CRC - September 9 - 11 | Chicago
Chicago, IL | September 9 -11, 2025

Corporate Researchers Conference

Setting attendance records the past two years, CRC heads to Chicago!

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Inflection Points: Lead Change, Shape the Future

In this time of transformation & uncertainty, insights can be a game-changer — don’t just adapt, define what’s next.

Step Into the Future of Insights

IA’s largest event is where trailblazing client-side insights leaders and forward-thinking practitioners come together to shape the future of our profession. CRC has sold out the past two years, be sure to register early!

Hear from insights leaders at these & many other brands

  • Granger
  • PayPal Logo
  • Medtronic Logo
  • Estee Lauder Logo
  • McDonalds logo
  • Egglands Best logo
  • Bloomberg Logo
  • Sap Concur Logo
  • Udemy Logo
  • AARPLogo

Why Attend

Why Attend

Content and Connections You Can't Get Elsewhere

  • Hear Directly from Insights & Marketing Leaders at Innovative Brands:
    - CMO Panel - featuring visionaries from Edgewell Personal Care, Suntory Global Spirits & Wells Enterprises & Head of Insights Panel - featuring leaders from Estee Lauder, American Cancer Society, Medtronic & PayPal

  • Educational sessions & Case studies presented by researchers from Mattel, Procter & Gamble, Dunkin’, Chick-fil-A, Prudential + Grainger, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Staples, L'Oreal, Bloomberg, Diageo, PepsiCo & dozens more.
     
  • Workshops: Focus on "The Other AI": Anticipatory Intelligence with foresight research skills that will help you anticipate consumers'

    needs before they surface. Speak to Be Heard: Verbal Communication for Influence - Learn to speak more persuasively and with greater impact; tailor verbal communication based on your audience’s needs and influence styles.

     

Where Brand-Side Leaders Meet Agency 
Decision-Makers!

Join peers, experts, and industry leaders in a collaborative setting designed for high-impact networking, with catered breaks, full meals, and receptions included to deepen connections and spark new partnerships.

An Extraordinary Expo Hall!

Bursting with fresh solutions, interactive experiences, and fun, the Expo Hall is your hub for discovery and connection. Enjoy live demonstrations, exciting giveaways, and tasty snacks while forging valuable new relationships.

Excursions in the Windy City!

Included with your CRC registration, choose from one of three exciting Chicago adventures:

Mixology Experience @ The Loft 

Shake things up with a hands-on cocktail 
(and mocktail!) crafting session!

Topgolf Swing Suite @ Aster Hall

Challenge fellow attendees to golf, baseball, hockey, and even Zombie Dodgeball in a lounge setting with snacks and drinks.

Second City Comedy Show

Known for launching some of the greatest careers in comedy, Second City is a must-see!

Space is limited and only CRC registrants can RSVP, so act fast before tickets sell out!

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Who Attends

Developed by Corporate Researchers for Corporate Researchers

 If you’re responsible for driving insights, decision-making, or research strategy within your company, CRC 2025 is an event you can't afford to miss. Professionals from all industries, including consumer goods, technology, healthcare, finance, and beyond, will benefit from tailored content that addresses today's most pressing corporate research challenges

Who Attends

Register Now for The Lowest Rates - Prices Increase June 18

Anticipate. Adapt. Accelerate at CRC 2025.

Corporate Department Professional Package

$0

Corporate Department Standard Member

$700

Corporate Researcher Non-Member

$895

Provider Company Member

$1,495

Provider Individual Member

$1,595

Provider Non-Member


$1,840

Educator/Seeking Employment/Student

$895