Call for Proposals

October 26–28, 2026 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The TAICEP Conference and Professional Development Committees invite you to share your expertise in beautiful Halifax! This year's theme, Reimagine. Transform. Excel., highlights the evolving landscape of credential evaluation and invites us to actively shape our future success.

Why Participate?

Whether you work at a higher education institution, an independent agency, an ENIC/NARIC office, a government ministry, or a licensing authority, this is your opportunity to contribute to the growth of our field.

In an era of global trends-such as digital documentation, degree recognition frameworks, and international conventions-your insights are more important than ever. We encourage you to inspire your peers with your research, best practices, and visions for the future.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

  • Notification of Approval: Friday, April 3, 2026

  • Presentation Slides Due: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Suggested Topics

Proposals from all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. You are not required to align with the conference theme, but we encourage you to consider it. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Challenges and solutions for recent disruptions in global education systems

  • Methodology and evaluation practices

  • Country education systems and credential reviews

  • Quality assurance and fraud detection

  • National qualification frameworks and their applications

  • The integration of AI and other technologies in credential assessment

Theme Breakdown: Reimagine. Transform. Excel.

Our 2026 theme challenges us to look beyond established routines and envision the future of international education and mobility.

1. Reimagine: The Vision for New Possibilities

To reimagine is to question the status quo. In an era of shifting global education landscapes, we must rethink how we approach our work.

  • For the profession: Challenging traditional "equivalency" models, the role of the evaluator in the age of AI, and supporting displaced and returning learners.

  • Session ideas: Innovative ways to evaluate micro-credentials, rethinking documentation to increase equity, or envisioning the "Office of the Future."

2. Transform: The Strategy of Change

To transform is to take those visions and put them into practice-focusing on the tools and methodologies that turn ideas into reality.

  • For the profession: The evolution of academic records (blockchain, digital wallets), legislative shifts, and implementing trauma-informed evaluation.

  • Session ideas: Moving to digital-first workflows, navigating country-specific reforms, or helping your team successfully transition to new ways of working.

3. Excel: The Standard of Excellence

To excel is to achieve mastery. This pillar is about precision, ethics, and the growth of the person doing the work.

  • For the profession: Setting the gold standard for fraud detection, maintaining rigorous research, and advocating for the profession at the executive level.

  • For YOU: Moving beyond the "checklist" to become a subject matter expert. This involves honing your skills, building a global peer network, and taking ownership of your career path.

  • Session ideas: Developing a "detective's eye" for complex cases, advocating for your expertise to supervisors, or transitioning from an entry-level evaluator to a leader.

Presentation Formats

We welcome engaging sessions that actively involve the audience:

  • Concurrent Breakout Sessions: 45, 60, or 75 minutes (Note: The 45-minute sessions are ideal for a topic discussion and/or sessions for 'veterans' already familiar with a topic. Most sessions are 60 minutes). Formats include individual presentations, panels, small group work, or interactive activities.

  • Please note: There will be no pre-conference workshops in 2026.

Submission Requirements

All proposals must be submitted electronically and include:

  • Session title and description

  • Learning objectives

  • Presenter names and contact information (Biographies are self-managed in your Dryfta profile)

Ready to Submit?

Step 1: Log in (upper right-hand corner of this page).

  • Returning: Use your existing TAICEP credentials.

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Step 2: Click the button below to complete your submission.


Click HERE to Submit a Conference Proposal


Need help? Watch our webinar: "How to Create an Effective Conference Proposal."

CFP Questions? Contact Susan Whipple, Chair, Professional Development Committee, at swhipple@evalcompany.com.

Dryfta Questions? Contact TAICEP staff at answers@taicep.org.


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