Call for contributions - FMCG Research Summit

How is the FMCG sector using market research and insight to transform business, develop new propositions, improve B2B relationships and drive sales and brand affiliation?

Next year MRS will explore the essential FMCG trends that brands and retailers need to be taking notice of in 2019. We’ll be selecting exciting customer and consumer research projects to showcase that demonstrate how research is underpinning brave new commercial strategies.

We’ll be examining how new technologies and innovative methodologies are powering insight generation and uncovering future opportunities for brands and retailers.

At this event, we’ll be showcasing seven superb FMCG case studies, two fascinating panel debates and a selection of round tables discussions. If you’d like to be a speaker please send us your ideas for a:

• 30 min case study – present new research where innovative methodologies have been used, outcomes have been notable and the audience will be left excited by your story
• No slides panel debate – you may wish to participate in a discussion on a particular topic or curate the whole session. Please suggest topics which will generate a stimulating discussion where a range of viewpoints can be represented 
• Round table discussion – suggest and lead a 30min discussion on a burning industry issue with a table of delegates. We’re looking for topics with broad appeal where delegates will welcome the opportunity to discuss strategies and solutions with industry colleagues

Research areas include: brand perception & brand positioning, new product development, range optimisation, customer experience and purchasing journey analysis, advertising and campaign development, B2B, channel partnership strategies, omnichannel and mobile commerce, packaging design, in-store engagement, category leadership, use of new technology.  

A quick note on our selection criteria

With just 10 sessions available we give priority to client side presenters / co-presenters, new hot-off-the-press research and projects using pioneering research techniques.

If you have a recent research project that you’d like to showcase or a conference session idea please submit a brief synopsis (approx. 200 words) for consideration by Friday 11^th January to conference@mrs.org.uk.