Becoming a more effective exams manager/officer
The NAEO Summer Conference 2026 will be held at the Kia Oval, London on Monday 6 July 2026
The principal aim of NAEO Summer Conference is to support delegates in 'Becoming a more effective exams manager/officer', and consequently, workshops and presentations focus upon:
- The key skills required to be an effective exams manager/officer
- Exams administration and management good practice
- Personal and professional development
- Wellbeing and mindfulness
The Department for Education, Ofqual, JCQ and the major awarding organisations are invited to attend either to exhibit, present or both.
The conference also serves as an opportunity for exams managers/officers to support their professional development, and gain/develop some of the key skills required to undertake the exams manager/officer role effectively and efficiently. The content has been designed to support exams officers in achieving the Exams Officer Professional Standards.
Delegates have a choice of workshops during each session.
Summer Conference 2026
Workshops
Workshop content focuses upon helping exams managers/officers become more effective in their role, and achieving the Exams Officer Professional Standards.
Workshop information will be listed below:
- The Exams Office:
- NAEO:
- Cambridge OCR:
- AQA:
- Pearson:
Timings (these are indicative timings)
8.00 onwards: Registration, refreshments & networking
9.30: Welcome & introductions
9.45: NAEO update & Exams Manager/Officer of the Year announcement
10.15: Workshop 1
11.15: Break
11.45: Workshop 2
12.45: Lunch
1.30: Workshop 3
2.30: Break
2.45: Keynote speech
3.15: Prize draw and closing comments
Cost
The cost to attend is £295 per delegate (this includes refreshments and lunch) however, this is discounted to £250 for delegates from centres which are members of the conference sponsor, The Exams Office.
Additional delegate places can be booked at the above rates.
As the NAEO Summer Conference serves to support an exams manager's/officer's professional development and enhances their ability to perform their role more effectively, the NAEO encourages centres to pay for their exams manager/officer to attend the summer conference.
Booking form
Bookings will be taken from late March 2026 via a booking form accessed from this page. Please send any questions to conference@thenaeo.org should the details on this page, or the booking form, not provide the information you require.
Additional information
Are lunch and refreshments included?
Yes. A two-course lunch has been arranged for all members. A light breakfast will also be available on arrival before the conference commences and a sweet treat at the morning break and during lunch. All will be served with a choice of hot drinks and/or juice. Water will be available throughout the day.
Will there be parking at the venue?
Limited parking is available. Priority is given to delegates who require parking for accessibility reasons.
Parking can be requested by emailing conference@thenaeo.org
Will there be an opportunity to network with exams manager/officer colleagues?
Yes. Networking is actively encouraged before and during the conference. Time has been allocated prior to the conference start, during breaks and over lunch to allow you to network with other colleagues.
Will there be exhibitors at the event?
Yes. There will be a dedicated Exhibitor Zone so that members can meet and chat directly with representatives from the awarding bodies and with other exhibitors who will complement the theme of ‘Becoming a more effective exams manager/officer’. Details of the exhibitors will be published ahead of the conference and added to the delegate letter.