AEA's Spring 2026 Workshop Series
New this spring, grow your skills with AEA’s Spring 2026 Workshop Series—featuring 11 engaging virtual professional development workshops. Registrants will participate in 3- to 6-hour sessions designed to deepen knowledge of timely evaluation topics, learning directly from seasoned professionals with real-world expertise.
AEA/MERL Tech Hackathon Launch
Join Zach Tilton (MERL Tech Initiative) and Zachary Grays with AEA staff for an informational webinar for this year's hackathon. During this webinar, Zach and Zachary will expand on the hackathon concept and share how to access the tools needed to participate. Registration is required to attend.
Back by popular demand, the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and The MERL Tech Initiative are excited to present the 2026 Hackathon--Virtual Edition! This beginner-friendly hybrid hackathon challenges participants to create ethical AI-powered solutions for real-world evaluation problems. Everyone is invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.
Choose one of three paths—Critique, Create, or Collab—to explore how AI can and should be used in evaluation practice. Participants will build practical AI literacy and learn new skills without judges, paywalls, or overwhelm. All completed entries will be entered into a lottery to win prizes courtesy of AEA and MERL Tech.