Program Overview

Attending the Innovations in Testing Conference allows attendees to benefit from a program that provides: 

• A diverse choice of session formats to learn from, such as panel discussions, presentations, debates, workshops, Peas in a Pod discussions, and innovation demonstrations; 
• Captivating opening and closing keynote speakers presenting on cutting-edge topics; 
• Numerous networking opportunities designed to connect you with other industry experts; 
• Vendor exhibits showcasing the latest assessment technologies and services.

Topics Covered 

The following topics will be addressed throughout the conference program: 

Trending or Disruptive Technologies: Emerging/novel technologies, new uses for existing technologies, innovative approaches, and disruptive methodologies (process/technology related) 

Business Strategy and Program Design: Program policies, growth/marketing strategies, stakeholder impacts, communication, accreditation, and best practices 

Legal and Policy Considerations: Ethics, legislation, regulation, guidance, standards, and policies 

Test Development and Psychometrics: Content development, psychometric models, item bank management, exam formats (linear, LOFT, CAT, Observational, Labs), advanced item development (rich media, simulations, etc) 

Security: Data privacy, fraud prevention/detection/enforcement, data protection, forensics, and data analytics 

Test Administration and Delivery: Test delivery methods, standards, stakeholder considerations, and candidate experience 

Equity, Accessibility, and Diversity: Inclusive methods/practices (content development, candidate experience), stakeholder considerations, accessibility/accommodations approaches