Corporate Researchers Conference (CRC) 2026
Step Into the Future of Insights at CRC. IA’s largest event is where trailblazing client-side insights leaders and forward-thinking practitioners come together to shape the future of our profession. This is your gateway to the knowledge, tools, and cutting-edge strategies you need to not just keep up – but leap ahead. Brand-led presentations of novel research techniques and case studies illustrating true business impact will continue to be an event hallmark.
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Upcoming Events
Future Food Tech
On September 24-25, Future Food-Tech London brings the industry together to make sense of the disruption, spot what’s scaling next, and connect with the people turning ambition into action. This is the forum for cutting through the noise, comparing what’s really working, and pressure-testing ideas against commercial reality. The focus isn’t on what looks promising in theory, but what holds up when cost, regulation and scale collide. Alongside main-stage debates, the programme features focused breakouts, hands-on workshops and practical case studies, a Start-Up Arena with pitches and investor mentoring, cooking demonstrations that put new ingredients to the test, and a 1:1 meeting platform designed for serious, commercially relevant connections.
Society of Sensory Professionals Conference 2026
The Society of Sensory Professionals (SSP) biennial conference is where innovation meets expertise in the dynamic realm of sensory sciences. We are devoted to advancing sensory evaluation and consumer research, and we provide a platform for business professionals to connect, exchange groundbreaking research, and uphold the highest standards in our field. Our conference serves as a forum to foster knowledge sharing, mentorship, and cutting-edge training to propel sensory evaluation forward. Join us October 7-9, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, to engage with the sensory community, learn from leading experts, empower yourself with knowledge, and shape the future of sensory science!
IIEX West
IIEX West explores how insights teams are driving impact inside today’s most fast-moving, innovation-led organizations. From tech and entertainment to emerging product and lifestyle brands, you’ll hear from leaders building research practices that influence strategy, shape product decisions, and prove ROI across the business. Across industries, research and insights teams are adapting to new expectations — faster learning cycles, integrated data streams, and tighter connections to business outcomes. IIEX has become a proving ground for that evolution, led by companies blending UX, product, and consumer insights into one discipline.
Food Innovate Summit
Join leading food innovators, professionals, and experts as they discuss the newest innovations, technologies and developments in the industry. Our key speakers come from some of the largest companies to share their best practices, regulations, and techniques. Those in attendance will benefit from a packed two-day programme, where they will explore the critical issues with the industry's best speakers. There will be plentiful networking times, expect to meet fellow industry leaders, enabling meetings, connections, and business growth.
Pangborn
The 18th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium will take place in Mérida, the vibrant capital of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, an exceptional setting where centuries of cultural heritage meet innovation, and where nature, history, and science coexist in remarkable harmony. Guided by our 2027 vision, “Expanding Horizons in Sensory and Consumer Science,” this edition invites our global community to reflect on the evolving frontiers of our field and to explore bold directions for the decades ahead. Honoring the legacy of Rose Marie Pangborn, the 18th Pangborn Symposium will continue to bring together fundamental and applied sensory and consumer scientists from around the world; early-career researchers, established academics, and industry practitioners alike. For this 2027 edition we propose a program split into three dimensions: human, digital and environment; with focus on the present and the mid-term future.
Past Events
Eurosense 2026
EuroSense brings together sensory and consumer researchers, both academics and from industry, worldwide. The meeting is a unique opportunity for discovering the latest innovations in the field and for networking, as well as meeting up with colleagues and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The topic of the 2026 conference is 'A Sense of Impact’. Submissions should highlight the impact of the research on societal or industrial issues at the light of the SDG2030 (“for people, planet and prosperity”)
Food Innovate Amsterdam 2026
The 24th Food Innovate Summit will take place at Novotel Amsterdam City on 9-10 June 2026! Join leading food innovators, professionals, and experts as they discuss the newest innovations, technologies and developments in the industry. Our key speakers come from some of the largest companies to share their best practices, regulations, and techniques. Those in attendance will benefit from a packed two-day programme, where they will explore the critical issues with the industry's best speakers. There will be plentiful networking times, expect to meet fellow industry leaders, enabling meetings, connections, and business growth.
Food & Drink 2026
The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference is the must-attend event for forward-thinking food and drink leaders shaping the future of taste, health, and consumer behaviour. This one-day conference brings together major brands, challenger founders, and retail experts to explore what’s next for food and drink innovation. From the GLP-1 revolution and the redefinition of processed foods to the rise of functional nutrition, AI-driven product development, and sustainable packaging breakthroughs, uncover the insights driving growth and relevance in 2026 and beyond. Hear from pioneering voices across the industry, discover the trends reshaping how we eat, shop, and live, and leave equipped with practical strategies to future-proof your brand.
Ignite 2026 - CPG
Join CPG researchers, insights leaders, and agency partners for a fast-moving day of case studies, practical learning, and peer-to-peer networking — all focused on the real-world challenges facing today’s CPG brands. What You’ll Learn: Expect objective, educational content designed to help you improve data quality, speed, and impact. You’ll walk away with new strategies, fresh ideas, actionable tactics — and connections with peers who understand the same challenges you’re facing. It’s a chance to learn, share, and recharge your thinking around what’s next in CPG.
IIEX North America
At IIEX North America, you’ll join the world’s most forward-thinking insights professionals, researchers, marketers, data scientists, and innovators who are redefining how brands understand people and drive growth across industries. You’ll experience technologies already transforming the industry, get acquainted with real-world case studies and connect through powerful networking moments IIEX North America is where bold ideas take center stage, partnerships ignite, and the future of market research comes to life.
Quirk's Events - Chicago
The Quirk’s Events are a gathering place for the entire industry, from new researchers to director-level insights professionals. The events are hosted in cities where many marketing research professionals are located, helping to minimize travel expenses. It’s no wonder 94% of 2025 attendees said they recommend the Quirk’s Events!
Future Food Tech San Francisco 2026
Future Food-Tech returns to San Francisco on March 19-20, 2026. The summit is a global hub, connecting 1,200 international food brands, ingredient providers, investors, start-ups and technology leaders, whilst digging into the crucial issues facing the food industry today. Alongside an action-packed main agenda, delegates will witness ground-breaking innovator action in the Start-Up Arena, with a front row seat for cooking demos, food tastings, pitching sessions and interactive workshops.
Quirks Dallas 2026
Quirk’s Events are two-day gatherings of client-side researchers and their vendor partners. Each event features concurrent tracks of 30-minute sessions on various topics in 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, Quirk’s Events are designed to be inclusive and collaborative.