TPAC – The Professional Assessment Conference – is fast approaching, and we’re excited to share the first round of confirmed speakers.
Taking place on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at Mary Ward House, London, TPAC is a brand-new event co-hosted by Eintech and Peridot Partners, created specifically for assessment professionals working in membership bodies and non-regulated spaces.
We’ve curated a line-up of sector leaders, innovators, and practitioners who bring deep experience in qualifications, quality assurance, regulation, and inclusion. If you’re involved in assessment strategy, delivery, or design, these are conversations you won’t want to miss.
Who’s Speaking?

Anna Howard – Head of Qualifications, Innovation & Development, CIPFA
With 15 years in higher education and international qualifications, Anna will bring insight into large-scale digital assessment rollouts and innovation in public finance.

Caroline Murray – Qualification Proposition Lead, Chartered Banker Institute
Caroline has spent over 25 years designing qualifications in the financial sector. She’ll explore how structure, ethics, and clarity shape a fair assessment experience.

Geoff Chapman – Founder, Acta
Geoff works with awarding bodies around the world to improve examiner development, marking systems, and strategic transformation. Expect an honest take on what’s working, and what isn’t.

Russell Ampofo – Director of Education, Royal College of Anaesthetists
With experience at Edexcel and Public Health England, Russell will speak to workforce-focused exams and how to raise standards without raising barriers.

Dr Nicola Mellor – Head of Assessment Design & Assurance, CII
Nicola leads the charge on assessment design at the Chartered Insurance Institute. She’ll focus on what it means to design qualifications that are both credible and compliant.

Sandra Holmes – Deputy Director of Education, College of Optometrists
Sandra’s team delivers over 8,000 assessments per year. She’ll walk us through how OSCEs are evolving, and what it takes to deliver clinical assessments at scale.

Joseph Oakley – Head of Assessment & Credentialing, RPS
Joseph leads qualifications and assessor training at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. His session will touch on examiner quality, credibility, and fairness across the lifecycle.

Matt Wingfield – MD, Edtech Horizons
Matt has spent more than three decades shaping digital assessment strategy. He’ll offer a future-focused take on tech, pedagogy, and long-term planning.
Why It Matters
If you’ve ever felt that professional assessment doesn’t always get the airtime it deserves—TPAC is your space. This isn’t about theory or blue-sky thinking. It’s about the practical stuff:
- Getting assessments right for your learners
- Tackling the same challenges we all face
- Learning from others who’ve been there
And we’re just getting started. More speakers and panel topics will be announced in the coming weeks.
Save Your Spot
TPAC 2025 takes place:
📍 Mary Ward House, London
📅 Wednesday 24 September 2025
🕘 09:00 – 17:00
Tickets are limited and selling quickly.
Book now at tpaconference.com/tickets
We’d love to see you there.