RightsCon Community Survey

Over 24 hours, from September 22 to September 23, 2026, we hosted the RightsCon Continues Summit online. We want to hear about your experience navigating the Summit Platform and exploring the program. As we plan for the 2027 edition, our 15th anniversary, we also want to hear your input on our summit scope and strategy. Share your feedback by October 12, 2026.

RightsCon Continues Community Survey

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Why are we asking for your feedback

We want to understand how participants from around the world and different backgrounds experience the summit, and to make sure we can keep improving to make our spaces more inclusive and productive!

Country

Gender Identity

Please select whichever option, if any, is most comfortable for you.

Prefer to self-identify

Stakeholder group

Stakeholder Group

How many RightsCon events have you participated in?

1 – This was my first RightsCon.

2-4 – I’ve been to a few

5-7 – So…I’ve been to more than a few

8-12 – I’m a regular

13+ – Put me in the RightsCon Hall of Fame!

About your RightsCon Continues experience

How would you rate your RightsCon Continues Summit experience?

Please specify

How would you rate the ease of the registration process?

How would you rate the quality of RightsCon programming? Were program sessions provocative, timely, relevant, and diverse?

For the RightsCon Continues Summit, we hosted a smaller, more curated program, including curated high-level fireside chats. How did you feel about this new approach for online programming?

Loved the 24-hour curated program

Prefer a broader program

No strong preference

Were you able to network and connect during Meetups?

Yes

Other (please specify)

Specific Challenges

Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience using kolab?

Specific Challenges

please specify below

How much do you agree with this statement: Participating in the RightsCon Continues Summit has supported the advancement of my work.

How easy did you find it to navigate the RightsCon Summit platform?

Which community connection tools did you find most useful to engage with others? (check all that apply)

Private message function

Breakout rooms (roundtables, workshops)

Meetups

Chat function in sessions

Not sure / did not engage with other participants

How often would you like to hear from us through the RightsCon Rundown?

More often

As is now

Less often

Did you organize a session?

Yes

How would you rate your overall experience as a session organizer?

Did your session achieve the outcome(s) you identified?

Yes

Somewhat

It achieved different outcome(s) to what I identified

Did you find the session guidance tailored (logistics of your sessions and facilitation tips) for each format shared by the RightsCon team to be useful?

Yes

Somewhat

How would you rate the level of engagement and interaction in your online session?

Were there specific areas where you would have liked additional support or resources?

Would you submit a proposal to host a RightsCon session again?

Yes

Maybe

Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience as a session organizer?

Safety and Security

Did you feel that the RightsCon Continuous Summit was a safe and respectful space?

Feel free to share your feedback on the Code of Conduct, the overall environment at RightsCon, or any suggestions for what would have helped you feel more supported in your RightsCon experience.

Code of conduct: https://www.rightscon.org/code-of-conduct/

15th anniversary edition

For our 15th anniversary edition, which of these would you like to see more of, beyond our traditional Call for Proposals?

More curated high-level programming

More strategic and semi-closed convenings

More time for networking and informal connections

More after hours and side events

More unconference and free play spaces

More creative and artistic programming

Other

Please specify below

If anything, what else would you suggest for us to consider for the next iteration of RightsCon? For example, what would make our 15th anniversary more memorable for you? How can we make it more caring, safe, and productive?

Moving forward, what do you most need from a global digital rights convening?

A space to build relationships across sectors

A space to connect movements and communities

Opportunities to develop practical collaborations

A place to share emerging research and ideas

Skill-building and capacity development

A community platform to connect year-round

Other

Please specify

Please use the space below to share any other thoughts, experiences and suggestions for the RightsCon team.

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