Pre-Register for Evaluation 2026

Pre-registration for Evaluation 2026 is now open! We look forward to seeing you in Charlotte, NC, November 16-20, 2026. Workshops will be available in late summer.


AEA invites evaluation practitioners, researchers, and community members to explore and advance the future of evaluation at Evaluation 2026. This year’s theme, Evaluation Across Boundaries, encourages openness to new ideas, welcoming diverse perspectives and collaboration across fields, sectors, and geographies.

Registration Pricing: In-Person

The conference registration fees below are for the full conference, taking place November 16-20.

Registration Type Early Bird
- until 10/12/2026
Regular
- until 11/15/2026
Onsite 
- after 11/16/2026
Member $650 $750 $825
Non-Member $1,100 $1,350 $1,450
Full-Time Student $350 $475 $495

Note: Pre-Conference Workshops are NOT included in the full conference registration. You may add workshops to your full conference registration.

One Day Pass:  
Wednesday** $300
Thursday $300
Friday $300

Pre-Register Now


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International Attendees

If you live outside the United States and intend to obtain a travel visa to Evaluation 2026, you can request an invitation letter by filling out the form linked below. 

Request Invitation Letter

Justify Your Attendance

Use our toolkit to have conversations with your manager or organization leadership about your attendance.

Justification Kit

Payment Information

At this time, payment for early registration must be made via credit card for immediate confirmation. If your organization requires payment by check or wire, please contact info@eval.org. Any balance due registrations will be deleted when full registration opens.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

In Person Conference Cancellation/Transfer Policy:

AEA must receive all cancellation requests in writing no later than Friday, October 16, 2026. Please email cancellation requests with the reason for cancellation to registration@eval.org. All cancellation requests will be reviewed by AEA, and if approved, will be processed within three weeks of the original request. Refunds that are approved will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

No refunds are accepted and all sales are final after October 16, 2026.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding registration, please reach out to info@eval.org.