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2026 TEN Institute

Curiosity in Action

Asking Better Questions for a Complex World



Call For Proposals

(closed)

Key Dates

Proposal Submission Deadline:
December 12, 2025

Notification of Acceptance:
January 9, 2026

Institute:
March 26, 2026

2026 TEN Institute_Call for Session Proposals.pdf

Theme: Curiosity in Action: Asking Better Questions for a Complex World.

This year’s Institute highlights curiosity as a disciplined, values-driven practice that helps evaluators navigate complexity, adapt to changing expectations, and generate insight across diverse contexts.

We invite proposals from evaluators and allied professionals for session presentations that support learning, connection, and the advancement of evaluation practice across Texas. Proposals should offer meaningful contributions to conversations about evaluation practice, methodology, and the evolving role of evaluators.

Suggested Focus Areas (examples):

    • Lessons learned from innovative or applied evaluation methodologies
    • Critical reflection on the role and purpose of evaluation
    • Participatory, collaborative, or community-engaged evaluation approaches
    • The future of evaluation practice
    • Building evaluation capacity in organizations and systems
    • Evaluation across sectors: non-profit, education, healthcare, consulting, government, philanthropy, and non-traditional settings

Submission Information

Submit your proposal using the Proposal Submission Form (closed). 

For questions, contact: Dr. Hiba Rahim, Program Lead – hibarahim.2006@gmail.com

Presenters must be able to present via Zoom.

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