IPAC EVENTS
How can assessment professionals be allies for equity—not just in principle, but in practice?
In this practical, research-informed session, Dr. Victoria Mattingly—organizational psychologist and author of Inclusalytics and Act Like an Ally, Work with an Ally—guides IPAC members through concrete ways to embed allyship into their assessment design and implementation processes.
Grounded in I-O psychology and centered on the relational nature of allyship, this session explores how assessment professionals can act as Talent Assessment Allies—individuals who use their influence to question defaults, challenge bias, and advocate for more inclusive and equitable practices throughout the hiring process. By shifting from gatekeepers to guides, practitioners can foster greater trust, transparency, and belonging in how talent is evaluated and selected.
Participants will learn how to:
Whether you're designing tools for a government agency or consulting with private-sector clients, you'll leave with practical techniques to make your work more inclusive, defensible, and aligned workplace inclusion and allyship best practices.
*Bonus: Attendees will receive a 25% discount on Dr. Mattingly’s new book—an ideal resource for professionals working at the intersection of assessment science and workplace inclusion and allyship.*
Welcome to the 2026 IPAC Annual Conference attendee registration!
The 2026 IPAC Annual Conference will provide in-person experiences for HR and I-O professionals to network, learn, and connect! Join us for keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, award announcements, and networking opportunities.
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The 2026 IPAC Annual Conference will be held in Charleston, SC. Discounted rates are available to IPAC Annual Conference registrants. Hotel information and room reservations are available on the conference hotel information page.
Refunds of conference registration fees are not available; however, you may request that your registration be transferred to a different individual to attend the 2026 conference OR be applied to your future 20267conference registration fee instead. Email conference@ipacweb.org to request a transfer of registration fees BEFORE July 7, 2026. No transfers will be granted after July 7, 2026.
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