Festival of NewMR 2026
An evidence-based update on the research and insights industry
What is happening across research and insights—and what should we be paying attention to?
Date
Monday 16 November 2026
Duration
One hour
Format
Live online
Price
Free
Live broadcast
10:00 am London
Monday 16 November
The session
Where the industry stands—and where it may be heading
Ray Poynter will share a concise update on the forces shaping the research and insights industry. Drawing on published reports, original research and discussions with key industry figures, he will bring together the latest evidence and informed perspectives.
Downloadable report included
The live session will be accompanied by a report bringing together the evidence and key themes.
What we will explore
The changes and signals that matter
A focused review of what is changing, what the evidence tells us and what these developments could mean in practice.
Important changes affecting research and insights
Emerging themes and signals worth watching
Areas where the evidence is clear
Questions that remain unresolved
What these developments could mean for insight professionals and the organisations they support
Speaker
Presented by NewMR
Ray Poynter
Co-Founder, NewMR
Live online and free
Join the State of the Insights Nation
Register for this concise, evidence-led update and start Festival week with a clearer view of the forces shaping research and insights.
State of the Insights Nation is part of the Festival of NewMR 2026, bringing together ideas, learning and conversations about the future of insights and research across the week.
