ASI Conference Survey for 2026 and Future Events

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

Very likely

Likely

Not likely

Would not attend

Very likely

Likely

Not likely

Would not 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.)

conference programming

location of conference

timing/scheduling issues

cost of travel and room

personal safety concerns

work commitments

I don’t plan to attend (comment)

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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?

Very likely

Likely

Not likely

Would not attend

Very likely

Likely

Not likely

Would not attend

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

In-person conference

Online conference

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

Other (please specify)

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

proximity to your home city

appeal of a new city or location

ease of transportation to and from conference

cost of transportation to and from conference

personal safety

cost on location, such as room and food

availability of cultural activities, local restaurants, and other tourist sites

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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.

$400 to $600

$601 to $800

$801 to $1,000

$1,001 to $1,200

$1,200 to $1,400

None of the above

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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.

$401 to $500

$501 to $600

$601 to $700

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

Yes, if there is a nearby designated hotel for sleeping rooms

Yes, if I can choose my own hotel or other accommodation

No, I prefer to meet where sleeping rooms are at the same location

Other (please specify)

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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?

Yes, for cost savings, I am willing to sleep in a dorm room

Yes, but I'd prefer to choose my own hotel or other accommodation

No, I prefer to meet at a hotel

Other (please specify)

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

Monday/Tuesday

Wednesday/Thursday

Thursday/Friday

Friday/Saturday

No preference

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

Tuesday/Wednesday

Wednesday/Thursday

Thursday/Friday

Friday/Saturday

No preference

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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):

Program content

Location of conference (in proximity to me)

Conference hotel

Networking

Food options

Access to an interesting city

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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):

Minneapolis, MN

Portland, ME

Providence, RI

Raleigh, NC

Chicago, IL

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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)

Diabetic

Gluten Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Other (please specify)

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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.

20 percent networking / 80 percent programming

40 percent networking / 60 percent programming

50 percent networking / 50 percent programming

60 percent networking / 40 percent programming

80 percent networking / 20 percent 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?

Yes, I would attend

No, I would wait for it to be closer

No, I am rarely able to attend in-person

Other (please specify)

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

Attend online only

Attend in-person only

Attend both

Other (please specify)

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

Yes

I am a member of another indexing association

No, I'm not a member of any indexing association

Other (please specify)

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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)

Very interested

Interested

Somewhat interested

Not interested

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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).

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish Origin

Middle Eastern/Arabic

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Some other race, ethnicity, or origin

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 25. What gender do you identify as?

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 26. Please specify your religion (if applicable)

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Judaism

None

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 27. Where do you live?

Midwest—Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Northeast—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

South—Arkansas, Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

West—Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories

Outside the United States (please specify your country)

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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.

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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.

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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?

* 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)