The AEA Evaluation 2026 Conference

The AEA Evaluation Conference is AEA's annual flagship event for evaluation professionals, researchers, nonprofit leaders, government staff, consultants, and others who use or conduct program evaluation.

What happens at the conference?

Participants attend:

• Professional development workshops
• Research and practice presentations
• Panel discussions and roundtables
• Networking events
• Sessions on evaluation methods, data analysis, equity, learning, and program improvement
• Opportunities to connect with evaluators across sectors such as healthcare, education, philanthropy, government, and community organizations

Purpose

The conference is designed to help attendees:

• Learn new evaluation approaches and methodologies
• Share findings and best practices
• Build professional networks
• Explore emerging topics such as AI, evidence use, cultural responsiveness, and equity in evaluation

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