Event ROI Calculator

Calculate the return on investment for your next trade show, conference, or event. Enter your event costs, expected leads, conversion rate, and average deal value to see your projected revenue, cost per lead, break-even point, and ROI percentage — instantly and free.

What the calculator shows you

  • Projected ROI % — ((projected revenue − total event cost) / total event cost) × 100
  • Cost per lead — total event spend divided by leads captured
  • Projected revenue — leads × conversion rate × average deal value
  • Break-even leads — how many closed deals cover the event cost

How is Event ROI calculated?

Event ROI = ((Projected Revenue − Total Event Cost) / Total Event Cost) × 100. Projected revenue is estimated from the number of leads captured, your estimated conversion rate, and your average deal value.

What's a good ROI for an event?

Most B2B marketers target at least a 3:1 to 5:1 return on event spend. Events also generate brand awareness and relationship value that is harder to quantify, so even a 1:1 return can be worthwhile when factoring in long-term pipeline.

What should I include in total event cost?

Include all direct costs: booth rental, registration fees, travel and lodging for staff, shipping, printed materials, swag, lead capture technology, and staff time.

How do I improve my event ROI?

Capture more leads with a badge scanning app like BadgeScan instead of manual collection, improve lead quality through better qualification, follow up within 24 hours, and enrich contact data to personalize outreach.

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