Webinar
The State of Academic Integrity:
Challenges and Developments in the Education Sector
Join us for an interactive webinar on Tuesday, March 24 , 2026
at 3 pm CET (10 am EST).
About the webinar
Academic integrity faces significant global challenges. Artificial intelligence, contract cheating, digital assessments, and changing learning behaviors are transforming the field. Institutions must ensure their integrity measures comply with data protection, security, and regulatory standards. Strategic adaptation is now essential. To address these challenges, actionable strategies such as updating institutional policies, adopting secure assessment technologies, strengthening faculty training, and fostering a culture of academic honesty are critical for immediate and long-term success.
We are pleased to welcome Derek Newton, journalist and founder of The Cheat Sheet, as a featured speaker in this webinar.
Part 1: The Global Perspective
Derek Newton will provide a comprehensive overview of:
- The current global state of academic integrity
- Key systemic vulnerabilities and emerging risks
- The impact of AI and digital transformation on assessment security
- Regulatory developments and the evolving compliance landscape
- Realistic future scenarios for higher education and credentialing
His session will provide strategic insight into the key factors shaping integrity, accountability, and trust in education.
What can you expect: Part 2
Part 2: A Practical Case Study – Secure and Compliant Implementation
In the second part, Cathleen Mahoney, CEO of Bright Language, a language proficiency assessment partner of a large number of organizations worldwide, will share practical experiences with implementing online proctoring. You'll walk away with:
- A candid look at the operational and cultural hurdles institutions face when adopting remote proctoring and how to overcome them
- A proven approach to meeting GDPR requirements without slowing down exam delivery
- The specific security architecture used to protect exam integrity and sensitive candidate data at scale
- A practical framework for embedding compliance into institutional governance
- Transferable lessons any institution can apply immediately, regardless of size or tech maturity
- A forward-looking strategy for staying ahead of regulatory change and not reacting to it
Thanks to our partner ConstructorTech and their Constructor Proctor solution, supporting 50,000 concurrent exams, 30+ LMS integrations, and GDPR-compliant by design, this session will show how secure remote proctoring was implemented without compromising candidate experience, privacy or academic standards.
Who should attend?
Get insights into the industry!
Attend if you work as:
- University leadership and examination board
- Quality assurance, compliance, and data protection officer
- IT security and digital transformation leader
- EdTech decision-maker
- Strategy and policy leader in education
This webinar delivers more than discussion — it provides strategic clarity, regulatory awareness, and practical guidance for institutions navigating integrity, security, and compliance in a rapidly evolving environment.
Academic integrity is no longer a peripheral issue. It is a governance, risk, and leadership priority.
Webinar details
Date & Time
March 24th, 2026
3 pm CET (10 am EST)
Duration
1 hour
Format
Live webinar with Q&A session
Your webinar hosts
Thomas Fetsch
Thomas Fetsch is the CEO of Integrity4Education, Business Consultant and an expert in the Ed-Tech industry. He is specialized in strategic consulting and operational support and offers extensive international experience in Education Technology, Digitalization, and AI.
Derek Newton
Derek Newton is a journalist and publisher who's been covering academic integrity for more than ten years. His work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Forbes. He also writes and publishes The Cheat Sheet, a regular newsletter on academic fraud and integrity, with more than 5,000 subscribers.
Cathleen Mahoney
An expert in language assessment innovation, Cathleen Mahoney has helped organizations around the world implement scalable and secure testing strategies to measure communication skills effectively and fairly.
About our co-host Constructor Tech
This webinar is proudly presented by Constructor Tech, our main partner when it comes to proctoring solutions.
Get to know Constructor Tech:
Constructor Tech is on a mission to leverage computing, software, and robotics to make every scientist, teacher, and student more efficient and effective.
As an all-in-one platform for education, science, and research, they are driven by the ambition to become the #1 global platform in their domains. Their solutions, built on a foundation of generative AI, MetaPresence, and neuroscience, cover over 21 scenarios to support the complete lifecycle of learning and discovery.
As part of the Constructor Group, they have access to a broad network of cutting-edge research and talent. This enables them to build a unique, open-architecture platform that is both powerful and user-friendly.
With over 2,000 partners, 2.5 million users, and a dedicated team of 300+ employees (over 50% in R&D) across 28 global locations, Constructor Tech is turning ambitious ideas into practical, real-world solutions. Headquartered in Switzerland, they are a persistent and resilient team committed to delivering meaningful transformation in education and research worldwide.
