Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good
23–27 February 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Title
Global Access Starts Here: Meet the Duolingo English Test
Details
Akihito NAGASAKA, Head of DET, Duolingo English Test | Japan
Alyson MURRAY, Senior Strategic Engagement Manager, Duolingo English Test | Canada
Brett BLACKER, DET Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, Duolingo English Test | Australia
Carrie WANG, DET Senior Director of Business, Duolingo English Test | Hong Kong SAR
Overview
Digital by design, the Duolingo English Test (DET) is an online, high-stakes English language proficiency assessment that offers an accessible, affordable, and secure way for students to demonstrate their English skills for admissions, placement, progression, exit requirements, and more. Through an engaging presentation and panel discussion, attendees will be introduced to the DET and gain insights into the test’s innovative design, leading digital security practices, and growing global acceptance. The session will also highlight how the DET is helping institutions expand access and drive innovation in education worldwide. Attendees will hear directly from institutions using the DET, learning about their experiences and discovering why more than 6,000 leading educational institutions globally trust the DET to assess, enroll, and support students.