AI Basics for Insights &
Research Professionals
Monday, March 2, 2026
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Agenda
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Welcome & Check-In
ICN Announcements
AI Basics for Insights and Research Professionals
Breakouts
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Q&A
ICN ANNOUNCEMENTS
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INTRODUCTIONS
How to use the ICN
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Partnerships & Industry Relations
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Consulting
Dr. Lori Walker
Consulting
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Rising Ahead
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Z Johnson�MRXplorer
Learning & Research
Events & Member Services
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The Harris Poll
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Head of Marketing� & Impact��Jocelyn Bayle �Consulting
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Consulting
Michelle Onofrio�Consulting
Marketing@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
Learn@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
Tasneem Dalal�MMR Research
ICN@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
The ICN Leadership Team
Brian Fowler
Executive Director
Aysha Hassan
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2026 PREVIEW
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NEW ICN ARTICLES on
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INSIGHTS INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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INSIGHTS JOB REFERRAL LIST
Insights Career Network
LIST YOUR INSIGHTS JOBS �and share tips for applicants!
Real, fresh insights jobs from <2 degrees away.
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VIEW JOB REFERRALS�from hiring managers, recruiters, & teammates
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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March 5 Chamblee GA (ATL) March 14 Austin March 12-18 Austin March 15 Lake Oconee, GA March 19 Seattle March 29 Providence R.I. � � | WIRe Creating Connections that Count SXSW ICN Fundraiser with 10K Humans IA Pickleball & Pints – + More! WIRe SampleCon Pre-Show Party PSRF - Talking to a Bot - AI moderation
IA Rhode Island Happy Hour |
Upcoming Conferences/Summits
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March 19 New Orleans | WIRe & IA - Understanding Consumer Needs: Actionable Takeaways with Predictive Anthropology from Lux Research |
https://bit.ly/ICN_Insights_Events
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Quirk’s Dallas
Qualtrics: X4 2026
IA 40th Annual Las Vegas Insights Conference
Quirk’s Chicago
Next Gen Insights Summit (Insight Platforms)
IIeX North America
Quirk’s London
Learners Research Week
FREE membership for job seekers!
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ATX Insights Events @SXSW
ICN Fundraiser hosted by
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NEW SERIES
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Bringing together senior leaders from across the insights industry for an evening of conversation and great local BBQ in support of ICN.
No stage, no panels — just a well-curated room, real connection, and a clear purpose: supporting the people who support our industry.
Saturday, March 14 @ 6:30 PM CT | Cosmic Coffee | $25 donation
Register and Donate Today
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Austin Insights Events all week March 12-18: Tacos, Hiking, Music, Pickleball with Insights Association & More!
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ICN Friday Forum
Open Office Hours
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NEW SERIES
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Seekers: Bring your job search struggles, rejections, or messy résumés. We’ll help, or find someone who can.
Allies: Micromentor, share your experience, and help others!
We all hit roadblocks. �Let’s face them together.
Fridays @ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Zoom: https://bit.ly/ICN_Fridays
NEW! Coming In March: Guest Co-Hosts for Office Hours
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NEW! Calendar Invites
for Friday Forum
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2026 Programming
Upcoming Seekers & Allies Meetup Topics
Insights Career Network
ICN Friday Forum
Open Office Hours Guest Speakers
3/6 Friday Forum: Karen Lynch, Greenbook
3/13 Friday Forum: Katrina Noelle, KNow Research
3/20 Friday Forum: Guest Mike Lucero, Samsung Gaming
3/27 Friday Forum:
4/10 Friday Forum: Michelle Auguste, NBA
4/17 Friday Forum: Justine Bassman, Understood.org
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Next ICN Seekers & Allies Meetups
Insights Career Network |
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Monday, March 16, 12:00 PM CT
Resilience After a Layoff
Ari Zelmanow
Monday, March 30, 12:00 PM CT
Practice your networking skills with 2-3�small Seekers & Allies breakout sessions.
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AI Series Continues:
4/13 An AI-First Approach to Reimagining Everyday Work & Life
5 /11 New Skills for Insights Professionals
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ICN AI Series: Set the Foundation
Insights Career Network |
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AI Basics for Research and Insights Professionals
Guest Speaker: Yan Vishnepolsky
Mercor Intelligence, Segment International
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanvishnepolsky/
Breakouts: 15 minutes
Brought to you by
NEW! Partner@insightscareernetwork.org
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Bi-Weekly Virtual Seekers & Allies Meetups
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INTRODUCTIONS
Industry Partners
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Insights Industry Strategic Partners
Michelle Auguste, National Basketball Association
Stephen Griffiths, Ex-Post*
Lisa Gudding, IPSOS
Justin Hawkins, Kimberly-Clark*
Maya Kantak, Rocket Mortgage*
Doug Keith, Insights Consultant*
Karen Lynch, Greenbook
Giustina Parisi, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dan Quirk, Quirk’s Media
Giselle Restrepo, Round Peg Consulting
Debby Schlesinger-Hellman, Art and Science of Joy
Jacci Weber, Mars Petcare*
*ICN Co-Founder
ICN Insights Advisory Council
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NEW ICN ARTICLE on
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INSIGHTS INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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The ICN Team
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Bringing your “Researcher’s Empathy” to Worthy Causes
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featuring April Bell
ICN Searchlight Snips
Made with Empathy
The Benefits of Community Engagement
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featuring
ICN Searchlight Snips
Andrew Cannon, Founder, EQJOY
Joy Through Volunteering
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featuring
ICN Searchlight Snips
Andrew Cannon, EQJOY, and Brian Fowler, ICN
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Insights Career Network |
INSIGHTS PROFESSION SURVEY
MRII Research on Research
Focus on Learning, Skill Development, and Research Job Satisfaction
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