Keynote: John Weiner
Assessment industry adviser / former Chief Science Officer
John Weiner is an independent adviser providing strategic consulting to assessment-focused organizations in credentialing, talent assessment, and education. Formerly the Chief Science Officer at PSI, he led global consulting, R&D, psychometrics, and assessment content departments, and supported M&A initiatives. Throughout his four-decade career, he has led the development of solutions for private and public sector organizations, certifying bodies, and regulators. He has served as an expert witness and arbitrator in testing-related cases and gained governance experience as a board member in two non-profit assessment associations. A recognized thought leader, John has authored numerous publications and delivered over 160 conference presentations addressing assessment issues, research, and trends; and he contributed as co-chair and editor of the recent ITC/ATP Guidelines for Technology-Based Assessment. John holds a master’s degree in quantitative psychology and his professional honors include being named a SIOP Fellow and receiving the ATP’s 2024 Professional Contributions and Service to Testing Award.
Don’t miss his session: The Automated Future Of Assessment
Keynote: Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Andreas Schleicher is Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). He initiated and oversees the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and other international instruments that have created a global platform for policy-makers, researchers and educators across nations and cultures to innovate and transform educational policies and practices. He has worked for over 20 years with education leaders around the world to improve quality and equity in education.
Before joining the OECD, Andreas was Director for Analysis at the International Association for Educational Achievement (IEA). He studied Physics in Germany and received a degree in Mathematics and Statistics in Australia. He is the recipient of numerous honours and awards, including the ‘Theodor Heuss’ prize, awarded in the name of the first president of the Federal Republic of Germany for “exemplary democratic engagement”. He holds an honorary Professorship at the University of Heidelberg.