dates

Mid-February 2025

Congress registration opens

Late February 2025

Abstract submitters informed of outcome of the review process

Early March 2025

Applicants for financial support informed if support available

10 April 2025

All presenters must have registered to be included in program

End of April 2025

Early-bird registration closes

Late May 2025

Program available

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Registration fees

As a non-profit association, membership fees and IHEA congress registration fees are set at cost-recovery levels. We strive to keep costs as low as possible. The costs involved in hosting the congress are substantial and include the costs of venue hire, hire of audio-visual equipment, food and beverages (for refreshment breaks, lunch and social events), abstract submission and review system, support staff, other supplies (such as poster boards, name badges, etc.) and bank fees (for credit card or wire transfer payments by delegates).

The registration fees outlined below entitle each delegate to participate, without any further payment, in pre-congress sessions (on Saturday and Sunday), all congress sessions (Sunday evening to Wednesday afternoon), morning and afternoon refreshment breaks (Saturday to Wednesday), buffet lunch (Monday to Wednesday), the opening reception (Sunday evening) and the main social event (Tuesday evening).

IHEA is committed to being a truly international association and to pursuing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at our events. Until the 2015 IHEA Congress, there was a single registration fee for all delegates. Over time, we have introduced lower fees for delegates from low- and middle-income countries, students and early career researchers (ECRs) to promote EDI. The IHEA Board has taken further steps to promote inclusion by refining the registration fee structure for the 2025 Congress, in recognition of differentials in income and access to institutional support for delegates according to country or territory of residence and career stage. In determining this fee schedule, the structure and level of registration fees for comparable international associations’ conferences was considered. The fee for high-income country delegates has been increased, the differential between the fee for low-income and lower middle-income country (and student and ECR) delegates and high-income country delegates increased, and a new category for upper middle-income country delegates introduced. IHEA congress registration fees remain below those of comparable professional associations.

 

Registration Category Member Non-Member
Early Bird High-income country USD800 USD1,100
Early Bird Upper middle-income country USD600 USD825
Early Bird Low-income or Lower middle-income USD400 USD550
Early Bird Student or Early career researcher USD400 USD550
Regular High-income country USD1,000 USD1,300
Regular Upper middle-income country USD750 USD975
Regular Low-income or Lower middle-income USD500 USD650
Regular Student or Early career researcher USD500 USD650

You can confirm which category you would fall within by consulting the World Bank’s list of countries/territories defined as low-income (GNI per capita of $1,145 or less), lower middle-income (between $1,146 and $4,515), upper middle-income (between $4,516 and $14,005) and high-income (GNI per capita of more than $14,005) – the 2025 list can be downloaded here. Students must be registered on a full-time basis at a tertiary education institution and early career researchers should have graduated within the past 5 years.

Early bird registration will be open from mid-February to the end of April 2025.

 

We encourage delegates to attend both social events, which are covered by the registration fee. We also welcome delegates bringing a partner and/or children to a social event, but delegates will need to purchase tickets for those accompanying them.  These additional tickets are charged at cost-recovery level. There is no charge for children under 12 years.

Opening reception, Sunday July 20th Main Social Event, Tuesday July 22nd
Extra ticket adult USD50 USD100
Extra ticket child 12 years + USD20 USD40

Congress Program

Preliminary Pre-Congress Session Program

More details on all sessions will be posted in the near future. Shaded sessions are awaiting confirmation. Scheduling of some sessions may change.

Categories of Congress Presentations

Long oral presentation

There will be up to 5 of these presentations per session. Each presentation should be 10 minutes long, to allow for 5 minutes of discussion per presentation.

 

Short oral presentation

These sessions will have up to 10 presentations, each of 6 minutes, leaving time for some discussion.

 

Flash oral presentation

We are introducing an innovative form of oral presentation for the 2025 Congress. These “flash” oral presentations are 3 minutes long, consisting of 12 auto-advanced slides with 15 seconds per slide. There will be up to 15 of these presentations per session, allowing plenty of time at the end for one-on-one engagement with presenters whose research is of interest to you.

 

This presentation style draws on the increasingly popular “Pecha Kucha” and “Ignite” format of presentations; we have adapted the format slightly. If you are wondering how it is possible to present your work in such a short space of time, look up the “Three Minute Thesis (3MT)” – thousands of students participate in national, regional and global 3MT competitions every year. And they can only use one slide, while our “flash” orals will allow 12.

 

We will prepare PPT templates and guidance notes for those allocated a “Flash oral” presentation. We are also planning to have prizes for presenters and session participants.

Venue

The Congress and Pre-Congress sessions will be held at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC), which is located at the Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali.

Hotels

The Congress will happen during the high tourism season in Bali, so we strongly recommend that you make your hotel bookings as soon as possible. You need to book directly with the hotel of your choice. 

IHEA has secured a reduced rate at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua (USD195 per night B&B including all taxes and charges). You can book directly at this group rate here.

Please note that the main block is for the dates 20-23 July, 2025. Although Westin will offer the lower rate for a few days before and after these dates, this is subject to overall availability.

There are many other 5, 4 and 3 star hotels within a 5 to 20 minute walk of the BICC/Westin resort. For those with a limited budget, accommodation for <USD100 per night is available, particularly in 4 star hotels (e.g. Grand Bali Nusa Dua, Mercure, The Nest Hotel and The Grand Whiz) or 3 star hotels (e.g. Hotel Santika Siligita Nusa Dua).

Visas

All international participants* attending the IHEA 2025 Congress in Bali, Indonesia, must obtain the appropriate visa based on their role in the event. Please review the information below to determine which visa applies to you. The cost of a visa was IDR 500,000 (<USD35) at the time of posting

*Citizens of ASEAN countries do not need a visa to visit Bali for up to 30 days. This includes citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.

1. General Delegates & Participants 

  • Visa Type: B1 – Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival – VoA)
  • Requirements:
    • Passport valid for at least 6 months
    • Proof of outbound ticket from Indonesia
  • Application Process: This can be obtained by applying online via https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ or upon arrival at Indonesian airports. We highly recommend applying online to ensure a smoother and faster entry process. Applying in advance helps you avoid potential delays at the airport and ensures you have all necessary documents prepared before your trip.
  • Letter of Invitation: Not required

2. Speakers and Moderators in Plenary Sessions only

  • Visa Type: C10 – Invited Event Participants Visa
  • Requirements:
    • Passport valid for at least 6 months
    • Personal bank statement with a minimum balance of USD 2,000 (covering the last 3 months)
    • A recent color photograph
    • Invitation Letter from the host institution (InaHEA) detailing the role in the event and topic (for speakers)
  • Application Process: Must be applied online via https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/.
  • Letter of Invitation: Required. Please contact events@healtheconomics.org if you haven’t received one yet.

3. Calling Visa – Special Countries

Participants from the following countries must apply for a Calling Visa, which InaHEA will sponsor:

  • Afghanistan, Israel, North Korea, Liberia, Nigeria, Somalia
  • Application Process: Details Coming Soon

For any visa-related inquiries, please reach out to events@healtheconomics.org.

 

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee (SC) plays a critical role in IHEA congresses given that the program is based on abstracts accepted through a rigorous peer-review process.  An open call is issued for IHEA members to express their interest in serving on the panel to review abstracts submitted for each congress. Those who have served on the SC Review Panel for at least two recent congresses are eligible to be considered to serve as Program Chairs. There are two to three Program Chairs for each health economics field, who work together to finalize the abstract acceptances (from the review panel scores) and compile individual abstracts into coherent sessions. To be considered for the position of overall SC Co-Chair, an IHEA member needs to have served as a Program Chair for at least two recent congresses.

Members of the Scientific Committee for the 2025 Congress are listed below.

Paula Lorgelly

Chair
University of Auckland/Waipapa Taumata Rau

Karen Grépin

Co-Chair
University of Hong Kong

Funding Partners

Funding partners play a critical role in the success of the IHEA congress, particularly to keep registration fees affordable and to support the participation of full-time students and delegates from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Funding partners can make a general contribution to assisting with congress costs, or can specify how they would like their funds used. The main options for specified fund use are:

  • To assist delegates in financial need: LMIC delegates and/or students
  • Support for a specific event during the congress, such as the opening reception, the main social event, the mentoring lunch for students and early career researchers (ECRs), or pre-congress session for ECRs

Contributions of any size are greatly appreciated and all contributors will be acknowledged. There are specific benefit packages  for contributions of USD25,000 and above.

      Gold  US$75,000 +

  • 3 complimentary delegate registrations
  • Half-day pre-congress session* (70 seater)
  • Acknowledgements: Logo & name on program, website, plenary slides &  banners

      Silver  US$50,000 +

  • 2 complimentary delegate registrations
  • Half-day pre-congress session* (30 seater)
  • Acknowledgements: Logo & name on program, website, plenary slides &  banners

      Bronze  US$25,000 +

  • 1 complimentary delegate registration
  • 90 minute pre-congress session* (30 seater)
  • Acknowledgements: Name on program, website, plenary slides &  banners

*  All pre-congress session proposals will be reviewed for appropriateness by IHEA and local organizers

Download the funding brochure here

Funding partners for 2025 Congress

Gold

Future Congresses

IHEA releases a call for expressions of interest in hosting a congress three years in advance of that congress.

The call for the 2027 Congress is now closed.

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