 Overview SPEECHES: ISPA Academy presenter Oliver Chou writes about the China National Symphony Orchestra's 50th anniversary. EVALUATION: PHOTOS: ISPA Academy Visit the local web site for the ISPA Congress, available in English and Chinese. |
ISPA's 20th International Congress
The New Silk Road for the Performing Arts
June 8 – 11, 2006
Hong Kong
Congress Evaluation
Thank you to all those delegates who sent in their Evaluation forms – we learn from your feedback. We analyze all comments (positive and negative), and apply as many recommendations as possible. The table below indicates the percentage of responses that rated these elements “Good” or “Very Good.”
COMMUNICATION |
SERVICE & TECHNICAL |
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Email bulletins |
84% |
Registration |
89% |
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Faxed information |
71% |
Staff welcome |
91% |
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Website |
90% |
Logistics |
89% |
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Translation |
83% |
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GENERAL |
Audio visual |
89% |
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Mix of social/sessions |
92% |
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Business opportunities |
79% |
SESSIONS |
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Overall pace |
89% |
Keynote |
94% |
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Overall structure |
76% |
Touring opportunities |
77% |
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Theme |
86% |
Strategies: centers |
71% |
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Value for money |
77% |
Remaking: music |
68% |
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Remaking: theater |
79% |
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ACCOMMODATION & HOSPITALITY |
Reproducing art |
74% |
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Hotel |
90% |
Remaking: dance |
78% |
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Welcome reception |
81% |
Pitch |
79% |
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Lamma island |
91% |
ProEx |
80% |
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ProEx lunch |
84% |
Closing |
73% |
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Awards dinner |
69% |
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Top 10 Comments (random order):
We received many useful comments. The most frequent comments
are listed below.
- Scheduling and clarity of schedule could be improved and sent ahead of time. More local information, maps, travel information and logistics in advance – receiving it in the congress bag is too late.
- The interactions with other ISPA colleagues, the authentic performances of Cantonese opera, and the keynote were great. Having artists at the Congress throughout is good.
- The formality of the dinner / settings meant that once seated, interaction with others was limited – breaking up the dinner / functions would assist in making exchanges between delegates easier.
- Meeting new contacts remains “random,” and could be more structured – more social / free time.
- Setup of Awards Dinner was not optimal for the event, though the view was wonderful. Also for an event in HK, would have preferred local cuisine for that event.
- Provide clear information on what services various hotels offer – Broadband is important.
- Some sessions ran out of time without proper opportunity for discussion and general questions from the floor. Less time for speakers to 'present' would be good – and some of these presentations are 'off message.' Less speakers – more delegate participation.
- The opportunity to attend such an informative Congress & Academy has been the most useful experience. The opportunity to meet ISPA members & delegates, was the most enjoyable experience.
- The Weather was the least enjoyable experience!
- The ProEx and Pitch should be earlier in the Congress to enable delegates more time for follow up discussions.
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