Call for Contributions: &more Conference 2025

Are you pushing boundaries in market or social research, insight or analytics? Got bold ideas, fresh thinking or a story that could spark inspiration? We want to hear from you.

The MRS &more Conference is back for its seventh year — a unique event created by and for the rising stars of research. Designed for researchers under 30 and those new to the industry (with fewer than 5 years’ experience), this online conference is a space to share your work, challenge the status quo, and connect with peers across the sector.

We’re now inviting submissions for this year’s programme. Whether you've run a standout project, explored a new methodology, or have thoughts on where the industry is headed — we want your voice in the mix.

What you can pitch

We’re looking for sessions that will energise, inspire, and get people talking. You could propose:

• Case Study (30 mins) 
  Share research from the past year where new approaches made a difference — whether through innovation, impact or unexpected outcomes.
• No Slides Panel (30 mins)
  A lively panel discussion on a big methodological or strategic theme — no PowerPoint allowed.
• Showcase (30 mins)
  Offer practical tips for career development or explore how the next generation can shape the future of the research industry.
• In Conversation With... (30 mins)
  A candid interview session between client and agency, highlighting collaboration and creative thinking in action.

Who can apply?

You don’t need to be an &more member to submit, and we welcome ideas from across the industry. That said, our audience will be early-career researchers, so sessions should speak to their experience and ambitions.

With limited slots available, preference will be given to:

• Young researchers or &more members
• Fresh or recently completed work
• Submissions featuring innovative or experimental techniques

Let’s shape the future of research — together.

How to submit

Click the orange ‘Submit now’ button above or send a short proposal (around 200 words) outlining your idea to melissa.coghlan@mrs.org.uk
Deadline: Monday 21 July 2025

The &more Conference 2025 will be held online on Thursday 23 October.