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http://www.ees2018.eu/


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CONTENT

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3

2. The European Evaluation Society ....................................................................................... 4

EES Mission .............................................................................................................................. 4

3. The 13th EES Conference: Evaluation for More Resilient Societies .................................. 5

Who Attends EES Conferences? ......................................................................................... 6

The Venue .............................................................................................................................. 6

4. Sponsorship Categories and Items ..................................................................................... 8

General Sponsorship ............................................................................................................. 8

Support Evaluators from Developing Countries ................................................................ 8

Support the Conference Programme ................................................................................ 9

Conference Materials ......................................................................................................... 10

Exhibition ............................................................................................................................... 10

Technology ........................................................................................................................... 11

5. Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 12

Sponsorship and Exhibition ................................................................................................. 12

Conference Secretariat: C-IN ............................................................................................ 12

EES Conference Coordination Team ................................................................................ 12



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1. INTRODUCTION

The 13th EES Biennial Conference will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 1 to 5 October

2018. The leading theme of the EES2018 Conference is “Evaluation for more Resilient

Societies” [#EES2018]. The Conference offers five days of debates on evaluation in times

of turbulence. These five days are divided into two days of pre-conference training

workshops and three days of main conference. The EES organises the Conference in

close collaboration with the Hellenic Evaluation Society.

The objective of the EES 2018 Conference is to serve as a catalyst for innovative thinking

on the role, purpose and response of evaluation to turbulence and resilience within

societies. The conference will be structured around this objective. It will consist of

keynotes, and paper, panel and poster sessions, and include workshops in the form of

“fishbowls” and a world café – a great success at the last conference. It will also have a

dedicated “buddy programme” and related activities for emerging evaluators. There will

be ample space for the EES Thematic Working Groups as well as for national societies to

meet. Last but not least it will have a social programme as the conference is not only

aimed at learning but also at networking. Being at the crossroads of continents, countries

and cultures, and given the current political and economic background, Thessaloniki is

deemed the perfect spot to organise a conference on evaluation in turbulent times.

Although the EES is European, the conference attracts people from around the globe.

The attendance – some 600 to 700 delegates – makes it sizeable, yet still small enough to

be cosy and to maintain the overview, as past conference assessments have shown.

The EES is an organisation which largely depends on the work of volunteers. The

contribution of sponsors therefore helps making the conference even more a success.

The privileged sponsorship type receiving great interest in the past comes in the form of

bursaries for evaluation practitioners and students from the developing world. Such

colleagues generally have difficulties obtaining the resources to attend international

conferences. With our bursary sponsorship programme we can involve them and build

networks and evaluation capacity. However various other interesting types of EES

conference sponsorship exist. After a brief introduction to the European Evaluation

Society and to the conference theme, this brochure outlines the different sponsorship

possibilities. We hope that there’s something of your gathering.

I look very much forward to welcoming you as a sponsor of the EES 2018 Biennial

Conference!

Bastiaan de Laat

EES President Elect 2018-2019


http://europeanevaluation.org/get-involved/join-ees-today/thematic-working-groups-twgs

http://europeanevaluation.org/partnerships/network-european-evaluation-societies-nese


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2. THE EUROPEAN EVALUATION SOCIETY

The EES was born in 1992 and registered in 1996 as a non-profit association. Our vision is a

world where evaluation contributes to human welfare through social learning. This vision

is aligned with recent changes in the policy environment. Evaluation in Europe is

becoming an essential part of decision making processes at national and internal levels,

and has an important role for the shaping of its policies, programmes and

projects. Demand for quality evaluation services has been strongly rising over the past

decades. This trend parallels a remarkable flourishing of evaluation initiatives at different

levels: regional, national, international. Increasingly, government at all levels, but also

private companies, foundations and civil society organisations are resorting to evaluation

to assess the merit, worth and value of their policies, programmes, projects and

processes, learn and improve.

The EES flagship event is its biennial conference. Since the mid-1990s the EES conference

brings together, every even year, hundreds of evaluators and evaluation commissioners

from Europe and abroad. The conferences have made their mark in the evaluation

community. Especially in non-conference years, the EES has also sponsored smaller

events bringing together evaluators, evaluation managers, evaluation commissioners

and professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Finally, we reach out to other

global, regional and national evaluation societies and networks, for instance through

NESE, and we particularly favour evaluation initiatives that promote building evaluation

capacity, or which focus on issues such as social justice, gender equity and democracy.

EES MISSION

The primary goal of the European Evaluation Society is to promote the theory, practice

and utilisation of high quality evaluation in Europe and beyond. This goal is pursued inter

alia by bringing together academics, policy makers and practitioners, by setting up

events and by offering platforms that connect relevant disciplines, partners and sectors

and encourage knowledge exchange, good practice dissemination, professional co-

operation and bridge building.





http://europeanevaluation.org/partnerships/network-european-evaluation-societies-nese


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3. THE 13TH EES CONFERENCE: EVALUATION FOR MORE

RESILIENT SOCIETIES

The leading theme of the 13th EES Biennial Conference is “Evaluation for more resilient

societies”. The conference offers 5 days of debates on the role of evaluation in times of

financial, geopolitical, environmental and humanitarian crises. The 13th EES Biennial

Conference will be held from 1 to 5 October 2018 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Following a

model that has proven its worth in the past, the first two days consist of pre-conference

training workshops, followed by three days of core-conference.

After a decade of turbulence in Europe and the world, we need to focus on the

contribution from evaluation. Crises, inherently, lead to change, positive and negative.

What is the role of evaluation in understanding the multiple crises currently ongoing?

Which are our collective responses? How can evaluation help make societies more

resilient? Evaluation for resilient societies will be the leading theme of the 13th EES Biennial

conference. At the same time, the conference will provide the traditional opportunities

for exchanging on evaluation politics, capacity, systems, research, methods,

communication and use.

The EES will organise the Conference together with the Hellenic Evaluation Society.

Thessaloniki is at the crossroads of continents, countries and cultures. Greece, moreover,

is facing complex economic issues, while remaining on the frontline of Europe’s asylum

and migration challenges. The very word crisis originates in Greek language, where it

means judgment or decision. So evaluation and crisis go hand in hand. We need

good krisis, good judgment and critical thinking, to overcome the crisis. We need

evaluation to deal with crisis. Greece represents the perfect stage to debate how

evaluation may help societies in Europe and beyond respond to the challenges of crises.

After two days of pre-conference training workshops (which can be sponsored as such –

see below), the three-day main conference will be organised around the following

themes. The first day will be discussed the challenges that evaluation is facing and the

innovations that will be required. The second day will focus on responses that are

emerging for evaluation to deal with turbulent contexts, and how it can be rethought to

help support more resilient societies. The third day’s theme will be to look into where to

go from here.

Registration will be opened before the end of 2017. More information about the

conference content, organisation, keynotes, etc., will be gradually made available on

the conference website as the programme takes shape (www.ees2018.eu).




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WHO ATTENDS EES CONFERENCES?

The registration and scientific programme figures based on the 12th EES Biennial

Conference held in Maastricht (the Netherlands) in 2016 tell us the following:

REGISTRATION OVERVIEW PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

677 Registered delegates 593 Received abstracts

311 EES members 268 Presented papers

72 EES members from Institutional members 74 Panels & Symposia

29 Bursary recipients 30 Posters

COUNTRY OVERVIEW

The 12th Biennial Conference 2016 attracted delegates from 61 countries all over the

world. Nearly three quarters came from the following Top 12 countries:

Country # Country #

United Kingdom 92 Sweden 25

The Netherlands 87 Finland 22

United States 74 Canada 22

Belgium 48 France 21

Germany 41 Switzerland 20

Italy 30 Spain 16

THE VENUE

The International Congress Centre of Thessaloniki, “Ioannis Vellidis” belongs to HELEXPO

S.A., which, with its 80 years of experience in organizing and supporting fairs, exhibitions,

conferences and various other evens, is the leader of the Hellenic market of exhibition

and conference industry. HELEXPO International Congress Centre is located in the heart

of the city and comprises unique convention venues combining comfort flexibility and

adaptability. It is easily accessible from every part of the city, situated: 15 km from

Macedonia Airport, 3km from the Railroad Station, 2 km from the port, with parking

facilities, HELEXPO International Congress Centre comprises an integrated solution for

congresses, professional, social, political and cultural events.



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The size, functionality, safety, easy access, parking capabilities, the impeccable and

experienced service, and the position at the centre of the City make the HELEXPO

Congress Centre as the ideal venues for the conferences. Its spaces can be modified

and adapted to respond fully to the needs and requirements of any event. Its six fully

equipped halls can host up to 2,100 people and are best suited for conferences and high

profile international events, while they can also be used for a variety of other events. The

roof garden, designed according to a minimal transforming industrial aesthetic, can host

receptions for up to 1,000 people.

Address:

TIF HELEXPO SA

“Ioannis Vellidis” Congress Centre

Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Centre

154 Egnatias Street, 546 36 THESSALONIKI

Tel no.: +30 2310 291111

Website: www.helexpo.gr

E-mail: [email protected]


http://www.ees2018.eu/www.helexpo.gr

mailto:[email protected]


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4. SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES AND ITEMS

GENERAL SPONSORSHIP

Sponsors of the conference will be provided with a unique opportunity to gain direct

access to over 700 delegates specialising in evaluation from around the world. The

Sponsors’ contribution is recognised as a valuable enhancement of the conference and

sponsorship levels have been set at a minimum level to allow maximum participation

from key organisations. The options listed below can however be subject to negotiation.

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SUPPORT EVALUATORS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Bursaries

Contribution not limited

As in past years, the EES Conference will bring together evaluators from all over Europe

and beyond. Bursary support will be used to fund the costs associated with the

participation of evaluators from developing countries in the conference, and in some

cases in pre-conference training workshops. The aim is to allow evaluators from

developing countries, who otherwise would not have been able to participate, to attend

the conference. The sponsor therewith contributes to evaluation capacity building in

their home countries. A thorough and strict selection procedure is applied making sure

there are no free riders. The bursary sponsor can provide country preferences (which

often depend on the sponsor’s institutional policy in the matter). The cost of a bursary is

estimated between 3 000 and 5 000 Euros, including participation in workshops. These

costs include travel expenses, accommodation, an allowance for meals and incidental



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expenses including participation in social event (such as welcome reception and

conference dinner), conference registration including EES membership (providing for a

preferential conference registration rate), and fees for workshop participation where

applicable. These costs may vary depending upon actual travel costs and if bursaries are

awarded for the conference only or for the conference and the workshops.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SPONSORING OF BURSARIES CONTACT

[email protected] or [email protected] .

SUPPORT THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Pre-Conference Workshops 3 500 EUR – 5 000 EUR

(Price varies based on the number of invited trainers and Includes room rental for the

duration of the workshop and standard technical equipment)

The EES will be offering a broad array of full day and half day pre-conference sessions for

professional development. The sessions will be conducted by internationally renowned

trainers. You can support one of more pre-conference workshops.

Special Symposia / Panel Discussions / Round Table 5 000 EUR – 10 000 EUR

(Price varies based on the number of invited panelists and Includes room rental and

standard technical equipment)

The EES is seeking broad based engagement from the evaluation community in

Thessaloniki. We warmly welcome your involvement since we view the EES Conference

as a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas and experience regarding the theory,

practice, methods and practices of evaluation in Europe and beyond.

A panel is designed to present contrasting or complementary perspectives on a relevant

evaluation topic while allowing sufficient time to involve the audience. Roundtable

sessions are characterized by a substantive presentation of 15-20 minutes on an

important or complex policy or methodological topic followed by 5-10 minutes rejoinders

by 1-2 discussants and an hour or more of debate and audience participation.

IN CASE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR AN EXISTING PANEL/WORKSHOP, PLEASE FEEL FREE

TO CONTACT US AND THE PRICE WILL BE REVIEWED.





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CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Conference Bag Partnership (Exclusive) 2 500 EUR

You organisation’s logo will be printed on the bag in a prominent position together with

the conference logo (the type, size and color of bags as well as position and size of the

logo will be at the organiser’s discretion).

Flyer / Promotional Piece 700 EUR Pads and Pens (Exclusive) 1 500 EUR

Partners can either provide an A4 size double sided, color or black and white

flyer/promotional piece by the appropriate deadline or provide participants with pads

and pens.

Badges Sponsorship (Exclusive) 2 500 EUR Become a part of the most distinguishable conference item – the delegate badge. Your

logo will be placed together with the conference logo (size and position will be

confirmed by the organiser). Lanyards (Exclusive) 2 500 EUR Supply your company’s lanyards and be constantly visible to all delegates.

Final Program Advertisement Full Inner Page 700 EUR

You can place your advertisement in the final program book, being the most-read item

by the conference delegates.

EXHIBITION

Would you like to promote your company/institution personally onsite? Do not hesitate to

book a place for your exhibition booth or table top. Each option comes with two exhibitor

registrations and company/institution logo on the event website.

Exhibition space 9 sqm 2 250 EUR

Exhibition space 6 sqm 1 500 EUR

Table top (table, 2 chairs) 1 000 EUR



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TECHNOLOGY

Mobile App (Exclusive) 5 000

EUR

The EES Conference will have an official mobile application (iOS & Android) available for

download. The app will provide delegates with access to the detailed scientific program,

venue floorplans, general information and sponsors and exhibitors details. It is a platform

that enables networking between delegates. As such, it is a potential sponsorship

opportunity - the interface can be branded with your logo linked to your sponsorship

profile.



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5. CONTACT INFORMATION

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION

Andrea Ambrozova

Tel: +420 261 174 305


CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT: C-IN

Address: Prague Congress Centre

5. kvetna 65, 140 21 Prague, Czech Republic

Tel: +420 261 174 301

Website: www.c-in.eu


EES CONFERENCE COORDINATION TEAM

Bastiaan de Laat General conference coordination


May Pettigrew / Robert Stryk Programme coordination


Ian Davies / Albine Guitard Pre-conference coordination

Email: [email protected]

Bastiaan de Laat Bursary,Sponsoring

Email: [email protected],

[email protected]

Julia Brümmer „Emerging Evaluators“, „Buddy program“

Email: [email protected]

To learn more, visit www.ees2018.eu or www.europeanevaluation.org



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