The NAEC organized the 3rd Black Sea Conference in autumn, 2014. Researchers, experts, and policymakers in the field of education from the U.S., UK, Israel, Holland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Black Sea region, among other countries were brought together in Georgia to discuss changes, problems, and novelties in the field of assessment.

The main focus of the 3rd Black Sea Conference was new technologies in educational assessment and classroom assessment. The keynote speakers and delegates addressed this challenge, which is significant for education around the world. Intense discussion followed presentations.

The conference concluded with remarks from participants of the conference on the need for professional networking events for the development of the field of assessment.