Research data collected as part of a project to explore the differences in participant experience during online conferences relative to in-person conferences. Data was collected by the ANH Academy team for the purpose of understanding and facilitating the equitable and sustainable exchange of knowledge and research across disciplines, regions, and perspectives at the ANH Academy Conference 2021. It is comprised of [1] quantitative data outlining participant engagement with online training sessions held during the conference and [2] qualitative data collected through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews to understand participants' experiences of attending and participating in a conference online in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.