We are excited to invite you to submit a proposal for the aes26 International Evaluation Conference, scheduled to taking place in Darwin, from 14 to 18 September 2026. This years theme "Making space, valuing place" invites delegates to engage with the diverse perspectives and contexts that shape how we approach and use evaluations. We are making space for multiple disciplines, methodologies and worldviews to foster collaborative learning and shared understanding. By valuing place, we will honour Indigenous values and listen to the voices of our region from across Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond. This is an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of the evaluation ecosystem – welcoming evaluators, community leaders, funders, researchers, policymakers, data analysts, economists, implementation scientists, social scientists, international development specialists, educators, learning specialists, practitioners, and people with lived experience. |
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- ‍Traditional and new ways
- Ethics and integrity
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- Roots and routes
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‍Pre-conference workshop presentations are being delivered face-to-face in Darwin, Australia on 14 and 15 September 2026. We are not seeking virtual or hybrid workshop proposals. We’re looking for proposals that build evaluation knowledge and skills at a foundational, intermediate or advanced level, with clear learning outcomes, strong adult-learning design and practical tools participants can use straight away. If you’ve got a fresh idea, an emerging topic, a new approach, or a proven workshop with evidence of success - we want to hear from you.Â
Submit Conference workshop proposals by 26 February 2026 |
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We’re inviting conference presentation proposals for aes26 in Darwin, delivered fully face-to-face (no virtual or hybrid presentations). We’re looking for practical, applied sessions that share innovative tools, methods and approaches, spark dialogue over lectures, and bring cross-sector perspectives into the room. Show how your idea connects with the conference theme and sub-themes so it can sit strongly within the program streams. Choose from seven formats (including Ignites, short and long papers papers, panels, skill-building, roundtables and big room sessions) and tell us not only what you’ll share, but how you will actively engage participants. Submit Conference proposals by 19 March 2026 |
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‍‍Deadlines for proposal submissions Conference workshop proposals 26 February 2026 Conference presentation proposals 19 March 2026 |
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‍We’re looking for volunteers to help review conference submissions for 2026! The review period will take place between 24 March and 9 April 2026, typically spanning two weeks. With the exception of Ignite sessions, all proposals are reviewed through a double-blind process, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers Our new review system is fully automated, and you’ll receive clear instructions on how to use the online assessment tool. As a token of appreciation, all reviewers will be acknowledged in the conference handbook. Ready to contribute? Volunteer to shape an exceptional conference program! |
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