Relive the magic of the Evaluation 2025 Demo Theaters! Recorded live at Eval25 in Kansas City, "The Evaluation Couch Live Podcast at AEA: Making the Case for Evaluation" is now available to listen to on demand.
The Evaluation Couch Live Podcast at AEA: Making the Case for Evaluation
Join Maria Montenegro for a LIVE conversation for her acclaimed podcast, The Evaluation Couch. On this episode, Maria will be joined by Nina Sabarre, Denise Baer, and Nathan Varnell to discuss how evaluators can explain and demonstrate the value of evaluation during a time of contested evidence, strained humanitarian systems, and rapid technological change. The speakers will share how they are navigating these challenges in real time, and explore ways to build trust, shift narratives, and make evaluation indispensable again.
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What are Demo Theaters?
Demo Theaters debuted at Evaluation 2025, featuring 20-minute demos from leading companies in the Exhibit Hall. Attendees discovered the latest tools, innovations, and real-world applications.