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
October
U.S. GRADE Network guideline development workshop
29–31 October 2025, online
This online workshop will take place over three days: October 29 - 31, 2025 beginning each day at 11am Eastern Daylight Time. Additional pre-workshop courses on Systematic Reviews and Guideline Fundamentals for Panel Members and Organization Staff will be held the day prior, Tuesday, October 28, from 5-8pm EDT. Additional access to INGUIDE Level 1 and 2 certification available. Learn more and register.
November
Evidence synthesis for decision making: navigating the chaos of the real world
6 November 2025, online
In this webinar we will discuss some of the challenges in evidence synthesis when the best available evidence may not answer all the questions. More information here.
Tufts University Affiliate of Cochrane US Presents: Standard Author Systematic Review Training
6,13 & 20 November 2025
Tufts University, Affiliate of Cochrane US, is offering its Standard Author Systematic Review Training this November. This comprehensive program equips participants with the essential skills needed to design, conduct, and interpret systematic reviews following Cochrane standards. More information here.
Introduction to Systematic Reviews in Health
10 & 17 November 2025, online
The course for health professionals, academics and decision makers will provide overview of systematic reviewing the effectiveness of health interventions. More information here.
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.
December
Core GRADE: Part 1
4 December 2025, online
The series provides systematic reviewers and guideline developers with a clear and straightforward guide that includes all they need to produce rigorous systematic reviews and guidelines based on the GRADE process. This first of two webinars will provide an overview of the Core GRADE approach and deal with issues choosing the target of certainty rating, and addressing issues of precision and risk of bias. More information here.
2026
January
U.S. GRADE Network workshop
12 & 13 January 2026, online
Registration is now open for the U.S. GRADE Network's fully virtual network meta-analysis workshop. The course includes two days of learning, including hands-on sessions for exploring intransitivity and incoherence, applying GRADE to an NMA, and using R software. Limited scholarships available to attend for free and details of these can be found here. Applications close September 30. For more information to attend the event, registration can be found here.
Core GRADE: Part 2
29 January 2026, online
The series provides systematic reviewers and guideline developers with a clear and straightforward guide that includes all they need to produce rigorous systematic reviews and guidelines based on the GRADE process. This second of two webinars will deal with Core GRADE’s approach to inconsistency, indirectness, and moving from evidence to recommendations.
February
Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews
26 Febuary 2026, online
This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial. Participants will have the opportunity to use INSPECT-SR to perform trustworthiness checks themselves and will learn how the tool can be incorporated when undertaking a systematic review. More information here.
March
Eighth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference & Second Cochrane Hong Kong Symposium
24-28 March 2026, Hong Kong
This conference focuses on cutting-edge research in nursing and healthcare that is transforming the nursing profession and clinical practice. As part of the event, there will be pre-conference workshops designed to introduce the use of Cochrane reviews. Find out more.
October
2026 Cochrane Colloquium
October 2026, in India
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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