If you’ve ever considered submitting a conference proposal, but weren’t sure where to begin, these webinars are for you. On November 17, in English, Beth Snow (former CES National Vice-President and former BC Chapter President) will lead a hands-on walkthrough of the proposal submission form and how to prepare a strong conference proposal such as what reviewers look for and how to avoid common pitfalls. On November 19, François Dumaine (CES Fellow, former President of CES, and former Chair of the CES Educational Fund) will perform the same role in French.
Are you curious about the CES 2026 Conference theme, Impactful Evaluation in a Complex World? This year’s theme explores the power of an inclusive “AND” when faced with the need to juggle competing considerations such as accessibility, diversity, economic growth, environmental responsibility and sustainability, equity, Indigenous sovereignty, and social cohesion.
Under this overarching theme, the conference will delve into three sub-themes: comprehensive evaluations, restating the importance of evidence, and updating, redesigning, and transforming our evaluation toolkit.
Join the CES 2026 Conference Program Leads, Debbie DeLancey, Andy Rowe, and François Dumaine, who will introduce the conference theme and what it means for potential presenters.