Associations UK Congress 2024

A selection of testimonials from previous delegates.

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

Marie-Claude Hemming, Director of Operations

Civil Engineering Contractors Association

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,

Alastair McCapra, CEO,

Chartered Institute of Public Relations

Supportive, clarifying and thought-provoking. I'd definitely look to attend again.
Alison Tarrant, Chief Executive

Alison Tarrant, Chief Executive

School Library Association

A great forum for networking, learning, sharing with active engagement from all.
Louise Pritchard, Chief Operating Officer

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

Maria Iredale, Executive Director

Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain

An excellent event which allowed in depth discussions around high interest topics with like minded peers.
Sarah Don-Bramah, Strategic Projects Manager

Sarah Don-Bramah, Strategic Projects Manager

Society for Endocrinology

A very enjoyable event where the networking opportunities were well-balanced with the main content of the event.
Caroline Hamilton MBE, Chief Executive Officer

Caroline Hamilton MBE, Chief Executive Officer

Safety Assessment Federation

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

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

Katherine Stevens, Head of Events

Association of British Insurers

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

Lorraine Reese, Director - Events and Marketing

Biochemical Society

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

Sarah Beacock, CEO

Nuclear Institute

The best opportunity to network with other association executives, share ideas and work on your business - not in it.
Rennie Schafer, Chief Executive Officer

Rennie Schafer, Chief Executive Officer

Self Storage Association

An excellent couple of days discussing issues facing the sector, sharing experiences and networking.
Tom Grinyer, CEO

Tom Grinyer, CEO

Institute of Physics

You can guarantee to see like-minded senior contacts from other Associations, with common themes, issues and challenges.
Steve Huxham, Policy & Public Affairs Director

Steve Huxham, Policy & Public Affairs Director

Silver Marketing Association

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

Madeleine Barrows, Chief Executive Officer

British Academy of Management