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Professional Managers Annual Conference 2026

PMAC 2026

Group Booking Discounts available

The Professional Managers' Annual Conference (PMAC) brings together Heads of Professional Services and senior professional services staff working in, and for, UK business schools.

Professional services staff are essential to the success of UK business schools, playing a critical role in supporting student and staff wellbeing, managing resources efficiently, and driving recruitment strategies. They help ensure the smooth operation and continued growth of business schools in an increasingly challenging environment.

PMAC 2026 offers a unique platform for senior professionals to learn, share, and collaborate on solutions to complex issues. With themes ranging from career development and international recruitment to sustainability and AI, the conference will equip participants with actionable insights they can implement in their institutions, driving progress and innovation in their professional services teams.

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Professional Services Leadership Programme (PSLP)

The Professional Services Leadership Programme (PSLP) supports the development of Professional Services managers, who have recently transitioned or are looking to transition to a senior role with a strategic leadership focus.  

PSLP 2025 commences on 26 February (the day before PMAC) and participants receive a complementary ticket for the PMAC conference.