Membership World Roadshow: Manchester
Membership World Roadshow – Manchester Edition
📍 Venue: The Studio, Manchester
📅 Date: 28 April 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 a welcome from Membership World, followed by the State of the Nation for Membership Communities and Associations keynote and a panel discussion on Member Value in a Noisy World.
10:45–11:00 | Coffee Break
11:00–12:20 | Practical Learning & Innovation Spotlights
A hands-on workshop — Digital First: Is Your Tech Fit for Purpose? — followed by a series of short spotlight talks showcasing practical case studies, AI applications, and innovative campaigns from across the membership sector.
12:25–13:05 | The Big Challenge: Roundtables
Join facilitated, table-based discussions tackling real challenges facing membership organisations today — from AI and data foundations to growth, leadership, strategy, and tech decisions.
13:05–13:45 | Lunch Break
13:45-15:00 l Expert Meetings
15:00-15.15 l Afternoon Break
15:15–15:45 | AI Hackathon Introduction
A practical introduction to AI prompting and how associations can start experimenting with AI-powered workflows.
15:45–16:45 | AI Hackathon Tables
Choose a themed table and collaborate with peers on real AI use cases across areas like communications, recruitment, member engagement, education, events, and social media.
16:45 | Wrap-up
Raffle, thank yous, and an opportunity to continue conversations and strengthen local connections.
Explore the full agenda here.
🎟️ 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