Overview

We all know that uncertainty has shaken the world. Against this backdrop, organisations need to make big decisions to stabilise their futures; futures that are inexplicably linked to the quality and reliability of these decisions.

Clients look to qualitative research for guidance, inspiration, ideas and freshness. When it comes to top-level business decisions, how can qualitative research be heard? Does it just need to shout louder, or is now the opportunity to re-tune and offer a full chorus of consultancy expertise as a trusted partner?

The arrival of big data creates new challenges for clients who need to make sense of all the information out there. It is a golden opportunity for qual researchers to help brands and companies succeed in the connected world.

ESOMAR Qualitative 2012, in Amsterdam, will demonstrate how qualitative research embraces the power of transformational insights, stimulates actions and guides decisions that make the difference.

Programme committee

Andrew Needham (Committee Chair) Founding Partner Face, UK Diane Chayer Senior Market Research Manager LEO Pharma, Denmark Stan Knoops Head of Consumer Insights Europe + Global Capability leader Unilever R&D, Netherlands

Valérie-Anne Paglia Managing Director IPSOS UU The Qualitative research Specialists Ipsos France Fiona Ray Partner Hall & Partners, USA Pieter Paul Verheggen Managing Director Motivaction International, Netherlands

Timetable

11 May
Deadline for synopses

July 2012
Feedback to authors

July 2012
Programme preview online

13 August 2012
Full written papers deadline

7 September 2012
Early Bird fee registration deadline

8 October 2012
Multimedia presentations deadline

15 October 2012
Final Programme Online

The Conference will begin with registration and a welcome reception on Tuesday, 6 November and will close on Thursday, 8 November (around 16.30)

Hotel & venue

The newly renovated Novotel Amsterdam City is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Amsterdam's business district, only 15 minutes from the city centre and with convenient transport access by train and tram to Schiphol Airport as well as famous Amsterdam destinations such as Dam Square, Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and more…

Take advantage of the free wi-fi, network in The Coffee Corner (with take-away coffee and sandwiches) or relax in the hotel gym or sauna. With its unique interior and high-quality cuisine, Asian restaurant, Shoyu, serves a wide variety of sushi and wok dishes, cooked in an open kitchen and is really the place to be.

Address:

Novotel Amsterdam City
Europaboulevard 10
1083 AD Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 20 7219179
Fax: +31 20 6462823
E-Mail: H0515@accor.com

Hotel & venue's website

How to get there?

Hotel reservation

Download the booking form by clicking the link below:

Download the hotel reservation form *

* Please note:
Preferential room rates are only available to conference delegates.
ESOMAR does not guarantee the lowest room rate when reserving hotel rooms via our online booking form. Please visit the hotel website to ensure you are receiving the best rate for your stay.

Useful links

• About Amsterdam (Wikipedia)
• The Holland information site: Amsterdam
• City of Amsterdam
• What on in Amsterdam
• Amsterdam travel guide
• Weather forecasts for Amsterdam Shanghai
• Currency converter

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Registration

Please note: To take advantage of the preferential member rate, you can apply for membership while filling in your event registration. Please note - it is not necessary to apply for membership separately. Once you have registered, both the membership fee (plus one-time administration costs) and reduced member fee will then be applied.

* Read the conditions that apply for registration carefully.

* Read the conditions that apply for registration carefully.

* Read the conditions that apply for registration carefully.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend, a substitute may attend in your place. Please note, however, that the status of the replacement delegate (member/non-member) may affect the original fee charged. Cancellations must be received by ESOMAR in writing or you will be considered a No Show (no refund given). All refund claims must be received within 5 working days after the event has been held. The cancellation charges will apply irrespective of whether the registration fees have been paid or not.

The following charges will apply:

Cancellation fee can only be waived upon receipt of visa refusal document.

Disclaimer

My enrolment, attendance and/or participation in ESOMAR’s Qualitative 2012 constitutes my agreement and understanding that ESOMAR is permitted to photograph, record and use my name, picture, portrait, likeness, voice and statement(s), as well as any compilation(s) that may result there from. I further acknowledge that all photographs, videos and other recordings of me in any media or medium used and taken by ESOMAR are owned solely by ESOMAR and it alone may copyright those materials containing same. ESOMAR has the right to edit the foregoing in any manner it deems appropriate and such right may be exercised without any inspection, review or approval by me. ESOMAR shall also have the right to use and employ such video and photography for use on television, the Internet (including on the ESOMAR’s website) and in conjunction with the advertising, publicity or promotional materials of ESOMAR. Nothing herein will constitute any obligation on the part of ESOMAR to use, photograph or record me or make any use of the rights set forth herein. I fully understand the content, meaning and impact of this release.