# International Evaluation Conference (aes)

- Dates: 14 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Location: Darwin, Australia
- Organiser: Australian Evaluation Society Limited
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The annual AES International Evaluation Conference brings together evaluators from around the world and a broad audience including community leaders, researchers, and policymakers. It focuses on exploring the evaluation ecosystem through presentations and workshops.

## Who attends

This is an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of the evaluation ecosystem – welcoming evaluators, community leaders, funders, researchers, policymakers, data analysts, economists, implementation scientists, social scientists, international development specialists, educators, learning specialists, practitioners, and people with lived experience.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.aes.asn.au/evaluation-learning/annual-international-evaluation-conference)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Where to stay

- **The Leea Resort Darwin**: 120 m from the venue, 64 Cavenagh Street, 0800
  - [Hotel website](https://theleea.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 8 8946 0111
- **Darwin City Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 59 Smith Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.darwincityhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +61 8 7981 5125
- **Mantra Pantanas Darwin**: 240 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mantra.com.au/northern-territory/darwin-and-surrounds/darwin/accommodation/hotels/mantra-pandanas/)
- **Courtyard**: 270 m from the venue, 81 Smith Street
- **Rydges Darwin Central**: 300 m from the venue, 21 Knuckey Street
- **Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel**: 340 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://oakshotels.com/)
- **Mantra on the Esplanade**: 400 m from the venue, 88 Esplanade
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mantra.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 8 8943 4333
- **Darwin Esplanade Central**: 400 m from the venue, 4 stars, 88 Esplanade
  - [Hotel website](https://www.darwinesplanadecentral.com.au/)

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