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Event Registration Form Field Guide

What to collect on your registration form for different event types — required fields, recommended fields, and CRM mapping.

Registration Form Field Guide

Choose the right fields for your event type. Less friction = higher completion rates.

Conference / Summit

FieldRequired?CRM Mapping
First NameRequiredAuto-mapped
Last NameRequiredAuto-mapped
EmailRequiredAuto-mapped
PhoneRequiredAuto-mapped
CompanyRecommendedCustom field
Job TitleRecommendedCustom field
Dietary RestrictionsRecommendedCustom field
Session PreferencesOptionalCustom field

Workshop / Training

FieldRequired?CRM Mapping
First Name, Last Name, EmailRequiredAuto-mapped
Experience LevelRecommendedCustom field
Learning GoalsRecommendedCustom field
Special RequirementsOptionalCustom field

Gala / Dinner

FieldRequired?CRM Mapping
First Name, Last Name, EmailRequiredAuto-mapped
Dietary RestrictionsRequiredCustom field
Seating PreferenceRecommendedCustom field
Plus-One NameRecommended—

Virtual Event

FieldRequired?CRM Mapping
First Name, Last Name, EmailRequiredAuto-mapped
TimezoneRecommendedCustom field
How Did You Hear About Us?RecommendedCustom field

Best Practices

  • Keep required fields to 4–5 maximum — every extra field reduces completions by ~10%
  • Use dropdown selects instead of open text where possible
  • Map every field to your CRM before launching
  • Use Tixified's "auto-copy from primary" feature for guest registrations

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