With so many conferences and events to choose from in the Market Research industry, you may be overwhelmed and confused as to which ones are worthwhile to attend. We have compiled a list of the top 24 Market Research Conferences (in chronological order) for 2024, which include cost and target audience for each one to help you decide.
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Date: January 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Hollywood, FL
Cost: Insights Association Members: $1,895. Non-Members: $2,295
Description: The CEO Summit extends over three days and will provide an environment where leaders can share their experience and concerns in a setting of openness and trust. You will be provoked, prodded and challenged to explore the most pressing MR leadership issues through remarkable keynotes, hot topic presentations, break-out sessions, and panel discussions
Geared towards: CEOs, Managing Directors, Presidents, Owners, C-Level Executives at Market Research / Consumer Insights / Data Analytics Agencies
Date: January 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Denver, CO
Cost: Members $1,295, Non-Member $1,445, NewQ Members $800, Emeritus Members $800 Students $800
Description: The QRCA Annual Conference is “the best opportunity for qualitative learning and networking” out of all the industry events and is beneficial for consultants, agencies, in-house researchers, and suppliers. Whether you are a moderator, analyst, strategist, design researcher, recruiter, facility manager, platform provider or any other qualitative role, there is no doubt that you will experience an exceptional few days of sharing skills and techniques, learning new tools and making lifelong connections with like-minded people.
Geared towards: All qualitative researchers, including clients, consultants, academics, tools and platform providers, recruiters, facilities, sample providers, and moderators. If you are in qualitative or do qualitative, this is the place to be.
3. The Media Insights & Engagements Conference
Date: January 23-25, 2024
Location: Miami, FL
Cost: Brand Researchers All-Access Pass: $2,099, 2-Day Pass: $1,799 Non-Brand Researchers All-Access Pass: $2,999 2-Day Pass: 2,799
Description: Join hundreds of corporate leaders and insights professionals from across the media spectrum– from streaming and technology giants to cable networks, social media, gaming and more this January.
Together, we’ll explore winning strategies in a deeply disrupted space, the influence of AI and generative technologies on entertainment, future trends in media, audience engagement best practices, and beyond. Register now to be part of the most exciting and business-critical Media Insights & Engagement yet.
Geared towards: Media Researchers
Date: January 30-31, 2024
Location: Virtual: Berlin
Cost: $299
Description: UX360 will showcase the latest UX and design research – from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. This exciting conference includes presentations from top UX researchers from the world’s largest brands, interactive panel discussions and 1-2-1 meetings. This is a must-attend conference for UX researchers to learn, be inspired and network.
Geared towards: Qualitative Researchers
5. IIEX Health
Date: February 1 – 2, 2024
Location: Washington, DC
Cost: Live Access Free, Insight Innovator Pass $135
Description: At IIEX Health you’ll witness the power of data-driven insights that enable true advances across traditional healthcare, as well as telehealth, behavioral health, alternative medicine, wellness offerings, and overall improved patient experiences. Whether you’re a healthcare brand creating a differentiated marketing message, a provider innovating to achieve better outcomes, a digital healthcare disrupter, or a research practitioner seeking vertical-specific insights IEX Health is a critical professional and business development opportunity for you.
Geared Towards: Healthcare Professionals and Researchers
6. Pharma Market Research Conference USA
Date: February 7 – 8, 2024
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Cost: Pharma/Biotech/MD&D $1,895, Agency/Vendor/Service Provider $4,495
Description: The Pharma Market Research Conference is the key to uncovering knowledge and developing new business relationships. All the major players in the pharmaceutical industry are very well-represented. However, we also take great measures to make sure this conference remains intimate and exclusive. For example, the limited exhibitor spots are available to only premier providers. This helps ensure a high-quality and productive event for everyone attending.
Geared Towards: Market Research professionals from large, medium-sized, and emerging pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies
7. The Quirk’s Event (4 locations and dates)
Dates: Dallas February 28 – 29, Chicago March 26 – 27, London May 8 – 9, New York July 17 – 18
Locations: Los Angeles, CA (Feb) Chicago, IL (March) London, England (May), New York, NY (July)
Cost: End Client/Corporate Researchers is $149, MR Suppliers/Other $1,299 – $1,899
Description: The Quirk’s Events are two-day gatherings of client-side researchers and their supplier partners featuring concurrent tracks of 30-minute sessions on all aspects of marketing research. Adjacent to the session rooms, a lively expo hall forms the center of the action. With ample networking opportunities and a fun, collegial atmosphere
Geared Towards: Corporate Researchers and Research Suppliers
8. Customer Experience Strategies Summit West 2024
Dates: March 5 – 6, 2024
Locations: Vancouver, BC
Cost: In Person $1,595, Virtual $895
Description: The Customer Experience Strategies West Summit is the premier event for CX leaders in the West. CX West is dedicated to helping you elevate your strategic planning, design thinking, and tech knowledge in the CX space. Reimagine your entire CX program with 40+ in-depth sessions featuring dynamic speakers from diverse backgrounds.
Source best practices from: LA Fitness, Pepsi Co, Best Buy, Marriott, Uber, CSE, Whirlpool Corporation, Calgary Housing, BCAA, Fluevog Shoes, Citizen Services, Travel Alberta, SGI, and many more!
Geared Towards: Customer Experience Professionals
Date: March 13 – 14, 2024
Location: Washington, DC
Cost: $995
Description: Qual360 is the only global conference series dedicated to qualitative market research. With its 15 year history, Qual360 is a unique event catering to a strong global community of dedicated “Quallies”.
Qual360 is all about networking, learning and creating new opportunities. Industry leaders join to discuss innovative research approaches, learn about the latest methodologies and how to leverage new types of insight. Each conference agenda is steered by an independent advisory board that reviews all speaking proposals, ensuring the highest possible quality.
Geared Towards: Qualitative Researchers
10. SampleCon
Date: March 6 – 8, 2023
Location: Lake Oconee, GA
Cost: $1,550
Description: Since its inception, SampleCon has experienced exponential growth and the unique ability to attract industry players from organizations across all facets of the sample space. In 2015, leadership partnered with industry bodies to drive the conversation forward on the establishment of common protocols and definitions. SampleCon remains focused on providing a collaborative environment to share perspectives on industry issues, challenges, trends and most importantly, successes at a global level.
Geared Towards: Market Research Professionals
Date: April 8 – 10, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: Educator $750 Corporate Researcher $695 Agency/Provider $1,395
Description: Is our industry in the midst of an evolution or a revolution? Economic uncertainty, disruptive technology, and societal shifts are creating dynamic changes.
We will discuss the role of insights in helping to bring clarity and illuminate opportunities for brands in this complex and fluid environment. With fresh approaches, new technologies, and expert guidance, we will help you develop strategies to solidify your standing and spark growth.
Geared Towards: Market Researchers
12. Intellus World Wide Summit
Date: April 10 – 12, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
Cost: $500 for members Educator or In-Transition, $1,599 Professional
Description: Join us at the 2024 Summit for a transparent and consultative exchange between clients, agencies, technology, panel and data providers – to deepen the understanding of stakeholder perspectives and improve the processes required to make research strategic, dynamic, and forward-focused.
Geared Towards: Healthcare Insights and Analytics Professionals
Date: April 17 – 18, 2024
Location: Austin, Texas
Cost: Research Supplier $1,490, Research Buyer $690, Academic $690, Startup $790
Description: Get ready for IIEX North America 2024, the landmark gathering for industry visionaries, brand leaders, and innovators in the world of market research and consumer insights. This event is your opportunity to plunge into groundbreaking sessions, roundtables, and immersive experiences, exploring the latest technologies, methodologies, and emerging trends set to shape the future of our industry. Picture yourself in dynamic discussions on vital topics like tech-driven market research, the application of generative AI, and the transformation of insights into action.
Geared Towards: Brand Researchers
14. AAPOR 2024 Annual Conference
Date: May 15 – 17, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: TBD
Description: The AAPOR Annual Conference is the premier forum for the exchange of advances in public opinion and survey research. The Conference allows attendees to network with colleagues, learn the latest updates and trends in the field and make new connections. The meeting highlights innovative research, short courses and discussion forums for attendees of diverse disciplines from around the world.
Geared Towards: Public Option and Survey Research Professionals
15. IIEX Europe
Date: June 25 – 26, 2024
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cost: Research Supplier €1,361 Brand/Research Buyer €235 Startup/Student/Non-Profit €756
Description: Get ready for IIEX Europe 2024, the landmark gathering for industry visionaries, brand leaders, and innovators in market research and consumer insights. This event is your opportunity to plunge into groundbreaking sessions, roundtables, and immersive experiences, exploring the latest technologies, methodologies, and emerging trends set to shape the future of our industry. Picture yourself in dynamic discussions on vital topics like tech-driven market research, the application of generative AI, and the transformation of insights into action
Geared Towards: Insights Professionals
Date: June 26 – 27, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: Regular Early-Bird $795, Regular $1,295 Client Early-Bird $99
Description: Every year MRMW brings together forward thinking clients, innovative agencies and technology disruptors to discuss the latest trends and innovations driving the industry forward. Now more than ever, creative thinking and out of the box solutions are needed.
The unique MRMW concept allows for a diverse range of participants and topics at each conference, offering local trends as well as a global perspective.
Geared Towards: Market Research Professionals
17. ESOMAR Congress
Date: September 8 – 11, 2024
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cost: Member €1,745 Non-member €2,425
Description: ESOMAR Congress has been at the forefront of showcasing data, research, and insight innovation for over 75 years. This industry has bared witness to more rapid and radical change and evolution over the last 6 years than ever before, and the one constant throughout this development? ESOMAR. Since the very beginning, we strive to give you the best content that displays the brilliance of market research’s impact.
Geared Towards: Global Data, Research, and Insights Professionals
18. Corporate Researchers Conference
Date: September 17 – 19, 2024
Location: New York, NY
Cost: Agency/Provider TBD Corporate Researcher TBD Student/Educator TBD
Description: CRC will provide you with a keen sense of market trends, evolve your skills, and advance your position as a strategic partner. Topics address what matters now with practical, applicable solutions. Actualizing quantifiable business impact is always front and center. We’ll also prepare you for what’s next
Geared Towards: Corporate Researchers
19. TMRE
Date: October 8 – 10, 2024
Location: Orlando, FL
Cost: Non-Brand Researcher 3-Day All Access $3,899 2-Day All Access $3,699, 3-Day All Access $2,699 2-Day All Access $2,199
Description: The Market Research Event is the global stage for advancing the business value of insights and consumer research and its profound impact on the future health of a business.
For more than 20 years, thousands of the world’s smartest, most innovative consumer insights leaders and visionary thinkers have come together annually at TMRE: The Market Research Event to identify emerging trends, share expertise and grow their networks at this business-critical forum for what’s new, next and critical to your business
Geared Towards: Market Research and Insights Professionals
20. MRMW Europe 2023
Date: October 10 – 11, 2024
Location: Berlin, Germany
Cost: €995
Description: Every year MRMW brings together forward thinking clients, innovative agencies and technology disruptors to discuss the latest trends and innovations driving the industry forward. Now more than ever, creative thinking and out of the box solutions are needed.
Join us for live discussions, cutting-edge case studies, round tables and interactive networking sessions. The unique MRMW concept provides the perfect balance between personal development, networking and doing business.
Geared Towards: Market Research Professionals
21. Future of Pharma Marketing Summit
Date: October 22 – 23, 2024
Location: Toronto, ON
Cost: TBD Virtual Access, In-Person TBD Vendors & Suppliers Pass TBD
Description: This event brings together the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry and provides them with leading-edge marketing solutions. It enables them to access strategically focused content in an environment conducive to forging lasting business partnerships.
The 2024 Summit will comprise of in-person sessions boasting interactive discussions, a range of breakout sessions delving into the current industry opportunities and challenges and invaluable face-to-face networking opportunities. The inclusion of virtual streaming has also expanded the summits reach and engagement significantly.
Geared Towards: Pharma Marketers
Date: November 6 – 7, 2024
Location: Singapore
Cost: TBD
Description: Qual360 is the only global conference series dedicated to qualitative market research. With its 15 year history, Qual360 is a unique event catering to a strong global community of dedicated “Quallies”. Our strength lies in bringing together a unique mix of research professionals from international brands, leading agencies and independent industry experts.
Geared Towards: Qualitative Market Researchers
23. IIeXBehavior
Date: December, 2024
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Description: IIEX Behavior showcases how the best brands are applying behavioral science and implicit measurement. We feature practical application, inspiration and just enough theory. This is your opportunity to show how your company is using behavioral science to drive brand equity, product innovation, shopper marketing, and more.
Geared Towards: Market Researchers
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Description: INSIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA will showcase the latest insight techniques – from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of customer insights. This exciting summit includes presentations from top researchers from the world’s largest brands, interactive panel discussions and 1-2-1 meetings. This is a must-attend conference for researchers to learn, be inspired and network.
Geared Towards: Insights Professionals
