From 2016 in alternate years there will be a Conference followed the next year by a Judges Assessment, eg Assessment 2026, Conference 2027. Therefore Judges will be required to attend a Conference every five years instead of three to remain on the panel.
They are held at a wide variety of venues throughout the country.

These informative days are usually based around a practical element followed by speakers on specific subjects.

Conference days are open to both Judges and members who wish to attend.

The NPS Judges Conference will next be held at the NPS Office, RASE Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG on Saturday 1st November 2025.