2024 Overall Conference Feedback

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Thank you for attending the 2024 National APHE conference! We are so grateful that you were able to join us.

We want to hear from you regarding your experience so we can continue improving logistics, content, and member engagement. Please complete this survey and share your thoughts (all answers will be anonymous).

Please respond to the following statements regarding the overall conference experience. *

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The conference met my expectations

The conference was relevant to me and my role as a humane educator

The APHE board members were approachable

Please respond to the following statements regarding conference logistics. *

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I was satisfied with the conference communications and emails.

There were a good variety of presenters.

I felt the cost of conference was worth the value it provided.

I enjoyed the conference schedule.

I found the exhibitors to be relevant and useful to my work.

I enjoyed the swag (free stuff).

I found the marketplace items to be priced fairly.

I enjoyed the variety of marketplace items.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I was satisfied with the conference communications and emails.

There were a good variety of presenters.

I felt the cost of conference was worth the value it provided.

I enjoyed the conference schedule.

I found the exhibitors to be relevant and useful to my work.

I enjoyed the swag (free stuff).

I found the marketplace items to be priced fairly.

I enjoyed the variety of marketplace items.

Are there any additional marketplace items you would like to see next year?

Please elaborate, or provide additional comments

Please respond to the following statements regarding conference food.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I enjoyed the variety of food options during conference breakfasts.

I enjoyed the variety of food options during conference lunches.

I enjoyed the food options offered at the Heroes Award Dinner at Bijou.

Clear selection

The APHE food policy commits to serving only vegetarian food with vegan options. Were you satisfied with the food options?

I prefer more vegan options

I prefer more vegetarian options

The variety of options was great

Other:

Additional comments regarding the food/menu:

Conference planning for the future:

APHE is reevaluating our conference format going forward due to our ever-evolving field and pressures from increasing costs. We see the tremendous value in meeting in person and would love your feedback to help guide us as we plan for the future.

Please respond to the following statements regarding the conference format: *

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I enjoyed the panel discussion and would like to see it included in future conference planning

I enjoyed the lengthened roundtable discussions

I prefer not to participate in roundtable discussion

I would have preferred just one set of roundtable discussions

I would have preferred more presenters and less panel/roundtables

Additional comments regarding the panel and roundtables:

Please respond to the following regarding the Networking Mixer.

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I found the mixer engaging

I enjoyed the activities

The mixer helped me to feel more comfortable

Clear selection

What other mixer activities do you enjoy?

Presenters Feedback:

Please take a few mins to provide your feedback on the conference presenters.

Which sessions did you find most relevant?

Not relevant

Relevant

Very relevant

Did not attend

Pre-conference Workshop: Smooches for Pooches: Empathy, Compassion, and Fundraising - Heather Franco

Pre-conference Workshop: Bridging Accessibility and Empathy: Building inclusive programs with bugs! - Karen Verderame

Day 1: The Downside to Empathy - and how to overcome it - Melissa Logan & Don Seller

Day 1: Yes, And: Fostering Empathy through Improvisational Theatre - Margaret Hanzlick-Burton

Day 1: Introducing and Exploring Guiding Principles for Veterinary Community Engagement - Karen Verderame

Day 1: The kid are alright: Empowering teen advocates - Heidi Muir & Rahni Singh

Day 1: Agency-Centered Humane Education: Transformative Practices for Nurturing Empathetic Connections with Other Animals - Emily Tronetti & Andie Springirth

Day 2: Neurodiversity and empathy, appearances may vary - Kerry Muhovich

Day 2: And Welfare for All: Improving socio-emotional learning outcomes for vulnerable youth populations with evidence-based dog assisted interventions - Amy Johnson & Keri Burchfield