How to Add a QR Code to Conference Name Badges
Business cards get dropped and forgotten at conferences. A QR code on a name badge lets anyone save your contact or connect on LinkedIn with a single scan — no cards, no typing.
Step-by-step guide
- 1Choose what the badge QR code doesOptions: (1) vCard — saves contact to phone, (2) LinkedIn profile — opens your profile for connection, (3) Personal website or portfolio.
- 2Create your QR codeGenerate a vCard QR code at dynamicqrcreator.com/tools/vcard-qr or a LinkedIn code at dynamicqrcreator.com/tools/linkedin-qr.
- 3Add to badge layoutInclude in your badge design file. Minimum 2cm × 2cm. Add a one-line instruction.
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Open free QR code generator →Pro tips
- →vCard is best for direct contact saving. LinkedIn is better for professional networking.
- →Test the QR code on both iPhone and Android before printing badges in bulk.
- →Add instruction text: 'Scan to connect' or 'Scan to save contact'.
Static vs dynamic QR code — which should you use?
Static is fine for a single event since badges are temporary. For recurring event badges, use dynamic QR codes to reuse badge templates and update the destination per event.
Get dynamic QR codes — from $9/monthCommon questions
Should conference badges have vCard or LinkedIn QR codes?
LinkedIn for professional networking events — it's the standard. vCard for events where you want to exchange phone numbers and email directly.
Can I print QR codes on lanyards instead of badges?
Yes — any printed surface works. Lanyards require a QR code of at least 3cm × 3cm for reliable scanning.
What happens if the conference venue has poor internet?
vCard QR codes work completely offline — the contact data is encoded in the image. LinkedIn and URL codes require internet.
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