BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CAIP Canada-PAIM Canada - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CAIP Canada-PAIM Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250128T164711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T160516Z UID:10000166-1748304000-1748476799@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:The Speed of Change>>>CRIC Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:In an era of accelerating technological advancements\, societal shifts\, and evolving consumer expectations\, understanding and adapting to “The Speed of Change” is crucial. Join us at the 2025 CRIC National Conference\, where Canada’s market research community will gather to explore rapid transformation across industries\, technology\, and public opinion—while staying connected to the human insights that drive decisions and innovation. \n  \nFor the latest updates on the Conference\, please go to the CRIC Conference website. \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/the-speed-of-changecric-conference-2025/ LOCATION:OMNI King Edward Hotel\, 37 King St E\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 1E9 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CRIC_The-Speed-of-Change_Invite_V2D-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250609T162115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T162116Z UID:10000305-1749470400-1749474000@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ToastMasters International Super CAIPs DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-international-super-caips-2025-03-20-2/2025-06-09/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250520T204341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T204345Z UID:10000301-1749646800-1749650400@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:WIRe: "Show Up\, Level Up: Habits That Pave Your Path Forward" DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to move the needle on your career goals — and feel good doing it? In this inspiring and practical webinar\, Anese Cavanaugh will share her transformative IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®) to help you connect the dots between how you show up and what you create. You’ll explore how personal habits\, mindset\, and presence shape professional outcomes — and how small shifts in energy and intention can unlock exponential results. \nAnese will introduce two core tools from the IEP Method® to help you assess where you are\, reset when needed\, and lead from a place of clarity and power. You’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to: \n\nAlign your personal intentions with your professional goals\nCreate daily habits that increase presence\, resilience\, and impact\nLead yourself first — so you can lead everything else better\nBuild momentum toward what matters most (without burning out)\n\nWhether you’re aiming for a promotion\, pivoting into something new\, or seeking more meaning in your current role\, this session will support you in setting a tone of self-leadership that fuels everything to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFeaturing:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAnese Cavanaugh\nCEO | Active Choices\, Inc\n\nAnese is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method®\, an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world\, a keynote speaker\, and author (most recently of CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence\, Lead\, and Create the Impact You Want). She helps people unlock greater leadership potential\, collaborate more inspiringly\, create more openly\, intuit more bravely\, and lead more joyfully and effectively. Top innovators and executives in companies like IDEO\, Zingerman’s\, Cooper\, GM Financial\, Vistaprint\, 15Five\, Fitbit\, Vivayic\, Kaiser Permanente\, and others have engaged with Anese to strengthen team health\, maximize leadership impact\, and optimize company culture. In addition to appearing in many leading publications\, Anese has a column\, “Showing Up” on Inc.com and writes regularly for AneseCavanaugh.com. \n\n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/wire-show-up-level-up-habits-that-pave-your-path-forward/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6823792e38efbfc9a4e7504a_2025-Webinar-Series-SM-JUNE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250603T155904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T192638Z UID:10000304-1749729600-1749733200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:What we learned from the 2025 federal election DESCRIPTION:What we learned from the 2025 federal election\n  \nJoin us for an insightful post-election analysis webinar featuring top experts from four of Canada’s leading polling companies. Our distinguished panel will unpack the shifts in public opinion\, polling successes and challenges\, and emerging voter trends that shaped the 2025 federal election landscape. \nKey topics will include: \n\nShifts in voter behaviour\nNew technologies used\nLessons learned\nWhat do we need to improve next time?\n\nThe webinar will feature: \nOur second series features: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Bricker\nCEO\, Public Affairs\nIpsos \nDr. Darrell Bricker is a Canadian author\, pollster\, public speaker\, political scientist and political commentator. Prior to joining Ipsos\, Bricker was director of public opinion research in the office of the prime minister of Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Carleton University. He is the co-author\, with John Ibbitson\, of several books\, including Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline and The Big Shift: The Seismic Change In Canadian Politics\, Business\, and Culture and What It Means for Our Future. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jean-Marc Léger\nPresident\nLeger \nJean-Marc is an economist who founded Leger in 1986 with his father\, Marcel Léger.  Under his leadership\, the company has become the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company\, with more than 300 employees in its eight offices in Canada (Montreal\, Quebec City\, Toronto\, Winnipeg\, Edmonton\, Calgary and Vancouver) and the United States (New York). Jean-Marc is recognized as Canada’s leading expert on consumer behaviour and millennials. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Quebec Code\, and producer of the Quebec Code series on Télé-Québec and the Quebec Code podcast on TVA+.\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Angus ReidCEO Angus Reid Group \nMarket research pioneer Dr. Angus Reid is CEO of Angus Reid Group\, Chairman of the Angus Reid Institute\, and Chair of Rival Group—a global research\, technology and consulting firm. Since 1979 the Angus Reid Group has been synonymous with research and polling. In its second iteration\, since selling to Ipsos in 2000 for $100 million\, the company has grown 30% year over year for the past five years. Most recently\, the Angus Reid Group has merged with the Rival Group to form one of Canada’s largest independent market research agencies with 70% of the revenue coming from the United States. A Canadian success story\, Angus has founded\, scaled\, and exited major firms including Vision Critical (now Alida). He remains one of the most respected names in research. \n \n \n \n \n \n David ValentinPrincipalLiaison Strategies \nDavid Valentin is a nationally recognized pollster and lobbyist who works with a variety of nonprofits across Canada including the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. He is a member of the Canadian Research Insights Council.  Valentin is a nationally recognized pollster who has made over 400 media appearances and has been seen on CBC\, CTV\, Global News\, the Globe and Mail\, the Toronto Star\, CP24 and more. He has worked closely with researchers and professors at the University of Toronto and Concordia University. He resides in Toronto and speaks English\, Spanish and intermediate French. \n \n \n \n \n \n The panel will be hosted by CRIC Chair\, Margaret Brigley: \nMargaret BrigleyCEONarrative Research \nWith more than 25 years of market research and communications experience\, Margaret provides client counsel across a wide range of sectors. A seasoned qualitative and quantitative researcher\, Margaret brings a wealth of expertise and experience to all of her client work. As CEO of Narrative Research\, Margaret is responsible for the executive oversight of the company. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University as well as the professional research designation – Certified Analytics and Insight Professional (CAIP). \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/what-we-learned-from-the-2025-federal-election/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Red-White-Dark-Expressive-Simple-Canada-Day-Facebook-Post-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250610T140511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140515Z UID:10000306-1750248000-1750251600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:What Does It All Mean? Storytelling for Insights Professionals DESCRIPTION:What’s it about?\nThis webinar is brought to you by a unique collaboration between ESOMAR\, the world’s leading international research association; the University of Georgia’s Center for Continuing Education\, the leader in self-paced online research courses; Market Research Institute International\, a non-profit educational institute comprising of practitioners maintaining and evolving the Market Research Core Body of Knowledge (MRCBOK™); and the Canadian Research Insights Council\, Canada’s market research association. \nAll registrants will receive a link to the online recorded video\, so you can view the webinar later if more convenient.  \nWhat’s in it for me?\n“What Does It All Mean” introduces attendees to the fundamentals of storytelling as they apply to market research. The talk focuses on the importance of having a Unifying Idea and a structure that supports that idea\, using real world-examples to illustrate these concepts. \nTakeaways:  \n\nAttendees will gain a better understanding of what a story is\, and what it is not.\nAttendees will be introduced to conceptual tools that will enable them to approach any storytelling assignment with confidence\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDavid Intrator \nChief Meaning Officer\, RTi Research \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Intrator comes from the world of advertising and communications\, with decades of experience crafting effective stories for brands the world over. He is a Harvard graduate currently living in New York\, and along with being a storytelling practitioner and educator\, is also an accomplished musician and composer. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEd Keller – Moderator \nExecutive Director\, MRII \n\n\n\nEd Keller is one of the foremost experts in word of mouth\, influencer marketing\, and consumer insights. As both an entrepreneur in social data & analytics and a top exec in leading insights agencies\, he has built and sold businesses\, launched data and insights platforms and products\, acquired and integrated businesses\, managed global teams\, and worked with many of the world’s leading brands. He is a sought after board member and advisor for SaaS\, data/analytics & MRX companies. \nEd has been called “one of the most recognized names in word of mouth” and was a Social Intelligence 50 honoree in 2023. Ed is inducted into the Word of Mouth Marketing Hall of Fame as well as the Market Research Hall of Fame. He was an ESOMAR Insight250 awardee in 2022. The publication of his book\, The Influentials\, has been called the “seminal moment in the development of word of mouth.” His second book\, The Face-to-Face Book: Why Real Relationships Rule in a Digital Marketplace\, was named the Best Book in Marketing by the American Marketing Association. \nEd is a leader and innovator in word of mouth measurement\, analytics\, and strategy as well as word of mouth marketing\, influencer marketing and the creator economy\, social media analytics\, and consumer insights. His work has earned numerous awards as well as multiple patents. His clients include many of the largest and most sophisticated marketing organizations in the world across a range of sectors. \nAfter selling the Keller Fay Group and remaining on as CEO of Engagement Labs\, Ed led the development of TotalSocial\, a patented platform that integrates measurement of both offline WOM and social media conversation about brands\, with analytics to link the results to business outcomes such as sales\, brand health\, and media amplification. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/what-does-it-all-mean-storytelling-for-insights-professionals-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/8ad73b08-f085-4824-898a-129f7f50f417.ma0929-esomar-uga-mrii-_june_webinar_banner_twitter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250625T163003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T163810Z UID:10000001-1750863600-1750867200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CAIP Canada 2025 AGM DESCRIPTION:Register for the CAIP Canada AGM or Appoint a Proxy URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/caip-canada-agm/ ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250623T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T181557Z UID:10000310-1750939200-1750942800@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:The Value of Research and Consultation in Public Engagement DESCRIPTION:The Value of Research and Consultation in Public Engagement\nPublic opinion research and public consultation are both essential tools to help organizations understand the views of constituents and interest groups as part of a Public Engagement exercise.  While public opinion research and consultations can look similar on the surface\, there are significant differences in both their purpose and findings.  This webinar will look at the strengths and limitations of both and highlight how they can be used together to ensure organizations have the information they need to make the best decisions.  It will also explain why CRIC standards require that open link public consultation data never be combined with public opinion research.  The webinar will include case studies that highlight how public opinion research and consultation complement each other as part of an effective public consultation process.  The webinar will be led by CRIC members Jihad Melhem\, President of Pivotal Research\, Pallavi Goel\, City of Edmonton and Margaret Brigley\, CEO & Partner of Narrative Research.  \n  \nMargaret BrigleyCEONarrative Research \nMargaret is CEO & Partner of Narrative Research\, a national\, full-service marketing research firm headquartered in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. Margaret offers clients more than 30 years of communications\, marketing\, and research experience in the private\, non-profit\, and public sectors. Her research expertise includes both qualitative and quantitative methods. She is a professionally trained focus group moderator and has worked with a wide range of private and public sector organizations across Canada and internationally. \nMargaret is actively involved in the industry as Chair of CRIC\, Chair of CRIC’s Standards Committee\, and Chair of CRIC’s communications committee. She is a member of ESOMAR\, and a Certified Analytics and Insight Professional (CAIP). \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Pallavi Goel\, PMP\, CAIPSenior Research AdvisorCity of Edmonton \nPallavi is a Senior Research Advisor with the municipal government\, recognized for her ethical and data-driven approach to decision-making. With a Master’s degree in Social Psychology from Harvard University and over a decade of experience in market research\, she is committed to ensuring inclusivity and diversity in research practices to enhance public initiatives and promote equity in government strategies. Her day-to-day work involves bridging decision-makers with community voices to ensure public opinion shapes policies on critical issues like urban mobility and safety. As an advocate for continuous professional development\, she consistently mentors emerging talent\, promoting high standards of excellence in the field.  \nPallavi is a Certified Analytics and Insights Professional (CAIP) and serves as a member of the CAIP Board of Directors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jihad Melhem\, CAIPPresidentPivotal Research \nJihad is the president and principal consultant at Pivotal Research. For over 20 years\, he has served as a trusted resource for senior leaders in the public and private sectors on how research can support service delivery initiatives and help meet growth objectives. He is an expert at designing creative and effective research methodologies that leverage the latest technology tools. He also excels at translating data into actionable insights that enable policy change and positive business outcomes. Throughout his career\, he has led high-impact strategic projects for clients in the healthcare\, financial services\, transportation\, not-for-profit and private sectors. \nJihad holds a bachelor’s degree majoring in Statistics from the University of Alberta\, and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has also completed advanced market research certificates from the University of Notre Dame (South bend\, Indiana) and the University of Georgia’s Coca Cola Center for Marketing Studies (Athens\, GA). Jihad also holds the Canadian Analytics and Insights Professional (CAIP) designation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/the-value-of-research-and-consultation-in-public-engagement/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-Value-of-Research-Consultation-in-Public-Engagement-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250609T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T140239Z UID:10000236-1751025600-1751029200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ToastMasters International Super CAIPs DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-international-super-caips-2025-06-27/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250513T180512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T151343Z UID:10000300-1751630400-1751634000@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Discussion Club 07-04-2025 DESCRIPTION:Where CAIPs come together to discuss topical subjects of interest to the Analytics and Insights Industry.\nAt the end of the month CAIP Canada hosts a gathering of the CAIP Canada Discussion Club. Each month you’ll be invited to read a published article of relevance to the analytics and insights sector. We will then gather as a community to discuss the research. \nDon’t worry\, there won’t be a test!  \nThis is an opportunity to delve into subjects of interest and concern to us all in a relaxed and informal setting. We hope you are able to make this a regular meeting spot on an ongoing basis!  \nWhen is it?\nCAIP Discussion club\, usually on the 4th Friday of the month\, will be combined in June/July to be on Friday\, July 4. We’re Canadian and we’re celebrating by including Americans in our conversation on their birthday. Friday\, July 4th\, 2025.  \nWhere is it?\nThe Discussion will take place online via Teams to connect you with CAIPs from across the country. \nWhy Join?\nThis is an opportunity to chat with fellow CAIPs from across the country and discuss topical issues relevant to the Analytics and Insights Industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Month’s Topic: \nData Quality\n\nUnlocking Data Quality with Bob Fawson\, Founder of Data Quality Co-op – Happy Market Research\nEight charged with survey fraud in US\nGDQ Transparency Checklist\n\nUpcoming Discussion Club Dates \nJuly 4th\, 2025 \nTentatively: 4th Friday of the month \nAugust 25September 26October 24 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Login to sign up for the Discussion ClubOnce you’re logged in\, click on the registration button below. \n \n \n \n \n Username\n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n Forgot your password? \n \n Login URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/discussion-club-06-27-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Discussion-Club-Flyer-2025-06-09T133405.839-e1749493988625.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250617T141331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T175555Z UID:10000308-1751986800-1751997600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ESOMAR Connect | Toronto 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us in Toronto to learn and discuss today’s leading industry trends and topics\nWe’ll cover a wide range of topics\, from navigating economic uncertainty to maintaining data privacy and more. Following the panel discussion\, we’ll invite our guests to network and enjoy the venue. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. \nEach ESOMAR Connect event provides the space to exchange best practices\, strengthen networks\, and engage in thought-provoking discussions. It’s an opportunity to reconnect\, gain fresh perspectives\, and help shape the future of market research – one Connect at a time. \nThis ESOMAR Connect event is presented in partnership with the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) and Certified Analytics and Insights Professionals of Canada (CAIP). It is an open and complimentary event\, dedicated to all market research and insights professionals. \nAgenda:\n15:00 – 15:30\nArrivals\, Networking: \n15:30 – 15:45\nWelcome address\, Sponsor introduction:\n15:45 – 16:30\nPanel discussion: speakers to be announced shortly\n16:30 – 17:45\nNetworking \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/esomar-connect-toronto-2025/ LOCATION:CRAFT Brewery\, 1 Adelaide St E.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2V9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-Value-of-Research-Consultation-in-Public-Engagement-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250610T143609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T143613Z UID:10000307-1752058800-1752062400@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:WIRe+ quantilope: "Elevated Ad Tracking with Mental Availability and Mental Advantage Analysis" DESCRIPTION:Innovative metrics from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute\, including mental availability (how often a brand is considered in buying situations) and mental advantage analysis (which buying situations a brand dominates)\, are revolutionizing brand growth measurement and ongoing brand health monitoring.In this presentation\, Madita Brandhorst\, Associate Director\, Tracking Solutions at quantilope\, explores how to extend these metrics beyond brand health tracking to optimize communications and ad campaigns. Madita will review today’s rapidly changing media landscape and the challenges brands face in reaching audiences amidst fragmented media consumption. She will provide a deep dive into best practices for developing campaigns that increase mental availability across specific buying situations and explain how to build an ad tracker based on these new concepts and the valuable insights it can provide. \n‍Key takeaways:‍ \n\nUnderstand how mental availability and mental advantage analysis drive brand growth by connecting your brand to specific buying situations that matter most to today’s consumers.\nLearn what hurdles communication needs to overcome in order to be effective – and what these hurdles have to do with mental availability.\nDiscover how to create an ad tracker based on innovative metrics\, unlocking actionable insights to increase the impact of your campaigns.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Madita Brandhorst\nAssociate Director\, Tracking Solutions\, quantilope\n \n\nMadita combines her background in psychology (M.Sc.) with more than a decade  of market research expertise to generate deep and strategic insights. She started her career at Ipsos\, running traditional brand and ad tracking studies for global brands across various industries including CPG\, fashion\, media and tech. At quantilope\, Madita spearheads the development\, implementation and continuous improvement of innovative tracking solutions\, fueled by her belief that tracking can be both fun and actionable. Her mission is to transform the way we do tracking by leveraging automation\, the latest scientific thinking and a dynamic mix of human and artificial intelligence. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/wire-quantilope-elevated-ad-tracking-with-mental-availability-and-mental-advantage-analysis/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/683f33c4f40fb091edc168eb_2025-Q3-Quantilope-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250521T140331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T195350Z UID:10000302-1753966800-1753970400@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:WIRe: "Net Worthy: Turning Connections into Career Capital" DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the next step into Insights leadership? This webinar explores what it means to adopt a management mindset and how to prepare yourself for roles in upper management and leadership. Learn how to shift your perspective\, build key skills\, and position yourself as a strong candidate for advancement. Whether you’re actively applying or planning your path forward\, this session will help you confidently navigate the transition into management with clarity and purpose. \nBuilding community and connections has never been more important; the relationships we make and maintain have the power to shape our careers\, transform our personal and professional trajectories\, and bring us all closer together. This year’s WIRe Annual Webinar series\, sponsored by FUEL + The Focus Room\, focuses on the authentic connections who make us who we are. Register for one session and we’ll automatically register you for the whole series! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJess Gaedeke\nCRO\, Dig Insights\n\nWith 20+ years of experience in the market research industry\, Jess Gaedeke has gained a deep expertise and intense passion for all things “growth.” This includes consulting with clients on how to grow their business through brand building and innovation; deploying commercial strategies to grow tech-enabled insights organizations; and developing some of the most successful talent in the industry. Jess joined Dig Insights as Chief Revenue Officer in 2023\, after leadership roles at GutCheck (acquired by Toluna)\, Affinnova (acquired by Nielsen IQ/BASES)\, Designalytics\, and InsightsNow. She currently oversees sales\, marketing\, and customer success at Dig\, a tech-enabled insights company that drives predictable brand & innovation success. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa Sauter\nCEO\, Escalent\n\nMelissa Sauter is CEO of Escalent\, an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm specializing in industries facing disruption and business transformation. \nShe brings 25+ years of experience in market research and management consulting to the role and is committed to accelerating growth and value for customers\, employees and shareholders. Under her leadership\, Escalent has grown significantly\, organically and through strategic acquisitions with the most recent being C Space and Hall & Partners in 2023. The entire Escalent enterprise applies expertise and insight to solve complex challenges for its impressive roster of world-class clients. \nPrior to leading Escalent\, Melissa was president of Market Strategies International\, which merged with Morpace following the acquisition of both research firms by STG Partners in 2018.  Before joining Market Strategies\, Melissa led the Services and Emerging Industries division at J.D. Power and Associates. She was responsible for overseeing syndicated research\, proprietary tracking programs\, solutions consulting\, and performance improvement programs for a wide array of industry verticals. Melissa’s experience also includes business process reengineering and strategy consulting for Deloitte as well as sales and marketing roles for Freudenberg-NOK\, a tier-one automotive supplier. \nMelissa earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in business from Michigan State University. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAriel Madway\nDirector\, Brand Experience\, Cint\n\nAriel is a marketer passionate about inspiring people with impactful content and conversation\, and bringing people together to form meaningful connections through unique\, memorable experiences. \nAfter attending Brandeis University in Boston\, Ariel has built her career in marketing\, events\, and community engagement. She has experience in the non-profit sector\, startups\, lifestyle and networking organizations\, and – for the better part of the past decade – global b2b marketing within the Restech industry. \nAriel joined Cint in February 2023\, where she leads the brand experience team\, overseeing events\, PR\, social media\, and gifting. \nAriel is on the 2025 Advertising Week NY Advisory Board\, was named a ’25 & ’23 Greenbook Future List Finalist\, and served as the Boston WIRe Chapter Event Lead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/wire-net-worthy-turning-connections-into-career-capital/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6871902beea434f2ced7b067_2025-Webinar-Series-SM-AUG-p-800.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250728T190152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190348Z UID:10000314-1753981200-1753988400@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CAIP Exam Intro Prep Session DESCRIPTION:The primary pathway to earning the CAIP involves pursuing rigorous professional education\, obtaining relevant professional experience and passing the comprehensive CAIP Exam that is offered twice annually\, in April and October. Register for the CAIP Exam to attend the introductory prep session. \nRegistration deadline for the: \n\nApril session is in February\nOctober session is on August 18th.\n\nClick on any of the links below to continue: \n\nWhy Become a CAIP?\nEducation Requirements\nExperience Requirements\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the CAIP Exam\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Suggestions? Contact info@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/caip-exam-intro-prep-session/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Value-of-Research-Consultation-in-Public-Engagement-20-e1753729155117.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250730T162007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T170251Z UID:10000315-1755000000-1755003600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:How Fraudsters Use AI to Exploit Your Surveys — and What You Can Do About It DESCRIPTION:AI is rapidly reshaping the landscape of survey fraud — enabling scalable\, human-like deception that evades legacy defenses. In this webinar\, the dtect team will unpack how fraudsters are weaponizing technology and why most traditional security checks can’t keep up. \nTakeaways \n\nHow AI enables scalable\, human-like survey fraud\nWhy traditional fraud detection methods have already fallen behind\nWhat steps can you take to detect and prevent advanced types of fraud\n\nFeaturing: \nRiley Croft\,Vice President\, Partnerships\, dtect \nRiley brings over a decade of experience building SaaS partnerships\, with deep expertise in the ResTech ecosystem. His work spans strategic alliances\, platform integrations\, and growth-focused collaboration. \nAndrea Huang\,Senior Product Manager\, dtect \nAndrea has worked in research since 2011\, with a focus on developing innovative digital solutions across both qual and quant. Today\, she focuses on building dtect’s technology-first platform that prevents survey fraud. \nModerator: Ed Keller\, Executive Director of MRII \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/how-fraudsters-use-ai-to-exploit-your-surveys-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MA1161-August-12-UGA-MRII-Webinar-Banner_facebook-LinkedIn-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250723T175502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T182917Z UID:10000311-1755475200-1755561599@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CAIP Exam Deadline DESCRIPTION:The primary pathway to earning the CAIP involves pursuing rigorous professional education\, obtaining relevant professional experience and passing the comprehensive CAIP Exam that is offered twice annually\, in April and October. \nRegistration deadline for the: \n\nApril session is in February\nOctober session is August 18th.\n\nClick on any of the links below to continue: \n\nWhy Become a CAIP?\nEducation Requirements\nExperience Requirements\n\nRegister for the CAIP Exam \nQuestions? Suggestions? Contact info@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/caip-exam-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CAIP Exam,Registration Deadline ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exam_Uwhv.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250521T143233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T144319Z UID:10000303-1755867600-1755871200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:WIRe: "Manage Up: Mindset Moves for Leadership Roles” DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the next step into Insights leadership? This webinar explores what it means to adopt a management mindset and how to prepare yourself for roles in upper management and leadership. Learn how to shift your perspective\, build key skills\, and position yourself as a strong candidate for advancement. Whether you’re actively applying or planning your path forward\, this session will help you confidently navigate the transition into management with clarity and purpose. \n \n \n \n \n \n Building community and connections has never been more important; the relationships we make and maintain have the power to shape our careers\, transform our personal and professional trajectories\, and bring us all closer together. This year’s WIRe Annual Webinar series\, sponsored by FUEL + The Focus Room\, focuses on the authentic connections who make us who we are. Register for one session and we’ll automatically register you for the whole series! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJess Gaedeke\nCRO\, Dig Insights\n\nWith 20+ years of experience in the market research industry\, Jess Gaedeke has gained a deep expertise and intense passion for all things “growth.” This includes consulting with clients on how to grow their business through brand building and innovation; deploying commercial strategies to grow tech-enabled insights organizations; and developing some of the most successful talent in the industry. Jess joined Dig Insights as Chief Revenue Officer in 2023\, after leadership roles at GutCheck (acquired by Toluna)\, Affinnova (acquired by Nielsen IQ/BASES)\, Designalytics\, and InsightsNow. She currently oversees sales\, marketing\, and customer success at Dig\, a tech-enabled insights company that drives predictable brand & innovation success. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa Sauter\nCEO\, Escalent\n\nMelissa Sauter is CEO of Escalent\, an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm specializing in industries facing disruption and business transformation. \nShe brings 25+ years of experience in market research and management consulting to the role and is committed to accelerating growth and value for customers\, employees and shareholders. Under her leadership\, Escalent has grown significantly\, organically and through strategic acquisitions with the most recent being C Space and Hall & Partners in 2023. The entire Escalent enterprise applies expertise and insight to solve complex challenges for its impressive roster of world-class clients. \nPrior to leading Escalent\, Melissa was president of Market Strategies International\, which merged with Morpace following the acquisition of both research firms by STG Partners in 2018.  Before joining Market Strategies\, Melissa led the Services and Emerging Industries division at J.D. Power and Associates. She was responsible for overseeing syndicated research\, proprietary tracking programs\, solutions consulting\, and performance improvement programs for a wide array of industry verticals. Melissa’s experience also includes business process reengineering and strategy consulting for Deloitte as well as sales and marketing roles for Freudenberg-NOK\, a tier-one automotive supplier. \nMelissa earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in business from Michigan State University. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAriel Madway\nDirector\, Brand Experience\, Cint\n\nAriel is a marketer passionate about inspiring people with impactful content and conversation\, and bringing people together to form meaningful connections through unique\, memorable experiences. \nAfter attending Brandeis University in Boston\, Ariel has built her career in marketing\, events\, and community engagement. She has experience in the non-profit sector\, startups\, lifestyle and networking organizations\, and – for the better part of the past decade – global b2b marketing within the Restech industry. \nAriel joined Cint in February 2023\, where she leads the brand experience team\, overseeing events\, PR\, social media\, and gifting. \nAriel is on the 2025 Advertising Week NY Advisory Board\, was named a ’25 & ’23 Greenbook Future List Finalist\, and served as the Boston WIRe Chapter Event Lead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/wire-manage-up-mindset-moves-for-leadership-roles/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6871902beea434f2ced7b067_2025-Webinar-Series-SM-AUG-p-800-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250829T185604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T185850Z UID:10000319-1757073600-1757077200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Toast Masters 09-05-2025 DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toast-masters-09-05-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250730T165950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T170506Z UID:10000317-1758024000-1758027600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Beyond Scale: Authentic Human Understanding with AI DESCRIPTION:As AI becomes embedded in the research workflow\, the role of insight professionals undergoes a seismic shift. This webinar explores how participative AI transforms qualitative research by enabling smarter design\, deepening and quantifying human understanding\, and co-created outputs that drive real business outcomes. You’ll learn how leading organizations are using AI not just to “scale qual\,” but to elevate its impact across the business. \nIn this presentation\, we will discuss: \nWhy “AI moderation” and “qual at scale” are outdated goals – and what truly matters for insight leaders today.How a cognitive AI collaborator can support end-to-end research: from designing smarter studies to surfacing holistic insights bridging what people say with how they behave through multi-modal AI. How compounding insights and AI-assisted co-creation accelerate decision-making and increase stakeholder relevance. All registrants will receive a link to the online recorded video\, so you can view the webinar later if more convenient. \nNiels Schillewaert\,PhD \nHead of Research and Methodologies\, Conveo.ai. \nNiels combined entrepreneurship and commercial research with academic research throughout his career. He was a co-founder at Human8 (formerly InSites Consulting) and has a strong academic background as a Professor of Marketing at the Vlerick Business School. His research was published in leading scientific journals such as Journal of Marketing\, The International Journal of Research in Marketing\, Journal of Services Research\, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science\, and others. Niels is a frequent speaker at international conferences and has guest lectured at several academic institutions e.g.\, Columbia\, NYU\, University of Georgia. He is the Former President of ESOMAR. \nModerator: Pamela Bracken\, Sr Development & Special Initiatives Manager\, University of Georgia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/beyond-scale-authentic-human-understanding-with-ai/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MA1345-Sept2025Webinar-Banner_facebook-LinkedIn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250829T190621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T190625Z UID:10000320-1758196800-1758200400@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ToastMasters 09-18-2025 DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-09-18-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250918T192458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T201428Z UID:10000322-1758222000-1758229200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CAIP Canada Live Exam Session DESCRIPTION:This LIVE session is a companion to the asynchronous CAIP Exam Prep Course. The live session will offer feedback to submitted practice case study proposals introduced in the online lessons and submitted beforehand to the lesson instructor. Submissions are reviewed and critiqued regarding strong aspects of the proposals and areas for improvement. \nAll CAIP candidates registered to write the CAIP Exam are invited to attend.  If your invitation was misplaced\, please contact info@caip-paim.ca before 5 pm ET on Sept 18.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The primary pathway to earning the CAIP involves pursuing rigorous professional education\, obtaining relevant professional experience and passing the comprehensive CAIP Exam that is offered twice annually\, in April and October. Register for the CAIP Exam to attend the introductory prep session. \nRegistration deadline for the: \n\nApril session is in February\nOctober session is on August 18th.\n\nClick on any of the links below to continue: \n\nWhy Become a CAIP?\nEducation Requirements\nExperience Requirements\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the CAIP Exam\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Suggestions? Contact info@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/caip-canada-live-exam-session/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CAIP Exam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CAIP-Exam-2-e1758223247431.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130534 CREATED:20250918T202346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T174119Z UID:10000323-1758888000-1758891600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Discussion Club 09-26-2025 DESCRIPTION:Where CAIPs come together to discuss topical subjects of interest to the Analytics and Insights Industry.\nAt the end of the month CAIP Canada hosts a gathering of the CAIP Canada Discussion Club. Each month you’ll be invited to read a published article of relevance to the analytics and insights sector. We will then gather as a community to discuss the research. \nDon’t worry\, there won’t be a test!  \nThis is an opportunity to delve into subjects of interest and concern to us all in a relaxed and informal setting. We hope you are able to make this a regular meeting spot on an ongoing basis!  \nWhen is it?\nFriday\, September 26th\, 2025.  \nWhere is it?\nThe Discussion will take place online via Teams to connect you with CAIPs from across the country. \nWhy Join?\nThis is an opportunity to chat with fellow CAIPs from across the country and discuss topical issues relevant to the Analytics and Insights Industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Month’s Topic: \nData Quality\nEquipping you and your organization for 
what’s next \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Login to sign up for the Discussion ClubOnce you’re logged in\, click on the registration button below. \n \n \n \n \n Username\n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n Forgot your password? \n \n Login URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/discussion-club-09-26-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Discussion-Club-Flyer-2025-08-13T143952.330-e1755110745313.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20250829T200638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T200642Z UID:10000321-1759478400-1759510800@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ToastMasters 10-03-2025 DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-10-03-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20250723T180321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T182742Z UID:10000312-1759708800-1759795199@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CAIP Exam Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:The primary pathway to earning the CAIP involves pursuing rigorous professional education\, obtaining relevant professional experience and passing the comprehensive CAIP Exam that is offered twice annually\, in April and October. \nRegistration deadline for the: \n\nApril session is in February\nOctober session is on August 18th.\n\nClick on any of the links below to continue: \n\nWhy Become a CAIP?\nEducation Requirements\nExperience Requirements\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the CAIP Exam\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Suggestions? Contact info@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/caip-exam-fall-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CAIP Exam,Registration Deadline ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Exam_Uwhv.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20251010T192617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T192621Z UID:10000326-1760616000-1760619600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Toastmasters 10-16-2025 DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-10-16-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20251009T190143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T193506Z UID:10000325-1761753600-1761760800@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Halifax Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our Sponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halifax Networking Event\nThe market research industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation. This free event is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights into how the sector is evolving to meet new challenges\, while networking with colleagues over light refreshments / snacks. \nThanks to Narrative Research and MQO Research for sponsoring this event and allowing us to offer this event to you at no cost! \nHear directly from CRIC CEO John Tabone\, CRIC Chair Margaret Brigley and CRIC /CAIP Canada volunteer leaders as they share updates on: \n\nEmerging challenges facing research professionals (i.e.\, data quality\, AI)\nNew guidelines and standards to ensure high-quality research outputs\n\nWhether you’re a research client or supplier\, this is a must-attend event to connect\, learn\, and engage with fellow professionals shaping the future of market research in Canada. \nRSVP Now:Secure your spot by registering \n  \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/halifax-networking-event/ LOCATION:Halifax Marriott Harboufront\, 1919 Upper Water St\,\, Halifax\,\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3J5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Halifax-Event-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20251010T192955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T180258Z UID:10000327-1761825600-1761829200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Toastmasters 10-30-2025 DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-10-31-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussion-Club-Flyer-21-e1729093031122.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20251001T190523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T173339Z UID:10000324-1761912000-1761915600@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Discussion Club 10-31-2025 DESCRIPTION:Where CAIPs come together to discuss topical subjects of interest to the Analytics and Insights Industry.\nAt the end of the month CAIP Canada hosts a gathering of the CAIP Canada Discussion Club. Each month you’ll be invited to read a published article of relevance to the analytics and insights sector. We will then gather as a community to discuss the research. \nDon’t worry\, there won’t be a test!  \nThis is an opportunity to delve into subjects of interest and concern to us all in a relaxed and informal setting. We hope you are able to make this a regular meeting spot on an ongoing basis!  \nWhen is it?\nFriday\, October 31st\, 2025.  \nWhere is it?\nThe Discussion will take place online via Teams to connect you with CAIPs from across the country. \nWhy Join?\nThis is an opportunity to chat with fellow CAIPs from across the country and discuss topical issues relevant to the Analytics and Insights Industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Month’s Topic: \nOctober 31st – Open Windows: Exploring client side EDI guidelines \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Login to sign up for the Discussion ClubOnce you’re logged in\, click on the registration button below. \n \n \n \n \n Username\n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n Forgot your password? \n \n Login URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/discussion-club-10-31-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Discussion Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Date-Oct.-31st-Time-12pm-EDT-Location-Online-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20250623T172447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T143846Z UID:10000309-1762156800-1762189200@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CRIC CEO Forum 2025 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nExclusively for leaders of agencies\, the CRIC CEO Forum features interactive sessions on the most pressing leadership issues. \nThe 4th Annual CRIC CEO Forum is a highly anticipated event that will feature subject matter experts leading interactive sessions and offer you the opportunity to collaborate with other industry leaders on solutions to the top challenges facing our industry. \nThe CRIC CEO Forum will take place at the Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville located at 387 Bloor Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario. Breakfast will be available at 8am and the CEO Forum will begin at 8:30am and wrap by 4:30pm. \nPlease RSVP on the form below if you’d like us to reserve a seat. \nShowcase your leadership by sponsoring the CEO Forum for $2000\, and get your logo featured on the event website\, digital communications\, social media and at the CEO Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n CEO Forum Agenda\n Resilience in Uncertain Times (8:30am-10:15am)  \nThe session will examine the impact of shifting US trade policies and other challenges to our industry. Agency leaders will examine the impact of multiple scenarios that might occur and discuss how agencies must adapt their plans to be successful in all of scenarios. \nFostering a strong employee culture and ensuring a strong talent pipeline (10:30am – 12:00pm)  \nA panel of CEOs/HR Executives from agencies of different staffing sizes and models will share what has worked and what hasn’t in creating a positive culture.  The session will also explore the talent pipeline.  What impact has the closure of three research analyst program had on accessing talent?   How are agencies finding talent?  How do we ensure our industry is attracting the best and brightest talent? \nAI Readiness for Research Agencies (1:00pm – 2:30pm) \nThis session will help agency leaders ensure their firms are taking advantage of the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.  The session will examine the impact of AI on staffing including the skills staff require for the future and also opportunities to use AI to reduce manual labour.  It will also explore best practices on communicating AI use with clients and looking at new and upcoming AI technologies that CEOs should be aware.  The session will start with a panel of AI leaders from CRIC’s AI Committee.  This will be followed by breakout groups for CEOs to discuss challenges with respect to AI with other industry leaders. \nData Quality – How leading agencies can collaborate to address the challenges to data quality (2:45pm – 4:00pm)  \nData quality remains a major threat to our industry.  How can CRIC agencies collaborate to provide consistent and clear messaging to clients that supports data quality.  Led by leaders from CRIC’s Online Research Committee\, this session aims to have agreed upon solutions that enhance the quality of research in Canada. \n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/cric-ceo-forum-2025/ LOCATION:Canoppy by Hilton Toronto\, 387 Bloor St E\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dark-Blue-and-White-Geometric-Business-Forum-Email-Header-Instagram-Post-45-1-e1750699381502.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T154700 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T154700 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20240906T201357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T214933Z UID:10000108-1762357620-1764517620@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Moderator Essentials Waitlist DESCRIPTION:The Wait List is now open for the next session.  \nYou are under no obligation to attend the next session but you will be given priority placement in the queue based on when you joined the waitlist. Don’t wait\, join today so you don’t miss out on the next one. \nIn this course\, you will moderate a real focus group. The course is hands-on\, with generous opportunities to practice moderating skills\, as well as prepare you in a theoretical and in a real-life context. \nIf you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person focus groups and interviews for qualitative research this course is for you! The valuable skills you will acquire through this course are also transferrable to user experience (UX) research. This course\, delivered in-person over 2 days\, will help you develop a skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening. The focus will be on learning how to ask the right questions\, gaining the skills to confidently run in-group exercises\, and understanding how to manage basic group dynamics. \nThe last part of the course will have you designing the guide for and moderating a real focus group\, putting your new skills into practice. Come prepared to engage\, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsay:\n It was amazing! I got way more out of it than I really expected. I feel way more confident about my abilities and the skills I’ve learned and had a chance to practice.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma:\n I think how immersive the course was is a real selling feature…being able to learn tools and then immediately apply and refine them is a really valuable and impactful experience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Miriam:\n I feel really great! Deborah and Bronwen are great educators. I felt very mentored and safe…I really enjoyed that we got to practice with real life participants. That was beyond what I expected.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person qualitative focus groups and interviews this course is for you! \nThe course: \nIs hands-on – delivered in-person over 2 days.\nOffers generous opportunities to practice moderating skills – you will moderate a real focus group!\nWill prepare you in both theoretical and real-life contexts. \nWhat you will take away: \nA skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening.\nLearn how to ask the right questions\, the tools to confidently run in-group exercises\, and understand how to manage basic group dynamics.\nValuable skills that are transferrable to user experience (UX) research.\nYou will design a discussion guide for and moderate a focus group with real participants\, putting what you have learned into practice. \nCome prepared to engage\, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Objectives\n We will primarily focus our learning and practice on: \n\nSetting yourself up for success before fieldwork\nUnderstanding the elements of good Discussion Guide design\nHow to introduce a group and build rapport\nAsking effective questions and probes\nMaintaining the flow of the discussion and keeping it on track\nManaging group dynamics\, including challenging respondents\nTips for specialized questioning techniques and exercises to elicit deeper responses\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes\n At the conclusion of this Moderating Essentials Course\, participants will have: \nA new skillset that will enable them to understand how\, and when\, to ask effective questions and probes\nA good understanding of some specialized tools and exercises that can enhance in-person qualitative discussions\nAn understanding of group dynamics and some techniques to overcome typical challenges of in person qualitative discussions\n \n \n \n \n \n Who is this course intended for?\n This course would be well-suited for those with education in market research or at least 1 year experience working in the market research field who are also aspiring moderators (or relatively new moderators) looking to acquire a skillset for moderating in person focus groups qualitative discussions. Participants will ideally have at least observed focus groups in the past.\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors\n Deborah Klotz has over 15 years experience as an accomplished qualitative research consultant. Her curiosity drives her to explore people’s motivations and behaviours\, to understand client businesses and to dig for deep insights. \nPrior to joining the CAIP instructor team\, she taught moderating skills through the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA) and the RD Centre for learning. Deborah is also a frequent guest lecturer for the Humber RAP Program.\nDeborah has won multiple awards for her work including the MRIA’s 2015 Research and Excellence Award and the 2016 Emerging Leader Award \nDeborah has experience managing a qualitative practice for two full-service research firms and working with a broad range of clients in industries including (but not limited to) Travel & Tourism\, Fast-moving Consumer Goods\, Financial Services\, Professional Services\, Technology\, Education\, Media and Crown Corporations/Government Agencies. \nBronwen Ward believes every person has a unique and interesting story to tell. She values human perspectives and is always seeking to understand underlying motivations that drive human decision making and behaviour. She is an expert at forging connections\, allowing people to feel comfortable and relaxed while facilitating deep meaningful discussions. \nBronwen’s wealth of experience in qualitative research crosses many industries and categories. Her skillset provides unparalleled value with both excellence in the details and a keen understanding of the strategy.\nBronwen has taught the Qualitative Research Course for the Georgian College RAP Program and has been a frequent guest lecturer. \nDeborah and Bronwen are both passionate about sharing their learning and expertise with others. They both currently work at Upwords\, a boutique\, qual-focused research consultancy\, where they help brands make human connections.\n \n \n \n \n \n Important Details \nDelivery: In-person across 2 full day sessions (please arrive by 8:45am on each day).\nSize of class: Maximum 6 participants \nPast rates have been: $3000 plus HST\nDiscounts available for CAIP and CRIC Corporate Members\n \n Join the Waitlist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Moderator Essentials Waitlist 2026\n Please contact grace.woo@caip-paim.ca for any questions regarding the course. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Job Title*Company*Country*CanadaUnited StatesOtherAddress \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n PhoneDietary RestrictionsLinkedIn ProfileOf which of the following associations are you a member?\n \n CAIP\n \n \n CRIC\n \n \n QRCA\n \n \n None of the above\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@caip-paim.ca with any comments or questions. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/moderator-essentials-waitlist-2025/ LOCATION:CRC Research Toronto\, 121 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 3M5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CRIC-Career-Fair-2025-18.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130535 CREATED:20251029T154713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T151147Z UID:10000334-1763035200-1763038800@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Running on Insights - An Interview with New Balance's Kasey Griesmer DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively conversation with Kasey Griesmer\, Director of Global Consumer Insights at New Balance. Fresh from her TMRE presentation with C Space\, Kasey will share how she has professionally evolved to lead an insights team today that balances heritage and innovation to keep a 119-year-old brand culturally relevant worldwide. \nIn this virtual interview\, Kasey will answer questions about her journey in insights and growing an insights function for greater reach and impact; the pivotal relationships that shaped her career and the moments where challenging conventional thinking paid off. \nModeled on New Balance’s global consumer research\, we’ll also talk sneakers\, style\, performance and have Kasey reflect on an artifact from her life. With candid reflections on work and growth\, you’ll walk away with professional and personal inspiration. \nEscalent’s Dyna Boen will moderate this can’t-miss event for insights pros looking to lead with purpose and impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/running-on-insights-an-interview-with-new-balances-kasey-griesmer/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wire-Webinar-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR