The summer AIMRI meeting will be in the beautiful Polish city of Krakow on Friday 20 June 2008. The subject will be:

For this region we will consider the following topics:

Changes in the retail scene, progress in IT & telecoms markets, the organisation of market research, market research techniques in use, economic prospects

Anyone wishing to make a short presentation in Krakow should contact Richard Chilton at the address below.

Wandering the streets of the Old Town or the former Jewish district, Kazimierz, you will find a Krakow pulsating with life in all its variety. Galleries full of fascinating exhibitions present both the classic tradition and the experimental avant-garde.

Krakow attracts an extraordinary range of people who help create the atmosphere of a city that is full of life, yet which exists in perfect harmony with its rich past. Actors, painters, musicians and poets make the city a magical place in which each moment becomes history.

Wawel, St Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall are places which should not be missed on a trip to Krakow.

There will be a gala dinner for members and their guests after the formal sessions on Friday 20 June..

The conference will be in the Grand Hotel – the best 5 star hotel in the old city - over a century old and lovingly restored. This hotel lives up to its name and offers the visitor both elegance and luxury.

We are keeping the member fee per delegate to a minimum £155 (€205); this includes registration, attendance at all the sessions, lunch (with wine), tea/coffee breaks and the gala dinner. The delegate fee is payable by all attending the sessions, including those giving short presentations. There will be no charge for accompanying persons but they may not attend the formal sessions: there will however be an extra charge for the gala dinner guests.

For non members there is a slightly higher fee. In the case of new members who attend the meeting and join within 2 months we will waive the joining fee and refund the difference between the member and non-member meeting fees.

The Gala Dinner is included in the full delegate fee. This will cover aperitifs at the restaurant and a gourmet meal with wine. There will be a cost of £60 (€80) per person for guests. A booking form is attached.

We will offer members opportunities to sponsor the conference events. It will be possible also to take trade stands for a modest fee.

There are air services to Krakow airport from most parts of Europe.

This will be another enjoyable event in an impressive environment.