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AQA Vision 2030 Seminar Series
Supporting learning and collaboration across the assessment landscape.
The AQA Vision 2030 Seminar Series brings together assessment researchers, school and college leaders, education professionals and learners to explore the future of assessment through rigorous evidence and professional insight.
The series is hosted by AQA, in collaboration with academic and practitioner partners. The focus is on key issues shaping assessment, including validity, inclusion, assessment literacy, data use and emerging innovations.
Engaging with themes of international relevance, the seminars connect research with practice to support informed dialogue across education systems.
Upcoming events
Find details of our upcoming webinars and sign up to attend.
Webinar
Inclusive assessment: Designing fair qualifications for all learners
4 June 2026, 4.30pm–5.30pm
Panel:
Katy Finch, Head of Research and Evaluation, AQA
Louise Badham, Head of Assessment Design and Principles, AQA
Simon Tanner, Director of School Improvement, SEND, Authentic Education
Two members of AQA’s Student Advisory Group
Past events
Find details of our past seminars.
Launch event
What assessment means today – and how it might evolve: Setting the scene for the future
28 April 2026
Panel:
Alex Scharaschkin, Chief Assessment Research Officer, AQA
Natalie Perera, Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer (Chair)
Ayesha Ahmed, Chair of AQA Research Committee, University of Cambridge
Nimish Lad, Director of Curriculum Development, Creative Education Trust
Lauren Meadows, Curriculum Director, Unity Schools Partnership and CUSP
Hear from our speakers on shaping the future of assessment.
