One of the key benefits of being an MRS member are the inspirational Speaker Evenings that you can attend for FREE.

Our regular events are designed to bring members and non-members the latest smart thinking as well as entertaining content. They are also the perfect networking opportunity, giving you a chance to meet other professionals with a shared interest in a friendly environment.

Call for contributions

We are now planning the 2018 Speaker Evening programme and searching for new and inspiring topics, and speakers for future events. These events will be held in London and around the UK.

‘Growing up on the Streets research, undertaken with 200 children in Africa, was awarded the MRS Presidents Medal in 2015. We were invited to make a presentation to MRS members – outlining the research method and emerging findings. The Speaker Evening was a great way to access specialists from a variety of sectors, obtain feedback and promote debate on the important issues of poverty and street children in Africa.’

Wayne Shand, EDP Associates Ltd

If you have an innovative research project, new innovation or game-changing methodology you would like to share we would love to hear from you. MRS Speaker evenings attract 40-80 bookings and normally comprise an hour’s presentation and a networking session.

For 2018 we are particularly interested in the following topics:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Technology in research
  • Big Data
  • Creativity and technology
  • Digital innovation
  • Storytelling and communication skills
  • Commercial insight
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Case studies where research has made a big impact


Making a speaker submission

Please make a submission to Michelle Denslow by the 6th October 2017 and include the following:

  • The title of the presentation
  • Overview on what will be covered (100-400 words)
  • The benefits of this presentation - what attendees will gain from attending (4-8 bullet point objectives)
  • Short biog of presenter/presenters (50-150 words)

Email your speaker contribution click here

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