Membership World Roadshow: Manchester
Membership World Roadshow – Manchester Edition
📍 Venue: Studio, Manchester
📅 Date: 3 February 2026
Connecting, inspiring, and equipping membership leaders — locally.
The Membership World Roadshow is heading to Manchester, bringing together association professionals, charity leaders, and membership teams for a one-day experience packed with insights, strategy, and community.
This isn’t a big conference. It’s a focused, high-impact day tailored for busy professionals who want real conversations, practical value, and connections that go beyond handshakes.
Whether you’re working on digital transformation, member retention, events, or engagement — this event gives you the space to reflect, learn, and move forward.
Why Attend:
Learn from real stories and sector-specific insights
Hear what’s working for other membership organisations and how they’re navigating change.
Understand the trends that matter
From AI and tech stacks to policy, campaigns, and value perception — get clarity on where things are heading.
Participate, don’t just listen
From interactive workshops to roundtable discussions and live problem-solving, you’ll be part of the conversation.
Build local connections
Connect with peers in your region without the travel and cost of a national event.
Walk away with takeaways
Leave with ideas, frameworks, and tools you can put into action the next day.
🗓️ Agenda:
08:45–09:15 | Opening Doors & Networking Breakfast
Arrive, grab coffee, and connect with fellow membership and association leaders from the region.
09:15–10:45 | Welcome, Keynote & Panel
Kick off with Membership World’s vision for the Roadshow, followed by the State of the Nation for Associations keynote and a panel discussion on Member Value in a Noisy World.
10:45–11:00 | Coffee Break
11:00–12:00 | Practical Learning
A hands-on workshop — Digital First: Is Your Tech Fit for Purpose? — alongside short spotlight talks showcasing innovative campaigns and real sector wins.
12:05–12:45 | The Big Challenge: Roundtables (Session I)
Join a facilitated, table-based discussion focused on real challenges facing membership organisations today — from AI and data foundations to growth, leadership, and tech decisions.
12:45–13:30 | Lunch Break
13:30–15:30 | Expert Appointments
Book one-to-one conversations with solution partners for deeper, tailored discussions around your organisation’s priorities.
15:30–16:15 | The Big Challenge: Roundtables (Session II)
Rotate tables and continue collaborative problem-solving on topics including governance, workforce transformation, member engagement, lifelong learning, and evolving membership models.
16:15 | Wrap-up & Drinks Reception
Raffle, thank yous, and a relaxed drinks reception to continue conversations and strengthen local connections.
🎟️ Ticket Options:
💼 Full Roadshow Pass: £150
💬 Sponsored Full Roadshow Pass: £60 (with 4 expo appointments booked)
👉 Save Your Spot for Manchester
The Manchester Roadshow is your chance to pause, reconnect, and gain fresh momentum — all in one productive day designed just for the membership sector.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
— The Membership World Team