ICG Event

Presenting the ICG's second Business Ideas Exchange! We’re getting together on Zoom on the 9th September 10-11.30am to tackle two perennial issues that affect small businesses. 8-10 ICGers will talk ‘solutions’ with each other using the spirit of collaboration come up with good ideas… Be part of the solution (and hear new solutions from fellow […]

It's time for another ICG Small Business Ideas Exchange - an opportunity for 10 ICG members to get together online and discuss some pressing business and professional topics. Weds 18th November, 10-11am, GoToMeeting. This time we'll be focusing on; How to match your business service to your client's needs (and how to pivot in response […]

We are delighted to be welcoming Jane Frost, CEO of the MRS, at this meeting. Jane will be talking about some key trends and predictions for the market research sector, and will be available to answer your questions about this. Jane will be speaking at 9am, after which the agenda for the AGM will be: 1. […]

This event is generously sponsored by Bilendi, helping you collect data and create value through market research, customer engagement and loyalty services for your business. It is generously hosted by Reflections Manchester, a beautiful, adaptable, bright and creative facility for market research in the Northwest. A unique, creative, collaborative event for those working in the North […]

This is a half-hour session, led by ICG member Alison Lyon, Counterpoint Research, to explore some of those tried and tested ways in which we can all get through the festive period as stress-free and as healthily as possible. Come and hear what others have to say and join in the chat. Another way to […]

Our advertisers and sponsors are a huge part of our success, and we hope that the ICG, with its over-400 micro-business members (all of whom work in #insight #marketresearch) are a bit part of theirs. Join us on 11th Jan at 1pm for a 30 min chat about the opportunities we can offer you, and […]

  Back by popular demand is our annual face-to-face legendary Quiz Night Quiz masters Deanne and Marc Gold of iPoint Research (also ICG members), will be hosting a brilliant, amusing, neither-too-difficult, nor too-easy quiz, designed to get you working as a team and testing those grey cells. In true ICG style, we want to encourage […]

the ICG's Book Group is designed to give members a flavour of a range of books that other members value and encourage others to read and discuss them. Each session will be led by an ICG member who'll talk briefly about the content of the book they've chosen, why they chose it, and how they […]

Welcoming the author of this book, Caroline Florence, to lead a Book Group discussion about it. Use data more effectively to develop compelling evidence-based stories that influence, persuade and drive strategic decisions. Marketers are storytellers, they write content, marketing strategies and devise internal communications, but unless these stories are evidence-based, they won't be believable or […]

A monthly half-hour get-together with fellow ICG members at the start of each month, with a particular welcome to new members, offering the opportunity to chat through anything you'd like to about the ICG, about your work issues, business matters etc. No need to pre-register. Just login if you can make it. You never know […]

Start 2025 as you mean to go on and join other ICG members at this party. Tickets are free, just buy your drinks at the time. Thanks to Explners for generously sponsoring the food. Register your free place today For more info, contact Dan Parker-Smith.  

Back due to popular demand, we are proud to be hosting this year's Quiz Night, open to all. Hosted by our great quiz hosts, Deanne and Marc Gold (iPoint Research) and generously sponsored by Qualzy and Norstat, this promises to be another great night. £140 for a table of 8, or £20 a ticket (plus […]

Are you using the eGroup mailer properly, or is it anxiety-ridden to do so ?😊 This is a closed session for all ICG members, whether you're active on the eGroup or less so. Join us for this short webinar on what the eGroup is and how to use it more effectively. More specifically, you'll find […]

Come and join us to hear more about the MRS/ICG Award for Independent Consultants and how to submit a winning entry. Find out what the judges are looking for, get tips to help you craft your paper and hear about the rewards of being a finalist or winner. Ask us any question - no obligation […]

Chantal Cornelius will chat about her newest book StandOut Strategies: Outshine Your Competitors, Win New Clients & Build Lasting Success, hosted by ICG Co-Chair Karen Elton. By using this link you can buy a copy of the book, direct from Chantal, with an ICG member discount: https://appletreeuk.com/products/stand-out-strategies-icg/ Everyone is welcome, whether you have read the […]

This panel debate has been generously sponsored by Quallie AI, a tool to analyse interviews, discover themes and share clips from research.   The ICG is committed to helping its members stay ahead of the curve in relation to AI innovation in resarch; we believe there is great power in sharing our collective experiences and intelligence […]

The ICG conducted a Member Census in February. Thanks to the hard work and expertise of the team of members who ran and processed this*, we'd now like to invite members to come along and hear some of the results. We'd also like to take this opportunity to explore ICG ideas for improvement. Special thanks […]

This event has been generously sponsored by Rigour Research, your data collection and analysis specialists.   Tickets are now available for the ICG's annual Summer Party on Thursday 10 July, 6pm, at the Lockhouse, Paddington, London. Tickets are £40+VAT+ticketing fees, to include great food and drinks. Buy your tickets here   

A bi-monthly 30-min online 'Wellbeing Get-Together'  for ICG members. These are opportunities for members to; share/offload whatever they'd like to share with others, whatever size or type of issue, concern, or niggle being faced ask others for their thoughts/advice about this if desired get to know each other further through this. Think of these sessions […]

This event has been generously sponsored by Glaut         We are excited to bring you another ICG Member Speed Networking session, hosted by the virtual conferencing/meeting platform, Remo. This is your opportunity to meet others in small groups/one to one, for short periods of time. We'd encourage you all to treat this […]

  Join author Gill Ereaut, alongside ICG member Judy Taylor who'll lead a discussion about this book that shows how your organisation's culture shows up in your language and why it matters. Judy says... If you work with companies who are aiming to improve workplace culture and communication, or if you are responsible for advising […]

  Please join us at our next Book Group session, where we will discuss 'Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths' whilst also welcoming author, Alex Bollen.           Alex’s book Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths was published in March in the UK and […]

We are organising a small in-person meet-up in London on the morning of 5th December for ICG members with an interest in shopper and retailer insight and packaging research. The aim is to connect specialists in this area, share experiences, explore new tools (including AR/VR eye-tracking), and spark potential collaboration across the network. At the time […]

Excited to be announcing our 2025 Christmas Party, generously sponsored by Field Sauce, The Lens, and Qualzy. Hurry - tickets tend to sell FAST.  When? Friday 5 December, 1-5pm Where? The Queen's Head, 222 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PJ How much? £42+VAT (+Eventbrite fees) Buy your tickets here  

Join us online for a follow up meeting with the MRS (the first one was in July). When? Monday 8 December, 4-5pm Where? Online - register below.  This time it'll be the ICG's turn to share more about us - who our members are, what their needs are and how we'd like the MRS to support us. […]

This party has been generously sponsored by Rigour Research         Come and banish those January blues by joining our party in Leeds. We've hired a room, ordered some food, and promise to give you a warm welcome. When? Thurs 15 Jan, 6pm Where? The Brewery Tap, Leeds, New Station St, Leeds LS1 […]

A members-only event This month's ICG Book Group will be lead by ICG member Jeff Deighton. 'Positive Intelligence' by Shirzad Chamine Online review: "Positive Intelligence (PQ) measures the percentage of time your mind is serving you as opposed to sabotaging you.  While your IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence) contribute to your maximum potential, it is your […]

Join us for this frank, no-holds-barred, non-recorded, ICG-member only discussion. We've probably all been there - or will be at some point. You experience a cyber attack, you're suddenly diagnosed with ill-health or an accident, you go through a disaster like a flood, or a break-in or a fire... The list goes on. As business-owners […]

This event has been generously sponsored by Face Facts - Getting Research Done.     Come and join us! When: Thurs 19 March, 4-6pm and drinks afterwards Where: The Adelphi (Tap Room), Hunslet Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS10 1JQ. Why: It will be fun and you know you should The ICG is holding an event to bring researchers […]

We'd love you to join us! Come individually (we'll allocate you a team), or as a team (of 5).* Special thanks to; Our Quiz Masters Deanne and Marc Gold, iPoint Research  Our main sponsors, Teneo Translations, Qualzy and The Qualitative Lab.  First drinks sponsor, QuestionPro.  Tickets here SPECIAL OFFER: *COME AS A TEAM OF 5 […]

The ICG’s Book Group is designed to give members a flavour of a range of books that other members value and encourage others to read and discuss them. Each session will be led by an ICG member who’ll talk briefly about the content of the book they’ve chosen, why they chose it, and how they […]

This Knowledge Share is presented by ICG member Diana Hilty-Vance and is generously sponsored by Liveminds          In this Knowledge Share, Diana Hilty Vance will feedback on what she heard at the Qual360 Berlin Conference this year, which focused primarily on AI and Qual.     Specifically, she'll talk about; Who is […]

We are excited to bring you another ICG Member Speed Networking session, hosted on Zoom. This is your opportunity to meet others in small groups for short periods of time. A perfect opportunity to meet potential colleagues, share experiences with other members, and generally feel part of the ICG community. We'd encourage you all to […]

This event has been generously sponsored by AddMaple, Catalyse Research, and Question Pro   Tickets are now available for the ICG's annual Summer Party on Thursday 2 July, 6pm, at the Lockhouse, Paddington, London. Tickets are £42+VAT+ticketing fees, to include great food and drinks. Buy your tickets here THANK YOU TO MOMENTZ (IZZY NURDIN) WHO'LL […]