We’ve had a fabulous response to the survey: 73 people responded to our initial email, and another 29 responded when we sent a second email on October 14. We have a total of responses. 65% said they were most likely (5 on a scale of 1-5) to recommend the conference to others

What did you like about this conference? 

Opportunity to meet people with shared experience, survivors and descendants The community, gathering together with Holocaust survivor generations, old friends and new. Speakers and workshops

Sharing experiences

What would you like to change? 

More free time to socialize informally, and a centrally located room for that, time to connect informally, More small breakout groupsA hotel closer to town and public transport.More outings, opportunities to visit local sites of interest.

Too much of only one point of view on Israel, allow for a variety of opinions/perspectives to be heard  with courtesy and respect.

Coffee, tea and water stations available all day.

What did you find most valuable at this conference, and why?

Meeting people in person and making connections.The variety of speakers, workshops and panels,Hearing from survivors

Are there topics you would like to see discussed at future conferences? 

More emphasis on actions we can take to respond to and eradicate antisemitism and build allies Learning about new developments in Holocaust education & Holocaust museums How to create and sustain local Holocaust groups (practical information on community organizing,  marketing, fundraising, etc); Advocacy training;  Programs of interest to teenagers and young adults

Where would you like to see future conferences take place? 

North America, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, New York, London, Israel, Anywhere with access to a major airport