Industry Survey - 2021 Summer Issue

Live Event Survey-Summer 2021

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Survey

As the world begins to reverse our quarantine lifestyle and implement a return to “business as usual,” many of us are looking forward to a time when we can gather to network, learn, and build solutions within our industry. Each company (and individual) has their own idea on when and how they will return to live events and tradeshows. What is yours?

At what level do you participate in events?
- Exhibitor
- Attendee
Who makes the decision on whether you attend an event?
- Me
- My supervisor
- Company leadership
Which virtual alternative(s) did you take part in 2020-2021?
- Free webinars or webcasts
- Paid virtual conferences
- Pay-per-View workshops and training events
- None
How do you compare the value of a VIRTUAL event vs a LIVE event?
- Better
- Worse
- About the same
When do you plan to return to live events that require travel?
- I am now
- Later this year
- Not until 2022
- Not before 2023
- Never
Will event size impact your decision to attend LIVE events 2021-2022?
- Yes, I will only attend events with less than 100 attendees
- Yes, I will only attend events with less than 500 attendees
- No, event size won’t impact my decision
Will financial concerns impact your decision to attend LIVE events 2021-2022?
- Yes, for safety reasons my company is not budgeting for events
- Yes, my company has been adversely affected by COVID-19 and is not funding event participation
- No, financial concerns will not impact my decision

When considering a live event, how concerned are you about...*

	Very	Slightly	Not
Exposure to COVID-19 variants on site
Exposure to COVID-19 variants during travel to and from event
Business liability risk
Impact of crisis on travel options (service, routes, pricing, etc.)
Impact of crisis on lodging (staff or service reductions/closures)
Large in-person gatherings of people
Civil unrest/protests
Government-mandated limits/restrictions
Other

Would these protective measures increase your confidence in attending a live event?

	Yes	No
Rapid onsite testing
Required proof of a negative COVID-19 test
Required proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Required masks
Adherence to social distancing protocols
Adherence to sanitation protocols
Adherence to reduced capacity protocols
Contactless registration, food and merchandise
Other

How important are these factors in your decision to participate in an event?
Very Slightly Not
Event cost
Lodging/travel expense
Event dates
Event location
Educational programming/speaker list
Exhibiting companies
Attendee list
Social and networking events
Which is most important?
- A destination location so I can combine vacation time with event travel
- A unique location so I can visit a new city
- An affordable location, I’m coming for the event, not the location
- A location that allows for easy and affordable travel
- A location with easy access to hotels, restaurants, and activities
What do you consider a reasonable “all-in” budget for a live event (travel, lodging, food, entertainment)?
- Under 1,500
- 1,501 - 2,500
- 2,501 - 3,500
- 3,501 - 4,500
- Over 4,500
How long should a live event last?
- 1 day
- 2 days
- 3 days
- 4 days
- 5 days
Job Function
- Executive (Owner, CEO, COO, CFO, President)
- Upper Management (Director, Manager)
- Middle Management (Supervisor, Foremen)
- Field Operations (Technician, Locator, Operator)
Which category best describes the type work you do?
- Engineering
- Excavating
- Facility Owner
- GIS/Mapping
- Gov't/Regulatory
- Locating
- Notification Center
- Other
Where do you work?
- USA
- Canada
- Other
Name
First Last
Job Title/Description
Email

	Very	Slightly	Not
Event cost
Lodging/travel expense
Event dates
Event location
Educational programming/speaker list
Exhibiting companies
Attendee list
Social and networking events