Survey template: Conference Participants survey about pre event information

Getting accurate insights from conference participants about pre event information can feel overwhelming—especially when you need clear, actionable feedback, fast. The easiest way? Use and try this AI survey template from Specific for conversational, high-quality responses.

What is a conversational survey and why AI makes it better for conference participants

We’ve all faced the same headache: traditional pre event information surveys for conferences rarely get reliable results. Low response rates, rushed answers, and missing context make it tough to draw real conclusions. That’s exactly why conversational surveys, especially ones powered by AI, have changed the game for us. Let’s break down why this matters for conference participants.

A conversational survey isn’t just a new buzzword—it means collecting feedback in a way that mimics a real dialogue. The questions feel like a chat, making it more natural and enjoyable to answer. That’s not just a small improvement. When compared to clunky old forms, conversational surveys can boost completion rates by up to 40% [2]. Manual or form-based surveys, on the other hand, see nonresponse rates sometimes over 40% [3]. With events and conferences relying on quality data to improve, this is huge.

We used to see declining participation everywhere, not just in conference feedback. The UK’s main household survey saw response rates drop from 60% to an alarming 22% over two decades [1]. Why? People are busy, surveys feel like a chore, and nobody enjoys clicking through a bland list of boxes.

A modern AI survey template solves this by:

• making feedback fast and conversational—much like texting a colleague

• tailoring follow-ups to each response, so we gather deeper, more relevant details

• reducing survey fatigue with smart question order and engagement techniques

Let’s put it into perspective:

Why use AI for conference participants surveys?

• AI-designed surveys adjust instantly to every answer for richer insights

• Participants actually want to complete them—making your data more trustworthy

• Our team at Specific brings research expertise and a best-in-class user experience, resulting in conversational surveys that feel natural for both creators and respondents

If you want to dive deeper into the best questions to ask, we’ve outlined practical suggestions in what are the best questions for a conference participants pre event information survey.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

One of the core breakthroughs with Specific is our use of real-time, AI-powered follow-up questions. We all know how frustrating it is to get a vague response in a survey and have no way to dig deeper—unless you chase the conference participant by email afterward. That’s not only inefficient, it’s a recipe for thin, low-value insights. Instead, our AI picks up on incomplete or ambiguous answers and asks thoughtful follow-ups, just like an experienced interviewer would do.

Here’s what usually happens without this feature:

• Conference participant: “Materials were helpful.”

• AI follow-up: “Glad to hear the materials helped! Which resource was most useful in preparing for the event?”

This back-and-forth leads to more detailed, contextual answers—no wasted opportunities. Compare that with traditional surveys, where you might just end up with a list of unclear comments.

Want to see this in action? Try the template yourself. You’ll get a real sense for how every question feels like part of a conversation, not a tick-box exercise—this is what makes it truly conversational.

Discover more on this feature in automatic AI survey follow-up questions.

Because of real-time follow-ups, the survey flows like a genuine conversation. That’s why we call it a conversational survey.

Easy editing, like magic

No more fighting with clunky survey builders or spending hours rewriting questions—we simply chat with Specific’s AI survey editor, tell it what we need, and the survey updates instantly. If we want to change the tone, add custom questions, or adjust the wording, edits happen in seconds, powered by expert knowledge.

This is especially useful for pre event information surveys, where you may want to tweak questions for different conference types or events. The entire process is straightforward, intuitive, and removes all of the usual roadblocks of manual editing. If you ever want to start from scratch, try our AI survey generator as well.

For a deeper dive into editing best practices, take a look at our dedicated feature article on the AI survey editor.

Flexible delivery for every use case

Getting your pre event information survey in front of conference participants is simple with Specific, thanks to these flexible delivery options:

• Sharable landing page surveys: Perfect for pre event outreach via email, social media, or conference mailing lists. Just send the link to participants, making it easy for everyone to share details on their expectations, preferences, or info needs before the event even starts.

• In-product surveys: If your conference has a custom app or digital check-in system, embed the survey directly within the app or event portal. This setup makes it seamless for attendees to provide in-the-moment feedback before (or even during) the event, increasing both convenience and response rates.

Landing page delivery is often the best fit for conference pre event information, since it offers wide reach before attendees arrive, but in-app is ideal if you’re running hybrid or virtual events. You can adapt your survey to fit both approaches—or even run both, depending on your needs.

If you need step-by-step tips on setup, check out this guide on how to quickly create a conference participant pre event information survey with Specific.

Effortless analysis of survey responses using AI

Once the feedback rolls in, analyzing and interpreting results is where Specific shines. No more exporting thousands of rows or building pivot tables! Our AI survey analysis engine summarizes individual responses, detects key topics and trends across all replies, and provides automated survey insights you can act on right away. You can even chat directly with AI about your results, diving into specific attendee sentiments or preferences—giving you clarity without the heavy lifting.

For a hands-on example of how to analyze conference participant pre event information survey responses with AI, see our full walkthrough. Explore how AI can automatically group ideas, flag recurring concerns, and help you deliver a better event next time.

More details about this feature are available on AI survey response analysis.

Use this pre event information survey template now

Start using this AI survey template to get the highest quality insights from your conference participants before your next event—experience deeper engagement and richer context, all in minutes.