50+ Countries. One Conference.

In September 2026, Toronto becomes the centre of the global assessment community. The 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) will bring together the researchers, policy-makers, system leaders and technology innovators who are shaping how learning is measured — and what that means for students everywhere.

For organisations looking to reach this audience, the sponsorship opportunity is significant. Delegates will arrive from across Africa, North America, Asia, Europe and beyond — representing national examination boards, ministries of education, universities, school districts, and assessment agencies of every scale. Already, confirmed sponsors include Vretta, Surpass, Nelson, risr/, Excelsoft, Commsmultilingual, TAO, cApStAn, Smarter Balanced and ETS — a line-up that reflects the calibre of the organisations choosing to align their brand with this event.

"It's one of the few global forums where you are going to see and meet and network with those assessment specialists, those leaders in assessment, the policy-makers, the people involved in government, those decision-makers and then those technology innovators — and the ability to meet with them as equals and have those discussions."
— Dan Koenig, CEO, EQAO

The conference agenda reflects the urgent questions facing the sector. From AI and automation in assessment design and scoring, to the transition from paper to digital delivery, to equity and inclusion in large-scale testing — these are not abstract debates. They are the live challenges that every assessment organisation is navigating right now. IAEA 2026 is where those conversations happen at the highest level, grounded in evidence, case studies, and direct exchange between the people doing the work.

Sponsoring IAEA 2026 places your organisation at the heart of that exchange. Whether your goal is global visibility, thought leadership, or building strategic relationships with the buyers and decision-makers who matter most to your business, there is no better room to be in. Toronto in late September offers a vibrant backdrop — and with Niagara Falls on the itinerary, delegates will have every reason to make it a trip to remember.

To find out more about sponsorship packages for IAEA 2026, get in touch with the conference team (info@iaea2026.org) and secure your place in the room where it matters.