This May 2025, the Membership & Conferences Symposium (M&C) offers a refreshing opportunity to connect, learn, and energise your association. Like a slice of watermelon on a summer day or a burst of citrus, the event is packed with vibrant ideas, juicy discussions, and valuable connections to strengthen your work.

The morning session will focus on membership engagement, providing practical tools and strategies to build stronger communities and enhance member value. In the afternoon, we’ll dive into conferencing excellence, sharing insights to create impactful events that deliver memorable experiences for your members.

Join us for a day designed to inspire, connect, and empower – where fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations bring associations to life. The Membership & Conferences Symposium (M&C) is where ideas flourish, and connections thrive.

Morning Session: Membership Engagement

Like the refreshing taste of watermelon or a burst of lemon zest, this session will energise your membership strategies with fresh ideas and vibrant approaches. Dive into:

• Juicy strategies to attract, engage, and retain members, ensuring growth and connection.
• Zesty tools to cultivate a sense of belonging and loyalty that truly sticks.
• Real-life case studies that squeeze every drop of success from targeted membership initiatives.

From sweet, data-driven insights to tangy, personalised member experiences, this session will equip you with the tools to create resilient, thriving membership networks. Refresh, recharge, and leave with ideas ready to invigorate your association.

Afternoon Session: Impactful Conferencing

Think of your next conference as the perfect recipe: a balance of vibrant energy and sharp focus that leaves a lasting impression. This session will explore how to:

• Craft conferences with purpose, aligning every detail with your mission and values.
• Infuse innovation with the latest event trends, including cutting-edge technology, hybrid formats, and sustainable solutions.
• Elevate the experience, ensuring every attendee feels connected, inspired, and valued.

Through engaging discussions and expert insights, we’ll help you slice through the ordinary and deliver conferences that pack a punch – events that resonate deeply with your members and amplify your association’s impact.