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Executive forums for membership leaders

Where membership leaders meet to shape what’s next.

Small, invitation-only gatherings hosted by Gordon Glenister — where senior leaders debate influence, AI and the future of professional education.

3 events
London · Washington · Brussels
120 leaders
Senior, peer-level rooms
2026
September through November
Upcoming in 2026

Three rooms worth being in.

Forums are curated and invitation-only — request a seat and our team confirms within 48 hours. The MW Party is open to all: grab a ticket.

SEP
30
2026
01 Annual Party · Top 100 Announcement

The MW Party — on the River Thames

Join fellow membership professionals at our annual get-together on the River Thames in London — incorporating the announcement of the Top 100 Most Influential Membership Professionals Index. Food and drinks are included in your ticket price.

Wednesday 30 September 2026 16:00 – 20:00 London Ticketed · food & drinks included
GG
Gordon Glenister
Hosted by Gordon Glenister, with the live 2026 Top 100 Index announcement
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OCT
07
2026
02 Leadership Forum + AI Hackathon

Influence 2026 — Washington

An invitation-only forum on the future of membership organisations, followed by a hands-on AI hackathon with Higher Logic.

Wednesday 7 October 2026 08:30 – 17:00 Washington, D.C. 60 senior leaders · invitation only AM session $99 · PM session $99 · Full day $160
GG UA
Gordon Glenister, US Association Leader
Plus Higher Logic facilitators & AI partners for the afternoon hackathon
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NOV
03
2026
03 Executive Forum

The Power of Influence — Brussels

Redefining authority in associations: building real influence through personal brand, member advocacy, trusted content and AI.

Tuesday 3 November 2026 09:00 – 13:00 Brussels 60 senior leaders · invitation only
GG DP AD FZ FS
Gordon Glenister, Denis Pennel
60 senior association, comms, policy & membership professionals

Catch up on demand

Recordings and podcasts from past Membership World sessions.

Podcast · 42 min
The membership benchmarking report — live readout
Webinar · on demand
Building Special Interest Groups that stay active
Masterclass · 58 min
Pricing your membership for 2026