The GOR 26 Preliminary Programme has been published

Posted on 17/12/2025 by DGOF

We are thrilled to announce that the programme for GOR 26 is now available!

Get ready for cutting-edge insights, inspiring talks, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the online research community.

Four English language Workshops
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | GESIS, Cologne

From AI-driven qualitative interviews to visual data analysis and vibe coding hands-on, practical, and future-oriented.

WS 1: Bruno Recht (Userfix): AI-Conducted Research: Hands-On Workshop on Automated Qualitative Interviews
WS 2: Ali Reza Hussaini & Asli Telli (Universität Leipzig): Vibe Coding for Online Research: From Findings to Interactive, Open, and Participatory Portals
WS 3: David Ranftler & Paul Wesendonk (xelper): AI-Technologies for Qualitative Data Analysis
WS 4: Katrin Horn & Hendrik Giebner (Human8): What matters in pictures – A hands-on guide to AI-empowered analysis of visual input

What to expect at GOR 26 at RH Cologne

80+ carefully selected presentations
GOR Thesis Award | DGOF Best Paper Award | Poster Award | Impact & Innovation Award
Two on-site DGOF KI-Forum sessions
Special Curated Session on Knowledge Management
Early Career Speed Networking Event

Programme Topics include:

Data quality, measurement error & response behavior
Sampling, recruitment & online panel stability
Smartphone & sensor-based data collection
Video, image & audio in web surveys
Digital trace data & data linkage
AI & Machine Learning in qualitative & survey research
Market & customer research innovations
Public opinion & media analysis

Inspiring Keynote

We are proud to welcome Dr. Katharina Schüller, CEO of STAT-UP and leading expert in Data Science, AI & Statistics. In her keynote, she will explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in online research.

Curated Session: Knowledge Management

How can organisations turn data into actionable insights?
Join experts from ARD, Deutsche Welle & Uranos GmbH for real-world case studies and forward-thinking strategies.

Two sessions of DGOF KI-Forum

Inspiration Session (EN): synthetic data, agentic AI & best practices
World Café (DE): interactive exchange on AI opportunities & limits

Lively discussions guaranteed.

Early Career Speed Networking

A fun and informal networking event for PhD students and early-career professionals (≤ 5 years in the field).
Perfect for first-time GOR participants.

Legendary GOR Party in Blue Shell

Registration via ConfTool

Super Early Bird Discount – Register Now!