Best Lead Capture Tools for Conferences and Trade Shows (2026 Guide)
Picking the right lead capture tool for your event team can make or break your post-show pipeline. This guide compares the most common options exhibitors use today.
What to Look For
BadgeScan is built specifically for event badge scanning. It reads standard badge QR codes on a smartphone, can extract contacts from text-only badges via photo, preserves conversation context, and supports fast CRM handoff.
- Offline capture for unreliable venue connectivity
- QR scanning and photo capture for different badge formats
- Conversation notes and event tags for qualification and context
- Shared team workflows
- Direct CRM integrations plus CSV and vCard export
- Clear access terms and pricing
Which Tool Should You Choose?
Choose a workflow that lets your team capture reliably, preserve what was discussed, qualify each lead, and begin relevant follow-up quickly. BadgeScan supports that complete event-floor workflow.
The $49 Event Pass provides 30 days of full scanning access for one event, beginning on the purchase date, with no annual commitment.