Final Preparations
Registration: Pre-conference registration is now closed. You may register on site at Evaluation 2009. Please arrive early and allow a half hour to register if you have not yet pre-registered. To expedite your registration, you can download and pre-complete a registration if you wish. Download onsite registration form.
Registration Desk Hours and Check-in: The registration desk will be open for registering (if not yet registered) and check-in (for those pre-registered): Monday and Tuesday, November 9-10, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm; Wednesday-Friday, November 11-13, 7:00 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday, November 14, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location: All conference sessions, and the AEA Registration Desk, are located at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel at 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida.
Shuttle: The shuttle bus schedule may be downloaded here and will also be available on site at each hotel.
Evaluation 2009
Overview & Presidential Invitation:
The American Evaluation Association welcomes proposal submissions from evaluators around the globe to
present at AEA's annual conference to be held November 11-14 in Orlando,
Florida. Learn more
Professional Development Workshops:
AEA offers over 50 workshops in conjunction with its annual conference.
Attendees supplement their experience with 2-day, 1-day, and half-day
workshop sessions. Learn more
Conference
Program:
655 sessions in 3.5 days with 1200+ presenters across over 40 thematic
strands. The 2009 AEA Conference Program promises a truly outstanding event.
Take a moment to explore our searchable online program.
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eLibrary:
New! Upload and download content from
sessions at the AEA annual conference in the AEA eLibrary.
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Frequently
Asked Questions:
Find the answers to questions
about proposal submission, what to expect at the event, who should attend,
and conference registration via the Evaluation 2009 frequently asked
questions page.
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more
Career
Boards:
New!
Looking for a
new position or RFP? Seeking an evaluator? Use the AEA Career Boards at the
conference to exchange job description and resumes and to connect with
employers and job seekers. Learn
more
Ambassadors:
Ambassadors are experienced AEA members
who volunteer to reach out to first time conference attendees and anyone
with questions. Want to be an ambassador or identify how an ambassador may
assist you at the conference?
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more
Go Green!
Rideshhare:
New!
Traveling and conferences are hard
on the environment. Decrease your environmental impact - and network with
colleagues, by using one of our rideshare options to and from the airport Learn
more
Exhibiting, Sponsorship, and Advertising: We welcome exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers at Evaluation 2009. These opportunities are a great way to share your product or services with over 2500 evaluators and to support AEA. Learn more
Presenter
Guidelines: Presenter, chair, and discussant, guidelines
provide guidance for those participating in sessions at the conference.
Learn about expectations for timing, coordination, collaboration,
interaction, and audio-visual use at the conference.
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Session Types: Demonstrations, Lectures, Muiltpapers,
Panels, Posters, Roundtables, and Workshops will be offered at Evaluation
2009. Review the session types to gain an understanding of the conference
and of what type may be best for your proposed presentation.
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International
Attendees:
We welcome attendees from around the country and around the world and
sponsor travel awards for attendees from developing countries and countries
in transition.
Deadline: Friday,
March 20
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Orlando: Making the most of the city, its attractions and events. Ready to get out and about and enjoy all things Orlando? We have assembled a local guide focusing on what is unique, intriguing, or enlightening in the region - New! and arranged for Nights Out to see the city Learn more
Hotels:
Reservations may now be made at the two hotels at
which we hold a room block. Reservations are honored on a first come basis
and the blocks will fill in advance of the conference. Please book early.
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Students: AEA offers waived registrations for students who volunteer during the conference as well as a Pipeline Program that brings local students to the conference. Take advantage of these opportunities to facilitate your attendance at Evaluation 2009. Learn more
Contacts:
We welcome your questions about the conference, presenting, audio-visual,
registration, or the American Evaluation Association. Find email, phone,
postal, and fax coordinates here. Please don't wait until the last minute!
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more