Daniel Berkal is a globally recognized expert in immersive methodologies who leads the research team at The Palmerston Group. 
 
The recipient of the 2011 QRCA “Qually" for excellence in Qualitative Research, Daniel has worked on the most innovative brands in business and is best known for completely immersing himself in consumer environments. With projects featured in Fast Company and Forbes, he's been called "Hands down, the most unique, thought-provoking and game-changing qualitative researcher in the business. Period.”  He led a team that earned the MRIA award for “Best Qualitative Project” for immersive work with Cirque du Soleil.
 
Daniel holds degrees from McGill University and The University of Texas at Austin. He is a professor at Humber College and has instructed at Miami Ad School campuses in New York, Minneapolis, Toronto and Miami. He has served on the board of directors of the QRCA.