[MW #09] Membership World Roadshow UK 2026, Fresh Resources & Opportunities

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

📅 The Membership World Roadshow UK 2026 continues as we head to Manchester and Glasgow — bringing association leaders together for practical conversations, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections across the sector.

🎧 On the podcast, Adam Donnan, CEO of IES, explains why purpose should sit at the centre of every membership message — and how organisations can communicate their value more clearly.

📰 Explore new insights on member engagement, the evolving role of learning communities, and strategies helping associations deliver stronger value.

🌟 Meet Silent Seminars — helping organisations deliver engaging conferences, training sessions, and events through wireless headphone technology.

💼 Discover new roles across membership, events, marketing, and policy within the association sector.

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

📅 What’s Coming Up

The Membership World Roadshow UK 2026 continues with strong momentum. After successful stops in Birmingham and London, we’re heading next to Manchester and Glasgow.

Connect with senior association leaders for a full day of insights, interactive discussions, and networking designed to strengthen your membership strategy.

Here's what's next on the calendar:

• March 18, 4:00 – 5:00 PM GMT
  Stop Starting Over: Creating Ongoing Learning Through Community with Terri Herrmann. Register here.

• April 28, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT 
  Membership World Roadshow: Manchester. Register here.

• May 12, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT 
  Membership World Roadshow: Glasgow. Register here.

🎧 This Week on the Podcast

Hear Adam Donnan, CEO of IES, as he explains Why purpose should be at the centre of your membership message.

In this conversation, Adam explores how associations can communicate their mission more clearly, strengthen their connection with members, and ensure their messaging reflects the real value they provide.

📰 Articles Worth Reading

• Maximising Member Engagement Through Business Events Read here.

• Mentorship Programs That Actually Work for Members Read here.

🌟 Vetted Partner Spotlight

Behind every successful membership organisation are partners who help things run smarter and more smoothly. Our vetted partners bring expertise that helps associations improve strategy, technology, and member experience.

This week, meet Silent Seminars — specialists in wireless headphone technology that allows events, conferences, and training sessions to run multiple sessions simultaneously while maintaining strong engagement and clarity for attendees.

Their technology helps organisations create more flexible, interactive, and memorable event experiences.

💼 Opportunities & Open Roles

• PR & Media Manager - Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Senior Member Engagement Lead – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Event Executive – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Executive Assistant – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Marketing and Communications Executive - Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Membership Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

• Policy Manager – Membership Bespoke. Learn more.

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

Thanks for reading — we look forward to sharing more insights, conversations, and opportunities with you in the next edition.

The Membership World Team
www.membershipworld.com