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AEFN 2026 DEAM Idea Conference Survey

Thank you so much for attending the 2026 DEAM Idea Conference and for choosing to complete this short survey. Providing your input helps us plan future events!

This survey will only take you less than 5 minutes to complete. In exchange for your time and valuable responses, you will be entered into a draw for a $50 grocery gift card at the end of the survey if you choose.

The data collected in this survey will be anonymized and aggregated and used for quality improvement. Even if you choose to leave your name and email address for the prize draw, the rest of your answers are kept separate from your contact information. Your personal information will NOT be shared with anyone.

Thank you!
1.Which of the following group do you must identify with? (please select one; this survey is anonymous)(Required.)
2.Where in Alberta are your from? (please select one)(Required.)
3.Please rate the following statements:(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Applicable
The registration process for the conference was convenient.
The time/date of the conference was convenient for me.
I liked the location of the conference. (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton)
I enjoyed the food at the conference.
There were appropriate options to meet my dietary needs offered.
The room temperature of the venue was suitable.
Parking at the venue was adequate.
The length of the conference was appropriate.
The conference offered suitable accommodations for me (ex. close-captioning.)
The conference met my expectations.
4.Please rate the following statements:(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The networking event prior to the conference was a valuable part of my experience.
The first keynote presentation was relevant to my interests, work, or professional development.
The first keynote speaker communicated ideas clearly.
The first keynote address provided valuable insights or takeaways that I can apply in the future.
The second keynote presentation was relevant to my interests, work, or professional development.
The second keynote speaker communicated ideas clearly.
The second keynote address provided valuable insights or takeaways that I can apply in the future.
The break-out sessions were a valuable part of this conference.
The number of break-out sessions was appropriate.
The break-out sessions provided valuable insights or takeaways that I can apply in the future.
5.Please rate the following statements:(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The objectives promoted for the conference were met.
The content of the conference was engaging.
There were plentiful opportunities for networking.
The speakers at the conference presented on topics that were relevant to me.
I liked the format of the conference. (i.e. a networking session, two keynote speakers, and six break-out sessions)
The content of the conference was directly applicable to me.
I left this conference with valuable insights, ideas, or takeaways that I can apply in the future.
Attending the conference was a valuable experience for me.
6.Please rate the following statements:(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The conference increased my knowledge on inclusive employment strategies.
The conference increased my awareness of the workers with disabilities talent pool.
After attending the conference, I better understand the value of hiring workers with disabilities.
The conference helped me to better understand the need to build an inclusive workplace.
I was able to connect with employers, service providers, job seekers, and community members at the conference.
I learned new strategies at the conference that will help me to expand my organization/company’s capacity hire workers with disabilities.
7.Are you a member of the free Alberta Employment First Network? (Please select one)(Required.)
8.Do you plan to attend this conference again next year? (please check one)(Required.)
9.Overall, how would you rate your experience at this event? (please check one)(Required.)
10.What improvements would you suggest for future conferences?
11.Do you have any comments you would like to share about the conference?
12.Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our survey! Your feedback is valuable to us; if you would like to be entered into a draw for a prize, please leave your name and email address. If you chose to leave your contact information, please know that it is kept separate from your survey responses. (Respondents may skip this question)