Events and Workshops

How to Run Live Event Feedback with QR Codes and Presenter Mode

Events and Workshops

How to Run Live Event Feedback with QR Codes and Presenter Mode

By Conejo Survey Team Updated Apr 11, 2026 5 min read

Use Conejo to run live event and workshop feedback with QR codes, presenter mode, guided follow-up, and immediate dashboard review while the room is still engaged.

Quick takeaways

  • Start with one fast audience question, then add branching only where follow-up is genuinely helpful.
  • Presenter mode and QR sharing turn the workflow into a live room tool instead of a delayed survey task.
  • The real value comes from reviewing the dashboard and acting while session context is still fresh.

When you need feedback while the room still has energy, Conejo works best as a live session workflow instead of a form people remember to answer later. The goal is simple: make it easy to scan, respond, display results, and follow up while the audience is still engaged.

What this workflow is best for

  • Events and conferences where you want a live pulse check between sessions or right before people leave.
  • Workshops and training where you want to adapt in the moment instead of reading feedback the next day.
  • Town halls and all-hands sessions where you want to collect sentiment without derailing the flow of the presentation.
  • Breakouts and classrooms where you need one shared QR code and a presenter-ready view.

Start with the simplest version that can work live

For a quick in-room check, use a single survey. If you need follow-up questions based on the first answer, use a chain. Both can be shared by link or QR code, both can be shown in presenter mode, and both can roll up into a live dashboard.

If the room only needs one fast answer, keep it to one question. If the room needs guided follow-up, use a chain so the second step only appears when it is helpful.

Step 1: Build the first audience question

Start with a survey people can answer in seconds. That usually means a score, star rating, emoji reaction, yes/no question, or a short multiple choice prompt. The faster the first interaction feels, the better your response rate will be while the session is still moving.

Strong examples include:

  • How useful has this session been so far?
  • What should we spend more time on next?
  • Would you recommend this workshop to a teammate?
  • How confident do you feel applying this material?

Step 2: Add guided follow-up where it matters

If a low score needs clarification, branch that person into a comment prompt. If a high score means someone is ready to share a quote or choose a next topic, route them there instead. This is where Conejo is stronger than a basic one-page form: you do not need every attendee to answer every follow-up question.

A common event pattern looks like this:

  1. Ask for a live score or reaction.
  2. Route lower scores to a short text prompt asking what to improve.
  3. Route higher scores to a question about what was most valuable.
  4. Finish with a thank-you step or a final “what should we cover next?” question.

Step 3: Turn on presenter mode and QR sharing

Presenter mode is what makes this workflow feel live instead of administrative. Share the QR code on screen, give the room a short prompt, and keep the dashboard view ready so you can watch responses land. For many teams, the live moment is what moves Conejo from “survey tool” to “session tool.”

When you are presenting live:

  • Keep one presenter tab ready for the QR stage.
  • Keep another tab or screen ready for the dashboard if you plan to reveal results.
  • Use short spoken instructions so people know exactly what to do after scanning.
  • Let the room answer before you interpret the result out loud.

Step 4: Decide whether results are private, live, or revealed later

Not every event needs instant on-screen results. Some rooms respond best when results are private until the facilitator is ready. Others benefit from an immediate reveal to spark discussion. The important thing is choosing the moment deliberately instead of showing results just because the dashboard exists.

Use live display when:

  • you want a visible pulse of the room,
  • you are deciding what to cover next,
  • or the interaction is lightweight and energizing.

Hold results back when:

  • the topic is sensitive,
  • you need a moderator to frame the outcome first,
  • or comments need to be reviewed before showing them publicly.

Step 5: Review the dashboard right after the session

The best event workflows do not stop at collection. After the session, look at the dashboard while the context is still fresh. Review score distribution, comments, and any branch-specific responses. Then export what matters to the team running the event, workshop, or training program.

That immediate review helps you answer practical questions fast:

  • Which sessions should be repeated?
  • Which speakers or topics need follow-up?
  • Which comments should be actioned before the next event block?
  • Which audience segments responded differently?

Best practices for live room response

  • Keep the first question fast. Live response rates drop when people have to read too much.
  • Use chains for follow-up, not for everything. Guided branching is powerful when it is selective.
  • Name the action clearly. Say “Scan the code and answer one question” instead of describing the tool.
  • Use presenter mode on purpose. Decide whether results are part of the room experience or a facilitator-only input.
  • Review results the same day. Event feedback loses value quickly when it sits in a queue.

Where to go next

Once this workflow is working, the next layer is usually a more specific operational guide: a workshop exit flow, a kiosk setup for booths or check-in tables, or a live screen setup for presenter mode. The pillar workflow stays the same: quick response, guided follow-up, visible results, then immediate action.

FAQ

Common questions

Should I use one survey or a chain for event feedback?

Use one survey for a single live pulse check. Use a chain when different answer groups should see different follow-up questions or when the event team wants a guided post-session workflow.

When should I reveal results live in the room?

Reveal results live when the response is lightweight and part of the facilitation. Hold them back when the topic is sensitive or when the facilitator needs to frame the outcome before showing it.

What makes QR and presenter mode valuable together?

QR sharing gets people into the survey quickly, while presenter mode gives the facilitator a clean way to invite responses and review live data without leaving the session flow.

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