Chapter Happenings

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Stay up to date on what’s happening across the Insights Association’s network of Chapters. With events spanning more than 35 metro areas in the U.S. and Canada, Chapters provide unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and community building. From conferences and webinars to social gatherings, Chapter Happenings bring members together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen professional connections.

North Atlantic Chapter

June 5

Coffee Connect in Hudson, MA

When: June 5
Time: 9:30-11:30amET
Location: Starbucks (3 Highland Commons W, Hudson, MA 01749)
Fee: Free for members

Ready to brew up some new connections? Join fellow insights professionals for a casual Coffee Connect in Hudson. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet local colleagues, share ideas, and catch up with familiar faces in a relaxed setting.

Whether you're looking to spark new conversations or simply enjoy a good cup of coffee with the insights community, we’d love to see you there.

Central Atlantic Chapter

June 9

Philadelphia Ignite Happy Hour

When: June 9
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Location: Yards Brewing, 500 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19123
Fee: Free

Join the IA for a networking happy hour event! Whether you're in town for the Ignite conference or are a Philly-area local, we'd love to see you! Drinks are graciously covered by our sponsor, Sync Research Group.

North Central Chapter

June 10

AI Agent Workshop & Happy Hour

When: June 10
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Location: Ipsos Chicago Office, 222 W Adams Street, Suite 1100. Chicago, IL 60606

Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Learn a reusable approach for building AI agents that ask the right questions, push back on vague inputs, and produce structured output. Then modify and test one yourself. Attendees will leave with a working tool and the framework to build more agents that help boost productivity.

The workshop will be followed by food and drinks in Ipsos' Cabana with games like shuffleboard and cornhole.

Time: 5:30 pm doors open. Workshop 6pm-7pm. Food, Happy Hour, and Games 7pm-8:30pm

South Central Chapter

June 11

MSMR Alumni & Insights Community Social

When: June 11
Time: 6 PM CST
Location: Social House - Arlington, Texas
Fee: 0$

Join us for a special social gathering organized by the MS in Marketing Research program at UTA College of Business and the MSMR Alumni Association, in collaboration with the Insights Association South Central Chapter.

Canada Chapter

June 17

Networking Mixer

When: June 17
Time: 7 - 10 PM ET
Location: Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen
Fee: $25

Kick off the Toronto CRIC Conference with a relaxed pre‑conference Networking Mixer for members and fellow attendees. This is a networking event hosted in collaboration with CRIC and Insights Association Canada

South Central Chapter

June 17

2SLGBTQAI+ & Allies: Holding Space Together

When: June 17
Time: 12 PM CST
Location: Multi-day Virtual event on Zoom
Fee: Free

Join us for facilitated conversations designed for honest conversation, mutual support, and collective brainstorming. We will also spend time turning ideas into small, realistic actions that help strengthen connection and support within this community.

West Chapter

June 18

Golden Hour Gathering: LA Insights Summer Mixer

When: June 18
Time: 5 - 8 PM PST
Location: The Corner Door, Culver City, CA
Fee: $20 for members/$45 for non-members

Join us in Culver City for a summer evening of connection, conversation, and community with the LA insights crowd. Drinks, bites, and golden hour included.

North Atlantic Chapter

June 27

Worcester Red Sox Game Meet Up

When: June 27
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Polar Park, 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
Fee: Members $20 / non-members $40

An evening at the ballpark is always better with great company. Join fellow insights professionals for a chance to connect at a Worcester Red Sox game.

Whether you're a baseball fan or just looking to strengthen professional relationships, come out for a day of cheering on the Red Sox stars of tomorrow while networking at beautiful Polar Park.

South Atlantic Chapter

July 23

New Orleans Pizza Party

When: July 23
Time: TBD
Location: 1152 Magazine St, Suite 103, New Orleans, LA 70130
Fee: TBD

Face-to-face networking only at St Pizza (e.g. Happy Hour)

Save the Date!

North Atlantic Chapter

July 23

Rhode Island Networking @TopGolf Cranston

When: July 23
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Location: Topgolf, 120 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Fee: IA Members $20 | Non-Members $40

Rhode Island Networking @TopGolf Cranston | IA North Atlantic Chapter
A Hole-in-One Evening for RI Insights Pros! Join fellow insights professionals for a chance to connect, swing, and socialize.

Whether you're a golfer or just looking to strengthen professional relationships, join us for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, and friendly competition. This is your chance to meet others in our RI Insights Community—right in your own backyard.

West Chapter

July 23

Game On: East Bay Insights Mixer

When: July 23
Time: 5 - 8 PM PST
Location: The Tipsy Putt East Bay, 5690 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
Fee: $25 for members/$50 for non-members

Join the Insights Association West Chapter for a summer evening in the East Bay filled with good food, drinks, games, and even better conversation.

We’re taking over a semi private space at Tipsy Putt East Bay for a relaxed networking night designed for market research and insights professionals who appreciate a little fun alongside the industry talk.

Central Atlantic Chapter

July 28

Morning Mingle

When: July 28
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM EST
Location: TBD
Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Join the Central Atlantic Chapter for a coffee and a chat before the Quirks Event!

Save the Date!

South Central Chapter

July 8

Denver Metro - July Happy Hour Networking Event

When: July 8
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Connect with fellow research and insights professionals at the Denver Metro Networking event!

Save the Date!

Canada Chapter

August 6

IACC 2026 Summer Boat Cruise

When: August 6
Time: 6 - 9:30 PM ET
Location: 207 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON

Fee: Varies

Set sail for an epic night with leaders from the insights industry—skyline views, smart conversations, and unforgettable connections.

Welcome aboard the IACC Summer Boat Cruise! Experience Toronto from a whole new perspective.

North Central Chapter

August 20

Indianapolis Coffee Meetup

When: August 20
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST
Location: Java House, 145 W Elm St, Unit 100, Carmel, IN 46032
Fee: Free for members/$25 for non-members

Join us Thursday, August 20th, at Java House for some brief, low-key networking and coworking. This is a great way to shake up your usual workday while still getting some work done! Coworking with other Market Researchers allows for light conversation while still accomplishing real work, plus the Insights Association will cover your choice of coffee.

North Atlantic

MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Central Atlantic

CT, DE, NJ, NY, PA (Central/East)

South Atlantic

AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VA

North Central

IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, PA (West), SD, WI, WV

South Central

AZ, CO, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT

West

AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

Canada

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