2024 RailsConf Attendee Survey Question Title * 1. Which Ruby Central events have you attended in the past? RubyConf only RailsConf only Both RubyConf and RailsConf None, this is my first time going to any Ruby Central conference. Question Title * 2. Was this your first RailsConf? Yes! No, this is my second time attending! No, I’ve been to three or more! Question Title * 3. How did you hear about the conference? Twitter Mastodon LinkedIn Marketing Email from Ruby Central Ruby Newsletter* Podcast* Local Meet-up Word of mouth *If Podcast or Ruby Newsletter, provide which one. Question Title * 4. If you are returning to attending in-person Ruby Central events after some time, what factors motivated that decision? Company helped provide for my ticket and/or travel accommodations. Visa sponsorship Location of event Looking for new job/networking opportunities Reconnecting with the community Pandemic restrictions no longer applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What were the most important factors to you when making the decision to attend RailsConf Detroit? Question Title * 6. Were you sponsored by your company to attend the conference event or did you purchase independently? Did your company pay partial costs or all? Yes, I was sponsored by my company fully to attend. Yes, but only partially funded. No, I purchased my own ticket. No, I received a scholarship. Question Title * 7. If you received a free ticket or sponsored ticket, would you have attended if you had to pay for your ticket in full? Yes, I would have paid for my own ticket. No, I would not be able to attend. Question Title * 8. If you were a conference speaker, would you have attended as a non-speaker (regular attendee)? Yes, I would still attend. No, I would not attend. Yes, but only if my company would sponsor my ticket and travel. Question Title * 9. How many talks did you attend? 1-5 6-10 11+ Question Title * 10. Did you have any favorite Talks during the conference? List a few standouts here. Question Title * 11. Recorded talks are available for viewing after the conferences on our YouTube channel. How many talk videos do you typically watch after the conference? All Most Few None Question Title * 12. What speakers or session topics would you like to see in future? Question Title * 13. Did you participate in Hack Day? If so, what did you find valuable or areas to improve? Yes, I participated in Hack Day events. No, I did not participate in Hack Day. Please tell us more Question Title * 14. What did you enjoy most about the Exhibit Hall? Learning which Exhibitors are at the conference Learning about new products Learning about job opportunities Networking with other attendees Other (please specify) None of the above. I did not visit the Exhibit Hall. Question Title * 15. What was your goal in attending the conference, and do you feel like you achieved it? Question Title * 16. I believe this conference provides educational content to help me grow in my career. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 17. On a scale of 1-10, how likely are you to recommend RailsConf to a friend or colleague? 1 - Very unlikely 5 10 - Very likely Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 18. How can we improve the conference logistics (i.e. check-in process, daily announcements, career offerings, etc)? Question Title * 19. How can we improve the conference programming? Question Title * 20. What else can you share with us about your experience at RailsConf 2024 Detroit? Question Title * 21. Please share a brief testimonial of your conference experience. Your testimonial may be used in marketing and promotional materials. Your identity will be anonymous, however, please include your professional title. Thank you for participating in our post-conference survey. This helps us build a better experience for our guests.If you are interested in participating in the planning of future conferences -or- if your company is interested in sponsoring our conferences or open source work, please email us at contact@rubycentral.org !~ The Ruby Central Team Done
