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 8 questions fit on roughly two printed pages, including space for open comments.
What this survey measures
The form opens by asking what brings each person to the event and what they are most interested in, from networking to hearing examples across their field. It then captures self-reported expertise in the topics being covered and whether attendees would be willing to lead or facilitate a session. A short section reviews the pre-event homework, then collects dietary restrictions, special accommodations, and any final 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
Swap in your event name and logo, adjust the interest options to match your program, and reword the expertise scale for your audience. Add or remove questions such as session preferences or 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.