Events
AAPOR 81st Annual Conference | 2026
Date
May 13, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Location
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States
The American Association for Public Opinion Research’s 81st annual conference will bring together survey scientists and public opinion researchers from May 13-15 in Los Angeles, CA to discuss cutting-edge survey methods with real-world applications. Join RTI experts for informational sessions and presentations over the course of three days highlighting innovations in survey research.
AAPOR is the leading association of public opinion and survey research professionals, comprised of members of academia, the media, government, non-profit, and private sector industries. For over 60 years, RTI has been a member of AAPOR and many of our experts serve on AAPOR committees.
See the full list of RTI presentations below and stop by booth 314/316 to meet our experts and explore the latest survey solutions.
RTI Sessions and Presentations at AAPOR 2026
Panel Presentation
Panel Title: Finding the Stopping Point: Using Paradata and Survival Models to Optimize Establishment Recruitment in the National Dementia Workforce Study
Thursday, May 14 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Room: San Pedro
Presenting Author: Carlos Macuada
Co-Authors: Ruby Johnson, Sophie Salem, Ryan Weber, Heidi Guyer, Tim Smith, Adriana Napier, James Wagner, Piotr Dworak
Session Details
Poster Presentations
Poster Title: Paper Surveys As a Non-Response Intervention in a Multi-Mode Survey
Thursday, May 14 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Room: Pasadena Room – Exhibit Hall
Presenting Author: Jamie Wescott
Co-Authors: Rob Killough, Richard Doney
Session Details
Poster Title: Testing a “Foot in the Door” Method for Increasing Survey Response
Thursday, May 14 | 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Room: Pasadena Room – Exhibit Hall
Presenting Author: Jamie Wescott
Co-Author: Stephanie Parker
Session Details
Paper Presentations
Paper Title: Appending External Data to an ABS Frame to Oversample Populations of Interest: Experiences and Recommendations
Thursday, May 14 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Room: Beaudry A
Presenting Author: Caroline Scruggs
Co-Authors: Marcus Berzofsky, Nikki Schnitzler, Leyla Tosun
Session Details
Paper Title: Does Shortening Instruments Increase Clinician Survey Response? Evidence from a 2×2 Mixed-Mode Experiment in the National Dementia Workforce Study
Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Room: San Bernadino
Presenting Author: Amanda C. Smith
Co-Authors: Christine Carr, Ruby Johnson, Sophie Salem, Heidi Guyer, Fenose Osedeme, Tim Smith, Piotr Dworak, Joanne Spetz, James Wagner, Donovan Maust
Session Details
Paper Title: Evaluating and Addressing Nonresponse Bias Due to Early Termination of Data Collection
Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Room: San Bernadino
Presenting Author: Burton Levine
Co-Authors: Lauren Dutra, Eunice Park-Lee, Karen Cullen
Session Details
Paper Title: Using Large Language Models to Identify Issues with Question Construction
Friday, May 15 | 10:15 – 11:45 AM
Room: Santa Anita A/B
Presenting Author: Jerry Timbrook
Co-Authors: Ashley Griggs, John Bollenbacher, Rachel Stenger
Session Details
Paper Title: Using Embedded Web Probes As a Cognitive Interviewing Tool
Friday, May 15 | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Room: Santa Barbara B/C
Presenting Author: Jamie Wescott
Co-Author: Kaitlin Lilienthal
Session Details
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