Welcome to ASI's Pre-Conference Survey for 2026 and the Future

Important: We need your help to determine whether ASI members plan to attend the in-person conference in late spring/early summer of 2026. As you answer these questions, please bear in mind that to create an in-person event requires a substantial investment of resources. Knowing that members would like to meet in person, we are asking that you respond accurately about whether YOU plan to attend the conference next year. Thank you for your valuable assistance.

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* 1. ASI's in-person conference is planned for late spring or early summer. How likely are you to attend?

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* 2. What factors are most likely to determine whether you attend the in-person annual conference in 2026? (Check all that apply.)

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* 3. If you don't plan to attend the 2026 conference in person, how likely would you be to attend if it were offered online instead?

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* 4. For our future planning, which conference type do you prefer?

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* 5. If you do not plan to attend an in-person conference in 2026, please rank the factors that most affect your decision.

  Major factor Moderate factor Minor factor Not a factor
Cost of travel and room
Concerns about personal safety
Cost of conference registration
Personal commitments that prohibit travel
Lack of interest in continuing education

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* 6. When considering the LOCATION of future conferences, which factor is most important to you?

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* 7. Knowing that travel costs are likely to be higher in 2026, please indicate the range of hotel and travel expenses that are acceptable to you.

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* 8. ASI conference registration cost is largely determined by the food and beverage costs at the venue, which are included in your registration. Knowing that food costs will be higher in 2026, please indicate the range of conference registration that is acceptable to you.

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* 9. As a more economical measure, would you be interested in meeting at a conference center, rather than a hotel?

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* 10. As a more economical measure, would you be interested in meeting at a college with dorm rooms for sleeping, rather than a hotel?

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* 11. Which days of the week are best for you to attend a national in-person conference?

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* 12. Which days of the week are best for you to attend an online conference?

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* 13. The most important thing about the conference for me is (rank in order of importance, with 1 being most important and 6 being least important):

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* 14. Please rank your interest in attending an in-person conference in the following cities (with 1 being your top choice and 5 being your lowest choice):

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* 15. If there are other factors impacting your decision to attend, what are they?

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* 16. If you REQUIRE any special dietary accomodations, what are they? (check all that apply)

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* 17. Choose which percentages best match your reason for attending an in-person conference when it comes to networking or programming.

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* 18. What major airport do you normally travel from?

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* 19. ASI plans to hold an in-person conference every other year. Do you plan to attend even when the location isn't in your geographic area?

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* 20. If ASI alternates between an in-person conference one year and an online conference the next year, would you:

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* 21. Are you currently a member of the American Society for Indexing?

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* 22. If ASI holds an in-person conference, how interested are you in participating in an interesting organized tour the following day? 
(additional registration fee)

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* 23. Please share any other comments you have about the in-person 2026 ASI Conference.

ASI is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the indexing profession. As part of this process, the following questions will help us increase our understanding of our membership demographics. They are optional, but we hope you will choose to respond.

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* 24. Please specify your ethnicity (check all that apply).

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* 25. What gender do you identify as?

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* 26. Please specify your religion (if applicable)

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* 27. Where do you live?

We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your responses. Please click "done" to ensure your responses are included.

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