OpenEd24 Questionnaire

2024 In-Person Conference Questionnaire

The Open Education Conference Board of Directors is planning #OpenEd24 as an in-person/virtual hybrid event. The purpose of this survey is to gather community feedback on factors that impact the 2024 in-person venue. All questions are optional and anonymous. Data may be shared publicly.

Please note the following details about #OpenEd24:
- Dates will be in October or early November 2024
- Location will be in the USA near a large or midsize city (excluding all states subject to California’s AB 1887 discriminatory law travel ban)
- Costs will be similar to pre-2020 levels with some adjustment for inflation: USD $400-475 earlybird registration and $175-200/night+tax official hotel
- This will be a hybrid event that centers virtual and in-person attendance
Overall Likelihood of In-Person Attendance
Based on the information above, how likely are you to attend #OpenEd24 in-person?

Definitely will attend in-personLikely will attend in-personMaybe will attend in-personUnlikely to attend in-personDefinitely will not attend in-person
Factors that Impact In-Person Attendance Decision

Please rate the following factors according to what impact they would have on your decision to attend the conference in-person.

Comments on what will impact your decision/ability to attend in person:
Navigating Competing Priorities

Event planning often involves making hard choices between competing priorities. Below are some priorities for the in-person event that we have heard from the community. Which would you recommend we prioritize?
In-Person Registration Rate vs. Meals Included: Which should we prioritize?

Higher registration rate & more meals providedLower registration rate & fewer meals providedNo opinion or not sure
In-Person Hotel Rate vs. Location: Which should we prioritize?

Higher hotel rate & convenient downtown location with nearby activitiesLower hotel rate & less convenient location without much nearbyNo opinion or not sure
In-Person Cost vs. Dates: Which should we prioritize?

Higher costs & more convenient datesLower costs & less convenient datesNo opinion or not sure
Comments or suggestions for the Board regarding what to prioritize:
Hotel rates have increased significantly since the pandemic. Most hotel venues that match our other priorities have quoted rates around of $199 USD + tax/night. Assuming you attend in-person and all other factors being equal, what would you choose in this circumstance?

Stay at the official conference hotel for $199 USD+tax per nightFind a less expensive accommodation option off-siteOther or it depends
What are the primary reasons that make it unlikely you will attend OpenEd24 in person?

Cost of travel and registrationVisa restrictions or concerns about traveling to the United StatesRisk of COVID infectionChildcare or family responsibilitiesGeneral preference for virtual conferencesLack of support from institution or employerOther barriers to travelingOther (write in)
What do you think would make OpenEd24 a successful in-person/virtual hybrid event? Share any suggestions, ideas, or opinions.
We will seek additional input on this question in the coming year!
Final Questions
Where do you reside?
State
Province
How have you attended the Open Education Conference in the past?

Only virtually (2020, 2021 and 2022)Only in-person (2019 and earlier)Both virtually and in-personI am a first time attendee
Which of the following conferences do you plan to attend in fall 2024?

WCET Annual MeetingEDUCAUSE AnnualOLC AccelerateCharleston ConferenceNone of theseOther (write in)
Any final comments?
Should be Empty:

	Large	Medium	Small
Cost of registration and travel
Convenience or desirability of the destination
Whether I am accepted to present
Quality of the virtual attendance option

2024 In-Person Conference Questionnaire

Overall Likelihood of In-Person Attendance

Factors that Impact In-Person Attendance Decision

Navigating Competing Priorities

Final Questions