What would women actually want from talks and events?

This short anonymous survey explores the kinds of talks, workshops and events women would genuinely be interested in attending.

I’m interested in topics, speakers, formats and what makes an event actually feel worth going to.

There are no right or wrong answers — just choose what genuinely appeals to you.

1. Which age group are you in?

2. Which topics would genuinely make you interested in attending a talk or event?

3. If you could attend a talk about absolutely anything right now, what would you want someone to talk about?

4. Who would you most like to hear from?

5. Which event sounds most appealing?

A fascinating speaker followed by Q&A

A panel discussion

A talk plus practical workshop

A talk plus yoga, meditation or another wellbeing activity

An informal women’s evening with several shorter talks

A half-day workshop or retreat

Other

6. Would you attend an event like this on your own?

Yes

Probably

Only if I knew someone else going

What would women actually want from talks and events?

1. Which age group are you in?

2. Which topics would genuinely make you interested in attending a talk or event?

3. If you could attend a talk about absolutely anything right now, what would you want someone to talk about?

4. Who would you most like to hear from?

5. Which event sounds most appealing?

6. Would you attend an event like this on your own?

7. For a 1.5–2 hour event with a good speaker in a lovely venue, what would you realistically be comfortable paying?

8. What normally stops you going to events like this?

9. Where do you usually find out about things to do?

10. What would make you see an event and think: “Yes, I actually want to go to that”?