The ATP Innovations in Testing Conference is almost here—and at a time when assessment programs are navigating rapid change, ITS will be right in the middle of the conversations shaping what comes next.
From real-world applications of AI to longitudinal assessment, evolving security models, and modern test-taker expectations, our team will join industry peers to share insights grounded in practice rather than theory. These sessions focus on what’s working today, what’s changing fast, and how organizations can prepare for what’s ahead.
Below is your guide to the ITS-led sessions at the conference, with links to add each one directly to your calendar.
Day 1 – Monday, March 2
Setting the stage with real-world insights and forward-looking conversations.
🎤 Featured Session: Real-World AI — Technology, Regulations, and Organizational Impact
Speakers: Pat Ward, CEO, ITS; Kimberly Swygert, NBME; Kara Smith, NCBE
11:10–11:55 AM | Foster 1 – 2nd Floor | Add to Calendar
AI is already reshaping assessment—but questions around effectiveness, regulation, and organizational impact remain. This expert panel examines how AI is being used today, how emerging policies affect testing programs, and how organizations adapt.
📈 From Aspiration to Optimization: A Longitudinal Assessment Journey Across Organizations
Speakers: Ryan Howard, Director of Learning & Assessments, ITS; Timothy Muckle, NBCRNA; Mihaiela Gugiu, NREMT; Jeremy Dugosh, ABIM
1:15–2:15 PM | Celestin F – 3rd Floor | Add to Calendar
Longitudinal assessment looks different at every stage of adoption. Panelists from three organizations share real-world lessons from early exploration to long-term sustainability, covering motivation, psychometrics, engagement, and what they wish they’d known along the way.
⭐ ITS Sponsor Session: What Are the Latest Innovations Happening in Test Delivery?
Speakers: Pat Ward, CEO; Ron Lancaster, CTO; Brodie Wise, EVP Business Development & Marketing
3:25–4:10 PM | Strand 10 – 2nd Floor | Add to Calendar
From AI-driven item development to flexible delivery models and next-generation security, this session highlights how leading programs are modernizing test delivery. Hear real examples across certification, licensure, and admissions—and see how innovation is improving scale, security, and candidate experience.
Day 2 – Tuesday, March 3
A full day of forward-looking conversations on AI, experience, security, and what’s next.
🤖 Generative AI in Test Development and Beyond: Continuing the Conversation
Speakers: Pat Ward, CEO, ITS; Brodie Wise, EVP Business Development & Marketing, ITS; Marc Weinstein, Marc J. Weinstein PLLC; Erik Meyer, Pearson; Liberty Munson, Microsoft
8:30–9:30 AM | Strand 11 – 2nd Floor | Add to Calendar
The conversation around generative AI in assessment keeps evolving—and so do the questions. This expert panel reconvenes to share what’s changed since 2023, what’s emerging now, and how legal, technical, and program considerations are shaping the future of AI in and beyond test development.
🎯 Modernizing with Purpose: Strategies to Reconnect with Today’s Test Takers
Speakers: Sandy Hogg, Director of Business Development; Jared Zurn, NCARB; Kara Smith, NCBE; Timothy Muckle, NBCRNA
8:30–9:30 AM | Strand 10 – 2nd Floor | Add to Calendar
Modernization isn’t just about new technology—it’s about intentional change. Panelists share real-world stories and lessons learned from transforming assessment programs, offering practical insights on change management, candidate experience, and building programs that are ready for what’s next.
🔍 ATP Discovery Zone: ITS — ProctorNow™
Presenter: Chris Glacken, Director of Innovative Technologies, ITS
4:15–5:00 PM | Celestin E – 3rd Floor | Add to Calendar
Join ITS for a live demo of ProctorNow™, our AI-enhanced remote proctoring solution designed to make remote testing more secure, more flexible, and more candidate-friendly. See how programs are combining automated monitoring with human oversight to streamline delivery while maintaining control and integrity.
🛡️ Evolving Security Strategies for Flexible Assessment Environments
Speakers: Ryan Howard, Director of Learning & Assessments, ITS; Bradley Brossman, ABIM; Sharon Pavlicin, ABIM
4:55–5:40 PM | Strand 11 – 2nd Floor | Add to Calendar
As flexible and online delivery models expand, so do the risks. This session explores multi-layered security strategies from psychometric forensics and behavior analytics to AI-enhanced monitoring designed to detect emerging threats and protect exam integrity in modern assessment environments.
Day 3 – Wednesday, March 4
Turning conference insights into action.
🚀 Post-Conference Workshop: Level Up and Lead — Evolve Your Marketing for a Rapidly Changing Assessment Industry
Speakers: Brodie Wise, EVP Business Development & Marketing, ITS; Stephanie Dille, Dille Consulting
1:30–3:30 PM | Celestin F – 3rd Floor | Add to Calendar
As the assessment industry evolves, marketing leaders are being asked to do more than execute—they’re being asked to lead. This interactive, post-conference workshop gives you the space to step back, reflect with peers, and build actionable strategies that position marketing as a strategic driver of growth and change.
Where to Find Us
Have a question sparked by a session, or just want to say hello? Visit the ITS team at Booth #212 to keep the conversation going and connect with peers who are thinking deeply about the future of assessment.
We look forward to seeing you at ATP Innovations in Testing 2026.
About the Author
Maya Spence is a Marketing Manager at ITS, where she leads the development and execution of marketing and thought-leadership content to support the company’s presence at industry events across the assessment and credentialing space.
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