AEA is beyond excited to present our in-person annual conference. Take a look at what you can expect at Evaluation 2024.
Education
The conference will feature various sessions over the course of six days. There will be a variety of session types, from panels to birds of a feather gatherings. You can also expect professional development workshops to be held in conjunction with the conference for an additional fee.
Types of Sessions
You can expect:
- Keynote presentations curated by AEA President
- Presidential Strand sessions focused on this year’s conference theme
- A mix of session styles
- Limited workshops to take place separately from the conference
- Themes stemming from the NEW 2024 streams
Exhibit Hall
Through our Exhibit Hall, you will be able to get to know publishers, universities, service providers, and organizations that serve the field of evaluation. Meet with exhibitors to have conversations, request information about their offerings, or exchange information to discuss their work at a later point.
Networking
One of the top benefits of attending Evaluation 2024 is the opportunity to meet other evaluators from around the world. During social events and in-between session, you have the opportunity to connect with others and meet one-on-one with speakers, popular authors, and AEA leadership.
Posters
This year, we will have more posters — almost double!
Poster Exhibit & Meet the Authors Reception - Learn More
Sponsored by EnCompass and GEMS Associates
Wednesday, October 23 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall A1/B
Join us at the Poster Exhibit & Meet the Authors Reception to explore posters that are on display, network with top authors, and meet with exhibitors from across the country.
Poster Exhibit, Topical Interest Group (TIG) Fair and Reception
Thursday, October 24 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall A1/B
Meet AEA’s Topical Interest Group (TIG) members at the Topical Interest Group Reception! Each of our 60 TIGs will be participating in the TIG Receptions, giving you an opportunity to learn more about their year-long initiatives and how to get involved. Learn more about TIGs.
First-Time Attendee Orientation
Join us for our First-Time Attendee Orientation on Tuesday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hear tips on how to maximize your experience at the conference and make the most of your days in Portland.
Learn the ins and outs of navigating the conference, get tips on using the mobile app, and ask questions to AEA staff. Even if you've attended the annual conference in the past, we encourage you to take advantage of this refresher to maximize your experience.
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