The Corporate Research & Insights Summit 2027

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An exclusive one-day conference for client-side leaders
in research, analytics and insights

London | September 29th 2027

CRIS 2026 Highlights

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CRIS London 2026 Highlights

Event Format

A wide variety of inspiring content for innovation and impact in insights

Case studies from in-house leaders of research, data and insights teams

Keynotes by experts in artificial intelligence and organisational leadership

Panel discussions on transforming teams and driving impact

Roundtable conversations with colleagues from across the industry

Exhibition Booths to meet with new partners for tech and insights

Drinks reception for early evening socialising with peers

Outline Agenda

Final session topics subject to change as we confirm the speaker lineup


08:30 – Breakfast

Coffee, juices, pastries and warm sandwiches to start the day


9:00 – Morning Session

AI: Innovation, Adaptation and New Skills

Keynote: Keynote: How Not to Use AI for Insights

Expert Presentation: What’s Coming Next – Key Insights Innovations for 2027

Panel Discussion: AI for Insights – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (with Aura)

Coffee Break

Expert Presentation: Agentic AI for Brand and Innovation Insights

Case Study: Rebuilding a Global Insights Function with Agentic AI

Roundtable Discussions: Enablers and Barriers for AI in Insights Teams


12:50 – Lunch

Mix with industry colleagues, discover new partners in the Expo area


13:50 – Afternoon Session

ROI: Insights for Influence and Impact

Keynote: Insight Leadership for Business Impact

Fireside Chat: Insights to Impact, The Country Leader Story

Expert Presentation: The Other Eff Word (with Bigger than Biscuits)

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion: Moving Upstream to Maximise Impact in the AI Era (with the IMA)

Fireside Chat: Insights to Impact, The CEO Story

Roundtable Discussions: Skillsets and Structures for Influence and Impact


17:45 to 19:00 – Drinks Reception

Relax and mingle with a glass and light nibbles until 7pm


Agenda

8.30-9.00

Breakfast

Coffee, juices, pastries and warm sandwiches to start the day


9.00-9.10

Welcome & Introduction

Mike Stevens, Insight Platforms


9.10-9.40

How Not to Use AI for Insights

KEYNOTE

Abi Awomosu, Data Strategy & Insights, Artsy


9.40-10.10

What’s Coming Next: The Key Insight Innovations for 2027

PRESENTATION

Mike Stevens, Founder, Insight Platforms


10.10-10.50

AI for Insights: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

PANEL DISCUSSION

Aura supported panel, moderated by Joanna Byerley from Talent Pools.ai, with Clare Woodward, Insight Manager at BT and Matt Harris, Research & Insight Lead, Europe at Canva.


10.50-11.15

Coffee Break


11.15-11.45

Your Research Didn’t Get Slower. Your Organisation Did.

PRESENTATION

Yogesh Chavda, Y2S Consulting & Yogi.ai


11.45-12.15

Faster Horses Won’t Save You

FIRESIDE CHAT

Phil Szymala, Head of Insights and Analytics Europe, Visa and Fiona Blades, Founder and Co-CEO, MESH Experience 


12.15-12.50

Roundtable Discussions: Adapting Insights in the AI Era

WORKSHOP

Facilitated by table hosts


12.50-13.50

Lunch Break

Buffet in the Expo Area

13.50-14.00

Welcome Back & Introduction

Cynthia Portugal, Insight Platforms


14.00-14.30

Unleash the Value You’re Already Sitting On

KEYNOTE

Scott Morrison, The Boom!


14.30-15.00

The Other Eff Word: Reclaiming Research from the Cult of Efficiency

PRESENTATION

Suzanne Lugthart & Danny Russell, Bigger than Biscuits


15.00-15.30

Insights to Impact: The Country Leader Story

FIRESIDE CHAT

Jake Steadman, UK Country Manager, Canva


15.30-15.50

Coffee Break


15.50-16.20

Insights to Impact: The CEO Story

FIRESIDE CHAT

Jessica Nesbitt, Former CEO, Not On The High Street


16.20-17.00

Moving Upstream to Maximise Impact in the AI Era

PANEL DISCUSSION

Facilitated by James Wycherley, CEO, IMA, panel with Caroline van den Bos, Global Insight & Client Experience Director at Lloyd’s Register, Dan Penny, Director of Market Intelligence at Springer Nature and Maria Smith, Head of Insight for Argos & Habitat at Sainsbury’s


17.00-17.35

Roundtable Discussions: Driving Greater Impact with Insights

WORKSHOP

Facilitated by table hosts


17.35-17.45

Closing Session / Wrap Up

Mike Stevens & Cynthia Portugal, Insight Platforms


17.45-19.00

Drinks Reception

Speakers

Register Your Interest

Complete this form to register your interest in attending CRIS 2027.

We will update this page with more details as the agenda develops, and we’ll contact you by email near the time to finalise your registration.

Tickets are free for qualifying client-side professionals working in research, insights or analytics.
Subject to availability and the no-show policy.

No-show policy: if you cannot attend, you must notify us at least 10 days in advance or nominate an appropriate substitute – otherwise, you may be invoiced for the cost of the ticket (£599). See your confirmation email for more details.

CRIS Application Form (#7)

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Location


1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD

One Basinghall

Nearest Stations

Moorgate
Underground, National Rail
1 min walk

Liverpool Street
Underground, Elizabeth Line, National Rail
3 mins walk

Bank
Underground, National Rail
1 min walk

FAQ

Market research, analytics, data and insights professionals working in-house.

This is a full day, in-person event taking place at One Basinghall in the City of London on September 29th, 2026. Precise start and end times TBC.

This one day event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, case studies and round table discussions. Throughout the day you will have opportunities to network with peers.

An Expo area will feature small stands for each of our sponsors where you can meet new partners in the two coffee breaks, over lunch, and at the drinks reception.

Attendance is free for qualifying in-house research, insights and analytics professionals, subject to availability.

As this event is fully sponsor-funded and capacity-limited, we operate a no-show policy. If you are unable to attend, please either nominate a colleague to attend in your place or cancel your registration no later than 10 days before the event.

Registrations that are not cancelled or transferred and do not attend on the day may be charged a no-show fee of £599.

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