# Building a Better Assessment Future

- Dates: 6 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Lansing, United States
- Address: 219 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, Michigan
- Organiser: The Michigan Assessment Consortium
- Industry: EdTech

## About

Building a Better Assessment Future 2026 is a two-day conference focused on student-centered assessment systems and leadership in education. It is designed for educational leaders and educators to explore innovative assessment practices, policies, and research to support equitable and effective assessment across classrooms and systems.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.michiganassessmentconsortium.org/event/building-a-better-assessment-future-conference-2026/)
- [Registration](https://mac.memberclicks.net/building-a-better-assessment-future-2026)
- [Agenda](https://www.michiganassessmentconsortium.org/wp-content/uploads/Schedule_BBAF-2026.pdf)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Lillian Pace
- Steven Snead
- Jill Willis

## Sponsors and partners

- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)

## Where to stay

- **Graduate by Hilton East Lansing**: 830 m from the venue, 133 Evergreen Avenue, East Lansing, 48823
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/langegu-graduate-east-lansing/)
  - Phone: +1-517-348-0900
- **AC Hotel Lansing University Area**: 1000 m from the venue
- **Marriott East Lansing at University Place**: 1.2 km from the venue, 300 MAC Avenue, East Lansing, 48823
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lanea-marriott-east-lansing-at-university-place/)
  - Phone: +1 517-708-8580
- **SpringHill Suites East Lansing University Area**: 1.3 km from the venue, 1100 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, 48823
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/lansl)
  - Phone: +1 517-763-2033
- **Wild Goose Inn Bed & Breakfast**: guest house, 1.3 km from the venue, 512 Albert Avenue, East Lansing, 48823
  - [Hotel website](https://wildgooseinn.com/)
- **Quality Inn University**: 1.6 km from the venue, 3121 East Grand River Avenue, Lansing, 48912

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