SU Marketing
Conference 2026
Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th June 2026
Preston, Lancashire
Hosted by the University of Lancashire Students' Union and 25 Dots
Get TicketsThe UK's Leading SU Marketing Event
We're excited to be hosting the SU Marketing Conference 2026 here at the University of Lancashire Students' Union on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June.
If you work in students' union marketing or comms, this is your event. Whether you work in social media, branding, campaigns, or creating great content, you'll be right at home.
Over two inspiring days, you can expect keynote talks, hands-on workshops, lively panel discussions, and plenty of time to meet and chat with fellow SU marketers from across the country. Come along to swap ideas, pick up new skills, and celebrate all the brilliant work happening in our sector.
Planned speakers so far
Sessions
Get inspired by standout talks and fresh ideas from leading voices in SU marketing and communications.
Exhibitors
Discover clever tools and exciting products designed to make life in an SU a little less stressful.
Networking
Meet new people, chat, swap ideas, share a rant or two, and connect with SU marketing and comms pros from all over the UK.
Entertainment
Unwind with a relaxed evening of dinner and light entertainment with sector colleagues.
Ticket Pricing & Packages
2-Day Pass + Evening Dinner
Enjoy two full days of sessions, daytime catering, and a spot at our evening dinner and entertainment.
2-Day Pass
Two packed days of sessions and daytime catering, ideal if you're not joining the evening celebrations.
1-Day Pass + Evening Dinner
Join us for one full day of sessions (Day 1) with daytime catering, plus the evening dinner and entertainment.
1-Day Pass
A great option for a quick hit of inspiration: one full day of sessions with daytime catering included.
Meet our Sponsors
UniStreet helps student unions stay in control of their knowledge and grow new revenue streams. Our platforms include Connect, which brings all union data into one place to protect institutional knowledge, and Rewards, a fully managed student discount platform that generates income and student engagement.
Together, they ensure unions keep their knowledge, protect their revenue, increase engagement with their students and operate without relying on scattered systems or spreadsheets. If you're looking to simplify operations and unlock new streams of income, it's worth speaking to UniStreet.
Visit UniStreetAt Membership Solutions Limited (MSL), we provide an all-in-one platform for student life — bringing together all the tools your student organisation needs to thrive into one easy-to-use place.
The MSL System® helps student organisations manage memberships, boost engagement, and enrich the student experience worldwide.
Visit MSLImpamark is an award-winning, family-run business with more than 55 years of experience supplying high-quality branded merchandise. We have built long-standing partnerships with universities, student unions, and student organisations across the UK, helping them strengthen identity, celebrate achievement, and engage students, graduates, and alumni through creative, impactful merchandise.
As a proud member of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) for over 20 years, we are committed to the highest standards of professionalism, ethical sourcing, and customer service. We are also proud to have been awarded the tender to supply promotional merchandise to the NUS, working closely with student unions nationwide to deliver merchandise tailored to student life.
Whether you are organising freshers' events, awareness campaigns, society giveaways, or looking to enhance your union's visibility, our team can help bring your ideas to life. Alongside our extensive existing product ranges, we also source innovative new merchandise solutions for retail and promotional use. Wherever possible, we prioritise a UK-based supply chain, partnering with trusted British manufacturers and decorators to ensure exceptional quality, reliable service, faster lead times, and reduced transport emissions.
In March 2026, Impamark achieved a Bronze EcoVadis rating in recognition of our commitment to sustainability, responsible sourcing, and reducing environmental impact.
Contact the team: 01621 783550 · info@impamark.co.uk
Visit ImpamarkRubric is a comprehensive membership and engagement platform designed to simplify administration and enhance student life across campuses. With over 100 student organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States, Rubric is now also expanding into the UK.
Rubric consolidates membership management, elections, events, casework, funding, and communications into one intuitive system that integrates with existing systems to reduce administrative burden and provides real-time insights that help Students' Unions operate more efficiently.
The outcome: a more connected and engaged student community, along with a platform that empowers unions to create a greater impact for their members.
Visit RubricID Compass provide specialist consultancy and training dedicated to supporting Students' Unions to thrive within the UK higher education landscape. Founded by sector experts, it combines deep operational insight with commercial and strategic expertise to help unions strengthen engagement, streamline operations and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth.
ID Compass provides tailored support across areas such as commercial strategy, media sales, and systems optimisation. With a strong focus on collaboration and practical delivery, supported by first-hand experience, it enables Students' Unions to enhance their impact, improve efficiency, and better serve their members.
Visit ID CompassBe a Session Speaker
Got something to share? We want to hear from you. Whether you've led a campaign that smashed its targets, built a brand from scratch, or cracked the code on TikTok engagement, your insights could be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
We're looking for speakers to lead sessions or join panel discussions. If your session is selected, you'll receive a discounted ticket. No need for a polished pitch, just drop us a line with what you'd like to talk about and why it matters.
Submit a ProposalSponsor This Event
Want to put your brand in front of hundreds of marketing and communications professionals responsible for reaching millions of students across the UK?
We offer a range of sponsorship options to suit different budgets and needs, from high visibility branding to exhibition space. If you would like to explore what is available, we are happy to help.
Benefits Include
- Opportunity to run a talk or workshop (optional)
- 3 attendee passes
- Stall by registration on both days
- Item of your choice inserted into delegate goody bags (item provided by you)
- Space for company banners at registration and in the main room (banners provided by you)
- Introduction and welcome from the conference chair during opening remarks
- LinkedIn promotional post
Logo Featured On
- Pop-up banners
- Map/programme
- Social media advertisements
- Event webpage (includes business blurb and link)
- Digital screen assets
- Presentation slides
Benefits Include
- Stall by registration on both days
Logo Featured On
- Map/programme
- Pop-up banners
- Event webpage (logo only)
- Digital screen assets
Includes daytime exhibition space during the conference, 9:00 to 17:00.
Plan Your Trip to Preston
Getting to our Students' Union is easy. Preston Station sits on the West Coast Main Line, with frequent direct trains: around 2 hours 10 minutes from London, 1 hour 45 minutes from Birmingham, and 38 minutes from Manchester.
If you're driving, Preston is well connected by the M6, M61, M65 and M55, making the city simple to reach by road.
There are also plenty of comfortable places to stay nearby. Popular options include Premier Inn Preston Central, Travelodge Preston Central and Holiday Inn Preston City Centre, all within easy reach of the Students' Union.
Resources for Speakers
Thank you for speaking at the SU Marketing Conference 2026, we can't wait for you to share all the great stuff you've been working on!
If you haven't already, please get yourself a Discounted Speaker Ticket and familiarise yourself with our Speaker Guidance and Conduct Standards. Also check out our Equality & Diversity Policy for a more in-depth look into our commitments and expectations of speakers.