This pre-event survey template gathers attendee expectations before a conference, workshop, or professional development day. It is built for event organizers, higher education teams, and program coordinators who want to know what participants hope to gain before the doors open. The 14 questions fit on two printed pages, including space for open comments.
What this survey measures
The form opens with what each person is most interested in, from networking to hearing examples from other organizations, then captures self-reported knowledge of the event topics and a short grid of interest in individual topics. The sessions section asks which formats people prefer, whether they would lead or facilitate a session, and how useful the pre-event materials were. Registration and travel questions help you plan transport and accommodation, and the needs section collects dietary requirements, access needs and contact preferences. Two open boxes at the end ask what brings each person to the event and invite comments or suggestions for the organizers.
How to use it on paper
Print the survey and include it in registration packets, email it as a printable attachment, or set copies out at check-in. Ask attendees to use a blue or black pen and hand the completed form back at the welcome desk or drop it in a collection box. Scan the returned pages with PaperSurvey to turn every response into structured results automatically, so you can plan sessions and catering before the event begins.
Customize this template
Add your event name and logo, replace the topic rows with the themes of your program, and reword the knowledge scale for your audience. Add or remove questions such as travel details, and the layout reflows automatically to keep everything aligned for scanning.
Preview the PDF above, or use this template to start collecting responses today.