by Kahle Williams

When in-person events return, many exhibitors will opt to use lead retrieval to capture sales leads just as they’ve always done. But how they capture sales leads is likely to change.

The challenge with the most popular lead capture method (i.e., exhibitor scans the attendee’s barcode) is that it can’t be done from 6 feet away. How, then, will exhibitors capture sales leads when they are social distancing?

Luckily, we have a couple of alternative methods that work quite effectively…the first of which is already used by the exhibitors that rent tablets from us:

1. Manual badge number input

In addition to the QR code, every badge has a Smart ID number. Exhibitors can enter this 7-digit number into their lead retrieval app to capture full contact information from the attendee. It takes only a few seconds to enter and they can do it a safe distance away from the attendee.

Name badge with magnifying glass displaying attendee registration number

2. CompuLEAD Kiosk self-scanning

This product is entirely self serve for attendees, eliminating any person-to-person interaction. An attendee walks up to the kiosk and is prompted to scan their badge. The exhibitor receives full contact information from the attendee.

CompuLead Kiosk running CompuLead Application, displaying buttons to add new leads, view content, current leads, or appointments

We hope you found this information useful. If you have any questions or comments about this blog, please send us an email at marketing@csireg.com.


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I want to thank the CSI team for the excellent job done onsite. Registration was executed flawlessly in the square and at all satellite areas as well. There is no way we could have been this successful without your partnership.

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ENA

The continued partnership with CompuSystems (CSI) provided the support and resources needed to allow our team to accomplish the transition from an in-person meeting to a virtual conference. The CSI team was wonderful in the development and execution of EN20X registration process and exceeded expectations across the board.

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HIMSS

HIMSS has worked with CSI for several years and appreciates their continued quest to service our needs with cutting-edge solutions while providing outstanding customer service.

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Vice President of Meetings & Sales / HIMSS

AACR

CompuSystems has been a great partner for us. They are extremely responsive to our customer needs and are always introducing new technologies to improve our attendee experience. They have a terrific staff, especially our Account Manager, who makes managing a 22,000 person conference much less stressful.

Joe Pontoski
Senior Director, Finance and Business Administration Division / AACR

PMI

I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all of your work and going above and beyond. It feels really great to know that we are working with people that want what’s best for our programs, and want to be a part of that success. Your efforts are noticed and valued!

Jessica Dyrek
Product Specialist, Live Learning / Project Management Institute

Sellers Expositions

It is a relief to have confidence in a company maintaining such an important area of the show.

Warren Sellers

Performance Racing Industry

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…the CSI Team seriously rocks! I can’t begin to tell you how much we appreciate all your extra efforts and long hours.

Karin Davidson
Trade Show Director / Performance Racing Industry

Printing United

CSI has allowed us to provide fast registration service to our attendees and exhibitors onsite while also offering a registration website catered to the various attendee profile types we have.

Lexy Olisko
Director of Conferences / Printing United

AUA

I want to thank the CSI team for the excellent job done onsite. Registration was executed flawlessly in the square and at all satellite areas as well. There is no way we could have been this successful without your partnership.

Daniel Tadesse, PMP, CAE

ENA

The continued partnership with CompuSystems (CSI) provided the support and resources needed to allow our team to accomplish the transition from an in-person meeting to a virtual conference. The CSI team was wonderful in the development and execution of EN20X registration process and exceeded expectations across the board.

Phillip Ridley

HIMSS

HIMSS has worked with CSI for several years and appreciates their continued quest to service our needs with cutting-edge solutions while providing outstanding customer service.

Karen Malone
Vice President of Meetings & Sales / HIMSS

AACR

CompuSystems has been a great partner for us. They are extremely responsive to our customer needs and are always introducing new technologies to improve our attendee experience. They have a terrific staff, especially our Account Manager, who makes managing a 22,000 person conference much less stressful.

Joe Pontoski
Senior Director, Finance and Business Administration Division / AACR

PMI

I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all of your work and going above and beyond. It feels really great to know that we are working with people that want what’s best for our programs, and want to be a part of that success. Your efforts are noticed and valued!

Jessica Dyrek
Product Specialist, Live Learning / Project Management Institute

Sellers Expositions

It is a relief to have confidence in a company maintaining such an important area of the show.

Warren Sellers

Performance Racing Industry

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…the CSI Team seriously rocks! I can’t begin to tell you how much we appreciate all your extra efforts and long hours.

Karin Davidson
Trade Show Director / Performance Racing Industry

Printing United

CSI has allowed us to provide fast registration service to our attendees and exhibitors onsite while also offering a registration website catered to the various attendee profile types we have.

Lexy Olisko
Director of Conferences / Printing United

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