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2021 SME Minnesota Section Annual Conference Attendance Survey
Your feedback will help shape the type of Annual Conference that the Minnesota Section of SME hosts in 2021. Thank you for honest and thoughtful answers.
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2021 SME Minnesota Section Annual Conference-IN PERSON
Provided there are no governmental restrictions on travel to Duluth, please select the statement that most closely describes your plans regarding travel to the 2021 SME Minnesota Section Annual Conference (please select your preferred option)
(Required.)
I will attend the conference in-person April 12-15, 2021. My company does not currently have travel restrictions in place that prohibits attendance.
I prefer to attend the conference in-person April 12-15, 2021. However, my current company policy prohibiting travel or conference attendance, will likely extend through April and preclude me from attending.
At this time, I do not feel comfortable attending the conference in-person.
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2021 SME Minnesota Section Annual Conference-VIRTUAL HYBRID
If the Minnesota Section of SME hosts a virtual or hybrid conference, are you interested in attending virtually?
(Required.)
I prefer to attend a virtual conference.
I would attend a virtual conference but prefer an in person meeting.
I am not interested in attending a virtual conference.
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3.
If the 2021 SME Minnesota Section Annual Conference includes virtual components. Which of the following formats would you attend? (please select your preferred option)
(Required.)
A series of virtual meetings (2 hours) taking place over the course of several weeks/months.
An extended (4+ hour) virtual meeting taking place over the course of the scheduled week for the conference (April 12, 2021).
Several shorter (1-2 hour) virtual meetings taking place over the course of the scheduled week for the conference (April 12, 2021).
A combination of virtual meetings and in-person events taking place over the course of the scheduled week for the conference (April 12, 2021).
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4.
What are the best days of the week for you to participate in live events during a virtual conference? (Choose top 3)
(Required.)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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5.
Below is a list of live, digital conference features that may be available. Please rank the following in order of importance, with 1 being the most important feature during a virtual conference and 7 being the least important feature.
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7
Keynote and luncheon speaker presentations
Technical session presentations
Engaging in Q&A with speakers
Short course offerings
Engaging with exhibitors and sponsors
Engaging with other attendees
Engaging with students
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6.
Thinking of a virtual conference, would you attend social events like happy hours, on-line lounges, etc.?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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7.
Are there technical limitations that would affect your ability to participate in a virtual conference? (select all that apply)
(Required.)
I cannot use Zoom connections for educational purposes.
I have limited internet access.
I lack appropriate equipment (i.e. computer, speakers, webcam).
I don't have any technical limitations.
Other (please specify)
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8.
If your company typically has a booth at the trade show, would you be interested in participating in a virtual trade show?
(Required.)
Yes
No
N/A
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9.
Are you interested in attending a virtual trade show?
(Required.)
Yes
No
10.
What is the most valuable part of the traditional SME Minnesota Section Annual Conference to you?
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The Minnesota Section Board of Directors will be meeting in the coming months to make a determination about the annual conference. Please provide us with any information that could help inform our discussion and decision-making.
