The UK's leading two-day conference for associations, societies and federations.
This must-attend Congress, now in its 18th year, brings together association leaders, directors, and professionals
from across the UK, all seeking to improve and grow their organisations and services,
share best practices and build valuable connections.
Learn how to apply AI to your association, to deliver greater insights, value for members and efficiency.
Increase engagement, retention and recruitment with key learnings from leading consultants and association case studies.
Maximise sponsorship and delegate potential, how to transform lack-lustre flagship conferences and event portfolios.
Learn how to use and adopt CRM and Analytics for an efficient organisation and data reporting you need.
How other associations are creating and developing membership, events & services
Address the key issues with solutions from the session leaders and your peers
Network with your peers and experts who can support you now and in your career
Meet new strategic suppliers to support the services your provide members
Giving yourself time at the congress - to meet, listen, think and digest without worrying about rushing off to the next thing or hurrying home is a rare and valuable experience for a CEO.
Alastair McCapra, CEO,
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
An excellent event which allowed in depth discussions around high interest topics with like minded peers.
Sarah Don-Bramah, Strategic Projects Manager
Society for Endocrinology
A great mix of training, debate and networking. The sessions gave a lot of food for thought and highlighted some great best practice advice and guidance.
Terri Thomason, Head of Business Development
Association of Volunteer Managers
A real eye opener as to the range of services offered by suppliers and innovative practice from subject matter experts. Well worth the time attending.
Peter Iliff, Chair
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
A great opportunity to realise what best practice could look like, learn from others how they got there, and commiserate over the challenges faced.
Marie-Claude Hemming, Director of Operations
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
The range and variety and depth of knowledge and experience and alternative perspectives to common issues and opportunities means that you will experience thought leadership in every session.
Innes Kerr, Director of Business Operations & Membership Growth
UK Health Coaches Association
Supportive, clarifying and thought-provoking. I'd definitely look to attend again.
Alison Tarrant, Chief Executive
School Library Association
A great forum for networking, learning, sharing with active engagement from all.
Louise Pritchard, Chief Operating Officer
British Dietetic Association
In depth sessions with energetic leaders, left me feeling motivated and excited about what we could achieve for our association. Excellent networking with other societies and suppliers. It was a two and a half days out of the organisation but it was time well spent.
Maria Iredale, Executive Director
Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain
A very enjoyable event where the networking opportunities were well-balanced with the main content of the event.
Caroline Hamilton MBE, Chief Executive Officer
Safety Assessment Federation
Such a valuable and inspiring event. The topics, the other attendees and the ideas make it the first event in my calendar every year!
Lorraine Reese, Director - Events and Marketing
Biochemical Society
The best opportunity to network with other association executives, share ideas and work on your business - not in it.
Rennie Schafer, Chief Executive Officer
Self Storage Association
The longer sessions gave great opportunities for in-depth discussions on our most pressing challenges whilst learning from a great peer group.
Sarah Beacock, CEO
Nuclear Institute
You can guarantee to see like-minded senior contacts from other Associations, with common themes, issues and challenges.
Steve Huxham, Policy & Public Affairs Director
Silver Marketing Association
An excellent couple of days discussing issues facing the sector, sharing experiences and networking.
Tom Grinyer, CEO
Institute of Physics
Every session was a learning opportunity that provides insight into leadership challenges within Associations.
Kevan Jones, Executive Director
SACIA
Enjoyable and educational, particularly the opportunity to network with other association officers and suppliers. The format worked well, especially the interaction during sessions, which made a good change from just being talked at.
Julie Dunk, Chief Executive
Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management
Really enjoyed it - networked with peers, met useful supplier contacts and gained a lot from the sessions.
Katherine Stevens, Head of Events
Association of British Insurers
Great opportunity to meet leaders from a broader range of associations to learn from them, share ideas and to benchmark our own activities. Also very useful to be able to meet new suppliers and scope out alternative ideas with them.
Madeleine Barrows, Chief Executive Officer
British Academy of Management
The appointments to meet with suppliers was helpful, as it ensured you got to see those that you really wanted to.
Julie Dunk, Chief Executive
Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management