The 2026 NCEME aims to contribute to national discussions in improving system-level policies to school- and classroom-level practices through compelling research, evidence-based discussions, and policy-informed dialogues. The conference will feature perspectives and voices from policymakers, practitioners, national stakeholders, and assessment and research practitioners that will highlight the latest methodologies, approaches, and programs that aim to advance the use of assessment data to inform school-level policies and classroom practices. The overall objective of the conference is to:

1. Promote dialogue and knowledge exchange on the role of assessment, measurement, and evaluation in improving teaching, learning, and educational outcomes.

2. Showcase research, innovations, and best practices in assessment for learning,

Evidence-based policymaking and educational evaluation.

3. Strengthen collaboration among educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in advancing quality and equitable education through evidence-informed approaches.

4. Explore emerging trends and challenges in educational assessment, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and inclusive assessment systems.

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Major themes:

Day 1: Understanding Evidence and the Reform Agenda

Day 2:  Assessment, Teaching, and Equity

Day 3: Innovation and Future of Assessments           

Potential sub-themes

• Evidence-based Education Policy and Governance

• Equity, Inclusion, and Learning Recovery

• Large-scale assessments and systems evaluation

• Digital Transformation and AI in Assessment

• Assessment of 21st-century skills

• Research, Measurement, and Evaluation Methodologies

• Building Assessment Cultures and Capacity

Event Details : 

August 27, 2026