Analysis of factors influencing the academic conference participation

Abstract

This article aims to explore the main factors that influence academics’ decision to participate in academic and scientific events. A quantitative methodology is developed by applying online questionnaires to academics who regularly participate in scientific events. Results show that the factors that tend to influence the decision to participate in scientific events can be grouped into four types: organizational context, academic opportunities, opportunities for leisure, recreation, and culture, and event accessibility. The originality of this work lies in the updated identification and consideration of recent events related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the main factors influencing the decision of choice related to the scientific events in which academics participate.