Sponsors
Who Should Be on the SAMRA 2026 Conference Stage?
The SAMRA Annual Conference is built on diverse perspectives — and the call for proposals is intentionally inclusive.
YOU CAN SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IF YOU ARE:
A researcher, analyst, consultant, academic, client-side insights professional, supplier, business operations and field professionals.
An experienced practitioner or a first-time presenter.
An individual presenter, co-presenter, or part of a panel.
Representing the client side, supplier side, or a combination of both.
SESSIONS MAY INCLUDE:
One or multiple presenters.
Panel discussions or debates (with each panellist representing a different organisation).
SAMRA ALSO ACTIVELY ENCOURAGES:
First-time presenters.
Bright Young Minds (presenters aged 28 or younger).
User-side researchers sharing applied insight stories.
If you’re doing meaningful work in data, research, analytics, or insights, there is a place for your voice.
Why Present at the SAMRA Annual Conference?
Presenting at SAMRA is more than a speaking opportunity — it’s a chance to shape how the insights industry thinks, learns, and evolves.
BY SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL, YOU CAN:
Share new thinking, methods, or applications with industry peers.
Position yourself or your organisation as a thought leader.
Spark meaningful discussion around real-world insight challenges.
Contribute to a growing, connected community of insights professionals.
Have your work evaluated, recognised, and potentially awarded.
SESSIONS ARE ASSESSED FOR:
Relevance and innovation.
Thought-provoking ideas.
Practical value and impact.
SELECTED PRESENTERS ALSO BENEFIT FROM:
Professional audio-visual support.
Industry-wide visibility.
Audience and peer feedback during and after the event.
If your work has challenged assumptions, delivered impact, or re-imagined how we understand people — SAMRA is the platform to share it.
What Makes a Strong SAMRA Conference Proposal?
A great SAMRA proposal is clear, relevant, and purpose-driven: not overly technical, but thoughtfully positioned.
WHEN PREPARING YOUR SUBMISSION, YOU’LL NEED TO:
CHOOSE ONE SESSION TYPE:
- Insights Share (new or unique research).
- Ask the Expert (introducing a new or unfamiliar area).
- Success Story (demonstrating real-world impact).
CLEARLY DEFINE:
- Your proposed session title.
- Target audience.
- Why this session matters — to the industry, business, or society.
EXPLAIN:
- Key objectives and takeaways.
- What makes your session thought-provoking or innovative.
- Keep the session overview concise (maximum 300 words).
JUDGES WILL BE LOOKING FOR PROPOSALS THAT ARE:
Well-structured and easy to understand.
Relevant to the insights industry.
Aligned with ethical and professional standards.
Likely to engage and challenge the audience.
Think clarity over complexity — and insight over information overload.
How to Format Your SAMRA 2026 Proposal (Without Overthinking It)
All SAMRA session proposals are submitted via an online form, and consistency is key.
YOUR PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE:
Presenter details (name, role, organisation, contact information).
Session title and selected session type.
Target audience.
Session overview, objectives, and relevance.
Proposed delivery format (e.g. presentation, discussion, case study, interactive elements).
Short presenter biographies.
High-resolution presenter photographs.
IMPORTANT PROCESS POINTS TO NOTE:
Each proposal must be submitted separately.
All materials must be submitted by the deadline.
Submissions are final once submitted, unless SAMRA requests changes.
Proposals and presentations are evaluated before and during the conference.
Focus on being clear, structured, and intentional — formatting supports your idea, it shouldn’t distract from it.
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