Join us for an inspiring and unmissable evening at the Memcom CEO Lecture, a highlight of the year for leaders and changemakers in the membership sector. This exclusive networking event puts a well-deserved spotlight on the winner of the prestigious Memcom CEO Leadership Award, who will deliver this year’s keynote address.

Sarah Poulter

Sarah Poulter collecting her trophy at the 2025 Memcom Excellence Awards on 25th September 2025.

Hear from Sarah Poulter

Our 2025 CEO Leadership Award winner will share powerful insights, lessons in leadership and a forward-looking vision for the sector. Then, raise a glass with peers, reconnect with familiar faces and expand your network in one of London’s stylish venues.
 

Key Information:

►  Date: Thursday 27th November 2025

►  Venue: The Battlebridge Room, Kings Place, London, N1 9AG

►  Timings: 18:00 - 22:00

  • 18:00 - Arrival and welcome drink
  • 19:00 - CEO Lecture - By Sarah Poulter
  • 19:30 - Drinks and networking

►  Catering: Enjoy a delicious selection of vegetarian canapés and bowl food throughout the evening.
Please let us know any dietary requirements during registration.

►  Dress Code: Smart casual

Don't miss this chance to connect, celebrate leadership excellence, and be part of a standout night for the association world.

Seminars

Don't miss the free drop-in sessions before the CEO Lecture—feel free to stop by!

14:30 — 16:00
The Chancellor's Budget: Unpacking its Impact on Membership Bodies

The Chancellor’s November Budget has landed — but what does it really mean for membership organisations? Join HaysMac and Memcom on 27 November 2025 for a timely, practical debrief designed specifically for CEOs leading membership bodies.

In this focused session, HaysMac’s experts will unpack the key announcements from the Budget and explore how they affect the unique financial, operational and strategic landscape of membership organisations.

You’ll gain:

  • A clear summary of the most significant Budget measures and what they mean for your organisation’s finances, staffing and compliance obligations.
  • Insightful analysis on how fiscal and policy shifts could influence membership income, reserves and long-term planning.
  • Actionable guidance on building financial resilience and aligning your organisation’s strategy with the post-Budget environment.
  • Opportunities for discussion with peers facing similar challenges and decisions.

If you’re a CEO or senior leader seeking clarity and confidence in your organisation’s next steps, this session will help you understand the Budget’s impact — and turn insight into informed action.

This event is being hosted by: 

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Kathryn Burton
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Nick Bustin
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Richard Weaver
14:30 — 16:00
AI & Innovation – Insights from the State of the Sector Survey

Discover the latest findings from Memcom’s State of the Sector research, exploring how AI and innovation are reshaping the membership landscape. This session unpacks real data and practical trends from across the sector, highlighting opportunities, challenges and emerging technologies that leaders need to understand to stay ahead.

This event is being hosted by: 
 

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Ben Harris
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Ruth Bolle
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Joel Trotman

Tea & coffee break

16:30 — 18:00
The CEO Perspective – Findings from the Memcom CEO Survey

What keeps today’s membership CEOs awake at night? Drawing on exclusive findings from the Memcom CEO Survey, this session offers a window into the priorities, challenges and opportunities shaping the sector’s leadership. Explore key trends, leadership reflections and the future direction of the membership community.

This event is being hosted by: 
   

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Ben Harris
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Ruth Bolle
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Steve Sydee
16:30 — 18:00
From Data to Decisions: Using Data and Technology to Drive Smarter Strategy

Membership leaders are surrounded by data, from surveys and engagement metrics to financial and member feedback reports. Yet this influx of information can make it harder, not easier, to see what truly matters when you don’t know how to interpret and apply it. This session explores how leaders can combine data, human judgement and technology to shape smarter, evidence-led strategies, turning insight into practical actions that drive real impact.

This event is being hosted by: 


 

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Marco Calabrese
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Hugh Halford-Thompson
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Emily Linnemann
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Jack Goss

CEO Lecture & Networking

27 November 2025 18:00 - 21:00
Kings Place, York Way, London, UK
York Way 90, N1 9AG England, United Kingdom