Survey template: Conference Participants survey about social events

Getting feedback from conference participants about social events is notoriously tough—whether it’s low response rates or unclear answers, you often end up with data that’s hard to use. If you want better, richer insights, use and try this AI survey template from Specific. We deliver the easiest way to collect conversational feedback, giving you better data every time.

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

We all know that collecting feedback from conference participants about social events can turn into a slog. Traditional survey forms often get ignored or filled out hastily, so the responses are too shallow or just incomplete. According to recent data, response rates for large-scale surveys keep dropping year after year—just look at the 2020 United States Census, where the self-response rate fell to only 62.1%, down from 66.5% a decade prior. That means about one in three people just skipped it entirely. [1]

That’s where conversational surveys powered by AI step in. Instead of bland forms, respondents enter a natural, chat-like conversation—similar to talking with a smart interviewer. The AI listens, asks follow-up questions, and adapts to the conversation, just like a real expert would. And because these surveys feel personal, response rates and answer quality shoot up. A recent study found that AI-powered conversational surveys led to responses that were not just longer, but substantially more informative and clear, compared to traditional surveys. [4]

Why use AI for conference participant surveys?

AI survey templates adapt to each respondent, ask smart follow-up questions in context, and smoothly guide people through the survey. For conference participants sharing feedback on social events, this means their voices are heard, their input is explored in depth, and you—on the analysis end—get much more useful, actionable responses. Specific’s conversational survey engine is designed for exactly this: best-in-class user experience for both survey creators and respondents.

If you want to explore what makes a great question for your audience or need tips on crafting your own, check our advice on best questions for conference participants social events surveys.

And if you want to build a survey about any topic from scratch, try our AI survey generator.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

Here’s where the AI in Specific really shines: every answer from your conference participant gets the attention it deserves. Instead of letting vague responses slip through, the AI follows up instantly, in real time, with questions tuned to what was just said. This means the platform clarifies and explores—from event satisfaction to ideas for improvement—without any back-and-forth hassle. It eliminates the chore of manual follow-ups via email or phone, streamlining the process and capturing much richer insights the first time around. [7]

Let’s look at what can happen without follow-up questions:

• Conference Participant: "The networking event was okay."

• AI follow-up: "What could have made the networking event more enjoyable or valuable for you?"

Without a follow-up, you’d have no idea what “okay” means. But with Specific, the AI keeps digging to get you a complete answer. This approach also helps address non-response bias—meaning you get input from a broader group, not just the most vocal participants. [6]

Try generating a survey now and experience the difference—these follow-ups make your surveys genuinely conversational, not just question-and-answer.

Easy editing, like magic

If you want to tweak the survey template for your next conference or upcoming social event, it couldn’t be simpler. Just chat with Specific’s AI survey editor about the changes you need—no fiddling with rows or complex forms. The AI will update the template right away, using expert knowledge, and you’ll see your edits live in seconds. All the hard and tedious work just fades into the background. Need a new question or want to rephrase something? Tell the AI in your own words—we handle the rest. For more on editing, read about the AI survey editor.

Survey delivery: landing pages and in-product options

Getting surveys to conference participants about social events can happen in two ultra-flexible ways:

• Sharable landing page surveys: Perfect for post-event feedback—distribute via email, QR code, or event app to reach attendees wherever they are. Works great if you want to survey people after the event, or if you don’t have direct in-app communication channels.

• In-product surveys: Best for conferences with an official app or event website. Display the survey right inside the platform where participants are already active, increasing engagement especially during or immediately after social events.

Depending on your setup, use one or both to maximize reach and relevance for conference participants.

AI-powered analysis of survey responses

Once responses start coming in, you don’t have to wade through pages of feedback or spreadsheets. Specific’s AI-driven survey analysis instantly pinpoints main themes, clusters related feedback, and turns raw data into a clear, actionable summary. Features like automatic topic detection and direct chat with AI about your results mean you always get to the “so what?”—without manual labor. To see this in action for your use case, read how to analyze conference participants social events survey responses with AI.

Use this social events survey template now

Get deeper, clearer insights from your conference participants—use this AI-powered social events survey template to start meaningful conversations, learn faster, and make your next event even better.