Digital Excellence 2024 is the largest digital focused national conference for the membership sector in the UK. It is the ‘go to’ one-day event that will enable you to establish best practice from high profile membership bodies, hear from inspirational speakers, network with fellow membership professionals, and discover the latest digital solutions for membership organisations.
This will be our 20th national conference and we look forward to welcoming circa 500 senior membership and association professional delegates.
We provide an overview of this year’s themed seminar streams below:
- DIGITAL EXCELLENCE KEYNOTE STREAM – Senior digital leaders will share their transformation projects and technology journeys. This year’s opening keynote will be from Microsoft on the future of AI for associations
- DIGITAL FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND VALUE STREAM – Topics covering member facing digital channels such as engaging with multi-generations, digital inclusion, online communities, the power of regionalised content
- DIGITAL STRATEGY, PLANNING AND DELIVERY STREAM – Topics covering behind the scenes challenges such as system development/integration, creating a digital culture, digital on a budget, digital for events
- INDUSTRY EXPERT INSIGHT STREAMS – Explore the latest digital focused solutions LIVE from the sector’s leading suppliers.
No matter the industry, size, budget, or resources, you will hear from a range of associations with different perspectives and valuable lessons learnt to share with you.
We recommend booking your delegate place(s) early. You will also be able to take advantage of some great booking offers and promotions that enable up to 40% off the standard ticket price.
Our conference features 35+ LIVE sessions facilitated by 40+ membership expert speakers conducting senior member focused management, leadership and CEO roles. Meet our speakers…
Find out what makes our conference and exhibition different below….
What makes our conference different?
Friendly & Approachable Network – Our thriving community is not only unique but also the friendliest you’ll encounter. Owned and run entirely by practicing membership/association professionals, our network guarantees that every event is approachable and conducive to genuine interactions.
Authenticity & Trust – The learning and networking opportunities we offer are 100% educational in nature, ensuring genuine, trustworthy experiences based on validated research
High Quality Educational Content Delivery – Each and every session in our comprehensive program features at least 3 educational learning objectives and this provides significant value to delegates. All conferences are formally accredited by the CPD Standards Office.
A Great All-Round Delegate Experience – We work hard to exceed delegate expectations and thanks to strong partner working with leading sector suppliers we subsidise the cost of attending from as little as £165 (excluding VAT) per person.
A Rich and Targeted Format – We deliver 5 separate targeted 30-minute educational seminar streams that enables delegates to explore content no matter what their job role, whether member facing or behind the scenes.
“My first MemberWise conference and as a relatively newcomer to the member sector, I found both the sessions and networking opportunities incredibly useful and inspiring.”
“I have been every year for the past 4 years. Each year I find out new things & meet interesting people!’
“If you work in the Membership Space there is only one event to go to and this is it!”
Seminar Stream Topics
DIGITAL EXCELLENCE KEYNOTE STREAM – Hear from senior digital leaders from inspiring associations about their digital transformation projects and technology journeys.
DIGITAL FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND VALUE STREAM – Topics covering member facing activities such as online communities, multi-generational engagement, email and social media.
DIGITAL STRATEGY, PLANNING AND DELIVERY STREAM – Topics covering behind the scenes challenges such as building a digital culture, digital inclusion, digital on a budget, events, and much more!
INDUSTRY EXPERT INSIGHT SESSIONS – Explore the latest digital focused solutions LIVE from the sector’s leading suppliers.
Membership & Association Speakers:
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- British Rowing
- Chartered Banker Institute
- Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity (CIMPSA)
- Confederation of School Trusts
- Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healhcare (FSRFH)
- Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (FESPA)
- Heritage Trust Network
- Imperial College London
- Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
- Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Market Research Society (MRS)
- MENSA
- National Trust
- Royal College of General Practitioners (RGCP)
- Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Why Attend?
1) You will gain unique and unparalleled insight/knowledge from fellow association and membership professionals
2) Meet and build relationships with professionals with a similar interest in membership and digital
3) Our themed seminar tracks provide you with targeted, rich and relevant educational content
4) You will almost certainly return to the office with practical digital focused ideas and solutions
5) You will gain a better understand sector-wide goals and challenges
6) Engage with experts who are delivering ‘great things’ for membership bodies
7) Meet the leading solution providers of digital in the membership/association sector
8) Understand what tomorrow’s digital landscape will look like
9) Be a part of our growing professional membership focused community/movement
10) It’s important to take ‘time out of the office’ and consider ‘what could be’!