The e-Assessment Association has published the 2026 National Examinations Roundtable Report, bringing together insights from senior leaders representing ministries of education, regulators, national examination organisations and assessment technology providers from around the world.
Now in its third year, the National Examinations Roundtable provides a unique international forum for sharing experience and exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of high-stakes assessment.
The report highlights five key findings from this year's discussions, covering:
Despite representing countries with different education systems, regulatory frameworks and stages of digital maturity, delegates identified remarkably consistent priorities and challenges, reinforcing the value of international collaboration and shared learning.
Reflecting on the discussions, Graham Hudson, Chair of the e-Assessment Association, said:"The conversations this year demonstrated that the future of national examinations will depend on more than technology. Maintaining public confidence, protecting assessment integrity and ensuring qualifications remain relevant were recurring themes throughout the day. While every country faces different challenges, bringing leaders together to share practical experience and learn from one another has never been more valuable."
The report captures the key findings and insights from the discussions and offers an international perspective on the future of national examinations.
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The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is the global professional membership body dedicated to advancing the use of technology in assessment. Bringing together awarding organisations, educational institutions, professional bodies, employers, technology providers, researchers and independent experts, the eAA provides a trusted forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation across education, professional certification and workplace assessment.
The Association supports the development of high-quality, fair and accessible digital assessment through research, best practice, Special Interest Groups, international conferences, webinars and the annual International e-Assessment Awards. By connecting expertise from across the sector, the eAA helps shape the future of assessment and promotes the responsible adoption of technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve outcomes for learners and assessment providers worldwide.
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