Step-by-Step Guide
How to Create a QR Code for a Trade Show Badge
A QR code on a trade show badge lets other attendees scan to instantly save your contact, view your LinkedIn, or access your product catalog — replacing stacks of business cards.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Decide what to link toOptions: vCard (contact data saved to phone), LinkedIn profile URL, personal website, company product page, or a link-in-bio with all options.
- 2Create a vCard or URL QR codeFor contact exchange: use dynamicqrcreator.com/tools/vcard-qr. For LinkedIn: use url-qr with your linkedin.com/in/[profile] URL.
- 3Add to your badge insert or name tagDownload as PNG or SVG. Print on your badge insert or add as a sticker to an existing badge. Size: 3cm × 3cm minimum for badge scanning at arm's length.
- 4Display on your phone screen as backupSave the QR code as your phone wallpaper. When scanning a physical badge is inconvenient, hold up your phone for others to scan.
Tips for best results
- →A vCard QR requires no internet — it works even in venues with poor WiFi
- →Include your job title and company name in text near the QR code
- →After the show, follow up with everyone who scanned your code within 48 hours
Common questions
Is a QR code on a trade show badge better than business cards?
For contact exchange, yes — scanning a vCard QR code takes 3 seconds and saves directly to contacts. No lost cards, no manual typing, no running out of cards.
Can a trade show badge QR code link to a product demo?
Yes — link to a video demo, product page, or one-pager PDF. Attendees scan to learn about your product immediately, even if your booth rep is busy.