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What is the process for an international delegate to attend the 2026 IAEA conference?

The process to attend the conference is as follows:

  1. Check if you require a visa to travel to Canada for the conference by reviewing the document here. The 2026 IAEA is officially registered with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (Government of Canada). The IRCC has issued a Special Event Code for visa applicants to use while applying for their visa. Please e-mail us at info@iaea2026.org to obtain the code.
  2. If you require a visa, you may need to submit the following:
    • An invitation letter from the conference host. To receive a personalized invitation letter for this purpose, e-mail info@iaea2026.org with your name, title, organization and address.
    • A confirmation of registration for the conference. On the conference website, www.iaea2026.org, click the “Register Now” button to complete this process.
    • A confirmation of hotel accommodation. On the conference’s website, www.iaea2026.org, click the “Book Your Room” button to complete this process.
    • If any other documents are required, please let us know by e-mailing info@iaea2026.org. We are here to support you throughout your travel arrangements.

If you require information on sponsoring, advertising and exhibiting at the conference, email us at info@iaea2026.org.

Where can I find instructions on how to obtain a Canadian visa?

Check if you require a visa to travel to Canada for the conference by reviewing the document here. The 2026 IAEA is officially registered with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (Government of Canada). The IRCC has issued a Special Event Code for visa applicants to use while applying for their visa. Please e-mail us at info@iaea2026.org to obtain the code.

How do I get a personalized invitation letter for my visa application?

Please e-mail us at info@iaea2026.org with your name, title, organization and address. We will be more than happy to provide you with a personalized invitation letter for the conference.

Is there a discounted rate for hotel accommodation?

Yes. We have negotiated a discounted rate for a block of rooms at the conference venue hotel and additional hotels nearby. Please note that there are only a limited number of rooms blocked at the conference venue and at additional hotels. For reference only, below are the discounted rates in Canadian dollars that will appear when you click the link for each of the hotels. For your convenience, we have also provided the conversion in U.S. dollars (USD), which is based on rates as of January 12, 2026.

Hotel NEGOTIATED RATES PER NIGHT Booking Link
Without Tax (CAD) With Tax (CAD) With Tax (USD)
Marriott Downtown
  • Address: 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON  M5G 2L2
  • Located at the conference venue.
C $359 C $439 US $315 Link
Yonge Suites Apartment Hotel
  • Address: 209 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON  M5B 2R5
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $340 C $415 US $299 Link
Use Promo Code: IAEA2026
Novotel Hotel
  • Address: 45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON  M5E 1W2
  • About a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $335 C $411 US $286 Link
Email: H0931@accor.com
Pantages Hotel
  • Address: 200 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON  M5B 2R3
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $319 C $390 US $281 Link
Doubletree by Hilton
  • Address: 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON  M5G 1R3
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $309 C $378 US $272 Link
Cambridge Suites
  • Address: 15 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON  M5C 1N2
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $299 C $367 US $264 Link
Holiday Inn Express
  • Address: 111 Lombard Street, Toronto, ON  M5C 2T9
  • About a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $290 C $354 US $255 Link
Holiday Inn
  • Address: 30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON  M5B 2E9
  • About a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
C $279 C $341 US $246 Link
NEGOTIATED RATES PER NIGHT
Marriott Downtown
  • Address: 525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON  M5G 2L2
  • Located at the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $359
With Tax (CAD): C $439
With Tax (USD): US $315
Booking Link: Link
Yonge Suites Apartment Hotel
  • Address: 209 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON  M5B 2R5
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $340
With Tax (CAD): C $415
With Tax (USD): US $299
Booking Link: Link
Use Promo Code: IAEA2026
Novotel Hotel
  • Address: 45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON  M5E 1W2
  • About a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $335
With Tax (CAD): C $411
With Tax (USD): US $286
Booking Link: Link
Email: H0931@accor.com
Pantages Hotel
  • Address: 200 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON  M5B 2R3
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $319
With Tax (CAD): C $390
With Tax (USD): US $281
Booking Link: Link
Doubletree by Hilton
  • Address: 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON  M5G 1R3
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $309
With Tax (CAD): C $378
With Tax (USD): US $272
Booking Link: Link
Cambridge Suites
  • Address: 15 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON  M5C 1N2
  • About a 10-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $299
With Tax (CAD): C $367
With Tax (USD): US $264
Booking Link: Link
Holiday Inn Express
  • Address: 111 Lombard Street, Toronto, ON  M5C 2T9
  • About a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $290
With Tax (CAD): C $354
With Tax (USD): US $255
Booking Link: Link
Holiday Inn
  • Address: 30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON  M5B 2E9
  • About a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
Without Tax (CAD): C $279
With Tax (CAD): C $341
With Tax (USD): US $246
Booking Link: Link

Note:

  • Negotiated rates for IAEA conference delegates, provided in the table above, are about 30% less than the publicly available rates.
  • Each room has the option for single occupancy (king bed) or double occupancy (two queen beds). There is no additional charge for double occupancy.
  • The current hotel tax rate includes 8.5% Municipal Accommodations Tax (MST) on the rate, 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on the rate and 13% HST on MST. Please note that these taxes may change based on provincial and federal laws at the time of booking.

What are the different payment methods offered when I register?

On the registration portal, you can make payments using your credit card, debit card, a Stripe account or Google Pay. You can also make a payment using wire transfer (SWIFT) from a bank. You will receive an invoice to make the wire transfer payment once you complete your registration.

When will the guidelines for submission of presentation abstracts be available?

The guidelines for submission of presentation abstracts are available on the conference website: www.iaea2026.org.

When will information about sponsoring, advertising and exhibiting opportunities at the conference be available?

Opportunities for sponsoring, advertising and exhibiting at the conference are available. Please e-mail us at info@iaea2026.org for the information.

When can I get a template for the poster presentation?

The template for the poster presentation will be provided to all the presenters who have been selected to present their poster at the conference. Notification of acceptance for presenters who submitted abstracts (for paper and poster presentations) is scheduled for April 30, 2026.

How can I become a member of the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) to be eligible for the IAEA conference membership-registration discount?

Please visit the official IAEA website here to become a member of the association. If you have any questions regarding membership, you can contact membership@iaea.info.

Is it possible to attend the conference as a participant only, without submitting an abstract for a paper or poster presentation?

Yes, you can attend the conference as a participant only, without submitting an abstract for a paper or poster presentation. All you have to do is to register for the event here.

If you require more information email: info@iaea2026.org

The International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) offers a global forum for all those involved in all forms of educational assessment in primary or secondary schools, colleges or the workplace. Its members include examining bodies, university departments, research organizations and government agencies from more than 50 countries on all continents.