Conference Streams & Hot Topics

Within the overarching theme of evaluation and influence, the AES 2011 International Conference program will have eight broad streams reflecting policy fields and sectors where evaluation is prominent.  But evaluation is wider and more diverse than the streams and the conference is inclusive. We strongly encourage people working in evaluation other fields to submit proposals and to come to the conference. 

Stream Scope
Education Schools, universities, industry training, vocational education, learning technology, research and development 
Health Primary care, public health, hospitals, health promotion, drug and alcohol, mental health, suicide 
Community and justice Family support, child care, child protection, disabilities, community development, domestic violence, age care, home and community care, income, youth services, housing, homelessness, crime prevention, courts, corrections
International development
Proudly sponsored by Office of Development Effectiveness, AusAID		 Governance, education, health, infrastructure, MDGs, bilateral /  multilateral programs, NGO, humanitarian / emergency, M&E systems, M&E capacity building, M&E standards
Indigenous Peoples
Proudly sponsored by KPMG 		Indigenous-focussed evaluation, cultural values, forms of knowledge, ethics, the role of Aboriginal and Maori evaluators.  Approaches to Indigenous-specific programs versus mainstream programs with Indigenous participants, Representing the views of Indigenous stakeholders. Building capacity of Indigenous evaluators and building cultural competence of other evaluators
Natural resources and the  economy Natural resource management, environmental protection, primary industry, sustainability, behaviour change (industry, community, consumer), energy use, clean air, climate change, tourism 
Methodology How evaluations are planned and conducted to achieve their purposes — evaluation design, research methods, ethics, evaluation quality, communications. Design of frameworks for evaluation, performance measurement
Evaluation Use How organisations prepare for, manage and use evaluation. Approaches, strategies, policies. The impact of evaluation on policy, on organisations, on society. Training and building capacity for evaluation. How evaluation compares with other forms of evidence. Research on evaluation influence.

Hot Topics

We are hoping to discuss several “hot topics” during the conference.  This “hot topics” would include some of the following:

Platinum Sponsors

Aus Aid

NSW Premier & Cabinet and NSW The Treasury

Latest News

Presentations and full papers from the Conference - now available

Timetable and Deadlines

Submission Deadline – now closed
Early Bird Registration – now closed
Conference Opens – 29 August 2011
Conference Closes – 2 September 2011
Full paper submission closes – now closed

AES 2011 International Conference Managers

arinex pty limited
ABN 28 000 386 676

arinex pty limited

arinex Pty Limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Conference Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Conference and look forward to working with the Australasian Evaluation Society and all its members to produce one of the best Conferences in its history.

Address for Communications

Australasian Evaluation Society 2011 International Conference
GPO Box 128
SYDNEY NSW 2001 AUSTRALIA
Deliveries:  Level 10, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: + 61 2 9265 0700
Fax: + 61 2 9267 5443
Email: aes2011@arinex.com.au