Celebrating World EBHC Day: Embracing the Potential of AI and Digital Innovations for Evidence-Based Decision Making

On October 20th, the global health community comes together to mark World Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC) Day, a day dedicated to championing the role of research evidence in healthcare. This year's theme is especially relevant in today's rapidly evolving landscape: "HEALTH AND BEYOND: FROM EVIDENCE TO ACTION”. As proud ambassadors of this initiative, we have been actively participating in conversations about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovations, while also recognizing the challenges they may present.

We have written a detailed blog post for this occasion, available on the World EBHC Day website here. In the post, we explore the opportunities that AI presents for improving evidence synthesis, decision-making, and policy development. Additionally, we discuss the ethical concerns and biases associated with AI, as well as the urgent need for strong frameworks to ensure that these innovations effectively serve the global healthcare community.

As we prepare for the EBHC International Conference 2026, it is clear that these topics will remain central to our discussions. The conference offers a unique platform to enhance these conversations, uniting thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to exchange knowledge and insights on promoting evidence-based practices in an increasingly digital world.

We invite you to join us at the upcoming conference, where we will further explore these emerging trends and the crucial role of evidence in shaping the future of healthcare. Let’s continue to advance the conversation, celebrate innovation, and stay committed to ensuring that healthcare decisions are grounded in the best available evidence.

For those eager to stay updated on the latest news and developments for the 2026 edition, we encourage you to subscribe to our EBHC Conference Newsletter . By signing up, you'll be the first to receive information on the conference program, speakers, and key sessions. I look forward to welcoming many of you there, as we continue these vital discussions on how evidence and innovation can reshape the future of healthcare.

Together, let’s embrace the future of evidence-based healthcare!

Tiziano Innocenti, PhD
Director Research Methodology Unit – GIMBE Fundation
Scientific Board for the EBHC International Conference