Engaging Community, Sharing Leadership

EVALUATION25

AEA invites evaluation practitioners, researchers, and community members to explore and advance the future of evaluation at Evaluation 2025. This year’s theme, Engaging Communities, Sharing Leadership, reflects our commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue, co-creating knowledge, and driving meaningful transformation.

The 2025 theme recognizes the evolving role of evaluation in today’s world — one that demands equity, collaboration, and shared responsibility. By focusing on three key pillars — Transforming Evaluation, Engaging Communities, and Sharing Leadership — we aim to challenge norms, expand perspectives, and shape the field of evaluation in ways that are ethical, just, and inclusive.