Conference Impact and Evaluation
DHE’s strong presence at the IHEA World Congress had a notable impact, elevating our profile and reputation within both national and international health economics communities. Through active participation, engaging presentations, and meaningful networking, DHE demonstrated its expertise and commitment to advancing health economics research and collaboration on a global stage.
The event was well-attended across diverse sessions, with 15 researchers and 5 PhD students representing DHE and delivering 19 presentations. This strong presence showcased the confidence and expertise of DHE peers, who actively participated and successfully moderated sessions before large audiences. The opening plenary by Indonesia’s Minister of Health provided valuable insights into strategies for strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Sessions on advanced topics—such as moving beyond cost-utility analysis to include productivity and environmental impacts, and those focused on discrete choice experiments—expanded research perspectives and collaboration opportunities. Overall, the conference amplified DHE’s research profile, facilitated knowledge exchange, and created pathways for future collaborations and impactful dissemination of research outputs.
Conference Strengths
The conference provided strong networking opportunities and fostered future collaborations, making it ideal for sharing research and introducing DHE’s work to both national and international researchers. Special Interest Groups encouraged closer partnerships, while the well-organised mentoring session delivered meaningful insights into the needs of early career researchers (ECRs). There was a broad selection of engaging sessions, including valuable pre-conference workshops that boosted learning. Presenters received helpful feedback that supported professional development. Participants could acquire new skills in health economics research and refresh existing knowledge or methods.
The event offered an excellent location in Bali, venue, and catering, all contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Attendees enjoyed delicious food with plenty of options.
Conference Challenges
- Sessions were so packed with ideas that attendees wished for more time to dive deeper into discussions.
- With so many parallel sessions, choosing which ones to attend felt like picking favorites—never easy!
- There was so much delicious food that some attendees felt like they’d accidentally signed up for a gourmet marathon!
Snapshots from Bali: Our Conference Adventure
