Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration—it’s already shaping how policies are designed, programs are evaluated, and public value is delivered. AEA's Summer Workshop, happening Wednesday, June 24 in Washington, DC, will focus on practical frameworks for assessing AI tools based on performance, alignment with organizational values, risk, and real-world impact.
Speaker: Kevin Hong, Core Collaborator with MERL Tech Initiative, and Associate Adjunct Professor with School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University
The AI landscape is crowded, fast-moving, and full of bold promises. And it is increasingly overwhelming to know which tool to use. For evaluators, the stakes of choosing the wrong tool go beyond lost productivity and raise ethical, professional and personal concerns. This hands-on workshop cuts through the hype by equipping participants with a practical framework for assessing AI tools on their own terms. We will examine what "performance" really means in the use of AI for evaluations, and how to weigh it against considerations of privacy, transparency, equity, and accountability. You'll leave with concrete tools, hands-on experience, and greater confidence to choose AI tools that reflect who you are as a practitioner. This workshop is designed for those who have basic understanding of how large language models work, have some experience and comfort with using them, and want to use AI responsibly.
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AI Use Disclosure: Claude (Sonnet 4.6) helped with drafting this blurb and brainstorming catchy workshop titles. The content of the workshop, however, is created by humans.
Wednesday, June 24 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
AEA Headquarters 2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North Washington, D.C. 20006
Early-Bird (Ends 5/31/26)
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Cancellation Policy
AEA must receive all cancellation requests in writing no later than Friday, June 5, 2026. Please email cancellation requests with the reason for cancellation to info@eval.org . All cancellation requests will be reviewed by AEA, and if approved, will be processed within three weeks of the original request. Refunds that are approved will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
No refunds are accepted and all sales are final after June 5, 2026.