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Program

 
       
Program at a Glance
Wednesday, June 4
11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
□ Speed Networking (organized by ASDE Survey Sampler, Inc.)
□ Keynote Speaker and Education Tracks*
□ New Member/First Time Attendee Reception
□ President’s Reception (sponsored by e-Rewards Market Research) New! Featuring entertainment by Jay and the Americans

Thursday, June 5
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
□ Breakfast, Lunch (sponsored by Western Wats)
□ General Session and Education Tracks*
Research Industry Forum (exhibit hall)
□ Optional evening event hosted by the Greater New York Chapter

Friday, June 6
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
□ Breakfast, Awards Luncheon
□ General Session and Education Tracks*
Research Industry Forum (exhibit hall)

Full Conference Program
(Speakers, Session Descriptions, Times and PRC credits)

*Education Tracks – International, Quantitative, Qualitative, End User, Online/IMRO, Business Strategies

Networking Activities

President’s Reception: (sponsored by e-Rewards Market Research) Kick the conference off to a great start at the President’s Reception. Network among clients and colleagues while enjoying the Big Apple ambiance. Located high above the bustle, you will have an incredible view of Times Square while renewing old relationships and building new ones.

New! Advanced Focus Market Research Services presents live, Jay and the Americans. This legendary band will entertain you from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Click here to visit their Web site and listen to some of their classics!

Speed Networking (organized by ASDE Survey Sampler, Inc.) : Get acquainted with numerous people fast! A favorite among attendees, Speed Networking allows participants to sharpen their business acumen and casually discuss everyday business issues within the research profession.

New Member/ First Time Attendee Reception: Is it your first time at an MRA conference? Then you are invited to this private reception with the MRA President, Board of Directors, Chapter Presidents, MRA Workgroup Chairs, and MRA National Headquarters Staff. We look forward to meeting you.

End User Reception: Join your fellow End User colleagues for a private reception. Located in the Marriott on the 9th floor Promenade area, you will enjoy great conversation, cocktails and spectacular views of Times Square.

Networking Lunch: (sponsored by Western Wats) Attending the conference alone? That doesn’t mean you have to eat alone. MRA’s Networking Lunch is the perfect opportunity to meet new industry professionals and catch up with old ones.

Chapter Event: Come get in a “New York State of Mind” hosted by the Greater New York Chapter. On Thursday night surround yourself with new friends and old at the famous Tavern on the Green. Listen to the live band, The Nerds, sing all your favorite hits from Led Zeppelin to Billy Joel. Enjoy the top shelf open bar, hors d’ouevres and a buffet style dinner. Fun is expected, dancing is optional! Tickets are $150 each and are recommended to be purchased with your conference registration. Transportation will be provided. Click here for more information.

Research Industry Forum Participate in the exhibit forum to learn about products or services that are of direct interest to the opinion and marketing research profession. The exhibit forum is designed to offer exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to interact in an informal setting.

Location

New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York, New York
www.nymarriottmarquis.com

Stay right in the heart of New York City. The New York Marriott Marquis Times Square is located right in the Times Square theater district of midtown Manhattan. Explore notable landmarks, fantastic shopping and world class restaurants all within walking distance. The top of this hotel also features the only revolving restaurant in New York City. The 49 story hotel promises to make guests feel welcome to one of the greatest cities in the world.

Rate: $308 per night single
Deadline: May 12, 2008
For reservations: Call 800-843-4898 and reference “Marketing Research Association” or reserve online here.

*If you plan to extend your stay either before or after the conference dates you must call to make your reservations. Also, MRA’s hotel room block is reserved for registered conference attendees only. Please register for the Conference before reserving your room with the hotel. If you do not register for the Conference within 48 hours of booking your room, we reserve the right to release the room back into inventory.

Registration
Full Conference Pricing
 
By 5/2 (CEO Early Bird Deadline)
By 5/23 (Standard Deadline)
After Deadline & Onsite
Member (MRA, ARF, CMOR)*
$699
$899
$999
Non-Member (includes 1 year membership)
$974
$1174
$1274
One Day Conference Pricing
By 5/2 (CEO Early Bird Deadline)
By 5/23 (Standard Deadline)
After Deadline & Onsite
Member (MRA, ARF, CMOR) – Wednesday *
$649
$849
$949
Member (MRA, ARF, CMOR) – Thursday or Friday *
$599
$799
$899
Non-Member; Wednesday
$799
$999
$1099
Non-Member; Thursday or Friday
$699
$899
$999
 
Additional President’s reception Tickets
$175
$175
Not Available
Chapter Event:
$150
$150

*For membership levels D, E, F apply 5% discount and levels G & H apply 10% discount.

Cancellation Policy
Attendance cancellations must be received within three business days before the program begins. A $100 cancellation fee will apply. There are no refunds for cancellations received less than three days before the program. No-shows will not be refunded.

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