Event Listings
This page details events that Warc will be attending, as well as those run by its partner organisations around the world. Further details for other events are available direct from the organisers.
November
Social Media Series: Social Networking World Forum North America (Six Degrees)
9 - 10 November, 2009
Santa Clara Convention Centre, California USA
A two day conference dedicated to Social Networking and a one day conference dedicated to Enterprise Social Media. Featuring key speakers from social networking publishers, advertising agencies, industry analysts, software developers and equipment manufacturers, pay-TV and network service providers, mobile operators, plus many more. Joint exhibition combining social networking and enterprise social media formats. Take advantage of our pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates. Free to attend exhibition only pass available.
Qualitative 2009 (ESOMAR)
15 - 17 November, 2009
Marrakech Morocco
As mankind evolves, human behaviour becomes increasingly complex and layered. In this changing environment researchers continue to seek new ways of examining the essence of modern man’s life. Qualitative 2009 revisits the mission of the qualitative researcher to capture in-depth insight into human needs, wants and the motivations that govern this behaviour. In Marrakech, ESOMAR will dive into understanding these changes and exploring the impact of social interaction on the individual and on brands.
50th Anniversary Annual Conference (Marketing Society)
17 November, 2009
The Royal Opera House, London UK
World class thought leaders define the challenges and opportunities for marketers as we emerge from the shackles of the recession and embark on the next five decades where “change is the new status quo”. Chaired by Mark Austin of ITN, our speakers will examine evolving consumer behaviour and discuss how brands and marketers need to respond.
Creativity and Technology (Creativity)
19 November, 2009
Saatchi Gallery, London UK
As dozens of new technology trends and methods touch marketing and advertising daily, CaT: Creativity and Technology stands out as a tightly-edited gathering of the best minds in the field for a discussion of furthering creativity through technology. The event consists of presentations, discussions and A-list creative case studies, a gallery where tech suppliers will showcase their products in the context of the work that they've enabled and breakout rooms where tech suppliers can interact personally with creatives and provide hands on learning.
New Media and Research Technologies (MRS)
19 November, 2009
Lewis Media Centre, London UK
Market research’s challenge is to understand what consumers want and determine and how organisations should be using new media platforms to optimise interactions with their key audiences? This one-day conference, chaired by Fiona Blades of Mesh Planning, will answer the key questions in an area where so many unproven media channels and applications exist. Which channels will have longevity and can be effectively harnessed for business communication? How can brands infiltrate and position themselves in new media environments? Where should companies spend their money?
Battle of Big Thinking 2009 (APG / Campaign)
26 November, 2009
The British Library, London UK
A year's thinking in one day. More than 20 Big Thinkers from seven specialist areas - marketing, planning, innovation, the free space, global thinking, social media - will explain the newest and the biggest things going on in their worlds... how their Big Thinking leads to Big Ideas. They get 15 minutes each to battle it out, and you decide who wins. The supreme champion is chosen from the winners of the seven rounds.
December
Social Media Series: Social PR Forum (Six Degrees)
4 December, 2009
RIBA, London UK
Social PR is a one day conference designed to address the issues surrounding PR and the social media space, how they are impacting on each other and how PR professionals can relate and work effectively within the new challenges web 2.0 communication channels bring.
360 Measurement Day Workshop (ARF)
4 December, 2009
Time Warner Theatre, New York City USA
The U.S. media community is grappling with unprecedented complexity and change in the planning and research methods used to expedite marketers’ communications programs. To bring order to what sometimes seems like chaos, the ARF is holding its first 360 Measurement Day Workshop.
The Edge (DBA)
9 - 10 December, 2009
RIBA, London UK
Making the links between Creativity, Risk-Taking and Success. You’ll hear from experts, thought leaders and risk takers from other walks of life and gain some real ‘fly on the wall’ insight into skills to help you in your job. On top of all that we’ve secured some fantastically talented people to guide you. We will be bringing these creative pioneers into the audience and into small groups where you can pick their brains on just how they take risks and win. Come armed with the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
SRA Annual Conference (Social Research Association)
15 December, 2009
Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London UK
Moving On Up – Social Mobility and Social Research
January
Changing Lives (Future Foundation)
10 January, 2010
Executive Leadership Program (AAAA)
11 - 15 January, 2010
Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach, Florida USA
Now more than ever, advertising agency executives are faced with critical business issues that significantly impact the success of both the agency and its employees. The 4A’s Executive Leadership Program guides participants in developing the skills, perspectives and confidence necessary to navigate their agencies through the rough terrain of the current economic environment.
Mplanet 2010 (AMA)
25 - 27 January, 2010
Social Media Series: Social Politics (Six Degrees)
26 January, 2010
Lewis Media Centre, London UK
Social Politics is a one day conference designed to address the issues surrounding Politics and the social media space, how they are impacting on each other and how Politicians can relate and work effectively within the new challenges web 2.0 communication channels bring.
February
2010 ANA TV & Everything Video Forum (ANA)
11 February, 2010
New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square USA
The ANA TV & Everything Video Forum recognizes that the role of television in the media mix is being redefined and broadened. In addition to "traditional" television, the TV & Everything Video Forum will explore the use of video on any type of screen or device-the computer/Internet, mobile, point-of-purchase, gaming, and more.
IAB Annual Leadership Meeting (IAB)
21 - 23 February, 2010
La Costa Resort, Carlsbad USA
Transformation 2010 (AAAA)
28 February, 2010 - 3 March, 2010
Hilton San Francisco Union Square USA
Global Healthcare 2010 (ESOMAR)
28 February, 2010 - 2 March, 2010
W New York USA
The Global Healthcare sector has historically been fairly resilient to recessions, but it is not ‘recession proof’. The long-term prospects for the sector are good, as strong growth in emerging markets, an ageing population, and growing levels of lifestyle-related chronic diseases in the developed world drive demand. However, the industry dynamics are fundamentally changing. For instance: the application of Web 2.0 technologies and new marketing strategies are transforming the world of care delivery worldwide. The ESOMAR Global Healthcare 2010 conference focuses on innovation, market trends, and the role of research as the catalyst of this evolution.
March
Social Media Series: Social Networking World Forum 2010 (Six Degrees)
15 - 16 March, 2010
Olympia, London UK
Two day event with four dedicated conference streams: Social Networking World Forum, Corporate Social Networking, Social TV and Mobile Social Networking Forum. Featuring key speakers from global brands, organisations, social networking publishers and developers, pioneering social media leaders, top agencies, content producers plus many more. Also includes joint exhibition & evening networking reception and full workshop programme within the exhibition area. Take advantage of a pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates. Free-to-attend exhibition-only passes also available.
2010 Advertising Law & Business Affairs Conference (ANA)
17 - 18 March, 2010
The Park Hyatt, Washington, DC USA
Re:Think 2010: The ARF 56th Annual Convention + Expo (ARF)
22 - 24 March, 2010
Marriott Marquis, New York City USA
Re:think is the seminal research forum of the year where the entire industry gathers and the latest indispensable knowledge driving advertising and marketing is discovered, explored and challenged. The Re:think Expo showcases the latest innovative market research services and products in one easy-to-navigate location. Along with high-level networking, free education and leading-edge industry knowledge resources, the expo is a must-attend show. ARF’s exclusive knowledge resources will be featured and demonstrated at the expo.
Research 2010: The Annual Conference (MRS)
23 - 24 March, 2010
Park Plaza Riverbank, London UK
This landmark event, now in its 53rd year, will continue to bring together the foremost movers and shakers, thinkers and innovators in research with groundbreaking papers, discussions and networking. The two-day conference will be chaired once again by Nick Coates, Research Director at Promise and Simon Lidington, Chief Exchanger at Insight Exchange. The four major themes of the conference this year cover society,sectors, business and techniques. We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues for what promises to be an exciting, inspiring and extremely worthwhile event.
April
Asia Pacific 2010 (ESOMAR)
25 - 27 April, 2010
Bangkok Thailand
The Global Healthcare sector has historically been fairly resilient to recessions, but it is not ‘recession proof’. The long-term prospects for the sector are good, as strong growth in emerging markets, an ageing population, and growing levels of lifestyle-related chronic diseases in the developed world drive demand. However, the industry dynamics are fundamentally changing. For instance: the application of Web 2.0 technologies and new marketing strategies are transforming the world of care delivery worldwide. The ESOMAR Global Healthcare 2010 conference focuses on innovation, market trends, and the role of research as the catalyst of this evolution.
2010 Advertising Financial Management Conference (ANA)
25 - 28 April, 2010
Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida USA
This page details events that Warc will be attending, as well as those run by its partner organisations around the world. Further details for other events are available direct from the organisers.
November
Social Media Series: Social Networking World Forum North America (Six Degrees)
9 - 10 November, 2009
Santa Clara Convention Centre, California USA
A two day conference dedicated to Social Networking and a one day conference dedicated to Enterprise Social Media. Featuring key speakers from social networking publishers, advertising agencies, industry analysts, software developers and equipment manufacturers, pay-TV and network service providers, mobile operators, plus many more. Joint exhibition combining social networking and enterprise social media formats. Take advantage of our pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates. Free to attend exhibition only pass available.
| Email: | Richard@sixdegs.com |
| Web: | http://www.socialnetworking-northamerica.com/ |
Qualitative 2009 (ESOMAR)
15 - 17 November, 2009
Marrakech Morocco
As mankind evolves, human behaviour becomes increasingly complex and layered. In this changing environment researchers continue to seek new ways of examining the essence of modern man’s life. Qualitative 2009 revisits the mission of the qualitative researcher to capture in-depth insight into human needs, wants and the motivations that govern this behaviour. In Marrakech, ESOMAR will dive into understanding these changes and exploring the impact of social interaction on the individual and on brands.
| Email: | customerservce@esomar.org |
| Web: | http://www.esomar.org/events |
50th Anniversary Annual Conference (Marketing Society)
17 November, 2009
The Royal Opera House, London UK
World class thought leaders define the challenges and opportunities for marketers as we emerge from the shackles of the recession and embark on the next five decades where “change is the new status quo”. Chaired by Mark Austin of ITN, our speakers will examine evolving consumer behaviour and discuss how brands and marketers need to respond.
| Email: | bookings@marketing-society.org.uk |
| Web: | http://www.marketing-society.org.uk/events/annual- |
Creativity and Technology (Creativity)
19 November, 2009
Saatchi Gallery, London UK
As dozens of new technology trends and methods touch marketing and advertising daily, CaT: Creativity and Technology stands out as a tightly-edited gathering of the best minds in the field for a discussion of furthering creativity through technology. The event consists of presentations, discussions and A-list creative case studies, a gallery where tech suppliers will showcase their products in the context of the work that they've enabled and breakout rooms where tech suppliers can interact personally with creatives and provide hands on learning.
| Email: | aaevents@adage.com |
| Web: | http://creativitycat.com/index.php |
New Media and Research Technologies (MRS)
19 November, 2009
Lewis Media Centre, London UK
Market research’s challenge is to understand what consumers want and determine and how organisations should be using new media platforms to optimise interactions with their key audiences? This one-day conference, chaired by Fiona Blades of Mesh Planning, will answer the key questions in an area where so many unproven media channels and applications exist. Which channels will have longevity and can be effectively harnessed for business communication? How can brands infiltrate and position themselves in new media environments? Where should companies spend their money?
| Email: | james.coyle@mrs.org.uk |
| Web: | http://www.research-live.com/events/one-day-confer |
Battle of Big Thinking 2009 (APG / Campaign)
26 November, 2009
The British Library, London UK
A year's thinking in one day. More than 20 Big Thinkers from seven specialist areas - marketing, planning, innovation, the free space, global thinking, social media - will explain the newest and the biggest things going on in their worlds... how their Big Thinking leads to Big Ideas. They get 15 minutes each to battle it out, and you decide who wins. The supreme champion is chosen from the winners of the seven rounds.
| Email: | celia.miranda@haymarket.com |
| Web: | http://www.battleofbigthinking.com/ |
December
Social Media Series: Social PR Forum (Six Degrees)
4 December, 2009
RIBA, London UK
Social PR is a one day conference designed to address the issues surrounding PR and the social media space, how they are impacting on each other and how PR professionals can relate and work effectively within the new challenges web 2.0 communication channels bring.
| Email: | Richard@sixdegs.com |
| Web: | http://www.social-pr.net/ |
360 Measurement Day Workshop (ARF)
4 December, 2009
Time Warner Theatre, New York City USA
The U.S. media community is grappling with unprecedented complexity and change in the planning and research methods used to expedite marketers’ communications programs. To bring order to what sometimes seems like chaos, the ARF is holding its first 360 Measurement Day Workshop.
The Edge (DBA)
9 - 10 December, 2009
RIBA, London UK
Making the links between Creativity, Risk-Taking and Success. You’ll hear from experts, thought leaders and risk takers from other walks of life and gain some real ‘fly on the wall’ insight into skills to help you in your job. On top of all that we’ve secured some fantastically talented people to guide you. We will be bringing these creative pioneers into the audience and into small groups where you can pick their brains on just how they take risks and win. Come armed with the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
| Email: | theedge@dba.org.uk |
| Web: | http://dbatheedge.com/ |
SRA Annual Conference (Social Research Association)
15 December, 2009
Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London UK
Moving On Up – Social Mobility and Social Research
| Email: | admin@the-sra.org.uk |
| Web: | http://www.the-sra.org.uk/events.htm |
January
Changing Lives (Future Foundation)
10 January, 2010
| Email: | josiew@futurefoundation.net |
| Web: | http://www.futurefoundation.net/events/view |
Executive Leadership Program (AAAA)
11 - 15 January, 2010
Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach, Florida USA
Now more than ever, advertising agency executives are faced with critical business issues that significantly impact the success of both the agency and its employees. The 4A’s Executive Leadership Program guides participants in developing the skills, perspectives and confidence necessary to navigate their agencies through the rough terrain of the current economic environment.
| Email: | tstarwalt@aaaa.org |
| Web: | http://www.aaaa.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode= |
Mplanet 2010 (AMA)
25 - 27 January, 2010
Social Media Series: Social Politics (Six Degrees)
26 January, 2010
Lewis Media Centre, London UK
Social Politics is a one day conference designed to address the issues surrounding Politics and the social media space, how they are impacting on each other and how Politicians can relate and work effectively within the new challenges web 2.0 communication channels bring.
| Email: | Richard@sixdegs.com |
| Web: | http://www.social-politics.net/ |
February
2010 ANA TV & Everything Video Forum (ANA)
11 February, 2010
New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square USA
The ANA TV & Everything Video Forum recognizes that the role of television in the media mix is being redefined and broadened. In addition to "traditional" television, the TV & Everything Video Forum will explore the use of video on any type of screen or device-the computer/Internet, mobile, point-of-purchase, gaming, and more.
| Email: | registration@ana.net |
| Web: | http://ana.net/events/conferencemtg/TAF-FEB10 |
IAB Annual Leadership Meeting (IAB)
21 - 23 February, 2010
La Costa Resort, Carlsbad USA
Transformation 2010 (AAAA)
28 February, 2010 - 3 March, 2010
Hilton San Francisco Union Square USA
| Email: | tstarwalt@aaaa.org |
| Web: | http://www.aaaa.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode= |
Global Healthcare 2010 (ESOMAR)
28 February, 2010 - 2 March, 2010
W New York USA
The Global Healthcare sector has historically been fairly resilient to recessions, but it is not ‘recession proof’. The long-term prospects for the sector are good, as strong growth in emerging markets, an ageing population, and growing levels of lifestyle-related chronic diseases in the developed world drive demand. However, the industry dynamics are fundamentally changing. For instance: the application of Web 2.0 technologies and new marketing strategies are transforming the world of care delivery worldwide. The ESOMAR Global Healthcare 2010 conference focuses on innovation, market trends, and the role of research as the catalyst of this evolution.
| Email: | customerservce@esomar.org |
| Web: | http://www.esomar.org/index.php/global-healthcare- |
March
Social Media Series: Social Networking World Forum 2010 (Six Degrees)
15 - 16 March, 2010
Olympia, London UK
Two day event with four dedicated conference streams: Social Networking World Forum, Corporate Social Networking, Social TV and Mobile Social Networking Forum. Featuring key speakers from global brands, organisations, social networking publishers and developers, pioneering social media leaders, top agencies, content producers plus many more. Also includes joint exhibition & evening networking reception and full workshop programme within the exhibition area. Take advantage of a pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates. Free-to-attend exhibition-only passes also available.
| Email: | Richard@sixdegs.com |
| Web: | http://www.socialnetworking-forum.com/ |
2010 Advertising Law & Business Affairs Conference (ANA)
17 - 18 March, 2010
The Park Hyatt, Washington, DC USA
| Email: | registration@ana.net |
| Web: | http://ana.net/events/conferencemtg/LAW-MAR10 |
Re:Think 2010: The ARF 56th Annual Convention + Expo (ARF)
22 - 24 March, 2010
Marriott Marquis, New York City USA
Re:think is the seminal research forum of the year where the entire industry gathers and the latest indispensable knowledge driving advertising and marketing is discovered, explored and challenged. The Re:think Expo showcases the latest innovative market research services and products in one easy-to-navigate location. Along with high-level networking, free education and leading-edge industry knowledge resources, the expo is a must-attend show. ARF’s exclusive knowledge resources will be featured and demonstrated at the expo.
Research 2010: The Annual Conference (MRS)
23 - 24 March, 2010
Park Plaza Riverbank, London UK
This landmark event, now in its 53rd year, will continue to bring together the foremost movers and shakers, thinkers and innovators in research with groundbreaking papers, discussions and networking. The two-day conference will be chaired once again by Nick Coates, Research Director at Promise and Simon Lidington, Chief Exchanger at Insight Exchange. The four major themes of the conference this year cover society,sectors, business and techniques. We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues for what promises to be an exciting, inspiring and extremely worthwhile event.
| Email: | james.coyle@mrs.org.uk |
| Web: | http://www.research-live.com/events/annual-confere |
April
Asia Pacific 2010 (ESOMAR)
25 - 27 April, 2010
Bangkok Thailand
The Global Healthcare sector has historically been fairly resilient to recessions, but it is not ‘recession proof’. The long-term prospects for the sector are good, as strong growth in emerging markets, an ageing population, and growing levels of lifestyle-related chronic diseases in the developed world drive demand. However, the industry dynamics are fundamentally changing. For instance: the application of Web 2.0 technologies and new marketing strategies are transforming the world of care delivery worldwide. The ESOMAR Global Healthcare 2010 conference focuses on innovation, market trends, and the role of research as the catalyst of this evolution.
| Email: | customerservce@esomar.org |
| Web: | http://www.esomar.org/index.php/asia-pacific-2010- |
2010 Advertising Financial Management Conference (ANA)
25 - 28 April, 2010
Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida USA
| Email: | registration@ana.net |
| Web: | http://ana.net/events/conferencemtg/AFM-APR10 |
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