Friday 20 November 2026
Broadcast: 3:00pm London (10:00am New York, 4:00pm Central Europe)
The future of insights, discussed now.
The future of insights is already taking shape. The challenge is recognising which signals matter—and deciding what to do about them.
Futuring Friday brings together leading voices from research and insights to explore the developments likely to shape our profession over the next 12 to 24 months. The panel will look beyond easy predictions and technology hype to examine what is changing in practice, what may be coming next and how researchers can prepare.
The discussion
Futuring Friday is a candid, interactive conversation rather than a sequence of formal presentations. The panel will consider:
- the signals and emerging trends worth watching
- how AI and other technologies are changing research practice
- evolving client expectations, roles and business models
- the capabilities insights professionals will need next
- the practical choices individuals and organisations can make now
Speakers
Ray Poynter
Co-Founder, NewMR
Sue York
Co-Founder, NewMR
Format
This is a live, interactive Zoom discussion with audience Q&A. The webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. If the timing does not suit you, register and we will send you the recording after the event.
Festival of NewMR 2026
Futuring Friday is part of the Festival of NewMR 2026, a week of online sessions for the international research and insights community.