Wire hosts in-person events in 40+ cities globally, so you can build real professional connections. We team up with the industry's top conference organizations to bring you networking happy hours and dinners at the gatherings that matter most. And we partner with industry thoughtleaders to deliver free educational webinars all year long, keeping you sharp on the skills and trends shaping our field.
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Join us for an evening of networking and personal branding. We'll be continuing our exploration of the Charlotte Region, this time at Canteen at Camp North End, discussing both your personal brand and the brand of Insights.
Thank you to our event partner, Insights Association, and to our sponsor, CivicScience, for making this event possible!
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The evening will explore timely topics: creativity, curiosity, interpretation, and our ability to make unexpected connections in the insights industry. We’ll use the art throughout the space as inspiration for the evening.
Thank you to our event sponsors, Conru Art Foundation and Emporia Research, for making this event possible!
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This Wire Madrid event will focus on career, HR, opportunities for women in the workplace, and having the courage to start again or take a different direction professionally.
We'll start with a short introduction to Wire and our partners for the evening:
We'll then have a roundtable moderated by one of our Wire Madrid volunteers, with a representative from each of our three partner companies. We'll talk about the initiatives and policies they have implemented within their organisations to support women, promote female talent and create more equal opportunities in the workplace.
This will be followed by the presentation of “Échale ovarios”, a book by coach Paula Peña Piña. Her book is a practical guide to finding the courage to take the next step in your career, embrace change and pursue professional growth without being afraid of success. We'll also raffle a copy of the book among attendees.
And, of course, we want to leave plenty of room for what Wire does best: connecting women. Networking will be an important part of the evening, and we're preparing a fun instant-photo activity designed to encourage attendees to meet and connect with someone new.
The idea is to create a warm, inspiring evening where we can talk honestly about careers, change and opportunities — and then give everyone enough time to actually connect with one another.
Thank you to our sponsors, Dynata, Ipsos, and Toluna, for making this event possible!
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Culture never stands still: sometimes it changes overnight with a viral moment, and other times it shifts slowly, as a new generation redefines their values. To keep up with consumers, brands must decide how to respond. It's consumer insights professionals who help brands navigate cultural change by translating emerging moments and broader trends into insights that inform consumer behavior, brand health, and business outcomes.
Join Wire for a panel of Consumer Insights & Analytics leaders who will share how they understand customers as culture changes, and how they know whether a brand’s response worked:
Wire is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides resources and programming to support a more equitable and inclusive market research, data, and insights industry for professionals within the field. We’re thrilled to launch our first event in Portland!
Thank you to our sponsors, Breakthrough Research, Escalent, and Mobius Solution Lab, for making this event possible!
Come ready for candid stories, practical takeaways, and great conversation with Portland’s research community. Bring a colleague, meet new faces, and be part of Wire Portland from the very beginning. We hope to see you!
Laura Wutzke has worked in marketing and communications intelligence for over 17 years, helping global brands across apparel, sports, technology, financial services, telecom, and CPG turn measurement, research, and AI-enabled analytics into clear, data-informed strategy. A proven, trusted advisor, she is obsessed with the 'so what' behind the why.
Nicole Besharat is a research and insights leader with nearly two decades of experience building high-performing, mixed-methods research teams for iconic consumer brands. During her 16 years at Nike, she founded Nike Digital’s first global UX research practice. She then grew it into a 20+ person insights organization serving Global Nike Direct across North America, Europe, China and Japan, shaping experiences from Nike.com, Nike App and Nike Run Club to House of Innovation. Most recently at Nike, she was Senior Director of Insights and Analytics for North America Men’s, Nike’s largest portfolio at roughly $9B. A passionate developer of talent, Nicole created Nike’s first career framework for researchers and saw 25% of her team advance through promotion across the organization. Today she advises product, CX and brand leaders at companies like Toast and Marine Layer. Off the clock, she loves pickleball, exploring the outdoors and all things pop culture.
Kayla has built her career connecting research and insights, culture strategy, and leadership development to help organizations better understand their people and shape what's next. Her experience spans enterprise engagement strategy, large-scale research programs, and leadership development, with a knack for connecting the dots between experiences and bigger-picture business decisions. A new business founder with multiple certifications in leadership and human development, she's equally passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations recognize their strengths and reach their full potential.
Today, Kayla leads people experience insights work at KinderCare Learning Companies, where she guides enterprise engagement research, helps leaders turn insights into action, and contributes to a culture recognized with 10 consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards.
In her free time, she's always up for a new experience and loves just about anything live. Concerts, soccer games at Providence Park, a little 90s karaoke? Absolutely yes.
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In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, growth belongs to brands that understand not just what consumers do, but why they do it. The Culture Advantage explores how cultural intelligence has become a critical driver of relevance, innovation, and business performance. This session will examine how organizations can identify emerging cultural signals, distinguish lasting shifts from fleeting trends, and turn cultural understanding into competitive advantage. From spotting new consumer behaviors and tensions to building strategies that respond with agility and authenticity, discover how cultural intelligence can help brands stay ahead of change and unlock sustainable growth.
Thank you to our sponsors, Bolt Insight and Ipsos, for making this event possible!
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Data can tell us what’s happening. Insights can tell us why. But neither automatically makes someone care.
For professionals working in data, research, insights and analytics, that can be the frustrating part. The missing ingredient is often story. Data gives us the facts. Stories make people care.
In this practical, interactive and inspiring session, business storytelling expert Yamini Naidu will share how to turn complex information and insights into stories that connect with people, without sacrificing credibility or substance.
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Thank you to our sponsors, Nature, Octopus Group, Ovation Research, and QuestionPro, for making this event possible!
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Yamini Naidu, CSP is the world’s only, Economist turned Bollywood dancing business storyteller. She works with leaders all over the world shifting them from spreadsheets to stories. Her clients include Google, Tiffany & Co, and Ford Motor company.
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This year, our theme is “Unweighted! Beyond the Success Stories” an invitation to look beyond the accolades, milestones and achievements that define successful women, and explore the experiences, choices, challenges and moments of courage that shape their journeys and enable them to drive meaningful change. We hope to move beyond conventional success narratives and create a space for women to share the less visible parts of their journeys - the defining decisions, unexpected turning points, difficult lessons, moments of doubt and convictions that helped them make a difference.
Thank you to our event sponsors, Advent Insight Solutions, Dynata, and Opinion Minds, and to our media partner, The Collaborative Canvas, for making this event possible!
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This event will bring New Orleans-based market researchers from local ad agencies, research suppliers, and brands together for a conversation about the future of the market research industry, especially as it relates to careers. Join us for networking and bring a colleague.
A special thank you to our sponsor, Entergy, for making this event possible!
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Kristin Chase will lead an interactive session focused on critical thinking, decision-making, and sound judgment—skills that are becoming even more important as AI continues to reshape the workplace.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Think more critically and differently about decisions
- Ask better questions to challenge current approaches and uncover alternatives
- Apply practical models and techniques to identify root causes and balance analysis with decisive action
The session will also include a brief interactive exercise so attendees can apply the concepts to a real decision they are currently facing.
Thank you to our sponsor, Sago, for making this event possible!
Kristin Chase is an organizational development consultant, culture strategist, and executive coach with over 24 years of experience helping organizations and leaders thrive through growth and change. Kristin partners with hospitality, entertainment, and non-profit organizations to intentionally design, align and activate their dream company culture and coach high-potential and emerging executives to expand their impact and effectiveness.
Kristin brings deep expertise in global talent and culture transformation, having led Organizational Development (OD) at Universal Destinations & Experiences (part of NBCUniversal / Comcast), where she advanced internally to Senior Director and helped build and scale the OD function during periods of rapid business growth. She has delivered over 400 hours of executive and leadership coaching and is known for her ability to blend strategic insight with practical, human-centered solutions.
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Data can tell us what’s happening. Insights can tell us why. But neither automatically makes someone care.
For professionals working in data, research, insights and analytics, that can be the frustrating part. The missing ingredient is often story. Data gives us the facts. Stories make people care.
In this practical, interactive and inspiring session, business storytelling expert Yamini Naidu will share how to turn complex information and insights into stories that connect with people, without sacrificing credibility or substance.
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Thank you to our sponsors, Nature, Honeycomb, and Octopus Group, for making this event possible!
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Yamini Naidu, CSP is the world’s only, Economist turned Bollywood dancing business storyteller. She works with leaders all over the world shifting them from spreadsheets to stories. Her clients include Google, Tiffany & Co, and Ford Motor company.
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We're excited to invite you to the first Wire Amsterdam event since our rebrand! Join us for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection as we come together for a traditional Delft tile painting workshop.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a paintbrush since school, this relaxed and informal session is all about taking time to unwind, meet fellow researchers, and celebrate the Wire community. You'll create your own hand-painted Delft tile to take home while enjoying drinks, networking, and great company.
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As always, all are welcome. We hope you'll join us as we kick off this new chapter for Wire Amsterdam with a little creativity and a lot of conversation.
Thank you to our sponsor, Opinium, for making this event possible!
Places are limited for this event. If you'd like to attend, please sign up early. And if you find you're no longer able to make it, we'd really appreciate you letting us know so we can offer your place to another member of the Wire community who would love to join.
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Join us for our next Wire Atlanta event, part of this year's Strength in Numbers series, featuring Vickie Rodgers, SVP of Cox Communities at Cox Communications, who built her career from receptionist to executive and has interviewed over 200 C-suite women to uncover what actually drives advancement.
As always, expect great food, drinks, and plenty of time to connect with your fellow friends in insights — space is limited, so register early and bring a colleague!
Thank you to our event sponsors, Fieldwork ATL and KS&R, for making this event possible!
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We're back for another fun, networking luncheon during QRCA's Annual Conference! We'll meet at nearby eatery The County Line's Bungalow Room for a fun networking luncheon, food provided, as well as updates from the Women in Research team. Space for this event is limited; register ASAP to secure your space at the event. A BIG thank you to QRCA for partnering with us for the event and to Murray Hill National for making this special event possible!
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Kick off the ESOMAR NA conference in true DC style! Join Women in Research and Outset.ai for Capital Connections: A Wire Bus Tour — a rolling networking event through Washington, D.C. Celebrate Election Day with good company, iconic views, and a few surprise stops along the way. The fun starts at the conference hotel (Hampton Inn Downtown-Convention Center) at 3 PM where you will hop on the bus, and wraps up with drinks and conversation at a lively local bar nearby. A big thank you to Outset.AI for making this event possible!
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Join Women in Research (Wire) for another empowering Women in Research luncheon at ESOMAR Congress, this year taking place in Prague! We're returning once again for our annual luncheon, one of our largest and most well-attended global events of the year. We'll update this page with additional information as we come closer to the event. Registration for this event is currently sold out; join the waitlist to receive notifications once we have open space in the event. A BIG thank you to our sponsors PureSpectrum, dtect, Fuel + The Focus Room, Harmon Research, and Tango — and to our conference partners at ESOMAR — for making this event possible!
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We're BACK for another fun and exciting Happy Hour to celebrate the global Quirk's New York conference comuunity! Whether you're a New York local or in town for the event, this is an unmissable opportunity to meet fellow data, research, and insights industry colleagues and to forge new connections. Meet, mingle, and reconnect just blocks from Javits Center as well as all conference block hotels. This free event will sell out very, very quickly. Register ASAP!
A BIG thank you to our Corporate Donor host Quest Mindshare, to our event sponsors Outset.ai, Delineate, New York Life Insurance, OvationMR and Symmetric, and to our conference partner Quirks Media for making this event possible!
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Be part of an unforgettable experience where insights are recentered around humans. Our day begins on a docked yacht in the old port of Cannes with a casual breakfast and intimate opportunity to network and connect with peers. You'll love this opportunity to take a break from the madness with each other and industry leaders.
Then it's time to unwind and connect during our “Treat Yourself” Lunch, where you’ll enjoy gourmet bites and an opportunity to take a break from the madness with each other and industry leaders.
In the afternoon, we turn up the thought leadership. First, the "Emotional Attention in Insights" panel brings together heavyweights from the entertainment world to explore how emotional resonance is transforming the way we understand audiences. Next, we spotlight creators and platforms with top minds from Snap, TikTok, and more.
Finally, wind down with some harbor cruising and conversation during our Coastal Cruise & Wire Panel: Humans in Research, where we'll navigate the evolving role of human insight in a tech-driven world. Stay tuned for a stellar speaker lineup, moderated by Danielle Chinitz of Opinion Route.
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Space is limited. Make sure to sign up here for the sessions you would like to join. We’ll email you with confirmation of your registration.
11:00 - 2:00 PM Casual Breakfast, Treat Yourself Experiences, and Networking
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Panel: Emotional Attention in Insights: Using Neuroscience to Illuminate Audience Attachment and Connection in Entertainment
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Panel: Creator Content Across Platforms: Hear from leading minds across social platforms about how creators are connecting with audiences in new ways
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Coastal Cruise with Appetizers, Wine & Wire Panel: Recentering Humans in Research in the Dawn of AI
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Event speaker David Westgate has worked in advertising agencies for 35-years, and all while suffering from a rollercoaster-like mental illness known as Bipolar 1. So he knows what it’s like to be driven by anxieties so strong he’s sacrificed countless weekends to needless work; to be so sleep deprived, his keyboard sometimes resembles a soft downy pillow, and to perform brilliantly in a boardroom one moment, only to find himself crying quietly in a toilet cubicle the next.
In this session David will talk with us about how we can find some mental balance in these challenging times. He will talk about:
It’s been a challenging year, or two … and we want to let you know that you’re not alone. We are here together as a MRX community to learn from one another, and to make each other better. This is why we will be hosting our next event on June 23rd to discuss resilience and our growth to ensure we’re all set up for success. We’ll log on for an open forum on the topic of resilience before breaking into smaller, intimate conversation pods to connect and center each other’s unique experience. Finally, we’ll come back together to share what we’ve learned and swap tips for spring boarding ourselves through the challenges to come.
This free event is only for Canadian marketing research and insights professionals. Like any other Wire event — MRX professionals of all genders are welcome (including men)!
No one travels a straight-lined path through their career. We all navigate different circumstances. We are all challenged to overcome obstacles. Resilience is key to success. Cincinnati Wire is excited to host a conversation about resilience with Priya Monie of Optum. Priya will share her experiences and the strategies that have helped her remain strong in the face of headwinds.
Join Wire on Wednesday May 19th for an evening focused on resiliency in research! Relax in your comfy clothes, and join us for an intimate evening with research influencers and leads Lucien Van Huyssteen, Head of Global Consumer Strategy & Insight (VP) – Mast-Jägermeister, Samantha Law - Director of UX Research at Prose Hair, and Julie DeTraglia, SVP of Research, Insights and Analytics at Disney.
Our guest speakers will be talking with us on topics close to their business, and our hearts: research, innovation, tech and relevancy in our industry. After the Wire Talks, we will open our guest panel up to questions from YOU! Register now and remember to bring your own drinks and snack, find a comfortable spot – and get ready to enjoy. Stay throughout the hour for a special #hashtag giveaway after the event!
A special thank you to our sponsors quantilope, FocusForward and buzzback and DISQO for making this event possible.
An event after the year that has challenged us all personally and professionally in unforeseen ways, and forced us to channel our RESILIENCE to push past these obstacles.
As our home lives and work lives have become more intertwined than ever before.
As parents learned how to play parent and teacher to children of all ages in virtual schooling.
As the economy and job market took a steep downward turn, causing many to wind up searching for new employment opportunities that were hard to come by.
As people watched loved ones & strangers suffer physically and mentally without being able to reach out for a loving hug.
Join us for an event bringing together the Boston Wire community to celebrate our triumphs, learn from another and continue stronger together.
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With a year of quarantine behind us, let's reconnect and reflect on lessons learned, changes made, and obstacles met. First we'll log into Zoom for an introduction and brief meditation to set the tone. We'll then move over to a fun virtual meeting space where facilitators will host "discussion round tables" on topics like work/life integration, parenting through the pandemic, and more. Finally, we'll come together to share our achievements and takeaways from the event. This is your chance to meet and mingle in a safe, online environment designed with the experiences of Women in Research in mind. Attendees of all genders are welcome — invite friends and colleagues for a fun night in!
Webinar sponsors select content relevant to the Wire community, collaborating with the team to hone in on the topics Women in Research want to hear about today.
You’ll have your brand—and your innovative webinar topic—shared across Wire platforms, hitting over 23,000 inboxes globally. You’ll also have your session marketed on our social channels and archived on the site for a lasting lead-generator for years to come.
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Reach out to the Wire team to discuss webinar opportunities in the coming months.
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At this year’s MRS Financial Services Research Conference, discover how insight teams are rising to that challenge and designing research that reaches further, works harder and delivers greater impact.
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CISO Boston (November 17) is more than just an event, it’s a place where the cybersecurity community comes together to build lasting connections that extend well beyond a single day.
Designed for meaningful engagement, it brings together senior security leaders in an environment that encourages open dialogue, shared experiences, and ongoing collaboration.
Cybersecurity isn’t something you can tackle alone. At CISO Boston, you’ll connect with leaders facing the same challenges, exchange real-world insights, and benchmark your strategies against others in similar roles.
It’s an opportunity to learn from each other, validate your approach, and move forward together with greater clarity, confidence, and support from a community that understands what’s at stake.
Join fellow researchers on Tuesday, November 17 at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual celebration honoring the 2026 Quirk’s Awards finalists and winners. Winners will be announced live!
The Quirk's Awards consist of categories covering both individual and team achievements as well as awards for best projects and research tools. Let’s come together as a community to support the people who make our industry great. Register for free now at QuirksAwards.com/Celebration.
Discover the AI and ML methods & tools set to revolutionize healthcare, medicine & diagnostics, as well as industry applications and key insights.
Discount Code: WIR30
CDAO Dallas brings together a senior data & analytics community for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Whether you are new to data & analytics or a seasoned leader, you will leave our event with insights and takeaways that will guide you and your team to success throughout 2026.
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Two days of insights and innovation
The Quirk’s Event is headed to you for Quirk’s Event – Virtual Global from November 4 to 5. While nothing can beat attending live events, 92% of the Quirk’s audience is unable to attend in-person events. This virtual event brings insight professionals together from around the world so they can learn from leading industry experts about the hottest topics in the industry.
Registration is now open and free for all at TheQuirksEvent.com/VirtualGlobal2026!
Join us on November 4 for a virtual experience that brings together cybersecurity professionals for a day of shared learning, honest conversation, and practical insight.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Live is a peer-led event designed to move past theory and hype, and into the realities of modern security leadership. This is where security leaders, practitioners, and emerging professionals come together to hear how challenges are being tackled in the field, from evolving threat landscapes and AI-driven risk, to building resilient security programs and communicating effectively with the business.
Across sessions led by experienced voices in cybersecurity, attendees will gain real-world perspectives, lessons learned, and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately, regardless of organization size or maturity.
One day. One community. Real-world cybersecurity leadership.
If Esomar North America 2026: Unfiltered has been on your radar, now is a good time to take a closer look at the program. The conference is coming to Atlanta November 3-4, and standard pricing ends October 11.
Across two days, researchers will get into some of the issues showing up in research work right now: where AI fits into research workflows, what synthetic audiences can and can’t do, how teams are tackling data quality and what they’re learning as they test new methods.
The program also gets very practical. Researchers from Nike, Chick-fil-A, Kimberly-Clark and other organizations will share work from inside their teams, and a free, pre-conference Columbia Business School masterclass will look at how to think more sharply and make better decisions from data.
There’s plenty of time built in to meet other people working across insights as well, whether you’re on the brand side, at an agency or consultancy, or working in research technology.
Standard pricing is available through October 11. As an Esomar partner, we can also offer our community an additional 15% off registration with code UNFILTERED2026_WIRE.
Take a look at the full program and join us in Atlanta:https://esomar.org/events/north-america-2026
The future of insights is being shaped by the conversations happening at IIEX West 2026.
Hosted by Greenbook, IIEX West brings together leaders across insights, analytics, research, and innovation to explore the trends, technologies, and ideas redefining the industry.
From emerging AI applications to evolving consumer expectations, the event is designed to challenge perspectives, spark meaningful discussions, and connect the people moving insights forward.
Register now and use code WIRE15 for 15% off your general admission ticket!
Is your insights team shaping organizational strategy, or still reacting to it? That's the question driving this year's MRMW Europe (Oct 21–22, Berlin) — where leaders from KraftHeinz, Warner Bros. Discovery, AXA, and De'Longhi Group are among those confirmed to share how their functions are evolving. Across the industry, insight teams are moving closer to where decisions are made — not just validating or explaining, but helping define direction. Insights are increasingly expected to inform strategic bets earlier in the process, and connect customer understanding to commercial outcomes.
MRMW Europe 2026 is built as a senior environment where every participant operates at the leadership level. The focus is on how insights functions influence strategic decisions, how AI is being integrated into real workflows, and how impact is defined and measured internally — allowing for direct exchange and honest comparison across organizations.
For anyone working in market research or consumer insights, it's a useful look at where the industry is heading.
Early bird registration is open until June 21.
Use code WIRE15 for an additional 15% off.
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