ICE Exchange 2026
ACS Ventures Heads to the 2026 I.C.E. Exchange in Providence
October 19–22, 2026 | Providence, Rhode Island
The ACS Ventures team is looking forward to attending the 2026 I.C.E. Exchange in Providence, Rhode Island, where credentialing professionals and industry leaders will gather to share insights, explore emerging challenges, and advance the field of certification and assessment.
This year, ACS Ventures’ Chad Buckendahl, Ph.D., Susan Davis-Becker, Ph.D., and Andrew Wiley, Ph.D. will contribute to sessions exploring psychometrics, artificial intelligence, and the complexities of credentialing exam development.
Where to Find Our Presenters
The NCCA Decoder Ring: Interpreting the Standards and Commentary Without Guesswork
Moderator: Andrew Wiley, Ph.D. | ACS Ventures
Tuesday, October 20 | 4:15–5:15 PM ET
Room 551AB
Understanding and applying the NCCA Standards shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle.
ACS Ventures’ Andrew Wiley, Ph.D., will moderate The NCCA Decoder Ring: Interpreting the Standards and Commentary Without Guesswork, an interactive session designed to help credentialing professionals better understand the NCCA Standards and Commentary.
The discussion will feature guidance from NCCA commissioners, addressing commonly misunderstood areas of the standards and helping attendees navigate initial accreditation applications and reaccreditation activities with greater clarity.
Topics will include:
- Distinguishing between narrative explanations and supporting documentation.
- Understanding governance, public member participation, and conflict of interest expectations.
- Clarifying subject matter expert eligibility, vendor oversight, and the separation of education and certification.
- Addressing emerging considerations, including AI-assisted item development and score reporting requirements.
Attendees will also learn how to use publicly available NCCA resources and Commentary to better interpret accreditation expectations.
Designed for credentialing program staff, compliance leaders, and professionals navigating NCCA accreditation, this session offers an opportunity to strengthen understanding of the standards and their practical application.
Stump the Psychometrician: New Voices Enter the Conversation
Susan Davis-Becker, Ph.D.
Wednesday, October 21 | 8:45–9:45 AM ET
Room 556AB | Test Development and Psychometrics
Susan will join Liberty J. Munson, Ph.D. (Microsoft), Leslie Thomas, Ph.D. (Kryterion), and moderator Jared N. Zurn (NCARB) for Stump the Psychometrician: New Voices Enter the Conversation.
This session brings together psychometric professionals for a conversation centered on the field of test development and psychometrics.
Your Move: Navigating SME Dynamics in Credentialing Exam Development
Andrew Wiley, Ph.D.
Wednesday, October 21 | 2:30–3:45 PM ET
Room 554AB | Test Development and Psychometrics
Andrew will join Adrienne W. Cadle, Ph.D. (Professional Testing, Inc.), Frank W. Williams III (Prometric), and moderator Pamela Ing, Ph.D. (NPCB) for a discussion focused on navigating subject matter expert (SME) dynamics in credentialing exam development.
The session addresses an important component of assessment development: working effectively with the experts whose knowledge and experience inform certification examinations.
When the Job in AI-Augmented: Preparing Certification Programs for AI-Driven Competency Shifts
Chad Buckendahl, Ph.D., ICE-CCP
Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00–5:00 PM ET
Room 554AB | Test Development and Psychometrics
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape professional roles and responsibilities, certification programs face new questions about how to define and assess evolving competencies.
Chad will join Isabelle Gonthier, Ph.D. (PSI and ETS), Manny Straehle, Ph.D. (Assessment, Education, and Research Experts, LLC), and moderator Sheetal Tiwari (Global Certification Partners) for a session addressing how certification programs can prepare for AI-driven changes in the workplace.
Connect With the ACS Ventures Team
Beyond our presenters, ACS Ventures team members Scott, Jaime, Sarah, and Myrna will also be attending the conference.
Whether you’re interested in discussing assessment challenges, exploring new approaches to credentialing, or reconnecting with colleagues, we’d love to connect.
If you’re attending the 2026 I.C.E. Exchange, be sure to say hello to the ACS Ventures team!
We look forward to meaningful conversations, new connections, and opportunities to continue bridging theory and practice in assessment.
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