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 insightsHear what’s working for other membership organisations and how they’re navigating change.Understand the trends that matterFrom AI and tech stacks to policy, campaigns, and value perception — get clarity on where things are heading.Participate, don’t just listenFrom interactive workshops to roundtable discussions and live problem-solving, you’ll be part of the conversation.Build local connectionsConnect with peers in your region without the travel and cost of a national event.Walk away with takeawaysLeave with ideas, frameworks, and tools you can put into action the next day. 🗓️ Agenda 08:45–09:15 | Opening Doors, Networking & BreakfastArrive, grab coffee, and connect with fellow membership and association leaders from the region. 09:15–10:45 | Welcome, Keynote & PanelKick 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 SpotlightsA 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: RoundtablesJoin 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 IntroductionA practical introduction to AI prompting and how associations can start experimenting with AI-powered workflows. 15:45–16:45 | AI Hackathon TablesChoose 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-upRaffle, 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