ILACE 2026

The American University in Cairo is pleased to announce the Twelfth International Language Assessment Conference in Egypt (ILACE 2026), which will take place September 4th – 5th, 2026.

The theme for this year's conference is Innovation and Integrity: Language Assessment in the AI Era.

ILACE seeks to provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and scholarly discussion and debate within the area of language assessment. It also aims to promote active involvement and participation by offering opportunities for the exchange of ideas, expertise, and perspectives from Egypt, the region, and worldwide.

The ILACE conference focuses on the application of assessment, especially ways in which key principles and theories in language assessment can inform our practices within the teaching and learning environment. The conference also aims to bring together all stakeholders, educators, researchers, and practitioners, to explore innovative approaches to language assessment.

This year's conference reaffirms ILACE's commitment to both research and practice. ILACE recognizes the essential role of research in advancing the field and in bridging the gap between theory and practice. Following the conference, we warmly invite proposals on completed or ongoing research in language assessment for the second ILACE Conference Proceedings. Further details will be announced via email.

While the Organizing Committee welcomes proposals on any aspect of language assessment, the following areas are of particular interest:

• Assessment Policies for Schools and Universities
• Integrating Assessment into the Curriculum
• Academic Integrity in Language Assessment
• Assessing Group & Collaborative Work
• Evidence-based Best Practices
• Assessment Fundamentals
• Current Research in Language Assessment
• AI-Generated Assessment, Feedback, and Diagnostics
• Accessibility and Inclusivity in Assessment

Please join us in celebrating twelve years of ILACE by sharing your expertise and experience at this year's conference!