Event & Exhibition Badge Scanning

iPhone and iPad scanner sleds for attendee check-in, session tracking and lead capture at exhibitions, trade shows and conferences.

Fast, reliable attendee badge scanning is the backbone of a well-run event. A Linea Pro or ASReader sled clips onto an iPhone or iPad and turns it into a professional 1D/2D scanner, so registration desks, session doors and exhibitor stands scan attendee badges in a fraction of a second — validating tickets, tracking session attendance and capturing sales leads straight into your event platform. It's the hardware exhibition organisers, event agencies and stand builders rely on when thousands of delegates have to move through the doors without a queue.

Key features

• Sub-second badge scanning. Reads 1D barcodes, QR and 2D codes on printed and mobile badges instantly — even in low light or off a phone screen at the door. Far faster and more reliable than a phone-camera scan.
• Lead capture at the stand. Exhibitors scan visitor badges to capture qualified leads straight into CRM or the show's lead-retrieval system — no more fishbowls of business cards to type up later.
• Session & access tracking. Scan delegates in and out of sessions, workshops and zones for CPD records, capacity control and post-event analytics.
• Works with your event platform. The sled feeds any iOS/iPadOS registration, check-in or lead app you already run the show on — the hardware just makes the scan instant and dependable.
• Runs all day, deploys in minutes. All-shift battery, a device your temp staff already know, and MDM-friendly bulk staging so a fleet of scanners arrives configured and ready for door-open.
• Doubles as mobile POS. The same Linea Pro sleds take card payments — merchandise stands, on-site ticket upgrades and pay-at-event — so one kit covers scanning and selling.

Frequently asked questions

What hardware do you use to scan attendee badges?

An iPhone or iPad scanner sled — either the Linea Pro or the ASReader ASR-020D — a rugged case that clips onto the device and adds a professional-grade barcode scanner. It reads printed and on-screen badge codes in a fraction of a second and pairs with the registration or lead app on the device, far faster and more reliable than a phone-camera scan. Tell us your device and volume and we'll recommend the right sled.

Will it work with our event registration or lead-retrieval app?

Yes. The Linea Pro sends scans to whatever iOS/iPadOS app you run the show on — registration, check-in or lead capture. Tell us your platform and we'll confirm the integration and the right sled for your devices.

Do you offer hire or event-week turnaround for one-off shows?

Yes — we supply in volume for a specific event date and offer short-term hire for one-off exhibitions and conferences, with MDM staging so devices arrive pre-configured. Ask us about quantities and dates.

Does scanning keep working if the venue Wi-Fi drops?

The scanner captures locally on the device, so scanning continues if connectivity drops and data syncs when the network returns — subject to your registration app's offline handling, which we can advise on.

Can the same kit take payments at the event?

Yes — selected Linea Pro models add a card reader, so the same sleds handle merchandise sales, on-site upgrades and pay-at-event alongside badge scanning.