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Pearson English Journey: Turning Insights into Impact Summit 2026

Assessment is most powerful when it drives action. Join Pearson for a practical and thought-provoking half-day summit exploring how educators can make learner progress visible and turn assessment insights into meaningful impact.

Assessment is most powerful when it drives action. Join Pearson for a practical and thought-provoking half-day summit exploring how educators can make learner progress visible and turn assessment insights into meaningful impact. 

Through expert keynotes, real-world practitioner perspectives, research-led insights and interactive discussion, you'll discover how teaching, assessment and AI can work together to support learner success in an evolving educational landscape. 

Whether you're looking to strengthen assessment practices, better understand the role of AI in learning, or find new ways to demonstrate progress, this event will provide practical ideas and evidence-based strategies you can apply immediately. 

Presenter(s): Mike Mayor, Dan Belenky, Sara Davila, Muireann Hendriksen, Nelly Segura, Anna Carolina

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Time (BST) Session Speaker
1:00–1:30 PM Opening keynote: Turning Insights into Impact
Discover what the research tells us about helping learners make meaningful progress. Dan Belenky explores how effective teaching, assessment and feedback work together to support learner success. Grounded in evidence-based learning science, the session provides practical insights into creating a culture of progress and using assessment not simply to measure learning, but to accelerate it.

Dan Belenky, PhD
Learning Scientist, Pearson
1:35–2:20 PM From Data to Decisions
In this fireside chat, educators and institutional leaders share practical approaches for turning learner data into meaningful action. Learn how assessment evidence can inform decision-making and improve outcomes for both educators and learners.		 Nelly Segura, Bridge Education Group
Anna Carolina - English Teacher Colegio Sao Luis
Mike Mayor
2:30–3:15 PM Evolving Assessment: From Learning Goals to Visible Evidence
Assessment should do more than measure learning – it should make progress visible. Through real-world examples, Sara Davila explores how educators can use assessment, feedback and evidence of learning to track progress, celebrate achievement and make informed teaching decisions.		 Sara Davila
ELT Professional
3:20–3:50 PM Impact of AI on Learning and Assessment
Muireann Hendriksen explores the evidence behind AI-powered learning and assessment, highlighting how educators can use emerging technologies to improve outcomes, strengthen learner engagement and make progress more visible. Grounded in the latest research, this session separates promise from reality and focuses on what truly delivers impact for learners.		 Muireann Hendriksen
Lead Specialist Researcher, Pearson
3:55–4:55 PM What Does Evidence of Impact Look Like in 2027?
Expert panel and audience Q&AJoin all summit speakers for an interactive discussion exploring the future of learning, assessment and educational technology. Bring your questions and hear how institutions can make learner progress more visible, harness AI responsibly and create assessment practices that drive meaningful outcomes.		 Panel
of Assessment Experts 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Who is this summit for?

  • English language educators
  • Academic leaders and programme managers
  • Assessment specialists
  • Teacher trainers
  • Education decision-makers interested in assessment, learner progress and AI in education

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Our speakers

Learn more about our presenters, visit LinkedIn pages to get more details.

Mike Mayor is a specialist in language measurement and learning frameworks. As Academic Lead for the Global Scale of English, he supports teachers and institutions worldwide in understanding learner progress and building confidence through meaningful, data-informed assessment.

Anna Carolina Andrade e Silva Sanches is an experienced educational leader and English language specialist at Colégio São Luís, one of Brazil's leading schools. With almost 30 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership, she is dedicated to advancing language learning, empowering teachers, and preparing students with the skills they need for future success

Dan Belenky is a learning scientist at Pearson whose work focuses on the research behind effective learning, teaching and assessment. He helps translate learning science into practical approaches that support learner success, with a particular focus on how assessment, feedback and evidence-based instructional strategies can improve outcomes for learners.

Dr. Muireann Hendriksen is a Lead Specialist Researcher in Pearson's R&D and Thought Leadership team, using data and evidence to shape strategy on learning, assessment, and AI's impact on education.

Sara Davila is a Pearson Global Scale of English Ambassador and English-language specialist with expertise in language education, curriculum innovation, and educational technology. A former classroom teacher, she has designed and delivered hands-on GSE training programs for teachers worldwide, enabling them to monitor student progress with confidence. Sara has led national development initiatives in multiple countries, equipping instructors with actionable insights and proven strategies to tailor instruction and streamline planning. Based in Chicago and partnering globally, Sara is passionate about empowering educators and students to achieve their goals.

Nelly is a language education specialist based in Chile, working with Bridge, a global leader in corporate English training. With several years of experience in curriculum design and academic operations, she leads the development of English programs tailored to workplace needs. She holds a Master's in Curriculum Design and Competency-Based Assessment and focuses on creating scalable, results-driven solutions for global clients.