Frequently Asked Questions

  • If so, you are in great company. Each year, nearly fifty percent (50%) of the attendees are at the conference for the first time.

  • The organizers are happy to assist you with session selection, networking with other attendees and dinner plans if you like. A favorite of all conference attendees is our “Random Digit Dining” lunches. This is a great way to meet new people, and network. We want you to enjoy the conference so please be sure to let a conference organizer know if you need anything.

  • Yes! No ties, very few people wear jackets and even as a presenter, open collar and relaxed clothing is welcomed.

  • The IFD&TC is designed to provide an opportunity for survey research personnel to exchange ideas and information in an informal, relaxed setting. We try to foster the informal exchange of practical ideas by arranging lots of small groups, plenty of time for talking with your colleagues, and by encouraging you to ask questions.

  • Yes! Attendees from larger shops often mention the creative ideas they learn from the smaller shops not quite as encumbered with bureaucratic processes and division of labor.

  • Yes, light hors d’oeuvres are served at the Sunday evening reception, and breakfast and lunch are served Monday and Tuesday.  See the program for location of meals.

    Included meals are for registered conference attendees only. Please see a conference co-registrar if you wish to bring a guest.

  • Yes, it’s a relaxed time and a comfortable opportunity to mix with others. The sooner you can get acquainted with others the more you will enjoy the conference.

  • This is where IFD&TC elects organizers and plans for future conferences, and anyone who attends the conference from a member organization is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The business meeting usually lasts less than an hour.

  • You will want to attend the entire conference. Arrive on Sunday and stay until the conference closes on Tuesday late afternoon. Networking opportunities increase every day. The informal dialogue is as important as any session. If you are not meeting people, or attending sessions that meet your needs, please come to one of the organizers and let us know. Every effort will be made to connect you with people and sessions of common interest.

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