Call for contributions: MRS Equality Summit 2025

At this year’s Equality Summit, we’ll spotlight new research that is closing the equality gap in society. Our focus is on projects that are advancing business and government equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) commitments; ensuring fair and inclusive product and service delivery to all communities.

We’ll showcase research that goes beyond simply raising awareness of inequalities but that also identifies practical solutions to dismantling barriers. This includes fostering greater understanding, participation, and engagement among diverse audiences in both research contexts and broader society.

Additionally, we’ll emphasise why the research sector must uphold exemplary EDI practices to ensure the highest quality research outputs, and how falling short can cost you both financially and strategically.

How can you contribute?

You can contribute to this event by sharing:

• new EDI research commissioned by brands, NGOs and Government
• successful inclusive research practices that are improving the quality and representativeness of insights
• in-house examples of EDI excellence and the impact for your business

Please send in a proposal for a:

CASE STUDY (30mins): Share new research that reveals fascinating insights or a workplace initiative that demonstrates EDI best practice and highlights tangible benefits.

IN CONVERSATION WITH… (30mins) - Lead a one-to-one interview style session which brings together an agency and client to discuss a recent research project.

NO SLIDES PANEL SESSION (30mins) - Convene and lead a panel discussion on industry challenges and paths towards greater equality, diversity and inclusion.

ROUND TABLE / WORKSHOP SESSION (30-45mins) - We’re looking for round table leaders to share some examples of great practice and to steer a 30-45 min discussion with a table of 8-10 industry colleagues on improving equity, visibility and inclusivity for any marginalised groups.

A quick note on our selection criteria:

We give priority to client-side presenters / co-presenters, new hot-off-the-press research and projects using pioneering research techniques.

If you have a recent research project that you’d like to showcase or a conference session idea please submit a brief synopsis (approx. 200 words) for consideration by Monday 27 January to conference@mrs.org.uk.