From June 2 to 6, 2026, the 47th Language Testing Research Colloquium (LTRC) was held in Montréal, Canada. Organized by the International Language Testing Association (ILTA) under the theme "Global to Local Language Assessment," the conference brought together leading scholars from around the world in the field of language testing and assessment to explore interdisciplinary research at the intersection of language teaching, learning, and assessment.

Professor Cheng from the School of Education was invited to attend the conference and, on June 5, co-presented a research paper entitled " When Tests Meet Reality: Cognitive and Context Validity of the PTE Core for Canadian Immigration and Employment". 

In addition, Professor Cheng presented a research poster on a project conducted within the Chinese context, titled "Formative Assessment in Practice: Exploring How Chinese Teachers Support Learning in Elementary ESL Classroom", demonstrating the school’s research strength in integrating local contextual perspectives within the field of language testing and assessment.

Professor Cheng also had the honour of opening the conference by introducing the 2026 Samuel J. Messick Memorial Lecture Awardee—Professor Christopher DeLuca, who delivered the first plenary address of LTRC 2026.

Since its inception, the Language Testing Research Colloquium (LTRC) has served as the flagship academic event of the International Language Testing Association (ILTA). Founded in 1992, ILTA is one of the most influential professional academic organizations in the global field of language testing and assessment, dedicated to advancing theoretical development, practical application, and professional ethics in language testing research. Professor Cheng's participation in LTRC, with both a paper and a poster presentation, reflects the School of Education's sustained commitment to research in language education and assessment, while further promoting academic exchange and collaboration with international scholars and enhancing the School's global influence in this research domain.