2024 Welcoming Interactive Evaluation

Thank you for attending the 2024 Welcoming Interactive! This year’s event was the largest Interactive yet with over 700 participants. We are thrilled to continue to support the growing field of welcomers.

In the coming weeks, Welcoming America staff and leadership will reflect on the successes and challenges of the 2024 Interactive and begin to plan the 2025 Interactive. Your feedback is critical to this process. Please take a few moments to share about your event experience by Friday, April 26.

Thank you for your time!

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* 1. How likely are you to recommend the Welcoming Interactive to a colleague?

1 (Very Unlikely)

5 (Neutral)

10 (Very likely)

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 2. Below are several statements describing the overall conference experience. Please indicate your agreement with each statement (from strongly agree to strongly disagree).

	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree
The Welcoming Interactive energizes me, and I feel recharged to go back to the work in my community.	The Welcoming Interactive energizes me, and I feel recharged to go back to the work in my community. Strongly agree	The Welcoming Interactive energizes me, and I feel recharged to go back to the work in my community. Somewhat agree	The Welcoming Interactive energizes me, and I feel recharged to go back to the work in my community. Agree	The Welcoming Interactive energizes me, and I feel recharged to go back to the work in my community. Somewhat disagree	The Welcoming Interactive energizes me, and I feel recharged to go back to the work in my community. Strongly disagree
The Welcoming Interactive helps me understand good practice for welcoming communities, and I come away with strategies I can apply in my community.	The Welcoming Interactive helps me understand good practice for welcoming communities, and I come away with strategies I can apply in my community. Strongly agree	The Welcoming Interactive helps me understand good practice for welcoming communities, and I come away with strategies I can apply in my community. Somewhat agree	The Welcoming Interactive helps me understand good practice for welcoming communities, and I come away with strategies I can apply in my community. Agree	The Welcoming Interactive helps me understand good practice for welcoming communities, and I come away with strategies I can apply in my community. Somewhat disagree	The Welcoming Interactive helps me understand good practice for welcoming communities, and I come away with strategies I can apply in my community. Strongly disagree
The Welcoming Interactive connects me to people doing similar work in other places. After the conference I have new people to reach out to when I need to problem solve.	The Welcoming Interactive connects me to people doing similar work in other places. After the conference I have new people to reach out to when I need to problem solve. Strongly agree	The Welcoming Interactive connects me to people doing similar work in other places. After the conference I have new people to reach out to when I need to problem solve. Somewhat agree	The Welcoming Interactive connects me to people doing similar work in other places. After the conference I have new people to reach out to when I need to problem solve. Agree	The Welcoming Interactive connects me to people doing similar work in other places. After the conference I have new people to reach out to when I need to problem solve. Somewhat disagree	The Welcoming Interactive connects me to people doing similar work in other places. After the conference I have new people to reach out to when I need to problem solve. Strongly disagree
The Welcoming Interactive is a place where I bring new partners or staff to help them better understand welcoming work.	The Welcoming Interactive is a place where I bring new partners or staff to help them better understand welcoming work. Strongly agree	The Welcoming Interactive is a place where I bring new partners or staff to help them better understand welcoming work. Somewhat agree	The Welcoming Interactive is a place where I bring new partners or staff to help them better understand welcoming work. Agree	The Welcoming Interactive is a place where I bring new partners or staff to help them better understand welcoming work. Somewhat disagree	The Welcoming Interactive is a place where I bring new partners or staff to help them better understand welcoming work. Strongly disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 3. To help with future planning, when you attend a conference like the Interactive, what logistical components are the most important. (Pick your top 2)

Quality of hotel room

Quality of food

Diversity of food options

Ease of travel to/from the airport

Hotel is located in a walkable area

Hotel rate

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please share your experience on the following logistical components of the conference:

	Positive experience	Neutral experience	Negative experience
Registration	Registration Positive experience	Registration Neutral experience	Registration Negative experience
Onsite check in	Onsite check in Positive experience	Onsite check in Neutral experience	Onsite check in Negative experience
Hotel location	Hotel location Positive experience	Hotel location Neutral experience	Hotel location Negative experience
Conference space	Conference space Positive experience	Conference space Neutral experience	Conference space Negative experience
Conference food	Conference food Positive experience	Conference food Neutral experience	Conference food Negative experience
Reception food	Reception food Positive experience	Reception food Neutral experience	Reception food Negative experience
Reception locations	Reception locations Positive experience	Reception locations Neutral experience	Reception locations Negative experience

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* 5. Please use this space to provide any additional feedback on the logistical components of the Welcoming Interactive.

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* 6. Each year we try to improve on the accessibility of the Interactive. Do you have recommendations for making the 2025 Interactive more accessible?

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* 7. Below are several statements describing communications for the conference. Please indicate your agreement with each statement.

	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree
I received information on the conference in time to easily work through travel approval processes at my organization.	I received information on the conference in time to easily work through travel approval processes at my organization. Strongly agree	I received information on the conference in time to easily work through travel approval processes at my organization. Somewhat agree	I received information on the conference in time to easily work through travel approval processes at my organization. Agree	I received information on the conference in time to easily work through travel approval processes at my organization. Somewhat disagree	I received information on the conference in time to easily work through travel approval processes at my organization. Strongly disagree
The email communications I received prior to the Interactive provided me with the information I needed to plan my trip.	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive provided me with the information I needed to plan my trip. Strongly agree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive provided me with the information I needed to plan my trip. Somewhat agree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive provided me with the information I needed to plan my trip. Agree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive provided me with the information I needed to plan my trip. Somewhat disagree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive provided me with the information I needed to plan my trip. Strongly disagree
The email communications I received prior to the Interactive had me excited to attend the conference.	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive had me excited to attend the conference. Strongly agree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive had me excited to attend the conference. Somewhat agree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive had me excited to attend the conference. Agree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive had me excited to attend the conference. Somewhat disagree	The email communications I received prior to the Interactive had me excited to attend the conference. Strongly disagree
The attendee app was easy to use, and I could find the information I needed during the conference.	The attendee app was easy to use, and I could find the information I needed during the conference. Strongly agree	The attendee app was easy to use, and I could find the information I needed during the conference. Somewhat agree	The attendee app was easy to use, and I could find the information I needed during the conference. Agree	The attendee app was easy to use, and I could find the information I needed during the conference. Somewhat disagree	The attendee app was easy to use, and I could find the information I needed during the conference. Strongly disagree

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* 8. Please use this space to provide any additional feedback on communications for the Welcoming Interactive.

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* 9. Below are several statements describing the content of the conference. Please indicate your agreement with each statement.

	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	N/A
I felt inspired by the plenary speakers.	I felt inspired by the plenary speakers. Strongly agree	I felt inspired by the plenary speakers. Somewhat agree	I felt inspired by the plenary speakers. Agree	I felt inspired by the plenary speakers. Somewhat disagree	I felt inspired by the plenary speakers. Strongly disagree	I felt inspired by the plenary speakers. N/A
The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work.	The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work. Strongly agree	The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work. Somewhat agree	The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work. Agree	The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work. Somewhat disagree	The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work. Strongly disagree	The breakout session topics covered were relevant to my work. N/A
The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging.	The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging. Strongly agree	The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging. Somewhat agree	The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging. Agree	The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging. Somewhat disagree	The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging. Strongly disagree	The breakout sessions I attended were interactive and engaging. N/A
I had enough time for networking.	I had enough time for networking. Strongly agree	I had enough time for networking. Somewhat agree	I had enough time for networking. Agree	I had enough time for networking. Somewhat disagree	I had enough time for networking. Strongly disagree	I had enough time for networking. N/A
The community tour I attended was relevant to my work.	The community tour I attended was relevant to my work. Strongly agree	The community tour I attended was relevant to my work. Somewhat agree	The community tour I attended was relevant to my work. Agree	The community tour I attended was relevant to my work. Somewhat disagree	The community tour I attended was relevant to my work. Strongly disagree	The community tour I attended was relevant to my work. N/A

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* 10. Please share your favorite piece of content at the Interactive (session, plenary, and/or office hours). What made it stand out?

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* 11. As we plan for the 2025 Interactive, please share what part of a conference agenda is most important to you by ranking the following. (1 = Most important; 5 = Least important)

	1	2	3	4	5
Intimate spaces that allow for networking	Intimate spaces that allow for networking 1	Intimate spaces that allow for networking 2	Intimate spaces that allow for networking 3	Intimate spaces that allow for networking 4	Intimate spaces that allow for networking 5
Access to large numbers of people	Access to large numbers of people 1	Access to large numbers of people 2	Access to large numbers of people 3	Access to large numbers of people 4	Access to large numbers of people 5
Inspiring plenary speakers	Inspiring plenary speakers 1	Inspiring plenary speakers 2	Inspiring plenary speakers 3	Inspiring plenary speakers 4	Inspiring plenary speakers 5
Experiential learning in the community	Experiential learning in the community 1	Experiential learning in the community 2	Experiential learning in the community 3	Experiential learning in the community 4	Experiential learning in the community 5
Tactical training on implementing welcoming work	Tactical training on implementing welcoming work 1	Tactical training on implementing welcoming work 2	Tactical training on implementing welcoming work 3	Tactical training on implementing welcoming work 4	Tactical training on implementing welcoming work 5

Other (please specify)

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* 12. To help us better understand where there may be gaps in meeting the needs of our diverse stakeholders, please provide the following demographic information in the next few questions.

Are you a member of the Welcoming America membership network?

Yes

If you answered 'No' and would like to learn more about membership, please enter your name and email address below.

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* 13. Would you describe yourself as an immigrant and/or refugee?

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* 14. How would you describe your race and ethnicity?

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* 15. Would you be willing to provide a testimonial comment about attending the Welcoming Interactive that can be shared in public communications?

Yes

If you responded 'Yes' please add your name and email address below so someone from the Welcoming America staff can contact you.

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* 1. How likely are you to recommend the Welcoming Interactive to a colleague?

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* 2. Below are several statements describing the overall conference experience. Please indicate your agreement with each statement (from strongly agree to strongly disagree).

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* 3. To help with future planning, when you attend a conference like the Interactive, what logistical components are the most important. (Pick your top 2)

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* 4. Please share your experience on the following logistical components of the conference:

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* 5. Please use this space to provide any additional feedback on the logistical components of the Welcoming Interactive.

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* 6. Each year we try to improve on the accessibility of the Interactive. Do you have recommendations for making the 2025 Interactive more accessible?

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* 7. Below are several statements describing communications for the conference. Please indicate your agreement with each statement.

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* 8. Please use this space to provide any additional feedback on communications for the Welcoming Interactive.

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* 9. Below are several statements describing the content of the conference. Please indicate your agreement with each statement.

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* 10. Please share your favorite piece of content at the Interactive (session, plenary, and/or office hours). What made it stand out?

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* 11. As we plan for the 2025 Interactive, please share what part of a conference agenda is most important to you by ranking the following. (1 = Most important; 5 = Least important)

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* 12. To help us better understand where there may be gaps in meeting the needs of our diverse stakeholders, please provide the following demographic information in the next few questions. Are you a member of the Welcoming America membership network?

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* 13. Would you describe yourself as an immigrant and/or refugee?

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* 14. How would you describe your race and ethnicity?

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* 15. Would you be willing to provide a testimonial comment about attending the Welcoming Interactive that can be shared in public communications?

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* 16. If you would like to be added to the Welcoming America newsletter and communications, please share your name and email address below.

* 12. To help us better understand where there may be gaps in meeting the needs of our diverse stakeholders, please provide the following demographic information in the next few questions.

Are you a member of the Welcoming America membership network?