Following strong interest from members, we’re introducing a new series of regional, in-person meetings for marketing managers, heads, and directors across the FE sector.

These sessions are designed to bring colleagues together locally — creating space for strategic discussion, shared insight, and sector-wide thinking.

Why attend?

At a senior level, marketing conversations often move beyond campaigns and channels — focusing instead on wider challenges facing the sector.

These meet-ups provide the opportunity to:

  • Connect with peers in your region
  • Explore shared challenges across FE
  • Discuss the wider marketing landscape
  • Gain perspective from how other colleges are approaching similar issues
  • Contribute to collective thinking that benefits the sector as a whole

What to expect

Each session will be:

  • In-person and locally hosted by a college
  • Small and focused (around 15-20 attendees)
  • Strategic and discussion-led, centred on sector-wide topics
  • Supported by short, relevant presentations where they add value

The emphasis is on open, high-level conversation — creating a space where peers can step back from day-to-day delivery and focus on the bigger picture, without the need to share commercially sensitive detail.

Shaped by you

These sessions are designed to be led by the sector, for the sector.

The agenda for each meet-up will be shaped by those attending, ensuring the discussion reflects the priorities and challenges within each region.

Where it adds value, CMN will also bring in speakers or contributors to support key topics — meaning each session may vary depending on regional needs and interests.

Example discussion themes

While agendas will vary, topics could include:

  • Curriculum reform
  • Funding challenges
  • Latest White Paper discussions
  • LLE and the impact on HE
  • AI and emerging technologies in marketing teams
  • Local market trends
  • Platform or service recommendations

Event details

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Hosted at colleges within each region (venues confirmed per session)
Refreshments Provided

Get involved

These sessions are open to anyone working at a senior level within Further Education marketing / admissions.

CMN members – FREE
Non-CMN Members – £30pp

Non-members: Subscribe for updates.

Book you place

The first of these meetings will be held in the North West at Burnley College on 23 June 2026, 10am-1pm.

A space shaped by the sector

These meet-ups have been introduced in direct response to member feedback. They reflect a clear need for local, strategic conversations — where FE marketing leaders can come together, share thinking, and collectively navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.