Monday, February 2

12:00 pm - Cultural Event (optional ticketed event)

Those who purchase a ticket will meet in the hotel lobby at 12:00 pm.


1:00 pm - Registration desk open for badge pick up


4:00 pm - Leadership Meeting & Reception


5:00 pm - First Timers Welcome Meeting

New to QRCA? Join our First Timer Welcome Session for a warm welcome and information session.


6:00 pm - Early Arrivals Dinner (walking distance)

Many attendees arrive the night before the conference. In recognition of this, we are organizing an Early Arrivals Dinner for a first-look meet-and-greet opportunity within walking distance of the conference venue. The setting is fun and casual as we unwind from our travels and prepare for the days ahead. Our conference veterans recommend this event as a wonderful way to step into the QRCA conference experience.

Tuesday, February 3

7:00 am - Healthy Connections - Zumba

Ditch the workout and join the party! Fuse hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a high-energy, calorie-blasting, total-body dance-based workout!


8:00 am - Marketplace & Registration Open + Breakfast


9:00 am - Conference Welcome & Keynote

Sonny Melendez


10:00 am - General Session

Sponsor Spotlight #1 10:15-10:30

Sponsor Spotlight #2 10:30-10:45


10:45 am - Marketplace Break


11:15 am - First Timers Networking & Roundtables Breakouts


12:15 pm - Lunch


1:30 pm - Workshops #1

Qual Core: Jonathan Schneider; Jen Spainhour; Sara Bodde; Jay Zaltzman; Emma Bonilla


3:00 pm - Presentations #1

Qual Core: Abby Leafe & Kate Watson; Tech: Susan Saurage-Altenloh, PhD; Tools: Susan Newhouse; Moderating: Reginald Alston; Analysis: Jeffrey H. Witte, PhD


4:15 pm - Presentations #2

Qual Core: Laura Quinn; Tech: Andy Garlikov; Tools/Method: NEW: Martha Cowley and Alex Chew; Naomi Henderson Winner - Marta; Andy Stavisky- CRIC


5:00 pm - Marketplace Social


6:30 pm - Dinner Dine Arounds

Wednesday, February 4

7:00 am - Healthy Connections - Zumba

Ditch the workout and join the party! Fuse hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a high-energy, calorie-blasting, total-body dance-based workout!


8:00 am - Marketplace & Registration Open + Breakfast and SIGs Meets


9:00 am - Morning Kick Off & VIEWS Panel

Sonny Melendez


10:00 am - General Session

Sponsor Spotlight #3 10:00-10:15

Sponsor Spotlight #24 10:15-10:30


10:30 am - Marketplace Break


11:00 am - Workshops #2

Qual Core: Pam Goldfarb Liss; Allison Rak; Carina Crabbe; Claire Kuhn


12:15 pm - Lunch


1:15 pm - Presentations #3

Qual Core: Martha Hayward; Tech: Lauren McCluskey; Tools: Tom Rich; Chris Hauck; Biz Dev: Benjamin Allen and Kai Fuentes


2:15 pm - Roundtables


3:15 pm - Presentations #4

Qual Core: Jeff Hecker; Tech: Allison Wilt; Chris Kann; Analysis: Paul Peterson; Biz Dev: Crystal Kendrick


4:30 pm - Happy Hour & Awards Ceremony


7:00 pm - Offsite Event

Thursday, February 5

7:00 am - Healthy Connections (TBA)


8:00 am - Registration Desk Open


9:00 am - Closing Remarks & Raffles


10:00 am - ESOMAR


11:00 am - QRCA Town Hall Wrap Up

Schedule at a Glance

Navigate through the robust schedule of events that QRCA’s Annual Conference has to offer right here.


From cultural experiences to first-timer networking to coffee chats, morning workouts, and riveting sessions led by our all-star speakers, you’ll see where you need to be and when, so you won’t miss a minute of the comprehensive programming.


Be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates and additions!


Monday, February 2

· 12:15 pm to 3:00 pm, Afternoon Cultural Experience, an optional, ticketed event

· 4:00 pm, Leadership Meeting

· 5:00 pm, First Timer Welcome Session

· 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Early Arrivals Kickoff Gathering


Tuesday, February 3

· 7:00 am, Morning Healthy Connections

· Starting at 8:00 am, Breakfast, Marketplace/Exhibit Hall Opens

· Starting at 9:00 am, Main Stage Sessions

· First Timer Networking Session / Roundtables

· Workshops Round 1

· Presentations Round 1

· Roundtables Round 1

· Marketplace Social

· Dinner Dine Arounds at Local Restaurants


Wednesday, February 4

· Morning Healthy Connections

· Main Stage Sessions

· Workshops Round 2

· Presentations Round 2

· Roundtables Round 2

· Presentations Round 3

· Marketplace Social and Awards Ceremony

· Wednesday Night Reception at Smoke Skybar


Thursday, February 5

· Morning Healthy Connections

· Main Stage Sessions

· Roundtables Round 3

· QRCA Annual Membership Meeting

· Afternoon Field Trip, an optional, ticketed event

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