Last week in Vienna, over 250 participants came together for three days of engaging discussions, insightful panels, and forward-thinking keynotes. Under the theme “Navigating Times of Change”, we delved into the rapidly evolving landscape of research and innovation policy evaluation.
Highlights from the Conference:
- Tackling the challenges of evaluating transformative policies and adapting to shifting societal and technological landscapes.
- Insights from 40 PROFEEDBACK members, who contributed to the dialogue across multiple sessions.
- On behalf of the Grant Holder Institution Renata Anna Jaksa, the Head of Division for International Cooperation and the Scientific Communication Manager of Profeedback, has introduced the participants to the aims and achievements of the Profeedback Cost Action as well as the Action’s key events and activities for 2025.
- Five central strands exploring topics like redefining research success, digital-age evaluation tools, and consolidating evaluation systems.
A huge thank you to the Austrian Platform for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation (fteval) and the REvaluation team for organizing this incredible event, and to all our speakers and attendees for their invaluable contributions.
What’s Next?
- Conference Proceedings will be published soon, providing a deep dive into the ideas and findings shared.
- The ProfeedBOOK is also in the works, capturing insights from this vibrant community.
- Stay tuned for episodes of the #REvaluationPodcast, revisiting keynotes and panels. 🎧 Subscribe here
This year’s conference wasn’t just a gathering; it was a movement to shape the future of research and innovation policy evaluation. Together, we explored how to adapt to change, make informed decisions, and collaborate across regions and disciplines to navigate the complexities of our dynamic era. Save the date for REvaluation2027 as we continue this journey!