QR Codes for Events: Ticketing, Check-In and Engagement
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November 5, 20257 min readUse Case

QR Codes for Events: Ticketing, Check-In and Engagement

Concerts, trade shows, conferences... How to use QR codes to streamline operations and enhance the participant experience.

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Organizing an event is a logistical challenge. QR codes can simplify every step, from registration to post-event feedback.


Digital Ticketing

E-tickets with QR codes have become the standard for good reasons:

  • Instant distribution: Automatic email after purchase
  • Anti-fraud: Each QR code is unique and scannable only once
  • Eco-friendly: No more printed tickets
  • Flexible: Easy transfer between participants

Faster Check-In

With a scanning system at the entrance:

  • Validation in less than a second
  • Automatic headcount
  • Real-time duplicate detection
  • Queues reduced by up to 70%

During the Event

Information Access

Place QR codes strategically to provide access to:

  • The program and real-time schedule
  • An interactive venue map
  • Speaker bios
  • Presentation slides
  • The WiFi password

Boosting Networking

On attendee badges, a personal QR code can:

  • Open a LinkedIn profile
  • Share a digital business card
  • Enable instant contact exchange

Engagement and Interaction

  • Live polls: QR code to a voting form
  • Questions for speakers: Anonymous submission via QR code
  • Games and contests: Scavenger hunts with hidden QR codes
  • Social sharing: Direct link to your hashtags

After the Event

The event ends, but your relationship with participants doesn't:

  • Satisfaction survey: QR code on exit materials
  • Replay access: Videos of talks and sessions
  • Newsletter signup: Stay in touch
  • Early-bird next edition: Convert while interest is high

Measuring Success with Sqanity Pro

With Sqanity analytics, track in real time:

  • Which stands/zones generate the most scans
  • Peak times of activity
  • Engagement by content type
  • Participation rate in polls

Make your next event a measurable success with Sqanity.

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