• Pre-Conference Workshops presented by CAIP Canada>>> The Speed of Change Conference 2025

    OMNI King Edward 37 King St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Pre-Conference Workshops In conjunction with the Conference, CAIP Canada is offering two popular half-day workshops. The workshops will take place the day before the Conference on Monday May 26th from 8:30 am to 4:45pm. Attending on Monday is a great way to extend your learning experience. Workshop 1: Stories that Move: Storytelling and Empathy in Market Research and Insights In a world where change happens at lightning speed, storytelling and empathy are essential to delivering research that resonates and inspires action. This interactive workshop will explore how to design research holistically through the lens of empathy—considering the story from the very beginning. Through practical tools and collaborative exercises, participants will learn to create compelling narratives that transform data into insights, connect on a human level, and drive meaningful decisions in rapidly evolving environments. Instructor: Deborah Klotz, CAIP Vice President, Insights at Upwords  Deborah is a recognized leader in qualitative research, known for her ability to uncover deep human insights and craft compelling narratives that drive strategic decision-making. With over two decades of experience, she has helped clients across industries—including Travel & Tourism, FMCG, Financial Services, Technology, and Government—transform data into engaging, human-centered stories that inspire action. Deborah, a CAIP-certified researcher, […]

    $300
  • WIRe: Show Up & Build Authentic Connections

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    What does it really take to move the needle on your career goals — and feel good doing it? In this inspiring and practical webinar, Anese Cavanaugh will share her transformative IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®) to help you connect the dots between how you show up and what you create. You’ll explore how personal habits, mindset, and presence shape professional outcomes — and how small shifts in energy and intention can unlock exponential results. Anese will introduce two core tools from the IEP Method® to help you assess where you are, reset when needed, and lead from a place of clarity and power. You’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to: Align your personal intentions with your professional goals Create daily habits that increase presence, resilience, and impact Lead yourself first — so you can lead everything else better Build momentum toward what matters most (without burning out) Whether you're aiming for a promotion, pivoting into something new, or seeking more meaning in your current role, this session will support you in setting a tone of self-leadership that fuels everything to come.   Featuring: Anese Cavanaugh CEO | Active Choices, Inc Anese is devoted to helping people show […]

    Free
  • What we learned from the 2025 federal election

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    What we learned from the 2025 federal electionJoin us for an insightful post-election analysis webinar featuring top experts from four of Canada's leading polling companies. Our distinguished panel will unpack the shifts in public opinion, polling successes and challenges, and emerging voter trends that shaped the 2025 federal election landscape. Key topics will include: Shifts in voter behaviour New technologies used Lessons learned What do we need to improve next time? The webinar will feature:Darrell BrickerCEO, Public AffairsIpsos Dr. Darrell Bricker is a Canadian author, pollster, public speaker, political scientist and political commentator. Prior to joining Ipsos, Bricker was director of public opinion research in the office of the prime minister of Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Carleton University. He is the co-author, with John Ibbitson, of several books, including Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline and The Big Shift: The Seismic Change In Canadian Politics, Business, and Culture and What It Means for Our Future. Jean-Marc LégerPresidentLeger Jean-Marc is an economist who founded Leger in 1986 with his father, Marcel Léger.  Under his leadership, the company has become the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, with more than 300 employees in its eight offices in […]

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  • What Does It All Mean? Storytelling for Insights Professionals

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    What's it about? This webinar is brought to you by a unique collaboration between ESOMAR, the world's leading international research association; the University of Georgia's Center for Continuing Education, the leader in self-paced online research courses; Market Research Institute International, a non-profit educational institute comprising of practitioners maintaining and evolving the Market Research Core Body of Knowledge (MRCBOK™); and the Canadian Research Insights Council, Canada's market research association. All registrants will receive a link to the online recorded video, so you can view the webinar later if more convenient.  What's in it for me? “What Does It All Mean” introduces attendees to the fundamentals of storytelling as they apply to market research. The talk focuses on the importance of having a Unifying Idea and a structure that supports that idea, using real world-examples to illustrate these concepts. Takeaways:  Attendees will gain a better understanding of what a story is, and what it is not. Attendees will be introduced to conceptual tools that will enable them to approach any storytelling assignment with confidence   Speakers: David Intrator Chief Meaning Officer, RTi Research David Intrator comes from the world of advertising and communications, with decades of experience crafting effective stories for brands […]

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  • The Value of Research and Consultation in Public Engagement

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    The Value of Research and Consultation in Public EngagementPublic opinion research and public consultation are both essential tools to help organizations understand the views of constituents and interest groups as part of a Public Engagement exercise.  While public opinion research and consultations can look similar on the surface, there are significant differences in both their purpose and findings.  This webinar will look at the strengths and limitations of both and highlight how they can be used together to ensure organizations have the information they need to make the best decisions.  It will also explain why CRIC standards require that open link public consultation data never be combined with public opinion research.  The webinar will include case studies that highlight how public opinion research and consultation complement each other as part of an effective public consultation process.  The webinar will be led by CRIC members Jihad Melhem, President of Pivotal Research, Pallavi Goel, City of Edmonton and Margaret Brigley, CEO & Partner of Narrative Research. Margaret BrigleyCEONarrative Research Margaret is CEO & Partner of Narrative Research, a national, full-service marketing research firm headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Margaret offers clients more than 30 years of communications, marketing, and research experience in the […]

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  • ESOMAR Connect | Toronto 2025

    Join us in Toronto to learn and discuss today's leading industry trends and topics We'll cover a wide range of topics, from navigating economic uncertainty to maintaining data privacy and more. Following the panel discussion, we'll invite our guests to network and enjoy the venue. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Each ESOMAR Connect event provides the space to exchange best practices, strengthen networks, and engage in thought-provoking discussions. It’s an opportunity to reconnect, gain fresh perspectives, and help shape the future of market research - one Connect at a time. This ESOMAR Connect event is presented in partnership with the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) and Certified Analytics and Insights Professionals of Canada (CAIP). It is an open and complimentary event, dedicated to all market research and insights professionals. Agenda: 15:00 - 15:30 Arrivals, Networking: 15:30 – 15:45 Welcome address, Sponsor introduction: 15:45 – 16:30 Panel discussion: speakers to be announced shortly 16:30 – 17:45 Networking

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  • WIRe+ quantilope: “Elevated Ad Tracking with Mental Availability and Mental Advantage Analysis”

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    Innovative metrics from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, including mental availability (how often a brand is considered in buying situations) and mental advantage analysis (which buying situations a brand dominates), are revolutionizing brand growth measurement and ongoing brand health monitoring.In this presentation, Madita Brandhorst, Associate Director, Tracking Solutions at quantilope, explores how to extend these metrics beyond brand health tracking to optimize communications and ad campaigns. Madita will review today's rapidly changing media landscape and the challenges brands face in reaching audiences amidst fragmented media consumption. She will provide a deep dive into best practices for developing campaigns that increase mental availability across specific buying situations and explain how to build an ad tracker based on these new concepts and the valuable insights it can provide. ‍Key takeaways:‍ Understand how mental availability and mental advantage analysis drive brand growth by connecting your brand to specific buying situations that matter most to today's consumers. Learn what hurdles communication needs to overcome in order to be effective – and what these hurdles have to do with mental availability. Discover how to create an ad tracker based on innovative metrics, unlocking actionable insights to increase the impact of your campaigns. Madita Brandhorst Associate Director, Tracking […]

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  • WIRe: “Net Worthy: Turning Connections into Career Capital”

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    Ready to take the next step into Insights leadership? This webinar explores what it means to adopt a management mindset and how to prepare yourself for roles in upper management and leadership. Learn how to shift your perspective, build key skills, and position yourself as a strong candidate for advancement.

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  • CAIP Exam Registration Deadline

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    Join us this Thursday for the CAIP Exam Introductory Session lead by the Chair of the CAIP Canada Board of Directors, Robert Wong, CAIP, FCRIC.

    $1000