Survey template: Fireside Chat Attendee survey about discussion topics

Looking for a smarter way to gather fresh insights from your Fireside Chat attendees about discussion topics? Try this AI survey template—designed and powered by Specific—to make feedback collection effortless and genuinely engaging. Let’s dive into how it works and why it’s a game-changer.

What is a conversational survey and why AI makes it better for Fireside Chat attendees

We all know that getting attendees to actually respond to feedback surveys can be a real struggle. Low participation and superficial responses are the norm for many traditional surveys. In fact, most surveys see response rates between 5% and 30%, with anything above 30% considered excellent—so those aren’t great odds if you truly want to optimize your events or shape compelling topics for your next Fireside Chat [1]. This is exactly where conversational surveys, especially those built with AI, come into play.

Unlike static, one-way forms, a conversational survey feels more like a friendly chat. AI-powered surveys, like those you create with the Specific AI survey generator, use natural language and dynamic question flow. This isn’t just a novelty—it’s a proven way to boost engagement, gather more thoughtful reflections, and get higher quality data from real Fireside Chat attendees.

Here’s what sets these two approaches apart:

Why use AI for Fireside Chat attendee surveys?

Traditional survey creators eat up time, often result in dull interactions, and produce low return on your effort. With Specific’s AI survey template, you’re instantly tapping into expert-level question design, follow-up logic, and seamless conversation. The experience is smooth for you as the survey creator—and for each attendee who responds. This is what it means to deliver a true conversational survey: engagement wrapped in simplicity, personalization, and relevance.

If you want to see how easy it can be, read our guide on how to create a Fireside Chat attendee survey about discussion topics. Or, explore the AI survey generator if you’d like to start a custom build from scratch.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

Most survey tools leave you with bland or vague responses. That’s not what we want for you, and it’s not what Specific delivers. Our AI uses advanced follow-up logic: whenever an attendee gives a short or ambiguous answer about discussion topics, the AI instantly—on the spot—probes further, just like a real interviewer would.

This is a huge time-saver. Normally, you’d have to send follow-up emails or schedule more calls just to clarify what someone meant. With an AI-driven conversational survey, every attendee gets their own “smart interviewer” in real time, so you don’t miss context or nuance.

Consider this practical scenario:

• Fireside Chat Attendee: "The topics felt relevant."

• AI follow-up: "Can you share which discussion topics stood out to you as most relevant, and why?"

Without these targeted follow-ups, your results end up full of generic or unclear feedback—making it nearly impossible to act on. These micro-interactions make your responses richer and more useful, so you truly understand what your audience valued (or missed) in your Fireside Chat. If you want a deep dive into this approach, check out our page on automatic AI follow-up questions—it changes the way you survey, period.

Follow-ups transform surveys from stale checklists into meaningful conversations—this isn’t just a survey, it’s a real conversation with every attendee.

Easy editing, like magic

What if making changes to your survey was as effortless as chatting with a colleague? With Specific, you can edit any AI survey template in seconds—simply type what you want changed, and the AI will instantly adjust the structure, language, or logic. There’s no need for tedious clicks, coding, or scrolling through endless menus. The result: you always have a template that matches your unique session, audience, or event—without any of the manual overhead. For more on this feature, see the AI survey editor in action.

How to deliver your survey: flexible, accessible, and attendee-friendly

Getting your survey in front of the right audience is just as crucial as asking the right questions. With Specific, you’ve got flexible options—tailored to real Fireside Chat workflows and participant needs:

• Sharable landing page surveys: Perfect before or after your Fireside Chat. Share a simple link via email, event platforms, or messaging apps, and let attendees respond whenever it suits them.

• In-product surveys: If your Fireside Chat is embedded in a digital event platform or intranet, you can collect instant feedback as soon as a discussion wraps up. These appear right within the attendee’s workflow, making it frictionless to capture impressions in the moment.

For discussions topics surveys, both approaches have merit. Landing pages are ideal for pre-event themes and gauging topic interests, while in-product surveys shine for immediate, in-the-moment impressions after a session. Use the method that best matches your attendee journey.

Effortless analysis of survey responses using AI

Once you collect feedback, you want answers—fast. Specific analyzes open-text responses with AI, automatically highlighting emerging trends and pinpointing what matters most about your discussion topics. With features like automated topic detection and the ability to chat with AI directly about your results, you save hours of manual review. For a practical deep dive, see our step-by-step guide on how to analyze Fireside Chat attendee discussion topics survey responses with AI.

This is modern, AI survey analysis—turn your raw feedback into actionable insights, no spreadsheets required.

Use this discussion topics survey template now

Start using this conversational survey template to unlock nuanced, real-time feedback from your Fireside Chat attendees—get practical insights, save time, and make every discussion better.