ASTA's CSS & Seed Expo Future Plans: Attendee Survey

Planning for future ASTA events

Thank you for your participation in ASTA's CSS & Seed Expo in the past. ASTA is now look toward the future and collecting your important feedback in order to gauge your satisfaction with the value that conference provides and to prepare for any adjustments you'd like to see in the future. Please take just a few brief minutes to complete this feedback form. Thank you for taking the time to complete this information so that we can ensure you will have the best experience at our future events.

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* 1. How satisfied were you with your participation in the CSS & Seed Expo 2019?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Did not participate in the CSS & Seed Expo 2019

Please explain the reason for this rating.

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* 2. Did you participate in the virtual CSS & Seed Expo in 2020?

Yes

Not sure

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* 3. If yes, how satisfied were you with the virtual CSS & Seed Expo 2020?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Did not participate

Please explain the reason for this rating.

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* 4. Does your company plan to participate in the Seed Expo 2021? (in-person in Chicago)

Yes

Not sure

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* 5. Are you in favor of having both an in-person and virtual conference for the CSS & Seed Expo in the future?

Yes, I would want to have both included as part of my registration.

Yes, I would like to have a choice of either in-person or virtual attendance.

No, I am only interested in attending in person and would not use virtual aspects/tools.

No, I am only interested in participating virtually from now on.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Do you feel your company will participate in the same way as in previous in-person years in Chicago? Why or why not?

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* 7. What is your top deciding factor when choosing to attend or not attend ASTA's CSS & Seed Expo each year? ("1" is most Important, "5" is least important)

	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Session topics	Session topics 1	Session topics 2	Session topics 3	Session topics 4	Session topics 5	Session topics N/A
Exhibitors	Exhibitors 1	Exhibitors 2	Exhibitors 3	Exhibitors 4	Exhibitors 5	Exhibitors N/A
Who is attending	Who is attending 1	Who is attending 2	Who is attending 3	Who is attending 4	Who is attending 5	Who is attending N/A
Location	Location 1	Location 2	Location 3	Location 4	Location 5	Location N/A
Cost	Cost 1	Cost 2	Cost 3	Cost 4	Cost 5	Cost N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you feel that ASTA should continue having the CSS & Seed Expo event in Chicago?

Yes, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago

Yes, not but at the Hyatt Regency Chicago

No, ASTA should move the conference to another location.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How would you rank the following event design ideas for the future of the CSS & Seed Expo ("1" is your most favorite option, "6" is your least favorite option):

	1	2	3	4	5	6
Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years.	Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years. 1	Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years. 2	Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years. 3	Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years. 4	Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years. 5	Keep the event designed the same way it has been for years. 6
Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space.	Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space. 1	Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space. 2	Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space. 3	Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space. 4	Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space. 5	Organize the show into categories so that session topics and the related exhibitors are in the same space. 6
Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same.	Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same. 1	Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same. 2	Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same. 3	Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same. 4	Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same. 5	Offer the trade show only every two years, keeping the sessions and networking the same. 6
Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same.	Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same. 1	Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same. 2	Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same. 3	Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same. 4	Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same. 5	Offer fewer ASTA sessions but keep the trade show the same. 6
Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only.	Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only. 1	Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only. 2	Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only. 3	Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only. 4	Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only. 5	Remove the majority of sessions and the trade show to allow for networking only. 6
Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity.	Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity. 1	Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity. 2	Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity. 3	Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity. 4	Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity. 5	Keep the same design but use a venue that allows company meetings, exhibits and sessions to all be in close proximity. 6

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you have any other suggestions for a revision to the format or dates of the CSS & Seed Expo?

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* 11. If the CSS & Seed Expo were to be moved, which city would you most favor moving it to?

Indianapolis, IN

Orlando, FL

Nashville, TN

Louisville, KY

Las Vegas, NV

Des Moines, IA

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Would you be in favor of ASTA combining the CSS & Seed Expo with other similar industry organizations' events?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 1. How satisfied were you with your participation in the CSS & Seed Expo 2019?

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* 2. Did you participate in the virtual CSS & Seed Expo in 2020?

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* 3. If yes, how satisfied were you with the virtual CSS & Seed Expo 2020?

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* 4. Does your company plan to participate in the Seed Expo 2021? (in-person in Chicago)

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* 5. Are you in favor of having both an in-person and virtual conference for the CSS & Seed Expo in the future?

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* 6. Do you feel your company will participate in the same way as in previous in-person years in Chicago? Why or why not?

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* 7. What is your top deciding factor when choosing to attend or not attend ASTA's CSS & Seed Expo each year? ("1" is most Important, "5" is least important)

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* 8. Do you feel that ASTA should continue having the CSS & Seed Expo event in Chicago?

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* 9. How would you rank the following event design ideas for the future of the CSS & Seed Expo ("1" is your most favorite option, "6" is your least favorite option):

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* 10. Do you have any other suggestions for a revision to the format or dates of the CSS & Seed Expo?

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* 11. If the CSS & Seed Expo were to be moved, which city would you most favor moving it to?

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* 12. Would you be in favor of ASTA combining the CSS & Seed Expo with other similar industry organizations' events?

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* 13. Please share any additional thoughts or comments: