MX 2026 · Your sector, in one place
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
The whole
membership
sector. One place.
A unique opportunity to network with 500+ professionals from across the entire membership sector.
· Keynote Stream
· The Exhibition
· Breakout Streams
WHY MX 2026?
The ultimate one-day experience for membership professionals — to learn, innovate, and excel in membership strategy, engagement, growth and value.
The Programme · 30+ Sessions
Six streams.
One day.
Build a day that fits the way you work. Six parallel streams bring the theme, “Driving Growth Through Engagement and Value“. to life through keynote-level vision, practical case studies, interactive workshops and hands-on supplier demonstrations on the exhibition floor. From membership strategy and sustainable growth to engagement, retention and value, the programme covers every stage of the membership journey — and all the important bits in between! Bring your team, divide and conquer the day, and make sure you don’t miss a thing.
You’ll hear speakers from organisations including: National Trust, CIPD, IET, Law Society, IOSH, CAMRA, Financial Times, Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Girlguiding UK, Institute of Physics, Charity Finance Group, Makaton Charity, Boundless, International Marine Contractors Association and many more! They’ll share honest membership stories, including what has worked, what has not and what they have learned along the way – giving you practical ideas to strengthen engagement, demonstrate value and drive sustainable growth in your own organisation.
01
Membership Excellence Keynotes
Step into the big picture. Hear from sector leaders and senior membership professionals as they explore the forces reshaping membership — from digital disruption and economic uncertainty to changing member expectations. With a clear focus on driving growth through engagement and value, this stream offers fresh leadership insight into how membership organisations can remain relevant, resilient and ready for the future in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.
You’ll hear from CEOs and senior membership professionals from Law Society, IET, Girlguiding, Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Financial Times, CAMRA, College of Dentistry, IOSH, Makaton Charity, and National Trust
Big picture · Leadership
02
Membership Engagement & Value
Member engagement is where value becomes visible. Hear how leading membership organisations are building deeper, more purposeful relationships with their members — strengthening relevance, demonstrating impact and creating a stronger sense of belonging. From personalised experiences to meaningful propositions and member journeys, this stream explores how sustained engagement can build loyalty, improve retention and create the conditions for long-term growth.
You’ll hear specifically from membership engagement and marketing experts from membership bodies including Charity Finance Group, CIPD, Insitute of Physics, PPA, BSI, and UK Chamber of Shipping
ENGAGEMENT · VALUE . RETENTION
03
Member Strategy & Growth
Sustainable growth starts with a clear, relevant and future-ready membership strategy. Hear how membership organisations are reshaping propositions, reaching new audiences and adapting their models to support long-term success. From strengthening value to identifying new opportunities, this stream explores the strategic choices that can build resilience, relevance and sustainable membership growth.
You’ll hear directly from heads of membership and those shaping member propositions from Boundless , Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, AICPA & CIMA, International Marine Contractors Association, ICS2, and Amee
Strategy · GROWTH
04
Membership Growth Clinics
NEW for 2026! Turn insight into action through practical, facilitated workshops designed around real membership challenges. Combining short expert input, structured peer discussion and hands-on exercises, the Membership Growth Clinics provide space to test ideas, share experiences and explore practical solutions. Leave each session with fresh perspectives, clearer priorities and actions you can take back to your organisation.
You’ll hear directly from membership solutions providers who will use their expertise and experience to guide you through membership growth related challenges to work through with your peers from other membership bodies.
HANDS ON · WORKSHOP
05
Supplier Showcase – Exhibition Floor
Membership suppliers and solution providers take centre stage in a dedicated stream of live demos, product showcases and solution-focused sessions
products · solutions
06
Supplier Showcase – Exhibition Floor
Membership suppliers and solution providers take centre stage in a dedicated stream of live demos, product showcases and solution-focused sessions
products · solutions
Six Reasons
Why 500+ membership professionals show up every year.
The largest, most senior membership community in the UK — meeting in one room to gain inspiration and to figure out what’s next for their membership strategy.
01
Return with practical, membership-focused ideas you can put into action — from fresh approaches and useful tools to tried-and-tested solutions that can help improve engagement, value and growth across your organisation.
02
Build valuable relationships with industry peers at every career stage. There is real value in meeting people who understand your world — people you can learn from, share experiences with and stay connected to beyond the day itself.
03
Understand the challenges reshaping the sector and gain a clearer view of what tomorrow’s membership landscape could look like — helping you prepare more confidently for what comes next for your own membership strategy.
04
Meet a wide range of membership suppliers under one roof and see live demos from solutions providers already delivering great things for membership bodies — giving you a practical view of the tools, services and ideas that could support your organisation.
05
Step away from the day job and spend focused time with your team in a fresh, inspiring environment — giving you the space to think strategically, share ideas and return with practical actions to take forward together.
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Join a growing movement of membership professionals committed to sharing ideas, raising standards and shaping a stronger future for the sector — together.
