The
Evaluation Conference, which is organized by the Evaluation Unit of the
Ministry of Regional Development CZ – the National Coordination Authority, is the largest annual meeting of experts devoted to the topic of evaluations in the field of European funds. The Evaluation Conference annually attracts almost two hundred professionals not only from the Czech Republic, but also from other countries of the European Union.
The
10th edition of the Evaluation Conference, entitled
"What is (not) going well in evaluations and why?", will take place on
12-13 November 2024 in Prague in a
face-to-face format, in the premises of the Ministry of Regional Development CZ – Academy of Public Investments.
The first day of the conference offers a diverse program focused on the latest trends in evaluations across Europe and the Czech Republic. The morning sessions will highlight key challenges and opportunities, including the
evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and
counterfactual impact evaluations of the European Social Fund. The afternoon will split into two parallel tracks, which will, among other topics, focus on managing authorities' evaluation experiences and the
evaluation of programs related to employment, education, and security. The day will conclude with an inspiring look at evaluations in the European context and an opportunity for informal networking.
The second day will be dedicated to workshops providing participants with deeper insights into specific evaluation topics. Workshops include e.g. "
The Art of Powerful Questions in Evaluations" led by experts from the foreign and Czech evaluation scene. During the
EvalCafé, the (un)usability of artificial intelligence in evaluations will be discussed. The program will be complemented by a practical workshop focused on the
State Treasury and a discussion on the
renewal of the Czech national regional policy.
The conference programme will consist of sessions with various formats:
presentations,
panel discussions,
workshops and networking breaks. The conference will be the unique opportunity for
networking and sharing best practices for participants from public and private sector, consultancy, academia and NGO.
To attend the conference, please
register on the conference registration webpage. Registration is open
until 30 October 2024.
Date:
12-13 November 2024
Venue:
Ministry of Regional Development CZ, Academy of Public Investments, Pařížská 4, 110 00 Prague
Format:
face-to-face