51st Annual IAEA Conference 

Key Dates

Registration

Presentation Call for Abstracts

Visa Information

International delegates travelling to Canada may require a visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on their nationality. We strongly encourage participants to begin the visa application process as early as possible to avoid delays. Detailed visa information can be found on the Government of Canada Immigration website. An official invitation letter required for visa applications has been sent to your organization. Please use this letter when submitting your application.

Call for Abstracts

The 51^st IAEA Annual Conference, hosted in Toronto, Canada, from Sunday, September 27, to Friday, October 2, 2026, will bring together global leaders, researchers, practitioners and policy-makers to explore the theme Trust, Transparency and Technology in Educational Assessment.

We invite submissions of abstracts that explore the conference theme through the following subthemes:

Trust

Transparency

Technology

This conference will serve as a powerful platform for dialogue, research sharing and collaboration as we collectively shape the future of assessment worldwide. We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and industry experts that align with the conference theme and subthemes.

Join us in Canada as we explore how, through transparency and technology, to build assessment systems that learners, educators and societies can trust.

Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts

Presentation Information

The conference will have presentation sessions, including panel discussions and poster presentations, as shown below. Please note that all abstract submissions and presentations must be in English.

Presentation Sessions and Panel Discussions

There are three formats for these sessions, as shown above.

Abstracts for presentation sessions and panel discussions should state the purpose, methodology, key findings or insights and implications for educational assessment in relation to the conference theme. Notification of acceptance will be provided to the presenters.

All conference abstract submissions should include the following:

• Presentation format: presentation session (30 minutes), presentation session (45 minutes) or panel discussion (1 hour 30 minutes), as shown in the table above
• Name, organization and e-mail for each presenter
• Title of the presentation
• Conference subtheme (select one of Trust, Transparency or Technology)
• Maximum 350-word abstract

Accepted authors will be required to submit full papers and presentations in the following format:

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Referencing style: APA 7th edition
• Name of the main presenter
• Selected subtheme

Full papers should reflect original work and align with the conference theme: Trust, Transparency and Technology in Educational Assessment.

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations will take place on the last day of the conference. Each presenter will be allotted 10 minutes for an oral summary of their poster. Posters must present original research or projects conducted by the presenters and may include ongoing work. All poster content must be in English.

Poster proposal submissions should include:

• 200-word abstract
• title and presenters
• introduction
• methodology
• results
• discussion and conclusions

The conference organizers will provide a standardized poster template to maintain a uniform display.

• Maximum poster text: 500 words
• Images/figures: Up to three
• Presenter(s) photo (a colour portrait photo of each presenter must be included)

Key Dates

Sponsors

We are excited to invite you to sponsor the 51^st Annual Conference of the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) in Toronto, taking place from September 27 to October 2, 2026.

Why Sponsor IAEA 2026?

Sponsoring the conference gives your organization the opportunity to do the following:

Sponsorship provides exceptional opportunities for branding, exhibitor presence, and engagement with a global community dedicated to transforming education and assessment for the next generation of learners.

Sponsorship Packages

Contact us at [email protected] for information on sponsorship opportunities.

Conference Fees

The participation fee includes the following:

• conference materials
• refreshments and lunch during conference days
• access to all workshops, keynote sessions, paper presentations and poster presentations

Excursion Fee

US$200

The excursion fee includes

• a full-day guided excursion to Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The fee covers transportation and the guided tour provided by a licensed tour guide. Pick-up and drop-off will take place directly at the conference hotel.

Currency

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs, banks and currency exchange services are easily accessible throughout downtown Toronto, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Venue and Accommodations

Conference Venue

Located in the vibrant heart of Toronto, the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort and sophistication, making it the ideal venue for the 51^st Annual IAEA Conference.

Just steps from premier shopping, dining and cultural attractions, the hotel provides access to the best of Toronto. Delegates can easily explore iconic landmarks such as Nathan Phillips Square, the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, St. Lawrence Market, Scotiabank Arena, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Ripley’s Aquarium and Union Station, which are all within walking distance. For international and domestic travellers, the hotel’s central location ensures stress-free transportation options. Union Station is just minutes away and offers the UP Express train to Toronto Pearson International Airport in approximately 25 minutes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is also conveniently located only two miles away.

Conference Venue Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved exclusively for conference delegates at a deeply discounted rate, significantly lower than regular prices during Toronto’s busy autumn season.

Rooms are limited and in high demand. We strongly encourage delegates to register early and secure their accommodations as soon as possible.

Nearby Accommodation Options

For delegates who prefer alternative lodging, there are numerous high-quality hotels within walking distance of the conference venue: