Category Archives: cApStAn updates

Meet the cApStAn–Enovate team at I.C.E. Exchange 2026 in Providence.19–22 October 2026 | Providence, Rhode Island | Booth 317 From 19 to 22 October 2026, cApStAn and Enovate will be exhibiting at the I.C.E. Exchange in Providence, Rhode Island, joining credentialing professionals from across the industry for four days of exchange, learning and new connections. …

“cApStAn and Enovate at I.C.E. Exchange in Providence, Rhode Island”

A Women-Led Company A note from cApStAn’s founderFor some years now, there has been a welcome buzz about women-owned companies, women in tech, and women’s leadership. I have seen many of them thrive, and one of the observable factors at play is a distinctive blend of purposefulness and empathy. While cApStAn is not a women-owned …

“The A-team: The Five Women Who Lead cApStAn”

We’re excited to welcome Henrik von Schlanbusch as our new CEO, starting in September 2026. Henrik has spent more than 20 years building at the intersection of technology, learning and assessment. He co-founded Enovate AS in 2003 and later led its spin-off RAYVN, helping grow it from startup to a global crisis management platform. Now, …

“cApStAn Welcomes Henrik von Schlanbusch as CEO”

The proverb “All roads lead to Rome” only dates back to the Middle Ages: it first appeared in the 12th century, in Medieval Latin, so it is recent history compared to Rome’s. While the proverb observes that, in the Roman Empire, all major thoroughfares led to Rome, it actually means that the same outcome can …

“cApStAn and Enovate as Gold Sponsor at E-ATP 2026 in Rome”

[French version after the English version] Building Trust Across Languages: Why We’re Sponsoring the 51st IAEA Annual Conference This September, Enovate-cApStAn are proud to be a sponsor of the 51st Annual IAEA Conference, hosted in Toronto by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) in partnership with the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) and …

“cApStAn and Enovate at the 51st Annual IAEA Conference in Toronto”

International Test Commission (ITC) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, June 30-July 3, 2026 More research data or more responses to ethical concerns? Conference Website: https://www.itc2026auckland.com One of the rewarding aspects of cross-pollination between researchers and field practitioners is that one gets to attend the biennial International Test Commission (ITC) Conference. The 2026 edition took place in Auckland, …

“cApStAn at the ITC Conference in Auckland”

Brussels, June 22, 2026 – Enovate AS has acquired cApStAn SA, a globally recognised language solutions integrator and linguistic quality assurance provider for assessments, questionnaires and psychometric tests, in education as well as in HR testing and certification. The acquisition is a milestone in Enovate’s strategy to build and manage a leading European platform for …

“Enovate acquires cApStAn, strengthening its international position in education, certification and multilingual assessments”

cApStAn colleagues came together in Brussels for a workshop on effective internal communication, reflecting on what already works well, what can be improved, and how to communicate better across teams, locations, and cultures. How does a team of over 15 nationalities, working from different parts of the world, communicate effectively every day? At cApStAn, good …

“Strengthening Internal Communication Across a Global Team”

Following the completion of the translation verification of the national versions of the TIMSS 2027 Field Trial instruments, cApStAn welcomed colleagues from the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) to our Brussels office for a full-day debriefing meeting. The meeting offered an opportunity to look back at a demanding and productive phase …

“IEA and cApStAn: A Debriefing Meeting on TIMSS 2027 Translation Verification”

Conference Website: https://www.itc2026auckland.com For almost half a century now, the International Test Commission (ITC) actively promotes effective, valid and fair assessment practices around the world. The theme of the 2026 edition of the biennial ITC conference, which will take place from June 30 to July 3 in Auckland, New Zealand, is in line with the  core values …

“A scientific programme with a strong focus on trust, equity and human experience”

Why cApStAn? A Platform Built for Flexibility, with the Power of Language Solutions Test owners, credentialing organisations, survey directors and awarding bodies have experienced the challenge of administering digital assessments in multiple languages. Validity, reliability, fairness and comparability are not always compatible with the usual constraints of localisation. At cApStAn, we have helped address the …

“cApStAn and Enovate Joining Forces”

03 June 2026: For the 10th consecutive time, cApStAn will guide the translation and adaptation teams of all PISA participants in translating assessment instruments so that they remain comparable internationally. In this cycle, we shall introduce secure automated translations as part of a sophisticated double translation design. cApStAn will provide training and support to 90+ …

“cApStAn and ACER to implement PISA 2029”