HippoCamp 2022: Overall Conference Survey

1.Please rate the following aspects of the conference center, the Lancaster Marriott.

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

2.Please rate the helpfulness/friendliness of conference organizers and volunteers.

Comments (such as, was anyone particularly helpful?)

4.Please rate our keynote speaker, Carmen Maria Machado.

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Any other comments?

5.Now we'd like to ask about the programming, specifically on the amount of sessions and options.

HippoCamp had too much on the schedule.

HippoCamp had just enough on the schedule.

HippoCamp didn't have enough on the schedule.

Comments

6.What are some reasons you chose to attend HippoCamp? (select all that apply)

Location (convenient, somewhere you wanted to visit, etc.)

Priced right

Amount of programming

Variety of programming

Focus on creative nonfiction

For a specific speaker or session (please notate below)

Its association with Hippocampus Magazine

Friends/Colleagues also attending

Opportunity to speak or volunteer

Comments

7.We're priced competitively for a conference of our size with the amenities included (four meals, keynote, reception), and we'd like to know your thoughts about the value of the registration for this conference as compared to others in this niche market.

HippoCamp was underpriced for the programming and extras included.

HippoCamp was overpriced for the programming and extras included.

HippoCamp was priced just right for the programming and extras included.

No opinion

8.I would recommend HippoCamp to a friend or colleague:

Yes

No

9.Say you were available and had the funds: would you attend HippoCamp again?

Yes

No

10.What was the highlight of HippoCamp for you?

11.Conference Communication: We sent emails to registered attendees filled with information leading up to the conference, including one month, two weeks, one week. Please let us know how we did.

HippoCamp sent too many conference-related emails. I was overwhelmed.

HippoCamp sent just enough conference-related emails. I felt ready and informed.

HippoCamp did not send enough conference-related emails. I wanted more information.

I registered too close to event to receive these notifications.

NA/No opinion

13.We're exploring keynote speakers for next year. Is there anyone - in or outside publishing - that you would like to hear from? If so, please share your idea below.

14.In our call for proposals, we'd love to list a few "wish list" ideas based on what our attendees want. List up to three topics ideas you'd love to see at HippoCamp.

Idea 1

Idea 2

Idea 3

15.Please share any other conference feedback in the space below.

Thank you for attending and for your feedback!