Special Topics in Evidence Synthesis Symposium

Join us online or in-person in Adelaide, Australia, for a symposium on Special Topics in Evidence Synthesis and a Risk of Bias Workshop with global leaders in the field. 

This will be a hybrid event, delivered in-person in Adelaide, Australia, and online via Zoom in ACST (Australian Central Standard Time).

Check the date and time in your region.

Wednesday 26 November 2025, 9:00am - 5:00pm
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS SYMPOSIUM
Adelaide, Australia or Online
Cost: $350 + GST and booking fee ($300 if also attending Risk of Bias Workshop)
Registration Opens Soon - watch this space!

Thursday 27 November 2025, 9:00am - 5:00pm
RISK OF BIAS WORKSHOP
Adelaide, Australia or Online
Cost: $350 + GST and booking fee ($300 if also attending Evidence Synthesis Symposium)
Registration Opens Soon - watch this space!

DISCOUNTS

• $100 discount for attending both programs

• 50% discount for students 

• Free for HESRI staff

PROGRAM INFORMATION

These events will gather some of the brightest minds in evidence synthesis.

Programs are currently being finalised, but will include the following presentations:

Wednesday 26 November: Special Topics in Evidence Synthesis Symposium

Professor Julian Higgins
Future of risk of bias assessment
Future of evidence synthesis

Professor Georgia Salanti
An overview of network meta-analysis and advances
CINEMA

Professor Zachary Munn
Advances in GRADE for Systematic Reviews

Dr Danielle Pollock
Evidence Synthesis Taxonomy Initiative

Dr Cindy Stern
Mixed methods evidence synthesis

Thursday 27 November: Risk of Bias Workshop

Professor Julian Higgins
Risk of Bias 2.0
Risk of Bias in Non-randomised Studies – of Interventions
Risk of Bias due to Missing Evidence

Professor Georgia Salanti
Risk of Bias due to Missing Evidence in Network meta-analysis

Diana Buitrago-Garcia and Dr Celina Borges Migliavaca
Risk of Bias in studies of prevalence

Professor Zachary Munn
Risk of Bias Considerations for GRADE

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FURTHER INFORMATION

If you or your organisation require an invoice to be sent, please email hesri@adelaide.edu.au, Subject: Invoice Required – Your Name.

Registrations Close Friday 21 November 2025 at 5.00 pm AEST (unless sold out prior).

Further training information including Zoom link will be emailed to all participants on Monday 24 November 2025.

Professional Development Certificates will be issued to Evidence Synthesis Symposium participants upon request.

Certificates will only be issued to all Risk of Bias Workshop participants who attend for the full day.

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If you have any questions, please contact email hesri@adelaide.edu.au

We look forward to hosting you in Adelaide or online!