Welcome

MRS's award-winning annual conference returns on 10 March 2026, showcasing world-class research and hosting critical conversations to shape the future of our sector.

This unmissable event will demonstrate how your research can maintain its rigour, extend its reach, and increase its value to stakeholders in these times of societal flux and technological disruption. We'll present cutting-edge innovation, new cultural understanding and strategic guidance to support you in evidencing today and anticipating tomorrow.

Attend to:

  • Discover why researchers are even more essential in the age of machines
  • Supercharge the reach and impact of insights with impactful activation strategies
  • Examine real world applications of the latest insight methodologies
  • Future proof your skills, team and value to stakeholders
  • Improve your skills and judgement when working with new insight tools
  • Promote your value as guardians of truth, interpreters of data and strategic advisors
  • Evaluate the expanding role of synthetic data in research
  • Celebrate excellence and rigour in our sector!

Keynote speakers

Our 2026 keynote sessions exemplify why rigorous insight and analytics that reach from the edges to the mainstream are vital for organisations to navigate the new world order and build future readiness.

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