Invitation

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Good afternoon,

We hope that you are all keeping well.

Please see below invitation and attached PIN to attend the Joint Meeting of the Heads of Medicines Agencies, Heads of Health Technology Assessment Agencies and Heads of the National Competent Authorities on Pricing and Reimbursement, which will take place on 08 October 2026 in Dublin.

We are copying our colleagues from our Embassy to keep them informed.

We would be very grateful if you could direct this invitation to the appropriate person.

Thanks for your help with this.

Kind regards,

Leslie

*Delegations will be limited to the DAO + 5 format.

It is recommended that your delegation comprise the representatives from the agencies and groups participating in the HMA, HAG and NCAPR meetings taking place in Dublin during Medicines Week (06-09 October), together with Pharmaceutical Directors, where feasible.

This format is fixed and no exceptions can be made.

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JOINT MEETING PIN_FINAL_DEL6.pdf

Practical Information Note

JOINT MEETING OF THE HEADS OF THE MEDICINES AGENCIES,

HEADS OF HTA AGENCIES GROUP AND THE NATIONAL

COMPETENT AUTHORITIES ON PRICING AND REIMBURSMENT

The Convention Centre, Dublin, 08 October 2026

Contents

General Information.................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2

Deadlines ................................................................................................................... 2

Location ...................................................................................................................... 3

Programme ................................................................................................................ 4

08 October .............................................................................................................. 4

Interpretation .............................................................................................................. 4

Delegation .................................................................................................................. 5

Delegation Size and Format.................................................................................... 5

Registration and Accreditation ................................................................................ 5

Accreditation Badges .............................................................................................. 6

Transport .................................................................................................................... 6

Entering Ireland ....................................................................................................... 6

Transport Options ................................................................................................... 6

Accommodation ......................................................................................................... 6

Security ...................................................................................................................... 7

Media ......................................................................................................................... 7

Social Media ........................................................................................................... 7

General Information.................................................................................................... 7

Useful Contacts ....................................................................................................... 7

Internet/WiFi ............................................................................................................ 7

Electricity................................................................................................................. 7

Accessibility ............................................................................................................ 8

Lost and Found ....................................................................................................... 8

Weather .................................................................................................................. 8

Links of Interest .......................................................................................................... 8

Irish Presidency Sustainability Policy ......................................................................... 9

1

General Information

The Irish Presidency will host a series of medicine-related meetings (Medicines

Week) throughout 06-09 October, which will take place in the Convention Centre

Dublin in Dublin. A detailed timetable can be found below. Attendance at each event

is through invitation only and a Practical Information Note and registration details will

be issued for each meeting.

This Practical Information Note (PIN) lays out the necessary information and

requirements for the Joint Meeting of the Heads of Medicines Agencies, Heads of

HTA Agencies Group and the National Competent Authorities on Pricing and

Reimbursement on 08 October 2026.

Introduction

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026 looks forward to

welcoming you to Dublin for the Joint Meeting of the Heads of Medicines Agencies,

Heads of HTA Agencies Group and the National Competent Authorities on Pricing

and Reimbursement on 08 October 2026. We are pleased to share this Practical

Information Note (PIN) to assist you in preparing for the meeting.

Please note that the information contained in this PIN may be subject to change.

Updated information, including any updates to the meeting programme, practical

arrangements or meeting documentation, will be shared through the online

Accreditation Platform. Registered delegates will receive email notifications when

updated material is shared on the Accreditation Platform.

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]

Deadlines

Date What you need to do Where to go/Who to contact

14 August

Accreditation platform

opens

[email protected]

28 August Deadline for DAO

nominations

[email protected]

09 September Deadline for registration

of delegates

Via the Accreditation Portal

08 October Joint Meeting of the

Heads of Medicines

Agencies, Heads of HTA

Agencies Group and the

National Competent

Authorities on Pricing and

Reimbursement

The Convention Centre, Spencer

Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1,

D01 T1W6

Location

The Joint Meeting of the Heads of Medicines Agencies, Heads of HTA Agencies

Group and the National Competent Authorities on Pricing and Reimbursement will

take place in The Convention Centre, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01

T1W6.

Programme

This preliminary programme is subject to change. Further details of the programme

will be shared prior to the meeting. The final programme will be shared with

registered delegation members via the Accreditation Platform in advance of the

meeting.

08 October

12:00-13:45: Registration (Ground Floor)

13:45-13:50: Opening

13:50-14:45: Session 1

Presentation on Conditional Marketing Authorisation

Presentation on HTA Regulation

Panel Discussion

14:45-14:55: Comfort Break

14:55-15:50: Session 2

Presentation on Adaptive & Pragmatic Trials

Presentation on The Payer Hub

Panel Discussion

15:50-16:35: Session 3: Heads Panel Discussion

16:35-16:45: Close of Meeting

16:45: End of day

Interpretation

This meeting will be conducted through English. Simultaneous interpretation will not

be provided.

Delegation

Delegation Size and Format

Delegations size is up to 6 delegates.

It is recommended that your delegation comprise the representatives from the

agencies and groups participating in the HMA, HAG and NCAPR meetings taking

place in Dublin during Medicines Week (06-09 October), together with

Pharmaceutical Directors, where feasible.

This format is fixed and no exceptions can be made.

Registration and Accreditation

For security reasons, each delegate must be registered and accredited in order to

gain access to the meeting venue.

A Delegation Accreditation Officer (DAO) must be appointed by each invited

delegation. Please send the DAO’s full name, phone number and email address to

[email protected] to receive log-in details. The DAO must

register all members of the delegation on the Accreditation Platform, in line with the

instructions below.

Please note that in compliance with data security requirements, the Accreditation

Platform requires Two-Factor Authentication. You will require access to an

authenticator application such as Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator in

order to access the Accreditation Platform.

To facilitate the smooth running of the programme, please ensure that all delegates

have registered and that all requested information has been provided, including

accommodation details and dietary and accessibility requirements of delegates, by

the registration deadline of 09 September. Please ensure that all details are

completed correctly before submitting the registration request, as certain information

(for example, the delegate’s name) will be printed on their accreditation badge.

All personal information provided for accreditation will be processed in accordance

with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Full details can be found in the

Privacy Notice on the Accreditation Platform.

If you have any queries about the registration process, please email

[email protected]

Accreditation Badges

Accreditation badges can be collected on the ground floor of the Convention Centre,

Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T1W6 on 08 October between 12:00

and 13:45.

Delegates will be requested to provide a photo ID document when collecting their

badge. Delegate badges are strictly personal and non-transferable, and must be

visible at all times within the meeting venue and at all events within the meeting

programme.

If you lose your accreditation badge, please immediately notify your meeting host.

Please also notify the accreditation team by sending an email to

[email protected]

Transport

Entering Ireland

Please note that Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. Therefore, EU citizens

must present a valid passport or national identity card to enter Ireland. Full

details are available here.

Citizens of other countries must present a valid passport or recognised travel

document to enter Ireland and may also need a visa. You can find out if you need a

visa to enter Ireland here.

Transport Options

Delegates are invited to make their own travel arrangements for transfer to and from

the airport. Information on public transport and taxi options to and from Dublin Airport

are available here.

Accommodation If required, accommodation for the night of 08 October 2026 should be booked when

registering for the Meeting of the Heads of the Health Technology Assessment

(HTA) Agencies Group OR the Plenary meeting of the National Competent

Authorities on Pricing and Reimbursement (NCAPR) on 09 October 2026.

Security

The Irish Presidency will ensure security during the meeting in close cooperation

with An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police and security service.

Media

Social Media

Content from the Irish EU Presidency is available on our social media accounts:

@Ireland2026eu

Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

@DFATIRL

@ireland2026eu

@Ireland2026EU

General Information

Useful Contacts

For general queries relating to the meeting logistics or content:

[email protected]

Emergency services (police, ambulance, fire): 112 or 999

Internet/WiFi

Wireless internet access is available throughout the meeting venue. The network

name and password will be available on signage in the venue.

Electricity

The standard electricity supply in Ireland is 230V at a frequency of

50Hz (the same as in other EU Member States). Three-pin power

plugs and sockets of Type G are used. Delegates travelling from

EU Member States will require a power plug adaptor in order to use

electronic devices safely in Ireland.

Accessibility

At the time of accreditation, the platform will ask for relevant information on allergies,

dietary restrictions and dietary preferences, and invite sharing of any meeting-related

accessibility requirements. It is important that this information is provided so that

delegates may receive all appropriate supports.

Lost and Found

If you have lost or found an item in the meeting venue, please bring it to the attention

of your meeting host. Please note that the Irish EU Presidency is not liable for

personal injuries, losses or damage to the personal property of registered delegates.

All delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal

insurance for their property.

Weather

Temperatures in Dublin in October typically range between 8°C and 14°C. Rain can

be expected at any time of year.

Links of Interest

1. Tourism Ireland – https://www.ireland.com

Official tourism website with destinations, itineraries, and travel inspiration.

2. Transport for Ireland – https://www.transportforireland.ie

3. Iarnród Éireann – https://www.irishrail.ie

Train schedules and ticket booking.

4. Bus Éireann – https://www.buseireann.ie

Regional bus services across the country.

5. Met Éireann – https://www.met.ie

Official weather forecasts and alerts.

6. Visit Dublin – https://www.visitdublin.com

7. Tourist SOS Ireland – https://www.touristsos.ie

Free assistance service for tourists who lose documents or need support.

8. Wild Atlantic Way – https://www.wildatlanticway.com

Information on Ireland’s famous coastal scenic route.

Irish Presidency Sustainability Policy

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union provides a significant

opportunity to demonstrate Ireland’s commitment to sustainability and environmental

responsibility. Ireland is committed to embedding sustainable practices across all

aspects of planning and delivery of our EU Presidency.

To reaffirm our commitment, Ireland has developed a Sustainability Policy for our EU

Presidency, applying it directly to official EU Presidency meetings and events held in

Ireland. The objective of the policy is to support the organisation and delivery of EU

Presidency meetings as sustainably as possible. We wish to encourage the

implementation of initiatives that are environmentally, socially and economically

responsible throughout the organisation and delivery stages.

We hope that our efforts will be visible across our meetings and events and that you

will be inspired to continue making sustainable and environmentally conscious

choices. More information about the Sustainability Policy will be available on the

official website of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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