Panel evaluations are a central instrument of science-led selection and assessment procedures, both in research funding and in research policy decision-making. But how do these panels actually work? Which procedures have proved successful, where are the challenges? And how can findings from the evaluation of panels be utilised for future processes? At this discussion event, we would like to share concrete experiences with the design, implementation and evaluation of panel procedures, address open questions and jointly consider what lessons can be learnt for both commissioners and evaluators. The aim is a practical exchange on instruments, expectations and the quality of evaluation [...]