Welcome to the Leaders Forum conference, ADIA’s annual landmark event* for C-Suite executives in the data, insights, and research industries – CEOs, Managing Directors, Principals, business owners, and senior staff.

Leadership can often feel isolating, but you are not alone in facing the same business challenges, opportunities, and threats. Join us at the 2027 Leaders Forum and enjoy a supportive community where industry leaders learn, collaborate, and inspire one another, and benefit from the rich content and networking opportunities.

Enjoy a day exclusively dedicated to your personal and professional development while still gathering valuable takeaways for your business and teams. Be relaxed and reinvigorated in this exclusive haven where every element is of the highest calibre. Build new relationships and reconnect with old friends over fine wine and world-class dining. Ask anyone – they’ll tell you the ADIA Leaders Forum is not to be missed. Block out your diary for 27 May now!

With 100% of delegates and sponsors ​​​​​​​expressing satisfaction with the 2026 event; 84% saying that the networking was valuable or extremely value, and 8/10 recommending the Forum to other leaders, it’s clear that attending the ADIA Leaders Forum is essential for industry leaders and provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share valuable insights, and engage in meaningful discussions. 

Who Should Attend? 

Open to all member CEOs, Managing Directors, Presidents, Owners and C-Level Executives at Market Research / Consumer Insights / Data Analytics Agencies.

_{* The LEADERS FORUM is exclusive to ADIA members and is by invitation only.} 

ADIA is indebted to our generous industry sponsors, without whom events like the Leaders’ Forum can’t be held. All of our 2025 Sponsors have re-signed for the 2026 event, reflecting the benefit of aligning their brands with the only Industry event exclusively for leaders in Australia.

Thank you to our long-term partners: Forsta, Gallagher, GiftPay, Dynata, CIE Legal, EY and Enfonica, and welcome to our new partners, Atmos Group, Ovation Research, GiftBee, Lead Lists, Ethnolink, Voxworks and Wallis Social Research. 

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