Events

The 2025 conference focuses on the vital role of data in delivering impactful evaluations that drive positive change. From commissioning to reporting, we will explore the data lifecycle in the evaluation process.

This hybrid event will be held in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland, with online sessions on day 1, followed by in-person on days 2 and 3 - with keynote presentations and selected content streamed daily. 

Conference theme

Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation Online Workshop: Module One – Complexity and its Challenges for Policy and Evaluation

Tuesday 10th June 2025, 10:00 – 16:00, Live Online Training (via Zoom)

Tutors: Martha Bicket and Helen Wilkinson

Back by popular demand, our ‘Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation’ workshop series provides you with knowledge and practical advice to allow you to deal with complexity in policy analysis and evaluation.

Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation Online Workshop: Module Two – Selecting an Appropriate Evaluation Approach

Tuesday 24th June 2025, 10:00 – 16:00, Live Online Training (via Zoom)

Tutors: Martha Bicket and Richard Allen

Back by popular demand, our ‘Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation’ workshop series provides you with knowledge and practical advice to allow you to deal with complexity in policy analysis and evaluation.

Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation Online Workshop: Module Three – Commissioning and Managing a Complex Evaluation

Tuesday 8th July 2025, 10:00 – 16:00, Live Online Training (via Zoom)

Tutors: Martha Bicket and Georgie Parry-Crooke

Back by popular demand, our ‘Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation’ workshop series provides you with knowledge and practical advice to allow you to deal with complexity in policy analysis and evaluation.

Handling Complexity: Adaptive and developmental evaluation – essential principles and practice

Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 10:00 – 16:00, Live Online Training (via Zoom)

Tutors: Georgie Parry-Crooke and Helen Wilkinson

CECAN Ltd is delighted to bring back this exciting training opportunity! This training builds on our popular ‘Handling Complexity in Policy Evaluation’ series, which is designed to provide you with knowledge and practical advice that allows you to deal with complexity in policy analysis and evaluation.

CECAN Ltd CPD Online Workshop: Process Tracing

Wednesday 10th September 2025, 09:30 – 17:00, Live Online Training (via Zoom)

Tutor: Corinna Elsenbroich, CECAN Research Fellow and Reader at the MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow

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CECAN Ltd CPD Online Workshop: Qualitative Comparative Analysis

Thursday 11th September 2025, 09:30 – 17:00, Live Online Training (via Zoom)

Tutor: Corinna Elsenbroich, CECAN Research Fellow and Reader at the MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow

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The AEA Evaluation Conference brings together 2,000+ evaluation professionals from multiple disciplines and backgrounds. Evaluators come to this event to learn best practices, discover new techniques, and implement lessons learned from others in the field. 

Evaluation 2025 is taking place at the Kansas City Convention Center. We hope you join us November 10 – 15, 2025 in Kansas City, MO!

Registrations to open in July 2025.

Theme: Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions.

Partnerships are critical for designing, implementing, and evaluating public policy, ensuring decisions are well-informed, inclusive, and adaptable. Involving diverse perspectives—from policymakers, researchers, businesses, and citizens—helps create efficient, fair policies that address complex societal challenges and build trust in public services.