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The Research Society’s Human Insights Conference connects the research and insights curious- industry professionals, marketing experts, brand owners and future talent- under one roof for two exciting days.
In our 70th year, the 2025 Conference returns to Melbourne to present the best minds in our profession and beyond for next-level thinking for all those who work in, leverage or are just intrigued by the power of data and people.
Joanna Lepore is a global foresight strategist, extensively involved in the foresight and futures field, through her work as EVP of Foresight and Global Market Expansion at Dig Insights, as Founder of Foresight Inside Group, a network for corporate foresight professionals, and as Associated Partner with the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.
Jo is a prominent voice in corporate foresight, having established and
expanded the foresight practice for McDonald's and Mars Wrigley within
their global headquarters in the United States. As the ‘in-house
futurist’, Jo helped push leaders to think long term, building on 15
years brand-side experience building transformative growth strategies
within the world's biggest brands.
Embracing the Possible: business impact through long term thinking
Building a resilient business strategy in uncertain times requires more than a different skillset, it requires foresight. In this keynote, we'll explore what it takes to look past present day volatility and short-term bias to see what's possible.
A few reasons to join us at The Human Insights Conference
of the pivotal work and achievements across the research and insights profession, showcasing the impact that our work makes and it's potential to further shape the future.
through new thinking, critical ideas and unique learning of how we can enhance our industry and respond to tomorrow's world and the role that research can play.
with like-minded, curious people to bring empowering conversations to maximise your experience and grow your network.
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