The 35^th International Association for Educational Assessment Annual Conference will be hosted by the Queensland Studies Authority and Griffith University.

Queensland Studies Authority

Queensland Studies Authority is a statutory body responsible for providing syllabuses, assessment, reporting, testing, accreditation and certification services for Queensland schools. It is a member of the Australasian Curriculum Assessment and Certification Agencies and has facilitated externally-moderated school-based assessment practices for over 35 years.

Griffith University

Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the Asia-Pacific region's most influential universities. Its five campuses in Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast cater to 37 000 students from 122 countries. The university's internationally renowned researchers are tackling some of the big issues of the 21^st century.

International Association for Educational Assessment

The International Association for Educational Assessment has existed since 1975 with the broad purpose of assisting educational agencies in the development and appropriate application of assessment techniques to improve the quality of education. It seeks to facilitate this through the development of closer ties among assessment agencies and assessment experts worldwide.