Insights Seekers & Allies Online Meetups
2x Monthly on Mondays on Zoom
10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET
Everyone in the insights professions is welcome, and all voices are important in ICN meetups, but you must be a member to gain access.
Lucky for us, membership is free.
Welcome to the Insights Career Network, a vibrant community of research professionals. In our Seekers & Allies insights career zoom series, we connect twice a month to highlight and discuss trends affecting our careers at the macro and personal level.
We welcome professionals across all disciplines—including UX, customer experience, marketing, business analytics, and public opinion – and at every experience level. Events are exclusive to our community, but joining is easy: ICN Membership is required, but it’s completely free. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, if your world revolves around research and insights, you belong here.
Join ICN for free to unlock access to our exclusive event calendar.
- Get Help and Help Others: Relevant, shared experience matters in career support and ICN meetups are known safe places
- Meet Peers: Connect with industry leaders at our fun networking events and global trade shows.
- Boost Your Skills: Dive into learning sessions that keep you sharp and in the know.
- Stay Ahead: Catch the latest trends from top experts at our webinars and workshops.
Upcoming Seekers and Allies
Twice Monthly on Mondays
10 AM PT / 12 CT / 1 PM ET
Insights career professionals and experts in our fields share best practices, news, and trends affecting our careers and feed the discussions in our career-focused breakout sessions. Each Seekers & Allies virtual meetup welcomes 80+ attendees, each looking to connect and learn from their colleagues.
All ICN members are sent calendar invitations for this recurring biweekly meetup as information becomes available. Unsubscribe from your Seekers & Allies event calendar below.
| Date | Series / Topic | Speaker | Session Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | AI Series | Leslie Willis | Make your own custom GPT | DirectTV |
| 7/6 | Building Confidence | Blake Hudson | ||
| 7/20 | Personal Branding | Goldie Chan | Future -proofing your personal brand | Warm Robots |
| 8/3 | Mental Health/Resilience | Victoria Montoya | ||
| 8/17 | Ageism | Pat Romboletti | ||
| 9/8 | Building Confidence | Lisa Stryker | Executive and Leadership Coach | Stryker Coaching and Communications |
| 9/21 | Job Search Strategy | Pricilla Cheung | Flipping the Narrative: Turning “Disadvantage” into Your Strongest Differentiation | — |
| 10/5 | Upskill: Inclusive Researcher | P. Jennings (Panel) | Tentative: Panel on being an inclusive researcher | |
| 10/19 | Leadership | Melanie Courtright | The Unfinished Leader | Sago |
| 11/2 | Flex Topic | Accessible Insights | ICN community | |
| 11/16 | Revolving Breakouts | Community Networking | ICN community | |
| 12/7 | Job Search | Mark Beal | Pursue Your Passions, Market Your Brand & Win The Job | Rutgers University |
| 12/21 | Year in Review | Goal Setting | ICN Community |
Get Started! Ready to grow? Explore events and sign up today!
join us live for these recurring
Insights career-Focused Segments
Group-wide introductions
Insights industry news
Community support for challenging situations
The Insights Job Referral List recent postings
Small breakout sessions for job seeker support
Short-session guest speakers like the one above!
Free to Attend on Zoom, But Please Give
All ICN Events are free to attend! But Free is not really free, is it? If you appreciate what the ICN does for you and the community, please donate to the ICN nonprofit operations fund to help us keep our resources accessible.
ICN needs your help to Upskill Insights
Few professions have been as affected by the introduction of AI tools and RTO hiring trends as Insights professionals. Compounding years of layoffs and limited growth have left tens of thousands of highly educated and well-experienced professionals with few options. The ICN community and our thousands of Insights Allies are ready to stand up and help us each heal and rebuild.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION OF $5+ ESTABLISHES OUR FUTURE
Past Seekers & Allies Events
Missed one of our prior 75+ Career-Assist meetups? Check out our ICN Bootleg Recordings & Decks library!
Typical 60-Minute ICN Meetup Agenda*
15 mins. Introductions, Insights News & Events
20 mins. Program & Q&A
10 mins. 5-6 person ICN Career Support Breakout Sessions
15 mins. Community Time and Career Support
Bring your challenges, your success stories, and your open jobs!
* warning: we sometimes run up to 20 mins. over
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