If you’ve ever considered submitting a conference proposal, but weren’t sure where to begin, this webinar is for you.
PRESENTED BY : François Dumaine
WHERE: CES webinars take place online using Zoom (requirements).
REGISTRATION: Registration is free but mandatory.
COST: Free for everyone
LANGUAGES: Presentation 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:
Join the CES 2026 Conference Program Co-Chairs, Debbie DeLancey, Andy Rowe, and François Dumaine, who will introduce the conference theme and what it means for potential presenters. Then, François Dumaine (CES Fellow, former President of CES, and Chair of the CES Educational Fund) 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.
Through this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to submit a proposal for C2026, including what the conference theme represents, what to include in each proposal section, and what makes a clear, compelling submission that meets reviewer expectations.
François Dumaine is a Partner at PRA Inc. As an evaluation practitioner, he has had a wide range of opportunities to bridge theory and practice, and to explore new ways of ensuring that information needs of decision-makers are efficiently met. He has collaborated with federal departments, non-profit organizations and local governments in assessing their respective programs and activities. In undertaking his work, François is guided by principles related to social justice, environmental sustainability, and Canada’s commitment to reconciliation. François served as President of CES and as Chair of the CES Educational Fund, and he is a CES Fellow.