&more: Annual Conference 2026 - Keynote + Networking Drinks

&more members get free access to the MRS Annual Conference keynote session with journalist and bestselling author Jon Ronson, plus networking drinks before and after.

This event is exclusive to &more members* and combines the opportunity to connect with your peers and the wider industry, with access to standout thinking in the closing keynote.

Jon Ronson will be discussing his investigations into fringe politics, online culture and polarised views, sharing how insight can emerge in unexpected places, and what it takes to understand behaviour and audiences in divided times.

Find out more in the Conference programme.

Plus, at the dedicated &more networking drinks, you’ll be able to explore insights from the Gen Z in the Workplace report. View and download the findings, and chat with report author Christina Tarbotton about what the research reveals - and what young researchers wish their employers knew…

Schedule.

16.15 - Registration opens
16.30 - &more networking drinks
16.55 - Keynote session
17.45 - Conference networking drinks

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of connection, inspiration and insight.

*Please note, this event is for members of &more only. Each booking reserves one place for you only – it is not possible to do multiple bookings online. If you have colleagues who meet the &more criteria (under 30 or within the first 5 years of their research career) who are not yet &more members, they can join the network first here https://www.mrs.org.uk/andmore#page-7432  and then book onto the event. If you have any queries, please email melissa.coghlan@mrs.org.uk