We’re going on the road… again!
Following the success of our first Roadshow events last year, we’re doing it again, so if you’re a marketing professional working within the further education sector, these events are for you.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your marketing skills, improve student recruitment strategies, or simply connect with peers, the CMN Roadshow offers something for everyone.
The CMN Roadshow is your chance to gain valuable insights, learn best practices, and connect with fellow marketing professionals without having to travel far from your region. Inspired by the success of our annual CMN conference, the Roadshow aims to reach those who may not always be able to attend the main conference, offering an accessible day for learning and networking.
Each Roadshow event is packed with a dynamic schedule of activities, including:
- Keynote Speeches and Presentations from leading industry experts on the latest trends and strategies in marketing for the further education sector.
- *NEW for 2026* Hot Topic Discussions with fellow college marketers on the topics that matter to you
- Networking Opportunities during lunch to build valuable connections.
- Exhibitors showcasing products and services from industry-leading suppliers.
Where and When?
Manchester
Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026, 9.30am-3pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre
70 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4AF.
London
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026, 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue: Tower Suites, 100 Minories, London, EC3N 1JY
Birmingham
Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 9.30am-3pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre
Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1HH
Programme
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your college’s marketing efforts. The CMN Roadshow is more than just an event — it’s a gathering of like-minded professionals who want to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in further education marketing across the UK.
How to Book
Tickets are £90 per person for CMN Members
Non-CMN Members, £145 per person.
Payment can be made by PO or online by card. Prices are +VAT.
Once you have submitted the booking form we will invoice or send a payment link.
Meet the Exhibitors…
BabelQuest are a multi-accredited, multi-award winning Elite HubSpot Solutions Partner, working with businesses to unlock the potential of HubSpot. We scope, implement, optimise and manage the platform, along with its connected tech stack, to help our customers get better and better at what they do.
Everything we do is underpinned by two things that help our customers to win:
> Strategic consulting, so you know you’re doing the right thing. We’re even on the digital change board for some of our biggest customers.
> Adoption, turning HubSpot into a place that your team want to be, and want to stay. We’re the only HubSpot partner to run the EMEA HubSpot Adoption User Group.
(MANCHESTER, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM)
Bluestorm are a full-service marketing agency, specialising in supporting colleges across the UK in every facet of their marketing. From expertly web development that engages and informs prospective students to dynamic student recruitment strategies, targeted keep-warm initiatives, eye-catching prospectus designs, and beyond, we’re dedicated to enhancing your institution’s presence.
(MANCHESTER & LONDON)
Clearhead are a creative video & social content agency for brands and organisations. We plan, produce, craft and distribute content that sparks chemistry with your audience delivering creative and production all under one roof. You’re dedicated to making a positive impact in your sector. Imagine the difference it would make to create chemistry with your audience, stand out, and gain trust. We believe that a well-told story can do just that.
Whether you need to emotively connect your message with your audience, communicate complex information, or showcase something new we believe telling stories can create connections, appeal to hearts as well as minds, and bring about change. Through our Creative Chemistry® framework, we help you discover your story, understand your audience, refine your strategy, and transform your marketing.
(MANCHESTER, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM)
Indigo Promotions is a multi-generational, family-run business founded in 2000, specialising in Branded Promotional Merchandise and Workwear.
They’re passionate about Eco-Friendly and Sustainable products and help businesses promote their brand responsibly while making a lasting impression.
From pens, bags and notebooks to exhibition displays, pull-up banners, tablecloths, business cards, leaflets, and full company uniform, Indigo Promotions is your one-stop shop!
(MANCHESTER & BIRMINGHAM)
Nexa Cognition (N/C) is an Elite HubSpot Partner and digital growth agency supporting colleges across the UK and beyond. We help marketing and admissions teams build high-performing recruitment pipelines that reduce admin, improve conversions and deliver a seamless experience for students, parents and stakeholders. We’ll be showcasing our AI-powered workspace for education – combining HubSpot with our NEXA AI LAB to bring campaigns, content, automation, conversational AI and reporting into one unified system. It gives education providers a measurable competitive edge by making recruitment more efficient, more personalised and far easier to scale.
Pathways is a suite of career tools that help students see the link between your courses and careers. It brings high quality careers information into your website and shows prospective students and their parents possible career options after studying on your courses.
Pathways is an affordable solution, set up is easy, it requires no extra work from your IT team and helps fulfil Gatsby Benchmarks and Ofsted’s careers criteria.
(MANCHESTER, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM)
Prospectus Plus is a digital tool that provides a sustainable and personalised solution for creating prospectuses. We prioritise sustainability by offering an eco-friendly alternative to paper prospectuses.Users can create a personalised copy of your prospectus, showing the most relevant content to their needs and interests all in one place. And in turn, creating a higher conversion rate.Our built-in analytics enables you to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your prospectus. This helps you to optimise their prospectus design and content to improve overall performance. Prospectus Plus is revolutionising the way educational institutions approach prospectus creation, offering a comprehensive solution that delivers measurable results.
(MANCHESTER, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM)
Sorted DM – your one-stop-shop for all campaign and marketing needs under one roof. From initial concept to final delivery, our experienced team is with you every step of the way. We handle everything: print production, design and creative, packaging, enclosing, fulfilment, storage, postage, wrapping, returns management, and full campaign production. Whether you’re launching a new product, growing your customer base, or driving engagement, we make direct mail simple, efficient, and effective. Let us help you deliver impactful campaigns that get results.
Spark Media specialises in creating effective video content for the education sector, having worked with schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the UK. With over a decade of experience, our full-service video production company offers services including scriptwriting, filming, editing, animation, drone work, VR 360° filmmaking, and live streaming. Our work includes TV ads, social media content, recruitment films, enrolment adverts, drone tours, case studies, and student testimonials. As passionate storytellers, we place creativity at the heart of everything we do, producing high-quality content that inspires and engages.
(BIRMINGHAM)
Transform how you manage student relationships with Student CRM‘s intuitive, cost-effective CRM designed specifically for educational providers.
Whether you’re a small, medium, or specialist institution, our SaaS solution creates a single source of truth, streamlines communication, enhances engagement, simplifies data management and centralises all your marketing and recruitment needs – without the complexity (price and consultant need) of an enterprise system!
With quick implementation (<28 Days) and ongoing product updates, our CRM helps you hit the ground running with simple, easy-to-use, sector-specific technology loved by our partners & users.
Visit our stand to see how we can support your institution’s goals with a tool built specifically for your needs.
(MANCHESTER, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM)
System Live is a software house who specialise in bespoke solutions for the FE sector, from web based systems to windows applications and reporting. WhatsApp Live and our Mobile App support college marketing teams communicate with their audiences from first touch point to enrolled student and beyond.
(MANCHESTER)
Meet the Speakers…
Antoinette Perry is the Founder of Marketing at 43, a full-service agency specialising in education marketing. An experienced senior marketing strategist, she has extensive expertise in student recruitment, brand strategy and campaign development for the education sector. Through Marketing at 43, Antoinette helps organisations bring clarity and purpose to their marketing – supporting teams to understand their audiences, shape compelling propositions and deliver effective campaigns. Her work spans market insight, digital strategy, creative development and content, helping education providers communicate more effectively with prospective students and stakeholders.
Nathan Monk is the co-founder of Prospectus Plus, a leader in digital transformation for education marketing. With over a decade of experience in education and technology, he specialises in AI, automation, and behavioural science to improve student recruitment. A frequent speaker at industry events, Nathan is passionate about rethinking outdated processes, from digital prospectuses to procurement. His work challenges institutions to embrace AI strategically, ensuring innovation enhances—not replaces—human expertise.
Shane Chowen is Editor of FE Week, where he leads a team of reporters delivering breaking news, analysis and investigations for the further education sector. With more than 20 years’ experience in FE, Shane has worked closely with students, providers and policymakers. Prior to joining FE Week, he held senior roles including Midlands Director at Association of Colleges and Head of Public Affairs at Learning and Work Institute. A proud product of further education, Shane has also served as a college governor and trustee within the sector.
Dan Murphy, Digital Director at Bluestorm Design
Louise Rengozzi is Co-Founder and Director of The Cusp. With over four years’ experience leading the agency, she specialises in developing integrated marketing strategies that combine data-driven insight with creative campaign planning. Louise works closely with clients to turn audience attention into meaningful engagement, using approaches that span direct marketing, email marketing and digital communications. Passionate about helping organisations cut through the noise, she focuses on delivering practical strategies that achieve measurable results and create campaigns that genuinely resonate with their audiences.
Darren Clewes, Group Sales Director at Forward & Thinking