2026 OHDSI Global Symposium

Oct. 20-22 • New Brunswick, N.J. • Hyatt Regency Hotel

There is nothing quite like the OHDSI Global Symposium, a vibrant, mission-driven gathering that unites hundreds of collaborators from every corner of the globe. This isn’t just a conference; it’s a catalyst for global scientific impact, where a dedicated community generates the evidence necessary to transform health decisions and elevate patient care worldwide. We are thrilled to return to New Brunswick, N.J., for our most significant event of the year—a true celebration of open-science collaboration and collective discovery.

The 12th annual OHDSI Global Symposium will be held October 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick, N.J., USA. We are designing an immersive three-day experience that highlights the power of our network:

  • Oct. 20: Specialized tutorials to sharpen your skills and expand our collective expertise.
  • Oct. 21: High-impact plenaries and the celebrated Collaborator Showcase, featuring the latest breakthroughs from our community.
  • Oct. 22: Dynamic workgroup activities designed to solve real-world health challenges together.

Beyond the agenda, the symposium offers endless opportunities to network, share insights, and learn from the diverse perspectives that make OHDSI unique. And, as our veterans know well, you should always expect a bit of the unexpected!

Visa Application: Should you require a Visa to travel to this year’s symposium, we suggest you begin your application process now. If you need a letter of invitation, you may email [email protected].

Stay Connected: Please check this homepage frequently, join our weekly community calls, and follow our social channels for the latest updates on registration and programming. We look forward to seeing you in October!

Symposium Registration & Fees

Symposium Registration will open on March 31. Please visit this page or join our weekly community calls to remain updated about all aspects of our global symposium.

Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22: Registration for Symposium Activities, *$500

Additional Tutorial Fees: Tuesday, October 20: $200 per tutorial

This year the community came together to suggest and execute 12 highly educational tutorial topics; there will be (6) morning tutorials from 8am-12pm and (6) afternoon tutorials from 1pm-5pm offered on Tuesday, Oct. 20th. Note: the Eventbrite tickets will reflect these options in a package price and tutorial tickets cannot be purchased separately. In addition, tutorial fees cannot be discounted or waived. Tutorial tickets will need to be shown on site at registration.

*this is an open and inclusive event; if the symposium registration fee presents a burden for you, please email [email protected] and request a discounted or waived ticket (please note that discounted and/or waived tickets are limited).

Eventbrite Process: On the Eventbrite platform, you will purchase your ticket first and then fill out the registration form. If you registered correctly, you receive two Eventbrite confirmations (one that confirms payment and one that confirms registration). If you did not register correctly, you will receive a payment confirmation email only. You will then need to log back into Eventbrite and complete registration by answering the registration questions and clicking “Complete Order” or “Submit and Get Tickets”. If your registration is complete, the email confirmation will state “Go to My Tickets,” and if you did not register correctly, the email will state “Get Tickets Now”. Your seats will not be reserved unless you have completed the registration process and have been issued tickets. 

If you are purchasing a ticket for someone else, please register the attendee’s name under the ticket buyer (and not yours). If you require the confirmation to be sent to you, you may use your email.

Should you need to make changes or cancel your registration tickets, please follow the instructions you will receive on your Eventbrite confirmation upon registration completion. Please note that all registration tickets can be refunded up until 7 days prior to the event; Eventbrite fees are not refundable for any registration ticket.

Schedule of Events

The Schedule of Events will be available on March 31st. Stay tuned!

Collaborator Showcase

We are thrilled to invite you to present your research at the 2026 OHDSI Collaborator Showcase! A highlight of any OHDSI symposium, this is our premier opportunity to highlight the incredible work of our global community. With a research network covering over 810 million patients, OHDSI thrives on the interdisciplinary collaboration of members like you. Join us in sharing the high-impact evidence and open-source tools that are transforming global health. The call for participation and the submission upload form will be available on March 31st.

Presentation Formats

  • Poster Presentations
  • Oral Talks
  • Software Demonstrations

Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions across our core pillars and analytic use cases:

  • Data Standards: Observational data management and OHDSI standards.
  • Methodological Research: Innovations in large-scale analytics.
  • Open-Source Development: New tools and software enhancements.
  • Clinical Applications: Research involving Clinical Characterization, Population-Level Estimation, and Patient-Level Prediction.
  • Community Development: Initiatives that strengthen and grow the OHDSI network.

Submission Process

Submissions for the Collaborator Showcase are not yet open. Please visit this page or join our weekly community calls to remain updated about all aspects of our global symposium.

Important Dates

  • Call for participation: Tuesday, March 31
  • Submission Deadline: Friday, June 5 by 8pm ET
  • Scientific Review Period: June 5-July 6 
  • Email Notice of Submission Acceptance: Wednesday, July 15 

Hotel Details and Room Block

Hotel Address: Hyatt Regency, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
Hotel Main Number: (732) 873-1234; Reservations Toll Free: (800) 233-1234 (when calling, please refer to the OHDSI Symposium, Group Code: G-OHD6) Hotel Website: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick

This year, OHDSI is holding a small sleeping room block for the nights of Monday, Oct. 19, Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday. Oct. 21 with a special room rate of $199 plus taxes (extra fee for more than 2 people in a room). To help us in the planning process, we ask that you do not cancel your hotel room ordered through the OHDSI Room Block. If you must cancel, please do so by Monday, Sept. 21st, so that the room may go to someone who needs one. Once the room block is full, or if specific nights are sold out, you may make additional room reservations on the hotel’s website or by calling the hotel’s reservations number above.

Please note that all sleeping rooms in the OHDSI room block are on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, we recommend booking your hotel guestroom accommodation as soon as possible to ensure the discounted room rate.

The OHDSI room block will be available March 31st and is for guestroom dates between Oct. 19-22. Should you need to arrive before October 19th or stay past October 22nd, please book the 3 nights through the OHDSI room block below and make the additional room reservations on the hotel’s website; earlier and later room dates will be at the hotel’s prevailing rates. If you have multiple reservations, please inform the hotel upon check-in and they will link your reservations so you will not have to switch rooms during your stay.

Collaborate at the Symposium

In addition to tutorials taking place on October 20, we have opportunities for the community to host collaboration activities from 8:00am-12:00pm. The space allotted for this collaboration is shared space in the Garden State Room and is not private. If you would like to host an activity at the symposium, please fill out this form.

Exhibit at the Symposium

We have limited opportunities for exhibitors at the 2026 OHDSI Global Symposium. If you would like information on how to become a symposium exhibitor, please email [email protected] and let us know how your product/service connects to the OMOP CDM, OHDSI tools or OHDSI stakeholders.

Sponsorship

The OHDSI Global Symposium is a unique platform to showcase your organization’s commitment to improving healthcare, and we are delighted to invite you to become an OHDSI sponsor. Come join the journey and help support OHDSI’s mission by becoming a sponsor. If you would like more information on how to become an OHDSI sponsor, please visit our sponsorship page and/or email us at [email protected]. 

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