Chief Executive joins esteemed UK and international panel to discuss the future of digital assessment

We are delighted to announce that our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan, will join a high-profile panel of UK and international experts at Bett UK 2026, where they will explore what digital readiness means for the future of assessment. 

As the only awarding body invited to take part, Ian will share insights drawn from nearly two decades of experience delivering online assessments across both general and vocational qualifications throughout the UK. 


 


Commenting on the opportunity, Ian said: “I am delighted to be representing the awarding body sector in this important discussion and to share our experience of online assessment as we look to drive meaningful change forward. 

Having delivered online assessments for almost 20 years, we have developed a deep understanding of how digital assessment can be implemented securely, fairly and at scale. This experience places us in a strong position to support schools and colleges to adopt and deliver this form of assessment with confidence. 

Learners are increasingly digitally literate, and we firmly believe that assessment can harness these skills while maintaining fairness, security and integrity. We recognise the challenges that schools and colleges face and are committed to supporting the sector as we work together to expand choice and opportunity for learners. 

I look forward to sharing our experience with my esteemed fellow panellists, and I am sure it will be a lively and engaging discussion.” 

Ian will be joined by Dominic Liechti, Apple’s Senior Director of Worldwide Product Marketing, who will moderate the discussion. The panel also includes Pepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), and Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator at Ofqual. 

Together, the panel will examine regulatory milestones, school and college readiness, exam board strategies, and the technological foundations required to enable a secure and scalable transition to digital assessment. 

The talk with take place on 22 Jan, 10:15 – 10:45 at The Arena. For further information on Bett UK 2026 and to book your place, please visit their website. 

To learn more about online assessment with Eduqas, visit our website.