Meet Rep Data at AAPOR 2026 in Los Angeles
Rep Data heads to AAPOR 2026 in Los Angeles to discuss data trust, innovation and the future of polling and survey research.We’re heading to the AAPOR (American Association for Public Opinion Research) conference in Los Angeles! And looking forward to the chance to connect with colleagues and friends, both familiar and new. This year’s conference is “An LA Love Story of Data, Innovation, and the Quest for Truth,” with a focus on connecting, rebuilding data trust, and ensuring polling and survey research continue to accurately inform important decision-making. Rep Data is proud to be a sponsor, exhibitor and speaker.
Meet the Rep Data Team
Steve Snell, Head of Research (EVP), Ricky Odello, EVP of Sales and David Martinez, Account Manager, will be on the ground and happy to connect with researchers, practitioners, and anyone curious about the latest happenings at Rep Data. Find us at booth #221 at the exhibit hall!
Attend Our Roundtable Session
"Are we Talking to the Respondents we Intended to Talk to?"
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 4:15–5:45 PM PST | Avalon, 3rd Floor
As fraudulent respondents and AI-assisted survey takers become increasingly sophisticated, the stakes for data quality have never been higher and this panel digs right into the heart of the problem.
Rep Data’s Steve Snell joins a group of leading industry voices to discuss the respondent quality issues currently facing the market research community, the detection techniques available to combat them, and the real risks that low-quality data poses to decision-making.
Panelists include:
- Alexandros Christos Gkotinakos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Moderator)
- Steven Snell, Rep Data
- Jonathan Goodbread, AYTM
- Joel LaLone, Jefferson Community College
- Alexander Podkul, Morning Consult
This session is designed for research professionals who care about the integrity of their data — which, if you're attending AAPOR, is certainly you. Expect a candid, practical conversation about where the industry stands and what better quality controls actually look like in practice.
Let's Connect in LA
AAPOR is one of the best opportunities of the year to have real conversations with people who care deeply about research quality. If you're attending, we'd love to meet up! Find Steve at the session on Friday morning, swing by our booth to connect, or reach out ahead of time to schedule a conversation. We're always happy to talk data quality, discuss what is new in the industry, or just connect with fellow researchers who share our passion for getting insights right.
See you in LA!
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About Rep Data
Rep Data provides full-service data collection solutions for primary researchers, helping expedite data collection for primary quantitative research studies, with a hyper-focus on data quality and consistent execution. The company’s mission is to be a reliable, repeatable data collection partner for approximately 500 clients, including market research agencies, management consultancies, Fortune 500 corporations, advertising agencies, brand strategy consultancies, universities, communications agencies, public relations firms, and more.
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