EQAO, in partnership with the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) and Vretta, is proud to host IAEA’s 51st Annual Conference in Toronto, under the theme “Trust, Transparency and Technology in Educational Assessment”.
The conference will bring together international experts, researchers, practitioners and policy-makers to explore how assessment systems can be designed and delivered to be more equitable, innovative and trustworthy in a rapidly changing world.
The 2026 IAEA conference will address a wide range of topics related to assessment including culturally responsive and fair practices; transparency in scoring and measurement; student and educator voice in assessment design; data sharing; AI and machine learning; privacy and security, and the balance between accountability and support in education systems.
This event will provide an excellent platform for sharing experiences, advancing research, strengthening professional collaboration and building global partnerships. EQAO is committed to ensuring that the conference is a productive, engaging and memorable experience for all participants.
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Registration
| Key Dates | Date |
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| Early Bird Registration Opens | Monday, November 10, 2025 |
| Early Bird Registration Closes | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Late Registration Closes | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
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| Early Bird Registration Opens Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 |
| Early Bird Registration Closes Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Late Registration Closes Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 |
Conference
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| Pre-Conference Workshops | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Conference Presentations |
Monday, September 28, 2026 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Thursday, October 1, 2026 Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Excursions | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
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| Pre-Conference Workshops Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Conference Presentations Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Thursday, October 01, 2026 Friday, October 02, 2026 |
| Excursions Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
Conference Venue and Hotel
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Address: 525 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L2 Canada; Phone: +1 (416) 5979-200
Hotel accommodation (at the conference venue)
Additional Hotel Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown
Location: 111 Lombard Street, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2T9
Phone: +1 (416) 3675-555
10–20 minute walk from conference venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
Location: 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R3
Phone: +1 (416) 9775-000
10–20 minute walk from conference venue
Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto
Location: 200 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2R3
Phone: +1 (416) 3621-777
10–20 minute walk from conference venue
Yonge Suites
Location: 209 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2R5
Phone: +1 (416) 4777-000
10–20 minute walk from conference venue
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The International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) offers a global forum for all those involved in all forms of educational assessment—in primary or secondary schools, colleges or the workplace. Its members include examining bodies, university departments, research organizations and government agencies from more than 50 countries on all continents.