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.

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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 9/9/2026	Regular - until 11/16/2026	Onsite  - after 11/16/2026
Member	$600	$700	$775
Non-Member	$950	$1,200	$1,300
Full-Time Student	$300	$425	$445

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**	$250
Thursday	$250
Friday	$250

*You may only purchase 1 one day pass. If you intend to attend for additional days, please select full conference registration. 

Registration Pricing: Two-Day Workshop

Registration Type	Early Bird - until 9/9/2026	Regular - until 11/16/2026	Onsite - after 11/16/2026
Member	$545	$580	$615
Non-Member	$700	$750	$800
Full-Time Student	$250	$265	$280

Registration Pricing: One-Day Workshop

Registration Type	Early Bird - until 9/9/2026	Regular - until 11/16/2026	Onsite - after 11/16/2026
Member	$325	$370	$400
Non-Member	$345	$385	$425
Full-Time Student	$125	$150	$175

Registration Pricing: Half-Day Workshop

Registration Type	Early Bird - until 9/9/2026	Regular - until 11/16/2026	Onsite - after 11/16/2026
Member	$195	$215	$240
Non-Member	$228	$255	$280
Full-Time Student	$100	$125	$150

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

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. 

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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 issued via credit card for immediate confirmation. If your organization requires payment by check or wire, please contact info@eval.org. Any balance due registrations we're deleted when full registration opened.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

In Person Conference Cancellation/Transfer Policy:

AEA must receive all cancellation requests in writing no later than Friday, October 10, 2025. 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 10, 2025.

Transfer From In-Person to Virtual

If you can no longer attend the conference, you may transfer your in-person registration to the virtual conference for the difference in price. All requests to transfer to the virtual conference must be sent via email to registration@eval.org by Friday, September 26, 2025. The difference in price will be refunded 2-3 weeks after the request is confirmed. 

No refunds will be provided for requests received after September 26, 2025.

Virtual Conference Cancellation by Individual

All sales are final, and no refunds will be offered.

Questions

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