How do you attend events?

The goal of this survey is try to discern how people have been attending events during the pandemic, and if our habits will change in the near future when live (IRL) events are reintroduced to the calendar.

This survey is completely anonymous and the published report will use only aggregated data.

Answering all questions in the survey will take you about 3-5 minutes to complete.

The survey is an initiative by Game Conference Guide, the daily updated database of all games industry events around the world: https://www.gameconfguide.com/

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DEADLINE for submissions is 30th of April.

How many events did you attend in 2019 (before the pandemic)? *

None

1 - 5

5 - 10

11 - 20

20 - 50

Other:

Looking back at 2019, how much were you travelling internationally before the pandemic? *

Majority of the events I visited were international

Only handful of the events I visited were international

I was travelling exclusively to international events

I don't know / I don't remember

I was attending only local events

I was not attending events at all

How many events did you attend in 2020 (both live and digital)? *

None

1 - 5

5 - 10

11 - 20

20 - 50

Other:

What are your top two (2) reasons to attend an event this year (2021)? *

Inspiration / Education (participating in sessions, panels)

Showcasing / Scouting

Business (Buying / Selling)

Networking

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

Other:

Required

What is your event strategy for this year (2021)? *

I am not planning to attend any events this year

I will likely attend significantly less events

I will likely attend less events

I am planning to attend the same amount as last year

I am planning to attend more events

I am planning to attend significantly more events

I am only planning to attend live events, if they come back

I am only planning to attend digital events, even if the live events are back

How would you rate your experience with digital events so far? *

I would strongly recommend attending a digital event

I would probably recommend attending a digital event

I am not sure/ I don't know

I would not recommed attending a digital event

I would strongly not recommed attending a digital event

Other:

Are you preparing for events beforehand? *

For meetings, for networking, making sure you have idea what is on schedule, sessions...

I have more time for preparation than before

My preparations habit didn't change

I have less time for preparation than before

I do not prepare for events

Making new friends / leads is: *

Much easier than before

Easier than before

No difference

Harder than before

Much harder than before

I don't know / Not applicable

Closing a deal / lead is: *

Much easier than before

Easier than before

No difference

Harder than before

Much harder than before

I don't know / Not Applicable

What is the main reason that would make you attend a live event, if you can participate in one tomorrow? *

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

Face-to-face Meetings

Live Networking

Pitching / Selling Opportunities

Business lunches and dinners

Other:

Required

If the pandemic situation improves, are you planning to attend live events this year? *

Yes - the first Live event, I will be there!

Not sure / I can't answer now

I will be very selective and careful about which live events to attend

No - I will not attend live events in 2021 under any circumstances

What is your biggest concern to attend live events again? *

You can pick more than one option here.

Location is too exclusive

Limited audience

Time spent while travelling

CO2 emissions (climate impact)

COVID concerns (Social distancing, health precautions etc.)

Self-quarantine while entering / leaving destination country

Social anxiety (Too many people in one place)

Budget - limiting the number of events I can attend

Budget in general (Little or no travel budget)

Other:

Required

What are your expectations from live events once they return?

Share your idea, best practice, recommendation, experience that you would like to see in live events

Do you think there are enough industry events in general (online or live)? *

There are not enough events

There are just enough events to cover my business needs

There are just enough events to cover all industry interests

There are way too many events

Other:

What would you say is the main takeway from digital events that future live events should pay attention to?

Tell us about feature, strenght, UPS that you think should not be ignored.

Lastly, please tell us about your role: *

Core Developer (Programmer, Artist, Narrative Designer, Audio, etc.)

Support Staff (Legal, HR, admin, marketing, etc.)

Event organizer

Media

Indie Developer

Management (of any size studio)

Student / Educator

Non-profit Industry Association

Trade Association

Other:

I am based in *

Country / City is enough. Leave empty if you do not want to disclose your location

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