The Gathering 2026 – Reflection and Evaluation Form

Share Your Thoughts

Thank you for attending The Gathering 2026 on October 23, 2026!

This Reflection and Evaluation Form will help us understand what the day meant for you, and help guide us when we plan next year’s event.

Thank you for taking the time to fill this out!

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The Gathering 2026 – Reflection and Evaluation Form

How was the Gathering overall?

If you could describe The Gathering in three words, what would they be?

Now that you have attended The Gathering, how familiar do you feel with Community Economic Development and Community Development in Manitoba?

Did you achieve any of the following while attending The Gathering? (please select all that apply)

Became more knowledgeable about the practice of Community Economic Development Community Development (CED and CD)

Gained skills to become more effective in your own work

Heard stories of successes and challenges of CED work

Became more familiar with the CED and CD community in Manitoba

Network and build relationships and connections

Understand the government policy changes recommended by the sector

Made plans for taking action for more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable communities

How much did The Gathering increase your sense of collaboration for your work?

Were there any Aha! moments you experienced and would like to share?

Overall, how useful was the learning offered at The Gathering?

Any general feedback on learning at the Gathering?

Gathering Program

How meaningful was the “Gathering Opening" from 9:00 – 10:30 am?

Any general feedback about the Opening plenary/"Gathering Opening"?

Any feedback about the Networking Lunch opportunities?

Please select the workshop that you attended in the First Workshop block:

How much did your knowledge of the topics addressed in the First Workshop increase?

Any general feedback about the First Workshop (morning)?

Please select the workshop that you attended in the Second Workshop block:

How much did your knowledge of the topics addressed in the Second Workshop increase?

Any general feedback about the Second Workshop?

Please select the workshop that you attended in the Third Workshop block:

How much did your knowledge of the topics addressed in the Third Workshop increase?

Any general feedback about the Third Workshop?

Final Feedback

Is there anything we could do differently to improve The Gathering?

Communication:

Is there anything we could have done differently to improve communication about The Gathering 2026? (before or during the day)

Did you find the Gathering website (workshop descriptions, accessibility page, speaker bios, etc.) helpful?

Yes

I did not use the website

CCEDNet offers workshops and presentations on a variety of topics throughout each year. Suggest 1-3 topics or skills that you would like to learn more about, or a workshop you wish would be repeated.

Which sector best describes your work?

Other sector(Required)

Other comments?

Thank you to our Partners and Funders for their contributions to this event!