Market Research Events to Watch in 2026

The market research and insights industry continues to evolve at pace — and 2026 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for global conferences, forums, and networking opportunities. From academic gatherings to industry-leading expos, these events bring together marketers, researchers, and innovators to share fresh thinking and future-focused strategies.

Below you’ll find a month-by-month guide to the major events confirmed for 2026, along with additional highlights to keep on your radar.

January 2026

International Marketing Trends Conference
📅 January 16–17, 2026
📍 Berlin, Germany
An academic forum for international scholars to present and debate emerging marketing trends.

Media Insights & Engagement Conference
📅 January 27, 2026
📍 Miami, FL, USA
A three-day event spotlighting consumer insights, audience engagement, and viewership trends.

February 2026

CMN Conference 2026
📅 February 2, 2026
📍 Birmingham, UK
A one-day event tailored to marketing professionals in the further education sector.

ESOMAR Africa 2026: Africa in Focus
📅 February 3–5, 2026
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
ESOMAR’s regional event, centering on turning insights into action across Africa.

4th Global Conference on Marketing
📅 February 20–22, 2026
📍 London, UK
International networking and knowledge exchange for marketing leaders, with a focus on best practices.

March 2026

succeet26 & CX Summit
📅 March 18–19, 2026
📍 Wiesbaden, Germany
A flagship European event for the insights and CX industries.

April 2026

B2B Summit North America
📅 April 26–29, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ, USA
Forrester’s leading B2B event, covering marketing, sales, and product innovation.

May 2026

Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo™
📅 May 11–12, 2026
📍 London, UK
A must-attend for marketing executives seeking expert guidance and vendor insights.

AMS Annual Conference
📅 May 12–14, 2026
📍 Savannah, GA, USA
The Academy of Marketing Science’s annual global gathering.

June 2026

EMAC Spring Conference 2026
📅 June 2–5, 2026
📍 Bath, UK
The European Marketing Academy’s flagship annual conference.

The Richmond Market Insight Forum UK
📅 June 4, 2026
📍 UK
An invitation-only event for senior research leaders to share perspectives.

ISMS Marketing Science Conference
📅 June 11–13, 2026
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
A leading conference in marketing science, hosted by the INFORMS Society.

IIEX Europe 2026
📅 June 23–24, 2026
📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands
GreenBook’s innovation-driven European event for research and technology.

August 2026

Technology & Innovation Summit APAC
📅 August 26, 2026
📍 Sydney, Australia
Forrester’s Asia-Pacific summit exploring technology, insights, and innovation.

October 2026

TMRE: The Market Research Event
📅 October 6–8, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL, USA
A long-standing cornerstone of the insights industry, blending thought leadership with networking.

Other Notable Events

• AM2026 Conference – Manchester, UK. Hosted by the Academy of Marketing, with the theme “Breaking Boundaries – Unlocking Potential.”
• IIEX Asia Pacific 2026 – Regional edition of GreenBook’s innovation-focused conference, spotlighting AI and sustainability.
• MRMW APAC 2026 – Covering research innovations and tech developments across Asia-Pacific.
• MRS Leaders Forum 2026 – An exclusive UK forum for agency leaders (invitation/submission required).

Final Thoughts

2026 offers a packed calendar of opportunities for researchers, marketers, and business leaders to learn, share, and innovate. Whether you’re looking to explore academic insights, connect with peers, or discover the latest research technologies, there’s an event for you.

👉 Bookmark this page — we’ll continue to update it as more 2026 market research events are announced.

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