The Youth in Evaluation Forum 2026 is set to bring together young and experienced evaluators from across the world for a dynamic three-day digital event. This global convening aims to amplify youth voices and reshape how evaluation responds to today’s rapidly evolving social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Through inclusive and inter-generational dialogue, the forum will celebrate innovation, encourage collaboration, and strengthen a future-ready evaluation community that values youth participation and leadership.
Why the Youth in Evaluation Forum Matters
Evaluation plays a critical role in improving policies, programs, and development outcomes worldwide. By actively involving young people in evaluation, the global community can harness fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and future-focused approaches that strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
The Youth in Evaluation Forum 2026 serves as a platform to bridge generational perspectives, empower emerging evaluators, and ensure that youth voices help shape the future of evaluation practice.
Deadline: 21 March 2026 (Expression of Interest for regional events)
Event Dates: 19–21 May 2026
Event Dates to Remember
Participants are invited to mark their calendars for the following key sessions:
May 19, 2026 – Global Inauguration and Champion Awards
The forum will kick off with a high-level opening session highlighting youth leadership in evaluation. During this session, the 2026 Youth in Evaluation Champions will be officially announced and recognised for their contributions to advancing evaluation practice and youth engagement globally.
May 20–21, 2026 – Regional Events
The following two days will feature interactive, partner-led regional sessions designed to address local priorities and challenges. These discussions will allow participants to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and collaborate on strengthening evaluation ecosystems within their regions.
Opportunities to Get Involved
The Youth in Evaluation Forum encourages broad participation from individuals, organisation, and evaluation partners worldwide. Here are a few ways you can contribute:
Host a Regional Event
Organisations and partners are invited to organise regional sessions during the forum.
Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest:
21 March 2026
Join the Conversation
Stay updated on upcoming regional sessions and forum announcements by subscribing to the #Eval4Action Newsletter.
Commit to Action
Show your support for youth inclusion in evaluation by signing the Youth in Evaluation Manifesto, which promotes meaningful engagement of young people in evaluation processes. The manifesto is currently available in 21 languages, making it accessible to a global audience.
Click here, for more details about the Forum.
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