As I read through this edition, I’ve been struck by just how much our industry is evolving. But one thing hasn’t changed during my years working in assessment: the importance of trust.
There’s a real sense of momentum across the sector. We’re seeing exciting developments in AI, new thinking around accessibility, and increasingly sophisticated approaches to digital delivery. However, alongside that progress comes a shared challenge that innovation on its own isn’t enough. It has to be supported by systems and processes that are defensible, reliable, resilient and, ultimately trusted.
Several contributions in this issue reflect that balance. Digital transformation is about so much more than adopting new technology. It’s about understanding the risks, dependencies, and operational realities that come with it. As assessment becomes more flexible and accessible, organisations are navigating a delicate balance between maintaining integrity and delivering a smooth, inclusive candidate experience.
That balance is particularly visible when it comes to identity. As explored in my article on identity verification, advances in AI are reshaping both the opportunities and the risks we face. In this environment trust can no longer be assumed at a single checkpoint, it needs to be built into the entire assessment journey.
Across the sector, there’s a growing recognition that trust is something we build together through layered approaches, better use of data, and ongoing collaboration. By pairing innovation with operational discipline, we’re helping to shape a more resilient future for assessment.
Lesinda Leightley
Director of Business Development | PSI
eAA News
Finalists announced for the 2026 International e-Assessment Awards
The e-Assessment Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 International e-Assessment Awards, marking the highest number of shortlisted entries in the awards’ history. A total of 48 finalists have been shortlisted, representing organisations across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia, and spanning the full breadth of assessment practice from schools and universities to professional certification and workplace assessment.
Are we getting accessibility wrong in digital assessment? Many organisations still rely on an accommodations-first approach, but this can create delays, increase administrative burden, and unintentionally introduce inequities. This webinar explores how organisations are moving towards accessibility by design, embedding inclusive features from the start. Join speakers from: • Open Assessment Technologies • The College Board • ReadSpeaker Free to attend.
Building Resilient Digital Assessment Infrastructure for Primary and Secondary Education: Digital transformation in assessment isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a strategic risk. Platform instability, vendor lock-in, and poor interoperability can derail entire testing cycles. Our guide helps you evaluate long-term risk, ensure flexibility, and make procurement-ready decisions before critical technology choices are locked in.
5 Things you need to know about Reasonable Adjustments - There are three key stages where adjustments and considerations come into play. TeamCo explains everything you need to know.
When seeing is no longer believing: Rethinking identity verification in high-stakes assessment: As assessment delivery continues to expand beyond traditional test centres, organisations face a familiar challenge: how to be confident that the person taking a test or exam is genuinely who they claim to be.
Build Global Competitiveness in Asian Higher Education - Asian universities face increasing pressure to stand out globally - from demographic shifts to rising international competition. If you’re curious about the future of higher education, join Oxford University Press' webinar: “Building Global Competitiveness in Higher Education”
Meeting the OSCE Challenge: Technology, Insight and Experience -Medical school assessments are becoming increasingly demanding. OSCEs present unique challenges. Speedwell explores how OSCE focused technology is making OSCEs more efficient and insightful.
Introducing Assessible: Over 10 Years of Delivering Assessments That Work: Assessible helps institutions author content once, deliver it anywhere, and move it freely between systems. Built on open standards and trusted across Europe for over a decade, we believe assessment technology should work for you, not lock you in.
Making Sense of the New Technology-Based Assessment Guidelines: Twenty years ago, when technology-based testing was still finding its footing, the conversation was mostly about delivery. Could we move from paper to screen? Could we scale? Could we score faster?
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