[MW #07] Membership World Roadshow UK 2026, Fresh Resources & Opportunities

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This week's edition brings together what's coming up, what leaders are learning, and the ideas shaping membership right now. Here's what's inside:

📅 The Membership World Roadshow UK 2026 is heading to Birmingham, Manchester, London, and Glasgow — bringing association leaders together for powerful conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections across the UK.

🎧 Hear from Damian Corbet, author of The Social CEO, and Alicia Russell, VP of Global Marketing at Onalytica, as they share how association leaders are using personal content to engage members and create real impact.

📰 Explore our latest insights on measuring conference ROI, the future of networking beyond business cards, and how AI can streamline everyday association tasks.

🌟 Meet Compare 2 Compete — an all-in-one platform helping third sector organisations benchmark performance, track opportunities, and make smarter, faster decisions.

💼 Discover new roles shaping the future of membership and association leadership.

Scroll down to explore this week’s latest insights, updates, and opportunities!

📅 What’s Coming Up

The Membership World Roadshow UK 2026 is almost here! Connect with senior association leaders in Birmingham, Manchester, London, and Glasgow for a day packed with insights, interactive workshops, and powerful networking to take your membership strategy to the next level.

Meet Our Speakers

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Manchester

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Glasgow

Meet Our Experts

Here's what's next on the calendar:

• January 29, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT 
  Membership World Roadshow: Birmingham. Register here.

• February 3, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT 
  Membership World Roadshow: Manchester. Register here.

• February 5, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT 
  Membership World Roadshow: London. Register here.

• February 10, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT 
  Membership World Roadshow: Glasgow. Register here.

• March 4, 2:00 – 3:00 PM GMT
  Rethinking the ROI of Learning: The True Cost of Strategic vs. Budget Decision-Making with Sasha El-Halwani. Register here.

🎧 This Week on the Podcast

Thought leadership comes alive in every episode. Damian Corbet, author of The Social CEO, and Alicia Russell, VP of Global Marketing at Onalytica, reveal how association leaders use personal content to engage members and make an impact. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring examples of CEOs leading through social media.

📰 Articles Worth Reading

• The Future of Networking at Events: Beyond Business Cards. Read here.

• Three Everyday Association Tasks AI Can Do Better Than Staff. Read here.

🌟 Vetted Partner Spotlight

Behind every successful membership organisation are partners who know how to make things work smarter. Our vetted partners are trusted experts helping associations elevate their strategy, technology, and member experience.

This week, meet Compare 2 Compete — the all-in-one platform helping third sector organisations benchmark performance, track opportunities, and make smarter, data-driven decisions to achieve your goals faster.

💼 Opportunities & Open Roles

• Chief Executive Officer – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Chief Executive Officer – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Digital Marketing Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Executive Assistant – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Membership Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Policy Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Policy Officer – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

Connect with association leaders worldwide and grow together as you shape what's next for membership.

Thanks for reading — here’s to an exciting year ahead, and we look forward to sharing more insights with you throughout 2026!

The Membership World Team
www.membershipworld.com