I am on the committee of the Association for Survey Computing (ASC) and I have organised and will chair the upcoming September conference entitled: Pizzazz in Research: Rewriting the rules of engagement.

Don't think that the ASC name implies this conference is aimed just at geeks (and I use that term with respect, being one myself). We have a line up of esteemed market researchers covering subjects that are critical to MR as a whole, not just the technical side.

I am really proud that these experts, working at the leading edge of market research, have volunteered to present.

The full programme is here: http://tiny.cc/mglhy .

We have a number of presentations about engaging respondents and the blurring of the line between qual and quant, as well as two presentations on new ways to engage our clients with our results.

The registration fee is a credit-crunch busting price of just £99 for members. If you're working in market research, then this conference gives you a wide-ranging view of important developments in our field, at a price no budget holder should balk at.

If you consider yourself someone who likes to learn new things and stay abreast of developments in our industry, then I hope to see you there.