The document summarizes research results from a survey conducted at the RockIT event in Moldova in April 2018. 70 respondents were interviewed on site about their opinions on innovation and the conference organization. The survey found the highest need for innovation was seen in public services, agriculture, and IT fields. Over half of respondents considered themselves moderately innovative. Most attendees reported attending conferences in Moldova at least once a year. Popular conference domains included marketing, management, and IT. Respondents were also motivated to attend by networking opportunities and invited speakers. Eye tracking results and Net Promoter Score were also measured but not summarized in detail.
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THE PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH: To evaluate the RockIT event, and identify the
public opinion regarding innovation and the conference’s organization.
SAMPLE: 70 Respondents
DATA COLLECTION: Face-to-face interviews on the tablet, at the event.
Respondents were randomly selected.
COLLECTION PERIOD: 27th of April 2018, 9"" − 14""
Methodology – Not interesting – Boring
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IN WHICH AREAS
OF MOLDOVA’S
ECONOMY YOU
CAN NOTICE THE
MOST NEED FOR
INNOVATION?
PUBLIC SERVICES
43
43
41
39
31
21
20
4
Public transport, public parking
Public health (hospitals, policlinics)
Public education
Public administration/politics
Public services – sanitation, supply of water, thermal energy
Public architecture, green spaces
Police and judiciary system
Services such as: Customs, Register Center, etc.
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IN WHICH
AREAS OF
MOLDOVA’S
ECONOMY YOU
CAN NOTICE
THE MOST
NEED FOR
INNOVATION?
59
44
27
23
16
14
10
9
1
Agriculture
Industry
IT field – information and communication
Commerce
Transport and storage
Accomodation and public catering
Constructions
Financial activity and insurance
Real estate
BUSINESS SECTOR
5. 5
How innovative
do you consider
yourself – how
often do you
create something
new, invent new
methods, search
for new paths
Used scale:
9-10 Very innovative, 7-8 neither,
0-6 traditional
24
53
23
9-10
7-8
0-6
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How often do
you attend
public
conferences
organized in
Moldova?
77
9
14
At least once in half a year
At least once a year
If something good is organized – I go, but it’s more rarely than once a year
10. 10
What specifically motivated you the most to make
a decision to come to the event? (multiple answer)
34
33
33
23
19
17
11
4
3
4
The possibility for networking
I received invitations (from the organizers)
The theme of the conference – I like it/ I work in the digital communication field
Several friends and acquaintances attend the conference
One or more speakers from abroad
Our comany is a partner of the event
One or more speakers from Moldova
A friend/ acquaintance/ colleague is a speaker at the conference
I am a speaker at the event
Other