Virtual #AWP21 Survey

Thank you so much for attending a past AWP Conference & Bookfair. We are in the midst of planning for #AWP21 during the COVID-19 pandemic and would like your feedback on the possibility of hosting the conference virtually in March of 2021. Your thoughts and feedback will help the event organizers in determining how the event will proceed and how we can best meet the needs of our community.

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* 1. How comfortable are you attending virtual events or engaging in virtual spaces? Please check the box below that best describes your comfort level.

Very comfortable, engage virtually daily

Somewhat comfortable, engage virtually weekly or monthly

Somewhat uncomfortable, engage virtually rarely

Uncomfortable, never engage virtually

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* 2. In general, would you be interested in attending a Virtual Conference & Bookfair?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If the AWP Conference & Bookfair were to be offered virtually, what aspects from the in-person conference are you most interested in seeing translated to a digital conference? Check your top three choices.

Attending panels and readings

Participating in panels and readings

Attending featured events

Exploring the Bookfair & interacting with exhibitors

Exhibiting at the Bookfair

Participating in supplemental events like yoga for writers or the dance party

Happy hours, receptions, networking

Meeting new people or reconnecting with friends and colleagues

Participating in a caucus meeting

Attending or participating in promotional events like author signings or book launches

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What new opportunities do you see for a virtual AWP Conference & Bookfair? Check all that apply.

Easier & longer access to content

Ability to rewatch conference events

No hotel & travel costs

May attend and participate from anywhere

Ability to connect with more people

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What would make you hesitate to participate in a virtual AWP Conference & Bookfair?

Not sure how an in-person conference would translate to virtual

Unsure of virtual events in general

No dependable access to computer or internet

Would rather an in-person conference instead

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please describe any access barriers you may have that would limit your ability to participate in a virtual conference. Please note, if AWP goes virtual, we will have comprehensive accessibility policies in place, including web-accessibility and making all video content accessible via captioning or ASL interpretation.

No access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone

No access to internet

A disability or impairment that may limit your enjoyment of a virtual conference

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please share any other thoughts you would like for the event organizers to consider when thinking about taking the AWP Conference & Bookfair virtual.