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Corporate Researchers Conference 2026
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Corporate Researchers Conference 2026
Overview
The Corporate Researchers Conference (CRC) was developed just for client-side insights leaders and practitioners committed to advancing the profession.
Speaking Topic
The Gen Z Health Paradox: Green juice in one hand, a vape in the other
September 15, 2026 - 3:40 PM-4:10 PM CST
Gen Z is optimizing everything, until they’re not. They track their sleep, join run clubs, and swap soda for functional drinks, while also vaping, looksmaxxing, and spending hours in front of screens. This isn’t hypocrisy, it’s the new health reality.
Join First & First Consulting and Prodege for a sharp look at the tension between intention and behavior shaping Gen Z health today. Built on a custom-designed study, we go beyond stated attitudes to surface what’s actually happening in the moment and capture contradictions as they occur while unpacking the motivations behind them. Using AI-powered real-time probing, we move past surface-level insights to reveal the deeper trade-offs, pressures, and rationalizations driving everyday decisions at scale.
You’ll explore the data and meet distinct cohort segments that challenge oversimplified views of a generation. The goal isn’t to resolve the contradiction, but to understand it. For brands and marketers success with Gen Z comes from designing for the tension, not trying to eliminate it.
Dates
Sep 15 - 17
Location
Chicago, IL
Venue/Hotel
Speakers
Susan Stacey
VP, Client Solutions
Prodege
Devon Zdatny
CEO & Founder
First & First Consulting
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