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European Evaluation Society 2026 Biennial conference

30 October 2026

Verian will attend the 16th European Evaluation Society Biennial Conference in Lille, France.

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European Evaluation Society 2026 Biennial conference
Find out more about the conference

The European Evaluation Society (EES) Biennial conference is a flagship event which attracts up to 1000 delegates from around the world; providing a forum and platform  to debate, share learnings and engage with state-of-the-art developments in the theory, practice and methodology of evaluation.

Verian is proud to be part of several panels at the 2026 conference in Lille, France on 30 October. We look forward to contributing to the discussions at the conference. 

Find out when Verian speakers will be presenting below.

Programme

10.30

Evaluators as agents of change: navigating power, independence and influence in complex systems – Speaking truth to power! - Emanuela Carta, Martin Reynolds, Carlos Hinojosa, Daniela Ulicna, Hanna Siarova, Giorgi Davidovi

Organised by the EES thematic working group 8 on systems approaches.

15.00

“We read it, we filed it, we forgot it”  - Emma Hanes, Senior Director, Verian UK 

As part of the session "When Evaluation Matters: Responsiveness, Utilization and Soft Skills”

15.00

Cost-benefit analysis, complexity and deliberation: Assess the value of investments aiming for systemic change more democratically - Alex Hurrell, Head of Evaluation, Verian UK

Panel discussion on how economic appraisal can be embedded in deliberative decision architectures that are fit for complex and contested contexts.

 
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