Tom Schimmer

This inspiring and forward-thinking keynote will invite educators to imagine what assessment could look like in the next decades of education. As we navigate an era defined by rapid technological innovation, growing cultural diversity, and the call to rehumanize learning, Tom explores how we can design assessment systems that are both deeply personal and boldly future-ready. He will examine how storytelling can make evidence of learning more meaningful, how culturally responsive practices can ensure every learner is seen and valued, and how artificial intelligence can amplify (rather than replace) the human side of teaching. With his blend of clarity, credibility, and care, Tom challenges participants to move beyond incremental reform and toward a shared vision of assessment that honours identity, cultivates agency, and prepares students for a world that is changing before our eyes.