Membership World Roadshow: Manchester
โMembership World Roadshow โ Manchester Edition
โ๐ Venue: The Studio, Manchester
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Date: 28 April 2026
โConnecting, inspiring, and equipping membership leaders โ locally.
โThe 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.
โThis isnโt a big conference. Itโs a focused, high-impact day tailored for busy professionals who want real conversations, practical value, and connections that go beyond handshakes.
โWhether youโre working on digital transformation, member retention, events, or engagement โ this event gives you the space to reflect, learn, and move forward.
โWhy Attend:
โLearn from real stories and sector-specific insights
โHear whatโs working for other membership organisations and how theyโre navigating change.
โUnderstand the trends that matter
โFrom AI and tech stacks to policy, campaigns, and value perception โ get clarity on where things are heading.
โParticipate, donโt just listen
โFrom interactive workshops to roundtable discussions and live problem-solving, youโll be part of the conversation.
โBuild local connections
โConnect with peers in your region without the travel and cost of a national event.
โWalk away with takeaways
โLeave with ideas, frameworks, and tools you can put into action the next day.
โ๐๏ธ Agenda
โ08:45โ09:15 | Opening Doors, Networking & Breakfast
Arrive, grab coffee, and connect with fellow membership and association leaders from the region.
โ09:15โ10:45 | 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.
โ10:45โ11:00 | Coffee Break
โ11:00โ12:20 | Practical Learning & Innovation Spotlights
A hands-on workshop โ Digital First: Is Your Tech Fit for Purpose? โ followed by a series of short spotlight talks showcasing practical case studies, AI applications, and innovative campaigns from across the membership sector.
โ12:25โ13:05 | The Big Challenge: Roundtables
Join facilitated, table-based discussions tackling real challenges facing membership organisations today โ from AI and data foundations to growth, leadership, strategy, and tech decisions.
โ13:05โ13:45 | Lunch Break
โ13:45-15:00 l Expert Meetings
โ15:00-15.15 l Afternoon Break
โ15:15โ15:45 | AI Hackathon Introduction
A practical introduction to AI prompting and how associations can start experimenting with AI-powered workflows.
โ15:45โ16:45 | 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.
โ16:45 | Wrap-up
Raffle, thank yous, and an opportunity to continue conversations and strengthen local connections.
Explore the full agenda here.
โ๐๏ธ Ticket Options:
โ๐ผ Full Roadshow Pass: ยฃ150
โ๐ฌ Sponsored Full Roadshow Pass: ยฃ60 (with 4 expo appointments booked)
โ๐ Save Your Spot for Manchester
โThe Manchester Roadshow is your chance to pause, reconnect, and gain fresh momentum โ all in one productive day designed just for the membership sector.
โWe canโt wait to welcome you!
โโ The Membership World Team