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What's the difference between a Registrant and an Attendee?

Which data collection method is right for you? The difference between a Registrant vs an Attendee can help you decide how to collect data.

Written by Meg Breithaupt

A Registrant is the person registering for the event. An Attendee is the person attending the event. For example: You are registering for yourself and your partner. You are the Registrant. You and your partner are the Attendees.

🔍 Definitions:

  • Registrant: The person filling out the registration form

  • Attendee: The person actually attending the event

In many cases, they’re the same person — but not always!

  • Example 1:
    You’re registering yourself and your partner.

    • You are the Registrant

    • You and your partner are the Attendees

  • Example 2:
    An executive assistant registers their boss for an event.

    • The assistant is the Registrant

    • The boss is the Attendee

⚙️ How EventCreate Handles This:

By default, EventCreate collects information for all Attendees, including custom form fields.

If you’d prefer to collect data only from the Registrant, you can change this in your settings:

  1. Go to Setup > Registration > Advanced

  2. Scroll to Data Collection Settings

  3. Choose your preferred method:

    • All Attendees

    • Registrant Only

  4. Click Update to Save

✅ Need Help Choosing?

  • Choose All Attendees if you need names, dietary preferences, or other info from every guest

  • Choose Registrant Only for simpler RSVPs or group bookings

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