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About the Series
The 2026 seminar series is a year-long set of monthly online sessions led by Dr. Daniel M. Ennis. Each seminar includes a presentation estimated at 30-minutes followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
The series is designed for professionals who work with sensory and consumer evidence in product development, insights, R&D, and legal contexts. Content emphasizes model-based, interpretable approaches used in modern sensory and consumer science.
The Presenter
Dr. Daniel M Ennis, President of the Institute for Perception, is an internationally recognized expert in sensory and consumer science. He has authored books, technical reports, and peer-reviewed papers and advises organizations on study design, evidence interpretation, and defensible support for product and advertising decisions.
Format and Access
Format: Live online; Approximate 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A
Access: Registrants receive a join link for each session
Topics
April 16, 2026
12:00pm ET
Designing Fair Product Tests: Rotations & Methods to Reduce Sequence Bias
A session examining how thoughtful rotation strategies and test design choices can reduce sequence bias and improve the reliability of product test results.
May 28, 2026
12:00pm ET
Preference When There is "No Difference"
A session exploring how the tenet "You cannot have a preference without a difference" can be contradicted.