The University of Iowa is proud to host the 27th Midwest Association of Language Testers Conference (MwALT) on October 10, 2026. Join us as we welcome MwALT back to Iowa City for the fifth time.

This year’s MwALT conference is themed Language Assessment Through Multiple Lenses: Uses, Innovations, and Impacts, highlighting three interrelated dimensions of language testing and assessment:

• Uses: the practical applications of language assessments in educational, professional, and social contexts.

• Innovations: emerging methodologies, technologies, and tools shaping language assessment.

• Impacts: the broad effects of language assessments on learners, educators, institutions, and society.

Registeration is required. Register now!

Early-bird registration closes on September 9, and regular registration runs through September 30. Join us to learn from a fantastic lineup of presentations, connect with like-minded professionals and researchers in language testing and assessment, and help shape the future of language assessment.