Nic Riemer on The Future of Exams | Ep 1186
Nic Riemer on The Future of Exams | Ep 1186  
Podcast: The Digital Executive
Published On: Sat Jan 17 2026
Description: In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Nic Riemer, co-founder of The Invigilator, an education technology platform redefining how high-stakes assessments are delivered globally. Nic shares how the platform was born out of necessity in 2020 to remove cost, travel, and logistical barriers that limit access to education—especially across Africa.The conversation explores how The Invigilator balances accessibility with exam integrity by combining smart assessment design with AI-driven monitoring that works even on low-end devices and unreliable internet connections. Nic also discusses the technical challenges of scaling to support hundreds of thousands of students simultaneously and how thoughtful infrastructure and AI-powered reporting reduce workload for academic staff.Looking ahead, Nic explains how AI, identity verification, and remote learning will continue reshaping assessment, emphasizing the importance of protecting critical thinking while responsibly integrating emerging technologies into education.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.