RM Assessment announced as Headline Sponsor of the 2026 International e-Assessment Conference

The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is delighted to announce RM Assessment as Headline Sponsor of the 2026 International e-Assessment Conference, the world’s leading event dedicated to digital assessment, innovation and best practice.

Taking place in London from 8–10 June 2026, the International e-Assessment Conference is a three-day global gathering that brings together senior leaders, policymakers, regulators, awarding organisations, education providers and technology partners from across education, professional certification and workplace learning. The event has become the definitive international forum for those shaping the future of assessment.

The 2026 programme will include:

• A dedicated AI Symposium, exploring the opportunities, challenges and governance of AI in assessment.
• Two full conference days featuring keynotes, panel discussions, practical case studies and workshops.
• A vibrant exhibition and demonstration space with leading industry suppliers showcasing the latest assessment technologies.
• The International e-Assessment Awards Gala Dinner, celebrating excellence and innovation from around the world.

Headline Sponsor, RM Assessment is part of RM plc, established in 1973. RM Assessment is trusted by more than 40 organisations in over 160 countries, including Cambridge University Press & Assessment, the International Baccalaureate and New Zealand Qualifications Authority. RM Assessment advise and support organisations on their journey from paper to hybrid or fully digital assessment and marking, using leading products:

• RM Ava single-sign-on adaptive virtual accreditation platform
• RM Echo content analysis software solution
• RM Compare online Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) tool

Commenting on the announcement, Patrick Coates, CEO of the e-Assessment Association, said: “We are delighted to welcome RM Assessment as Headline Sponsor of the 2026 International e-Assessment Conference. Their support enables us to deliver this three-day experience for the global e-assessment community, bringing even more inspiring keynotes, hands-on demonstrations and innovation showcases. Together, we are creating a programme that reflects both the pace of change in digital assessment and the need for trust, quality and best practice at scale.”

We look forward to an outstanding 2026 conference, showcasing global leadership, practical insight and the technologies transforming assessment worldwide.

About the e-Assessment Association

The e-Assessment Association plays a vital role in bringing together a global community of awarding organisations, assessment providers, technology experts, academics, and educational institutions dedicated to advancing the field of digital assessment. By fostering collaboration across these diverse stakeholders, we create a unique platform to share expertise, insights, and best practices that drive innovation and address the evolving needs of the assessment landscape.

This extensive network of professionals equips the eAA with a deep understanding of assessment technologies and their applications, enabling us to address complex challenges such as ethical considerations, accessibility, and the rapid pace of technological evolution. As digital assessment becomes more central to education and professional qualifications, our role in shaping this transformation ensures that it remains inclusive, equitable, and aligned with the highest standards of integrity.

Central to our mission is the eAA’s unwavering commitment to fostering confidence and trust in digital assessments. This includes addressing critical issues like data security, ensuring assessments are accessible to all learners, and building frameworks that inspire trust among stakeholders. By creating spaces for dialogue and collaboration, we help guide the global assessment community toward solutions that not only meet today’s demands but also anticipate future challenges, ensuring that digital assessments are secure, fair, and impactful for learners worldwide.

Individuals can join the eAA for free – find out more here.

Individuals can join the eAA for free. Find out more here.

Find out more about the 2026 International e-Assessment Conference here.

About RM Assessment

RM™ Assessment provides digital assessment solutions to educational institutions, exam awarding bodies and governments worldwide, enabling the delivery of high-stakes exams on-screen.

Part of RM plc established in 1973, RM Assessment is trusted by over 40 organisations in over 160 countries, including Cambridge University Press and Assessment, International Baccalaureate and New Zealand’s national awarding body, NZQA.

RM Assessment’s consultants leverage this experience to advise and support organisations on their journey from paper to hybrid or fully digital assessment and marking, using our leading products: 

RM Ava - a single-sign-on adaptive virtual accreditation platform, where you can:

• create, deliver, mark and certify engaging, authentic, and accessible assessments that measure real-world skills
• make high-stakes assessment marking more efficient, rigorous and secure, whether it’s a scanned, handwritten script or an on-screen digital exam; a fully functional spreadsheet or videos and photos of practical work.

RM Echo – our content analysis software solution will support your reviewers in verifying the originality of written content, assessing how accurately students have quoted from texts, through to evaluating the accuracy of translated materials. 

RM Compare – our online Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) tool is used by clients to measure learner work - efficiently ranking items – from documents to audio and video - to create a reliable standard.  

RM Assessment are here to help make assessment more relevant and adaptable, so every learner can be recognised for what they can do.  https://www.rm.com/assessment