The MemberWise Network delivers over 20 high-impact educational events each year – including national conferences and sector-leading webcasts. And the most inspiring sessions? They come from membership and association professionals like you.

Our speakers come from a wide variety of organisations – from professional bodies, trade associations, and unions, to charities, subscription-based communities, and clubs.

“Speaking at the Memberwise Conference really was a huge privilege. It gave us a great platform to share some of the amazing successes we’ve achieved in membership growth in recent years, but also help others on their own journeys. And on a personal level, it was a huge confidence boost to stand up there and speak, giving me fantastic new public speaking experience as well as really helping me to make new connections with so many more membership professionals. I’d recommend anyone else considering speaking to do so too!” Dominic Head, Membership Marketing Manager, Forestry England (Membership Excellence 2025 speaker)

Whether you’re leading a global membership strategy or running a local initiative that made a big difference, your voice matters.

And the audience agrees. Here’s what one recent delegate told us:

“The schedule for the day had a wide variety of great speakers, including those who are clearly doing great work but are not regular presenters – and they were great! That’s what I want to know about – real life examples from the people at the coal face not just those who talk a good game.” Aston Ward, Chief Operating Officer, Confederation of Professional Golf ( CPG)

Could you be one of our new expert speakers? We explain more below…

Why Speak? Let’s Explore the Benefits

For You

  • Raise your profile. Speaking at a MemberWise event highlights your expertise and commitment to the membership sector – a powerful message to peers, colleagues, and future employers.

  • Build your confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or trying it for the first time, we’ll support you. Public speaking is a career-boosting skill, and our events are inclusive, warm, and welcoming.

  • Stand out. Add your speaking experience to your LinkedIn and CV to position yourself for new roles, promotions, or sector recognition.

  • Be the change. Help us champion diversity by representing under-represented voices in the sector. We actively welcome speakers from all backgrounds.

  • Make connections. Join a supportive network of fellow speakers, attendees, and sector stakeholders – many of whom stay in touch long after the event.

For Your Organisation

  • Speakers receive a free pass to attend the whole event, and so will benefit from the a whole day of education and best practice to take back to their organisation. Speakers also benefit from a 20% discount on passes for their colleagues.

  • Organisations that put forward speakers outwardly demonstrate their commitment to learning/best practice. Speakers regularly use the experience to evidence professional development and organisations use the opportunity to provide evidence for accreditation schemes including Investors for People.

  • Organisations that send speakers can show their members that they are conducting ‘gold standard’ member focused activity and are proud to talk about the great work they are doing in the sector – success stories always make great PR!

What Opportunities are Available?

We offer a flexible range of formats to suit your style and experience:

  • Breakout sessions and seminars for smaller, interactive discussions.
  • Keynote panels and plenaries if you enjoy the big stage.
  • “Speaker chats” and panels for more informal, conversational formats.

Whether you’re comfortable presenting slides or prefer a structured discussion, we’ll work with you to make your experience enjoyable and impactful.

Suppliers – Please ‘Contact Us’ if you would like to find out about network promotional opportunities. We only accept initial expressions of interest from practicing membership and association professionals on this page.

Express an interest in becoming one of our new expert speakers…