Mintel is excited to partner with Black Swan Data in participating to TMRE (The Market Research Event), taking place in Las Vegas, 28-30 October.

Join us to hear from our experts address what the future holds for market research teams, how AI is reshaping the way insights are done and strategies for delivering smarter, faster insights at scale with executives from Mondelez, PepsiCo & P&G.

KEYNOTE PANEL: Insights: The Next Era

The future of insights is now, but what does it hold? In this keynote panel, senior executives leading the charge in insights innovation, will share their perspectives on what’s shaping the next era. From the evolving role of insights within organizations to the powerful convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence, this discussion will explore what it means to not just keep up, but lead the way.

THE MAIN STAGE
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 9:40am – 10:15am ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)

PRESENTATION: Leveraging AI and Social Data to Predict Consumer Behavior

By leveraging AI and big social data, you have access to the world’s largest focus group at your fingertips. Join us to learn why leading CPGs trust Black Swan Data to fuel their new product innovation.

TRACK 6: CUTTING-EDGE CONSUMER TRENDS
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 10:50am – 11:20am ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)

Meet the Presenters

Matt Valle

Lead Client Partner

Matt Valle has spent his entire career in insights-based consulting on both the client and agency sides with a particular expertise in Consumer Demand, Innovation Strategy and Market Expansion. He is currently a Lead Client Partner at Mintel where he is responsible for global client strategy and growth. He began his career at what is now Thomson Reuters and has held senior roles at GfK, Ipsos and MarketTools among others. Matt is also the creator and host of the Rock n’ Roll Research Podcast and is a frequent industry speaker and contributor. He holds a MA from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a MBA and BA (Statistics) from the University of Minnesota.

Hugo Amos

Co-Founder at Black Swan Data

Hugo co-founded the predictive intelligence business Black Swan Data in 2011, recently acquired by Mintel in 2025. Hugo brings a wealth of marketing and strategy experience to Black Swan having previously worked in global CPG brand marketing and Insight. Hugo has worked extensively on both sides of the Atlantic and has world-class experience in understanding how to deliver impact and results for global consumer facing organizations.