Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR) is proud to return to the 2026 Annual Conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) in Los Angeles.

This year’s conference theme, “An LA Love Story of Data, Innovation, and the Quest for Truth,” reflects the evolving role of research in strengthening connection, engagement, and understanding. DIR’s presentations this year focus on practical strategies that support participant-centered research, innovative survey methods, and stronger data quality across diverse populations.

We invite you to connect with our team throughout the conference and join us during one of our sessions.

Paper Sessions

📍 Staying Power: Maintaining Long-Term Contact in a 10-Year Wealth-Building Study
Sylvia Epps, Krishna Epps, Nicole Machata
🗓 Friday, May 15 | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM

🤝 Connecting with Purpose: How Relationship-Centered Enrollment Drives Participation
Sylvia Epps, Krishna Epps, Cynthia Castaldo-Walsh, Neil Thomas
🗓 Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

📞 From Backlog to Breakthrough: Evaluating CATI Prompting in Multi-Mode Surveys
Heather Morrison, Brian McDonald, Abigail Zhang, Jacquelyn George
🗓 Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Poster Sessions

🎨 Trust as a Method: Improving Survey Participation and Data Quality through Community-Centered Evaluation in an Urban Public Art Initiative
Sylvia Epps, Cynthia Castaldo-Walsh, Chelsea Whiting, Oriana Perez
🗓 Thursday, May 14 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

📊 Balancing Comprehensiveness and Burden: A Data-Driven Modular Satisfaction Survey Design for a Complex Job Training Program
Julie Gouldemans, Frances Bailey, Mari Walker, Stephen Hile
🗓 Thursday, May 14 | 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM

We look forward to connecting with colleagues in Los Angeles. Join us as we share ideas, learn from one another, and continue the collective pursuit of thoughtful, innovative, and impactful research.

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